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  Sydney, Australia (SPX) Apr 01, 2025 On March 27, 2025, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) marked a significant milestone in satellite propulsion technology by concluding a 1000-hour endurance test of its 300-millinewton Stationary Plasma Thruster (SPT). Designed for integration into electric propulsion systems, the thruster aims to eventually replace traditional chemical propulsion in ISRO's future satellite platforms. Electric propulsion systems offer substantial advantages, notably the potential for considerable reducti ... read more |
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NATO allies to meet Trump's top diplomat as US tariffs everywhere, including deserted islandsWashington (AFP) April 2, 2025 The world's remotest corners couldn't hide from US President Donald Trump's global tariffs onslaught Wednesday - even the uninhabited Heard and McDonald Islands. ... more  
Nepal capital chokes as wildfires rageKathmandu (AFP) April 3, 2025 Nepal's capital was blanketed in acrid smog Thursday as wildfires across the country pushed air pollution levels to among the worst in the world. ... more  
India forecasters warn abnormally hot summer loomsNew Delhi (AFP) April 1, 2025 India can expect hotter-than-usual temperatures this summer with more heatwave days taking a toll on lives and livelihoods, the weather office warned. ... more  
New coal capacity hit 20-year low in 2024: reportBangkok (AFP) April 3, 2025 The world added the smallest amount of new coal capacity in two decades last year, a report said Thursday, but use of the fossil fuel is still surging in China and India. ... more |
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India signs $7.3 bn deal for 156 homemade helicoptersNew Delhi (AFP) Mar 28, 2025 India on Friday announced a $7.3 billion deal to purchase 156 locally made light combat Prachand helicopters for its air force and the army - part of its ongoing push to be self-reliant on defence. ... more |
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Ugandan environmentalists demand banks halt new funding for oil projectKampala (AFP) Mar 27, 2025 The East African Crude Oil Pipeline project (EACOP) announced it had secured the first part of financing to move crude from Uganda to a Tanzanian port, prompting environmentalists on Thursday to call on banks to withdraw their support. ... more  
Bangladesh's Yunus heads to China for first state visitDhaka (AFP) Mar 26, 2025 Bangladeshi leader Muhammad Yunus flew to Beijing on Wednesday for his first state visit as frosty relations with neighbouring India spur his caretaker administration to court new friends. ... more 
China slams US 'interference' in Venezuela over Trump oil tariff threatBeijing (AFP) Mar 25, 2025 China on Tuesday accused the United States of "interfering in Venezuela's internal affairs" after President Donald Trump announced 25 percent tariffs on imports from countries that bought oil and gas from the South American nation. ... more 
Trump to impose sharp tariffs on countries buying Venezuelan oilWashington (AFP) Mar 25, 2025 US President Donald Trump announced Monday steep tariffs on imports from countries buying Venezuelan oil and gas, a punitive measure that could hit China and India, among others, and sow fresh global trade uncertainty. ... more |
Sri Lanka to host India PM Modi next monthColombo (AFP) Mar 24, 2025 Sri Lanka will host Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi next week, an official said Monday, as Colombo grapples with the competing interests of its powerful northern neighbour and China, its largest lender. ... more  |
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Scientists aim to uncover cause of unexpected warmth in Everest glacierLondon, UK (SPX) Mar 20, 2025 A research team is finalizing preparations for an ambitious expedition to Nepal's Mount Everest next month, where they aim to investigate why ice within one of its most prominent glaciers is near me ... more  
ISRO advances space tech with SPADEX undocking and cryogenic engine milestoneSydney, Australia (SPX) Mar 17, 2025 India's space program marked a significant stride forward in March 2025 with a trio of successful operations that underscore the growing sophistication and efficiency of the Indian Space Research Or ... more 
Bangladesh's Yunus to visit China this monthDhaka (AFP) Mar 17, 2025 Bangladeshi leader Muhammad Yunus will travel to Beijing on a diplomatic goodwill visit this month as frosty relations with neighbouring India spur his caretaker administration to court new friends. ... more  
Sri Lanka adjusts train timings to tackle elephant deathsColombo (AFP) Mar 14, 2025 Sri Lanka's wildlife and railway authorities announced on Friday a series of low-tech measures, including adjusting timetables to reduce night-time train collisions, following the worst wildlife accident that killed seven elephants. ... more |
Nepal community efforts revive red panda populationTaplejung, Nepal (AFP) Mar 14, 2025 Nepali police officer Jiwan Subba still feels pangs of regret decades after he bludgeoned a strange creature he found wandering in his barn, not realising it was an endangered red panda. ... more  
NASA-ISRO Satellite to Track Crops from Sowing to HarvestLos Angeles CA (SPX) Mar 13, 2025 The NISAR satellite, a collaborative effort between NASA and the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), is set to revolutionize agricultural monitoring by providing high-resolution data on crop ... more 
U.S. officials act to block illicit Iranian oil trade with ChinaWashington DC (UPI) Mar 13, 2025 Iran is operating a ghost fleet to sell oil to China in violation of existing sanctions, which U.S. officials seek to stop with the help of new sanctions. ... more  
Cyclone kills six people in MozambiqueMaputo (AFP) Mar 12, 2025 The latest cyclone to hit northern Mozambique has claimed at least six lives and destroyed more than 900 homes, authorities said Wednesday, as the storm weakened. ... more |
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Smog bound Indian cities dominate global pollution rankings: reportParis (AFP) Mar 11, 2025 Despite an improvement in 2024, India again dominated global rankings for the cities with the most dangerous particle smog while Chad was the most polluted country, according to a report published Tuesday. ... more 
China, Iran and Russia to hold 'Security Belt' military exercise in Indian OceanWashington DC (UPI) Mar 9, 2025 Iran, China and Russia will launch a joint military operation Monday called "Security Belt 2025," designed to promote security and trilateral cooperation in the Indian Ocean. ... more  
Nuclear inspectors review contentious Bangladesh plantDhaka (AFP) Mar 10, 2025 An expert team was in Bangladesh on Monday to sign off on the South Asian country's first nuclear power plant ahead of the contentious facility's expected operational start later this year. ... more
Sri Lanka signs $2.5b debt deal with JapanColombo (AFP) Mar 7, 2025 Sri Lanka signed a deal with Japan Friday to restructure $2.5 billion in loans, marking the first agreement with official creditors who had pledged debt relief to the cash-strapped nation last year. ... more |
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Tibet lawmakers vow 'high pressure' against alleged separatistsBeijing (AFP) Mar 6, 2025 Lawmakers from Tibet on Thursday hailed recent economic progress and vowed to keep "high pressure" on alleged separatists in the region, where Beijing stands accused of widespread repression of minorities. ... more |
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Hybrid Transparent Electrodes Boost Efficiency and Lifespan of Perovskite Solar CellsSydney, Australia (SPX) Mar 06, 2025 Bifacial perovskite solar cells, known for their ability to capture sunlight from both the front and rear surfaces, have taken a significant step forward thanks to researchers at the Indian Institut ... more 
New Delhi vows to flatten monster garbage pile in Indian capitalNew Delhi (AFP) Mar 5, 2025 India's capital New Delhi has vowed to clear one of its largest trash piles by next year as part of a plan to eradicate unsightly landfills dotting the megacity's skyline. ... more  
Eight dead in India avalanche as rescue operation endsDehradun, India (AFP) Mar 2, 2025 Rescuers recovered the eighth and final body from the site of an avalanche in a remote area of northern India, the army said Sunday, marking the end of a marathon operation in sub-zero temperatures. ... more
Rescue efforts enter third day at India avalanche siteDehradun, India (AFP) Mar 2, 2025 Indian rescuers hurried in sub-zero temperatures Sunday to dig out four missing workers presumed buried by an avalanche in a remote border area, with snowfall increasing the risk of more sliding snow. ... more |
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