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India safely launches a $1.5 billion satellite for NASA
Ars Technica
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July 30, 2025
After more than a decade of development, NASA's science leadership traveled to India this week for the launch of the world's most expensive Earth-observation satellite. The $1.5 billion synthetic aperture radar imaging satellite, a joint project...
China's economy gets 80% approval rating in global poll
CGTN
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"China's economy is underpinned by a stable foundation, multiple advantages, strong resilience and great potential, and the supporting conditions and fundamental trends for long-term sound economic development have not changed. The strengths of...
India’s Exposure To Trump’s Potential 25% Tariff Depends On Competing Countries & Sectors: GTRI
Knowledge & News Network
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July 30, 2025
New Delhi, July 30 (KNN) A potential imposition of 20–25 percent tariffs on Indian exports by the United States could have uneven effects across different sectors, according to Ajay Srivastava, Founder, Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI)....
India now imports 35pc Russian oil as US readies 25pc tariff plus penalty
The Siasat Daily
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July 30, 2025
Washington: From just 0.2 per cent before the Russia-Ukraine war to now accounting for 35-40 per cent of total crude imports, India’s reliance on Russian oil has surged — drawing fresh scrutiny with US President Donald Trump announcing a penalty...
China-EU Blue Partnership injects vitality into global ocean governance
People's Daily Online
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A model showcasing the dynamics of global currents is exhibited at the venue of the third United Nations Ocean Conference in Nice, France. (People's Daily/Shang Kaiyuan) At the recently third United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC3) in Nice,...
India to Get Three New Nano Fertiliser Plants with 17 Crore Bottle Capacity
Knowledge & News Network
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July 30, 2025
New Delhi, Jul 30 (KNN) The government on Tuesday announced that three additional nano fertiliser plants will be established by public and private fertiliser companies, adding a combined annual production capacity of 17 crore bottles (500 ml...
India To Host AI Impact Summit 2026, Leading Global Dialogue On Democratising AI
Ommcom News
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July 30, 2025
New Delhi: India is set to host the AI Impact Summit in February 2026, reinforcing its commitment to democratising Artificial Intelligence (AI) for the public good, the Parliament was informed on Wednesday. This landmark event aligns with Prime...
India and Nepal enhance border cooperation
Prensa Latina - Cuba
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July 30, 2025
Representatives of India and Nepal agreed, at the meeting held on July 28 and 29, to spepd up inspection, repair, and border pillar maintenance along the two-nation border, diplomatic sources stated. Both sides finalized a work plan for the next...
India, UAE agree to elevate defence ties
The Hindu
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July 30, 2025
India and UAE reaffirmed strong defence ties at the 13th Joint Defence Cooperation Committee meeting in Delhi on July 30, 2025. Picture: X/@SpokespersonMoD India and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening...
Chinese researchers discover new species of Dumbo octopus
Xinhua News Agency
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BEIJING, July 30 (Xinhua) -- Chinese marine researchers have discovered a new species of deep-sea octopus, which they have named Grimpoteuthis feitiana. The species belongs to the Dumbo octopus family -- named for its resemblance to the popular...
China's popular Labubu dolls latest target of domestic counterfeit industry
Asia News
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July 30, 2025
The Global Times reports news of seizures of fake versions of the Chjinese pop dolls that are trending worldwide. The same techniques that have been targeting major Western brands for years are being used on domestic products. The manufacturer is...
China Expands South China Sea Network With 27 Military Bases, Some Capable of Hosting Nuclear Bombers
Militarnyi
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China has established a network of 27 military outposts in the South China Sea, covering around 3,200 hectares, including airfields capable of accommodating nuclear-capable bombers. ABC reported the findings, citing satellite imagery analyzed by...
Chinese doctors enjoying their Neopolitan experience
CGTN
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July 30, 2025
02:16 Hundreds of Chinese doctors are learning world-class robotics and other medical techniques in a special cultural and scientific exchange with Italy. The program is being carried out at Cardarelli Hospital, in the UNESCO city of Naples. Dr Fu...
DPIIT and Ather Energy Ink MoU to Boost India’s EV and Deep-Tech Startup Ecosystem
Saur Energy
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In a move to accelerate India’s clean mobility transformation and strengthen its advanced manufacturing base, the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry has signed a Memorandum...
Research: India Q2 2025 smartphone shipments up 8%
Advanced Television
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July 30, 2025
India’s smartphone market grew 8 per cent YoY in volume and 18 per cent YoY in value in Q2 2025, marking a solid rebound following a muted Q1, according to Counterpoint’s Monthly India Smartphone Tracker. The recovery was driven by a 33 per cent...
Chinese lanternflies are in DC — what to know
Washington Examiner
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July 30, 2025
Invasive spotted lanternflies have hit the Washington, D.C., region and spread to 12 states across the United States. While the species doesn’t pose a threat to humans, it can do serious damage to plants and trees.Chinese lanternflies made their...
Chinese EVs Winning Big Across Europe, But Germany Resists
Forbes
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BYD Yangwang U9 electric sports car (Photo by Qu Jinwei/VCG via Getty Images) VCG via Getty Images Chinese electric vehicles are barnstorming across Europe, but Germany, the continent’s biggest market, is proving a tougher nut to crack. German...
Agentic AI to Create 3 Mn New Tech Jobs in India in 5 Years, Says ServiceNow
Analytics India Magazine
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July 30, 2025
India is on the brink of a major workforce shift, with agentic AI expected to transform over 10.35 million jobs by 2030, according to the ServiceNow AI Skills Research 2025, released in partnership with Pearson. This change marks one of the...
Agilent Opens Biopharma Experience Centre in Hyderabad for Indian Pharma Researchers
Analytics India Magazine
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July 30, 2025
Agilent Technologies, a global firm focusing on life sciences and diagnostics, has launched its new Biopharma Experience Centre in Hyderabad on 29 July. The facility aims to support India’s growing biopharma sector by offering advanced lab tools,...
Keysight Delivers 1,000-Qubit Quantum Control System to Japan
Analytics India Magazine
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July 30, 2025
Keysight Technologies has installed what they claim to be the world’s largest commercial quantum control system (QCS) at the National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST) in Tsukuba, Japan. The system, now part of AIST’s...