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Yahoo
a day ago
- Science
- Yahoo
SpaceX scrubs static fire test of Falcon 9 due to issue
July 29 (UPI) -- SpaceX scrubbed a static fire test for a Falcon 9 rocket that will carry the Crew-11 team to the International Space Station due to an error. SpaceX said in a statement that it was now targeting a window on Tuesday for the test after saying the scrub was due to an issue with the transporter erector cradle arm position indication at Launch Complex 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center. "Today's test auto-aborted at T-57 seconds due to an error with the transporter erector's cradle arm position indication. The arm functioned properly and teams are reviewing data. Falcon 9 and Dragon remain healthy on the pad ahead of this week's NASA Crew-11 launch to the [ISS]," SpaceX said. After the planned burn was set to begin,it was seen returning to pre-static fire. The static fire operation is when clamps are holding the rocket in place to release ahead of engine ignition as it plans on launch day. Booster serial number B1094 is being used on Crew-11's Mission on the Falcon 9. The rocket will be flying for its third time, following the events of Axiom Mission 4. Crew-11 will dock with the International Space Station, but the length of the mission is unknown until about a month after docking.
UPI
a day ago
- Science
- UPI
SpaceX scrubs static fire test of Falcon 9 due to issue
SpaceX auto aborted the Crew 11 static fire test of Falcon 9 due to an error on Monday. Photo by Joe Marino/UPI | License Photo July 29 (UPI) -- SpaceX scrubbed a static fire test for a Falcon 9 rocket that will carry the Crew-11 team to the International Space Station due to an error. SpaceX said in a statement that it was now targeting a window on Tuesday for the test after saying the scrub was due to an issue with the transporter erector cradle arm position indication at Launch Complex 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center. "Today's test auto-aborted at T-57 seconds due to an error with the transporter erector's cradle arm position indication. The arm functioned properly and teams are reviewing data. Falcon 9 and Dragon remain healthy on the pad ahead of this week's NASA Crew-11 launch to the [ISS]," SpaceX said. After the planned burn was set to begin,it was seen returning to pre-static fire. The static fire operation is when clamps are holding the rocket in place to release ahead of engine ignition as it plans on launch day. Booster serial number B1094 is being used on Crew-11's Mission on the Falcon 9. The rocket will be flying for its third time, following the events of Axiom Mission 4. Crew-11 will dock with the International Space Station, but the length of the mission is unknown until about a month after docking.
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Business Standard
a day ago
- Business
- Business Standard
China rolls out $500 child subsidies to boost birth rate: But is it enough
China has announced a nationwide annual childcare subsidy of 3,600 yuan (approximately ₹43,000 or $500) per child under the age of three, Chinese state-media Xinhua reported on Monday. This is a significant step towards the country's efforts in reversing the plunging birth rate and ageing population crisis. The initiative, retroactive from January 1, 2025, marks Beijing's most comprehensive pro-birth move yet — but will this amount, though welcome, be sufficient to reverse deep-rooted demographic trends? What's happening with China's population? China recorded its lowest-ever birth rate in 2023, with just 6.39 births per 1,000 people. Although 2024 saw a modest rebound of 520,000 additional births, analysts widely attribute this to a temporary post-Covid-19 recovery. Moreover, 2024 was the year of the Dragon according to Chinese zodiac signs. Children born during this year are believed to possess unique personality traits and are associated with good fortune, which could explain the rare uptick in birth rates. However, the overall population still shrank by two million, its steepest decline since 1961, officially ceding the title of most populous country to India. This is no small concern. By 2035, China is projected to have 400 million citizens over the age of 60—nearly one-third of its total population—raising red flags over future labour shortages, pension sustainability, and economic stagnation. China's one-child policy China's one-child policy, in place from 1980 to 2015, has also left a cultural imprint that will be difficult to erase. The country has been actively reversing the policy, allowing two children from 2016 and three from 2021. While these efforts are slowly being realised, they are not keeping up with the population decline. New subsidy to aid 20 million The new subsidy, which will not be taxed or counted against other welfare benefits, is expected to benefit over 20 million families annually, Xinhua reported. It follows years of local pilot schemes offering more generous incentives, such as Hohhot's 10,000-yuan annual grants per child and Shenyang's monthly payments of 500 yuan for third children. While these schemes have shown some encouraging signs— Tianmen city, for instance, recorded a 17 per cent spike in newborns in 2024 —experts warn against overstating the impact of cash handouts alone. Professor Mao Zhuoyan of Capital University of Economics and Business told Xinhua that while subsidies are helpful in easing day-to-day expenses like formula or diapers, they are not a 'cure-all' to the full cost of raising a child in China. Cost of parenthood in China According to a 2024 report by the YuWa Population Research Institute, the average cost of raising a child from birth to college graduation in China now stands at 680,000 yuan (about ₹82 lakh or $94,557). Even raising a child to the age of 17 costs over 538,000 yuan, placing China among the most expensive countries in the world to have children. Compare this with average annual urban salaries of 125,100 yuan in affluent provinces like Jiangsu and just 58,100 yuan in hospitality sectors—according to Statista, based on annual salaries drawn in 2023—and it becomes evident why many young Chinese are reluctant to start families. Parenthood crisis: What's really deterring China's youth? Beyond finances, broader cultural and societal shifts are at play. Many young people, especially women, cite career pressures, lack of childcare support, and unaffordable housing as key deterrents to parenthood, a report by Think Global Health showed. Delayed marriages, rising infertility, and a longstanding preference for smaller families have further complicated matters. How is the Chinese govt responding to population crisis? In response, Beijing has been introducing a plethora of reforms. Some of these are: Promoting flexible work hours and work-from-home options for parents Offering preferential housing for families with multiple children Expanding childcare and preschool infrastructure Providing IVF and fertility treatments under public health insurance Mandating epidural access in large hospitals by 2027 Is the subsidy too little, too late? While the subsidy signals serious intent, experts argue it's far from a silver bullet. Yang Yiyong from the Academy of Macroeconomic Research told Xinhua that China needs affordable education, accessible child and maternity care, workplace protections for mothers, and social support structures. And time is running out. Projections of the United Nations estimate China's population could shrink to 1.3 billion by 2050, and further to 633 million by 2100, losing over 750 million people this century. Are there lessons for India here? As India assumes the role of the world's most populous nation, Beijing's policy evolution holds crucial lessons. India, too, is seeing a fertility slowdown, and the economic and social costs of parenthood are rising rapidly in urban areas. Last month, a LinkedIn post by Bengaluru-based startup founder Meenal Goel went viral, where Goel estimated the cost of raising a child in India to be between ₹38-45 lakh. Other media reports suggest these costs can even go above ₹1 crore, depending on school fees, tuition, college, lifestyle, etc. China's experiment is a sign that reversing a demographic slide is complex and expensive. Moreover, while subsidies may be helpful, a much wider structural transformation is still needed. The bottom line China's 3,600-yuan subsidy is a notable step, but unless backed by deeper social reforms, it may not be enough to convince families that parenthood is affordable or desirable in the modern Chinese economy.
UAE Moments
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- UAE Moments
Read Your Daily Chinese Horoscope July 29th, 2025⭐
Chinese zodiac, or shengxiao (/shnng-sshyao/ 'born resembling'), unlike the general zodiac, is represented by 12 zodiac animals. In order, they are the Rat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Goat, Monkey, Rooster, Dog, and Pig. OX DAILY CHINESE HOROSCOPES JULY 29, 2025 You're likely to make good progress on all current projects at this time, even if any forward movement is largely invisible. Mental exercise like puzzles will keep your mind sharp and relaxed. SHEEP DAILY CHINESE HOROSCOPES JULY 29, 2025 The cliche that nice people finish last is turned on its head when your sensitivity and basic human decency move you to positions of power. Don't change gears from nice to brutal once you get there. RAT DAILY CHINESE HOROSCOPES JULY 29, 2025 Upheaval at the office might have you looking for another job. Getting stressed could take a toll on your health. Investing in a spa treatment would be highly advisable . SNAKE DAILY CHINESE HOROSCOPES JULY 29, 2025 The best way to steer your career down the right path is to let go and allow it to drive itself. Challenging the status quo is inadvisable. Introspection is auspicious. DRAGON DAILY CHINESE HOROSCOPES JULY 29, 2025 Hit the ground running today. Your optimistic energy can help you get a lot of things done. Everyone wants to be in your company right now. Soak it up. It's your moment. TIGER DAILY CHINESE HOROSCOPES JULY 29, 2025 In order to take advantage opportunities, you have to leave your comfort zone, muster some courage, and be adaptable to changing tides. Avoid disputes over trivial matters. RABBIT DAILY CHINESE HOROSCOPES JULY 29, 2025 With all your hard work, you can be certain good things are on the way. Don't be surprised if positive recognition turns into a new opportunity. Keep doing what you're doing. Click here to follow our WhatsApp channel for tarot readings, love, health, career, and Chinese horoscopes delivered to your phone daily! HORSE DAILY CHINESE HOROSCOPES JULY 29, 2025 Emotions suppressed will eventually bubble to the surface with more power than they had originally. Better to let them be known now rather than later, particularly in romance. MONKEY DAILY CHINESE HOROSCOPES JULY 29, 2025 Good fortune comes to those with an interest in the arts. Your enthusiasm for intellectual pursuits gives you an exploratory drive during the day and makes you a good conversationalist. ROOSTER DAILY CHINESE HOROSCOPES JULY 29, 2025 If things are reaching the point of madness, detach for a few minutes. You don't have to answer messages right away. Set the precedent that you'll get back to people when you have time. More: How The Fall Equinox Will Impact Your Zodiac Sign DOG DAILY CHINESE HOROSCOPES JULY 29, 2025 Saving money is an important step in preparing properly for an uncertain future. Patience will play a significant role in getting you through these somewhat eventful times. PIG DAILY CHINESE HOROSCOPES JULY 29, 2025 If you want things to feel more grounded, get grounded yourself. If you're stressed, you're transferring that energy to other people! A calm inner world will be reflected in your outer life.
India.com
2 days ago
- Business
- India.com
'We don't need your money': India to China on investment; 'There is no plan from the Modi government to...,' says source
New Delhi: India and China's relations are going through ups and downs. Recently there has been some improvement in the relations between the two countries. It is another matter that the government is not in the mood to lift the ban on investment coming from China. Sources have given this information. According to them, there is no plan from the Modi government to review Press Note 3. Press Note 3 says that investment coming from countries sharing land border with India will have to get approval from the government in every case. What is India's response to China? This is a clear message for the Dragon. It shows that for India its security is of paramount importance. Until it is assured, it cannot take the risk of opening the doors for China. According to a source, this is still a very early stage. There has been no talk so far about relaxing Press Note 3. At present, the possibility of doing so is also low. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman had indicated the need for more access and dialogue between the two countries for economic cooperation. But, at the same time, she also stressed on exercising 'caution'. In a program, she said that both the countries want to have more dialogue with each other for economic cooperation. But this has to be done carefully. When was India's FDI policy changed? In April 2020, the government changed the Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) policy. This change was made through Press Note 3 of 2020. According to this, if a company is from a country sharing land border with India or the owner of that company lives in such a country or is a citizen of that country, then it will have to invest through the government only. Even if the ownership of such a company is transferred to a company in India, government approval is necessary. What is India's message to China? There has been tension in the relations between India and China since the conflict in the Galwan Valley in 2020. Press Note 3 was initially implemented to protect companies during the pandemic. But now it is working as an important weapon of national security. The government wants to ensure that there is no threat to national interests and security even while restoring economic relations. India wants to explore opportunities for economic cooperation with China. It is very keen to increase investment especially in areas like electronics manufacturing. But it is also cautious about China's geostrategic intentions. The continuation of Press Note 3 is an attempt to maintain this balance.
