Amazon’s Texas AI data center faces a huge climate problem: 7.65GW gas plant could become America’s biggest source of CO₂ emissions in the US as tech giant races to power the AI boomAmazon’s massive Texas AI data center is drawing environmental scrutiny after plans for a 7.65GW natural gas power plant revealed it could ...
10 Aug, 2026, 10.26 PM IST
Dilip Buildcon sells power projects of Rs. 8,400 crore to Alpha AlternativesDilip Buildcon has sold solar and transmission projects valued at Rs. 8,400 crore to Alpha Alternatives. This strategic divestment involves...
10 Aug, 2026, 09.45 PM IST
In 1957, the US launched a bizarre plan to use nuclear bombs to dig canals and build harbours. It ended in 1977 after 27 testsProject Plowshare aimed to revolutionize construction by utilizing nuclear explosions for large-scale projects such as canals and harbors. ...
10 Aug, 2026, 06.19 PM IST
Solar powers non-fossil capacity past 300 GWIndia’s non-fossil power capacity has crossed 300 GW, reaching 60% of its 500-GW target for 2030. Solar leads with 164.59 GW, while non-fos...
10 Aug, 2026, 12.50 AM IST
India's future nuclear fleet may need 5,400 tonnes uranium annually; domestic supply meets about 30%: Parliamentary panelIndia’s nuclear expansion could sharply raise uranium demand, with PHWRs alone expected to require around 5,400 tonnes of uranium oxide ann...
09 Aug, 2026, 04.52 PM IST
Japan’s nuclear dilemma: 81 years after Hiroshima, old taboos face new threatsJapan's leaders are questioning its long-held pacifist stance on nuclear weapons. This debate arises as regional neighbors increase their m...
09 Aug, 2026, 08.29 AM IST
Hiroshima 1945: Why the atomic explosion that transformed war, peace and global power still matters 80 years laterEight decades after the Hiroshima atomic bombing, the event remains a defining moment. The bombings accelerated World War II's end and init...
06 Aug, 2026, 09.23 PM IST
Bihar signs MoUs worth Rs 51,600 crore for investments in steel, nuclear energyBihar signed MoUs worth Rs 51,600 crore with industrial groups on Thursday. These agreements span nuclear energy, steel, and textile sector...
06 Aug, 2026, 07.26 PM IST
North Korea launches unidentified projectile toward waters off its east coast, South Korea saysNorth Korea on Thursday launched an unidentified projectile into waters off its east coast, South Korea's military said, without disclosing...
06 Aug, 2026, 02.07 PM IST
World's first nuclear-powered icebreaker Lenin reflects Russia's Arctic ambitions, growing India-Russia NSR cooperationThe Lenin, the world's first nuclear icebreaker, symbolizes Russia's Arctic legacy today. This historic vessel served for thirty years alon...
04 Aug, 2026, 06.36 PM IST
Hungary PM Magyar flags 'critical' days ahead with looming nuclear shutdownHungary faces a critical five days as the Danube's low levels force its nuclear plant shutdown. The Paks power plant will cease generation ...
03 Aug, 2026, 08.12 AM IST
Nuclear Energy: First draft rules of SHANTI Act ready for consultations, final notification likely in few monthsDraft rules for India's SHANTI Act, 2025, are currently under discussion with ministries. Industry inputs are also being sought on the prop...
02 Aug, 2026, 11.56 PM IST
Cost of four new Kudankulam reactors jumps 55% after Ukraine war delaysThe cost of four new Kudankulam nuclear reactors has significantly increased. Construction delays, exacerbated by the Ukraine war, pushed b...
30 Jul, 2026, 02.36 PM IST
China completes world's largest 582-tonne superconducting magnet for 'Artificial Sun'China has completed a massive superconducting magnet for its artificial sun program. This giant magnet is crucial for containing superheate...
29 Jul, 2026, 05.17 PM IST
This Chilean teenager proposes a nuclear microreactor system for Antarctica, estimates 3,254-tonne CO2 cutA young Chilean student has proposed a hybrid energy model for Antarctic research stations. This innovative concept combines renewable sour...
29 Jul, 2026, 03.18 PM IST
NTPC eyes Rs 17 trillion capex to nearly triple capacity by FY37India's NTPC plans a 17 trillion rupee investment through fiscal 2037. The company aims to nearly triple its generation capacity by 2037. R...
29 Jul, 2026, 01.36 PM IST
NTPC to set aside Rs 16,70,000 crore for capex over next 11 years; focuses on nuclear power, renewables and battery storage, eyes 250 GW capacity by 2037NTPC is setting ambitious goals with a proposed investment of ₹16.68 lakh crore over the next eleven years. By 2037, the company aims to ne...
29 Jul, 2026, 12.15 AM IST