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India, EDF discuss deployment of French EPR nuclear technology, pumped hydro projectsPower Secretary Pankaj Agarwal met EDF Chairman and CEO Bernard Fontana to discuss deploying the French utility’s EPR nuclear reactor techn...
AI model developers need to take the lead on safety: Ashwini VaishnawIn an interview with ET, when asked about the debate in the US over slowing or pacing the technology, Ashwini Vaishnaw said governments hav...
ISM 2.0: Several chip companies plan to invest in India in 6 months, says Ashwini VaishnawIndia’s second semiconductor mission has drawn nearly $12 billion in industry interest, with investments expected to begin within six month...
BRICS adopts New Delhi Declaration: Inside the 140-point document on Global South's ambitionsBRICS leaders adopted the New Delhi Declaration at the 18th summit, reaffirming their commitment to cooperation, multilateralism and a more...
Leaders of BRICS countries call for stronger cooperation in health, endorse initiatives on tuberculosisBRICS leaders agreed to strengthen health cooperation and share best practices. They endorsed initiatives focusing on tuberculosis and digi...
Yotta pushes back on fears data centres could strain India’s power, waterLarge data centre operators can build dedicated power networks and closed-loop cooling systems. These systems limit dependence on local urb...
GFF 2026: NITI Aayog's Rajiv Gauba calls for deregulation as defining feature of India's next-generation reformsNITI Aayog member Rajiv Gauba called for simpler rules and hassle-free processes. He emphasised deregulation and doing away with license ap...
- Nuclear power expansion: India needs a clear financing strategy
India's ambition for a 100 GW nuclear energy expansion by 2047 hinges on substantial private investments coupled with a well-defined risk-s...
India, US discuss ways to strengthen civil nuclear cooperationIndian and US officials met to discuss strengthening bilateral civil nuclear cooperation. They explored ways to enhance partnerships for mu...
Disquiet grows over AI's dangers: Gates sets tone for pivotal one-on-one with Xi as a race against time beginsAI risks: A key proposal Bill Gates plans to raise is international monitoring of AI systems capable of designing molecules or assisting bi...
Renewable energy developers get relief over delayed projects, with ridersRenewable energy developers now receive extended timelines for grid connection. The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission introduced re...
SHANTI Draft Rules and Regulations: Single licence regime and technology from self-reliant countries proposedDraft rules for the SHANTI Act are now public, opening India's nuclear power sector. A single licence will cover building, operating, and d...
Are courts precluded from granting fair, just compensation in nuclear accident: SC seeks Centre response on SHANTI ActThe Supreme Court questioned the Centre regarding compensation for nuclear accidents. It also sought clarification on regulatory body appoi...
Draft SHANTI Rules 2026: Government proposes nuclear liability, insurance framework for operatorsNew SHANTI Rules 2026 propose strict no-fault liability for nuclear operators. Operators must maintain insurance and financial security for...
IN-SPACe re-entry rules expose insurance crunchThe guidelines, issued by the Indian National Space Promotion and Authorisation Centre (IN-SPACe) on July 23, cover planned re-entry missio...
Four decades after Chernobyl, Italy embraces nuclear againFour decades after abandoning nuclear power in the wake of the Chernobyl disaster, Italy is preparing to revive the sector as Prime Ministe...
Adani's nuclear power ambition hinges on a green lightAdani Power awaits government rules for private nuclear sector entry. The company plans ten gigawatts of nuclear capacity by twenty thirty-...
Is Trump quietly gifting Saudi Arabia a future nuclear bomb?A proposed US-Saudi civilian nuclear deal allows uranium enrichment and fuel processing. Critics fear this agreement weakens safeguards aga...
NITI Aayog begins consultations on implementing SHANTI ActNITI Aayog convened a consultation on the SHANTI Act, 2025, allowing private nuclear energy plant ownership. Discussions focused on draft r...
SHANTI Act: The law ....may've started to show resultsThe SHANTI Act 2025 explained: India's nuclear power expansion is gaining momentum through new legislation. The SHANTI Act 2025 allows priv...