CIC pulls up PNGRB over RTI reply on safety, inspections of IGL pipeline workThe Central Information Commission has criticized the Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board. This is for not properly answering a Righ...
12 Jun, 2026, 07.56 PM IST
Planning a beach holiday? This popular European beach has banned umbrellas for most visitorsSardinia's popular beaches are introducing new rules for summer. Most visitors cannot bring umbrellas. Only families with young children an...
12 Jun, 2026, 09.46 AM IST
Regulators tighten GMP oversight of pharma plantsSeveral states have constituted dedicated multi-member teams to ensure no facility slips through the cracks before a GMP Certificate is iss...
12 Jun, 2026, 12.57 AM IST
Reactor reboot at world's largest nuclear plant highlights flaws in Japan's radioactive waste plansJapan has restarted its largest nuclear power plant to meet energy demands. However, the nation faces a critical challenge: a severe shorta...
11 Jun, 2026, 10.17 AM IST
Philip Morris India calls for stronger enforcement and collaboration to disrupt illicit tobacco ecosystemAs per the Tobacco Institute of India (TII), in India, illicit cigarettes represent nearly one-fourth of the domestic market, with estimate...
10 Jun, 2026, 08.31 PM IST
Delhi Malviya Nagar fire: Radhe Shyam Aggarwal dies without knowing eight of his family were killed in deadly blaze that killed 22A devastating hotel fire in Delhi has claimed the lives of eight members of the Aggarwal family, with the sole surviving patriarch, 75-year...
10 Jun, 2026, 02.31 PM IST
Road safety tech plan hit by telcos-auto turf warIndia's ambitious V2X deployment faces a major hurdle as telcos, tech firms and auto bodies clash over control. Disagreements over licensin...
09 Jun, 2026, 10.03 PM IST
India turns to nuclear power as Gulf risks riseIndia is boosting its energy security. Investments are growing in solar, wind, and nuclear power. Recent geopolitical events highlight nucl...
09 Jun, 2026, 08.35 AM IST
Cost benefit in the long run: India needs right energy, at the right place and at the right timeCritics question the market viability of Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) due to high costs compared to renewable energy. However, a full syst...
08 Jun, 2026, 11.44 PM IST
Drone strike damages nuclear storage site near Chernobyl: KyivThe International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) said it had been informed of the incident and that its team would inspect the site and assess...
08 Jun, 2026, 01.25 AM IST
UAE nuclear plant attack 'serious compromise of nuclear safety': IAEAThe head of the International Atomic Energy Agency has declared a recent drone attack on the Barakah nuclear plant in the UAE a serious com...
05 Jun, 2026, 07.24 PM IST
'Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant now being constructed': Vladimir Putin sees India-Russia trade reaching USD 100 billionSpeaking on the sidelines of the St Petersburg International Economic Forum on Thursday (local time) Putin said Moscow and New Delhi were a...
05 Jun, 2026, 12.07 PM IST
Drug companies directed to step up vigil on adverse reactionsIndia's drug regulator, CDSCO, has mandated all drug companies to establish systems for tracking adverse drug reactions. This move comes am...
05 Jun, 2026, 12.36 AM IST
Delhi hotel Fire: Who is Lavkesh Bajaj, Malviya Nagar hotel owner, and how did a six-room B&B become a 25-room hotel?Lavkesh Bajaj hotel owner: A devastating fire at Flourish Stay B&B in Malviya Nagar claimed 21 lives. Owner Lavkesh Bajaj is now under inve...
04 Jun, 2026, 11.50 AM IST
Growing role of SMRs for defence manufacturing and data centre operationIndia's growing defence and data centre sectors face a critical need for reliable power. A recent policy dialogue explored Small Modular Re...
04 Jun, 2026, 10.49 AM IST
Experts highlight growing role of SMRs for defence manufacturing and data centre operationIndia's defense production and data center sectors face a critical power supply constraint. A recent policy dialogue highlighted Small Modu...
04 Jun, 2026, 08.12 AM IST
This $1.16 billion hole in the ground is humanity's best plan for nuclear waste, and it's opening in the world's happiest country - here's what you need to knowFinland nuclear waste repository: Finland is poised to open Onkalo, the world's first permanent underground repository for nuclear waste. T...
02 Jun, 2026, 10.37 PM IST