In early 2026, OPG began drilling 40 boreholes at Ontario’s Wesleyville site. Now, the tests are assessing land that could eventually host up to 10,000 MW of nuclear powerCanada is undertaking an ambitious project by drilling forty boreholes to evaluate a vast field in Lake Ontario, which could potentially ac...
22 Aug, 2026, 10.17 PM IST
Ahead of Vibrant Summit 2027: Gujarat CM meets global business leaders in New York to drive investments in AI, fintech, and nuclear energyGujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel met global leaders in New York for investment opportunities. He discussed AI strategies and student ...
22 Aug, 2026, 03.46 PM IST
ET World Leaders Forum 2026: PM Narendra Modi vows faster reforms, says stable India can power world stabilityPrime Minister Narendra Modi pledged faster reforms and greater ease of living. He expressed confidence that a stable India will contribute...
22 Aug, 2026, 03.35 PM IST
How has the US-South Korea relationship evolved under Trump?President Trump's approach has tested the U.S.-South Korea alliance over military drills. Security commitments and troop presence remain po...
18 Aug, 2026, 12.57 PM IST
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...
17 Aug, 2026, 01.45 PM IST
In 1956, solar power was priced at about $1,865 per watt and survived largely because spacecraft needed lightweight power. Decades later, prices fell below 50 cents per watt and solar became the cheapest new electricitySolar power once cost a staggering $1,865 per watt in inflation-adjusted terms. Today, solar panels can cost only a fraction of a dollar pe...
16 Aug, 2026, 07.12 PM IST
A Latvian astronomer and his wife drove 190 miles to a secret Soviet ghost town in 1994; found a 600-ton telescope the Russians had poured acid on - adapted the Cold War machine built to spy on the West and listen to the starsAfter the retreat of Russian forces from Latvia, a concealed Soviet-era radio telescope came to light. Astronomer Juris Zhagars dedicated h...
16 Aug, 2026, 02.16 PM IST
India Inc backs PM Modi’s Independence Day push, vows to turn vision into actionIndustry leaders welcomed Prime Minister Modi's Independence Day address. The Prime Minister outlined seven key areas for national developm...
15 Aug, 2026, 04.02 PM IST
India named first official partner country at Russian Energy WeekIndia will be the first official partner country at Russia's Energy Week forum. This partnership aims to attract greater Indian investment ...
14 Aug, 2026, 08.35 PM IST
A massive jellyfish swarm clogged cooling-water filters at France’s Gravelines nuclear plant, forcing three reactors offline and cutting output at a fourthA French nuclear facility faced major shutdowns as massive jellyfish invaded its cooling systems, resembling an incident from last year. Th...
14 Aug, 2026, 02.10 PM IST
ETMarkets Smart Talk | Nifty50 can hit 28,615 if crude cools, FIIs return: Rajesh Palviya on wealth creationHe believes the second half could increasingly become an earnings-driven market, even as global macro risks remain in the background.
14 Aug, 2026, 08.19 AM IST
Q1 earnings show resilience as demand, cost headwinds prove less severe than expected: ICRAICRA said India Inc’s Q1 FY27 earnings began on a stronger-than-expected note, with revenue growth accelerating to 22%. Despite margin pres...
13 Aug, 2026, 01.35 PM IST
Boulder used a two-day gathering of scientists and engineers to tackle the challenge of reaching Titan; the result transformed the roadmap for human exploration beyond Mars, revealing that time and technology are the real barriersScientists and engineers explored the feasibility of human missions to Titan. Titan offers a dense atmosphere and abundant local chemistry ...
11 Aug, 2026, 10.27 PM IST
History will indeed remember Manmohan Singh kindly as most consequential PM: Sonia GandhiCongress leader Sonia Gandhi on Tuesday defended former prime minister Manmohan Singh after the Supreme Court cleared him in the coal block...
11 Aug, 2026, 08.57 AM IST
Europe’s economy faces the hard reality of climate change this summerThe intense heatwaves sweeping across Europe this summer are leaving deep economic scars. With soaring temperatures and severe drought hamp...
10 Aug, 2026, 11.11 AM IST
With US taking a hostile approach to India, the 'Mecca pact' is threateningA Saudi Arabia-Pakistan-Turkiye defence pact could complicate India’s security environment by deepening military, technological and diploma...
09 Aug, 2026, 11.32 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