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...
17 Aug, 2026, 12.18 PM IST
In 1954, a meteorite crashed through an Alabama home and hit Ann Hodges - The rare cosmic event that made her the only confirmed meteorite victimThe year 1954 marked a peculiar chapter in history when Ann Hodges became the only verified person to be struck by a meteorite. As it crash...
17 Aug, 2026, 12.15 PM IST
A US satellite detected a mysterious flash in 1979; the CIA said it was probably a nuclear test, but nearly 50 years later, the mystery remains unsolvedA US satellite observed dual flashes in the South Atlantic back in 1979, leading intelligence officials to speculate a nuclear test with no...
15 Aug, 2026, 01.50 PM IST
India opens nuclear sector to private, foreign players under tight rulesIndia has proposed a supervised approval regime for private nuclear projects. Foreign reactor technologies with proven overseas track recor...
14 Aug, 2026, 09.33 PM IST
Why is North Korea ramping up criticism of Japan?North Korea criticizes Japan's military expansion and its alliances with the United States and South Korea. This rhetoric coincides with an...
14 Aug, 2026, 11.59 AM IST
In 1859, the Carrington storm caused spectacular auroras and electrical disturbances in telegraph networks as far south as Cuba. 167 years later, a repeat could cripple key infrastructure while leaving some electronic devices surprisingly unaffectedThe Carrington storm of 1859 highlighted our planet's susceptibility to solar flares. If a similar phenomenon occurred today, it could caus...
13 Aug, 2026, 11.31 PM IST
In 1969, Apollo 11 astronauts saw mysterious flashes with their eyes closed. Scientists later found the causeDuring the Apollo missions, astronauts noted peculiar flashes of light occurring inside their spacecraft. These experiences were later attr...
13 Aug, 2026, 12.03 AM IST
From ancient rock carvings to Einstein: How eclipses changed human historyAncient civilizations meticulously recorded eclipses through carvings and writings, capturing the mysterious vanishing act of the Sun. Chin...
12 Aug, 2026, 06.46 PM IST
Solar eclipse: A strange yellow line appeared during the 1868 phenomenon in India, sparking a mystery that took nearly 27 years to solve and eventually led scientists to heliumAstronomers observed a unique spectral line during an 1868 solar eclipse in India. This unexplained yellow line suggested an element unknow...
12 Aug, 2026, 12.16 AM IST
In 1969, Australia recovered the Murchison meteorite after it fell near Victoria. Years later, scientists studied stardust hidden inside and discovered grains dating back roughly 7 billion years, before the Solar System existedThe Murchison meteorite carried something far older than Earth. Scientists found tiny silicon carbide grains inside it that formed nearly 7...
11 Aug, 2026, 08.37 PM IST
In 1969, Nebraska buried much of its experimental nuclear plant beneath a 1.4-acre grassy mound: The reactor vessel remains underneath todayIn 1969, an experimental nuclear reactor located near Hallam, Nebraska, was dismantled, with its radioactive materials securely sealed unde...
11 Aug, 2026, 04.08 PM IST
- In 1963, the US released nearly 480 million copper needles thinner than a human hair into orbit — the bizarre Cold War experiment was designed to create an artificial ring around Earth
During the Cold War, Project West Ford executed a groundbreaking experiment by launching millions of copper needles into orbit. This initia...
10 Aug, 2026, 08.49 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
US Iran war: Trump may ditch nuclear deal plan if Tehran reopens HormuzUS President Trump seeks an exit from the Iran war as the conflict continues to escalate. The administration may set aside the nuclear issu...
09 Aug, 2026, 09.21 PM IST
In 1967, US satellites searching for nuclear tests detected mysterious flashes from space. Decades later, scientists uncovered secrets of gamma-ray bursts, which can release more energy in 10 seconds than Sun will emit over its entire 10-billion-year lifetimeGamma-ray bursts, first detected accidentally in 1967, have long puzzled astronomers. Recent observations of their afterglows are now chall...
09 Aug, 2026, 06.30 PM IST
India a leader in quantum and space tech: Jitendra SinghResponding to a question on when India could become a manufacturing hub, Jitendra Singh said the country was now "at the same level as any ...
08 Aug, 2026, 11.12 PM IST
A world-ending asteroid, a nuclear bomb and one risky mission: Scientists explain their emergency plan to save Earth but there is a catchScientists have outlined a new strategy that could one day help protect Earth from one of the most devastating threats imaginable. The prop...
05 Aug, 2026, 07.52 PM IST