Landmark step, but concerns remain: Experts on Kalpakkam nuclear reactor reaching criticalityIndia's first indigenous prototype fast breeder reactor at Kalpakkam has achieved criticality. This marks a major milestone in the nation's...
07 Apr, 2026, 09.32 PM IST
India developing 200 MW nuclear reactors to power shipsIndia is developing compact 200 MW nuclear power reactors. These reactors can be deployed on commercial ships and at captive power plants. ...
19 Oct, 2025, 06.27 PM IST
A nuclear reactor on the Moon? How the U.S. just unleashed a new era of space power to outpace China and RussiaA nuclear reactor on the Moon is no longer science fiction. Under the bold leadership of Sean Duffy, NASA is fast-tracking plans to launch ...
05 Aug, 2025, 04.44 AM IST
When 'Buddha finally smiled': How India carried out its first nuclear test as a 'peaceful explosion'In 1974, India conducted its first nuclear test, codenamed Smiling Buddha, near Pokhran, marking a significant geopolitical statement. Led ...
18 May, 2025, 12.00 PM IST
India, France intend to jointly develop advanced nuclear reactorsIndia and France agree to collaborate on developing modern nuclear reactors, viewing nuclear energy as key for energy security and a low-ca...
12 Feb, 2025, 07.24 PM IST
NPCIL invites proposals to set up small nuclear reactorsIndia's nuclear power operator NPCIL seeks proposals from the industry to establish 220 MW Bharat Small Reactors for replacing coal-fired p...
31 Dec, 2024, 07.16 PM IST
From confusion to fusion: Spending money to perfect the nuclear option is the best way to tackle climate changeThe rich world should prioritise Carbon Dioxide Removal (CDR) technologies and nuclear energy development, including thorium reactors, as m...
26 Nov, 2024, 11.01 PM IST
Unit 3 of Kakrapar nuclear plant synchronised to gridThe 700 MW Pressurised Heavy Water Reactor (PHWR) was synchronised with grid at at 11.37 am on Sunday, the official added.
11 Jan, 2021, 05.34 PM IST
China turns on nuclear-powered 'artificial sun'The HL-2M Tokamak reactor is China's largest and most advanced nuclear fusion experimental research device, and scientists hope that the de...
04 Dec, 2020, 05.08 PM IST
KAPP nuclear reactor unit 3 likely to be commissioned by November 2020: GovernmentThe first 700 MW Pressurised Heavy Water Reactor at Kakrapar, Gujarat, KAPP-3 achieved criticality (controlled self-sustaining nuclear fiss...
17 Sep, 2020, 02.11 PM IST
After fake moon, China trying to create an artificial sunAs per reports, China's Hefei Institutes of Physical Sciences is working on an earth-based sun simulator which basically is a fusion reacto...
15 Nov, 2018, 12.17 PM IST
NASA's nuclear reactor could power crewed missions to MarsThe Kilopower Reactor Using Stirling Technology experiment was conducted at US National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA)'s Nevada Nat...
03 May, 2018, 02.40 PM IST
India's secretive nuclear story: A tale of cheers and tearsThe bigger headache for the Indian nuclear engineers is that even after several months of investigation the exact reason why the 'leak' too...
17 Jul, 2016, 11.04 AM IST
Enriched uranium fuel loading begins at Kudankulam Nuclear Power ProjectThe Kudankulam nuclear plant had run into a rash of protests following concern in the local communities on safety issues.
21 Sep, 2012, 06.33 PM IST
- Will the recent find of uranium reserves boost India's N-power plants?
Three factors would determine its usage in India's nuclear programme - quality of uranium, exploration technique & success of nuclear techn...
24 Jul, 2011, 07.36 AM IST
- All you wanted to know about nuke power
The phrase denotes nuclear technology designed to produce unable energy from atomic nuclei via controlled nuclear reactions.
08 Sep, 2008, 12.30 AM IST
- All you wanted to know about nuclear power
The special waiver for India by the 45-country Nuclear Suppliers Group means that New Delhi can now access fuel and requisite technology fr...
08 Sep, 2008, 12.00 AM IST