US turns decades-old radioactive waste into nuclear power technology that could keep underwater drones running for nearly 30 yearsAmerica is turning decades-old strontium-90 radioactive waste from Oak Ridge into a potential source of long-lasting nuclear power. Zeno Po...
11 Aug, 2026, 07.19 PM IST
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...
03 Aug, 2026, 09.16 AM IST
Nuclear Energy: First draft rules of SHANTI Act ready for consultations, final notification likely in few monthsDraft rules for India's SHANTI Act, 2025, are currently under discussion with ministries. Industry inputs are also being sought on the prop...
02 Aug, 2026, 11.56 PM IST
NPCIL invites bids for engineering, 3D design of Bharat Small ReactorsThe Nuclear Power Corporation of India Ltd is on the lookout for expert consultants to assist with both plant engineering and 3D modelling ...
28 Jul, 2026, 07.16 PM IST
US, India expanding cooperation in defence, civil nuclear sector, says senior US officialThe United States and India are expanding defense and civil nuclear cooperation. Trusted AI and emerging technologies are being adopted to ...
28 Jul, 2026, 06.17 AM IST
India and Australia must move decisively to build resilient energy supply chainsIndia and Australia must build resilient energy supply chains for regional stability. Critical minerals are foundational for this proposed ...
26 Jul, 2026, 07.36 AM IST
Should I sell gold to buy a second home, or is it better to pledge it?ET Wealth Reader's Query: I am 45, and want to buy a holiday home, or what may be called a second home. I do not have any major financial c...
21 Jul, 2026, 01.08 PM IST
Right policy space for strategic industriesSkyroot Aerospace's latest launch marks a milestone for India, signifying its official entry into the exclusive league of private orbital l...
20 Jul, 2026, 11.41 PM IST
Punjab National Bank scouting for partner to build its M&A financing portfolio: CEOPunjab National Bank is seeking a partner for its merger and acquisition financing portfolio. The bank aims to gather $2.5 billion in speci...
20 Jul, 2026, 10.13 AM IST
A nuclear debut in Bangladesh tests developing world’s atomic shiftBangladesh's first nuclear power plant is nearing completion on the Padma river banks. This facility will supply a substantial portion of t...
12 Jul, 2026, 10.32 AM IST
Power giant NTPC seeks uranium assets overseas in nuclear pushIndia's largest power producer seeks overseas uranium mines for future nuclear capacity. NTPC plans to build thirty gigawatts of nuclear po...
10 Jul, 2026, 02.09 PM IST
Nuclear equipment makers expand capacity as India opens sectorIndian nuclear equipment makers are expanding capacities for anticipated increased demand. New legislation allows private companies to esta...
10 Jul, 2026, 01.00 PM IST
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...
10 Jul, 2026, 12.34 PM IST
NTPC gets into action to develop mega PWR-based nuclear projectsNTPC plans to develop nuclear power capacity using pressurised water reactor technology. Global consultants are invited to prepare tender d...
07 Jul, 2026, 01.26 AM IST
US' Holtec eyes tie-ups with NTPC, Vedanta to build nuclear reactorsUS firm Holtec International is planning a significant 15 GW small modular reactor (SMR) project pipeline in India. Advanced talks are unde...
03 Jul, 2026, 11.29 PM IST
Europe can’t just air-condition its way out of the heatwave meltdownEurope's infrastructure, built for cold, is struggling with record heatwaves. From buckling train tracks and melting roads to hospitals can...
01 Jul, 2026, 07.14 PM IST
The way forward on Nuclear LiabilityIt must be recognised that recent FAQs released by MEA are really intended as a guidance as to the Government's thinking and will not const...
18 Mar, 2015, 12.01 PM IST