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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...
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 ...
In 1999, Oregon shipped a 1,000-ton nuclear reactor vessel 270 miles up the Columbia river, then buried it in WashingtonOregon's Trojan Nuclear Power Plant reactor vessel traveled 270 miles up the Columbia River. This massive 907-metric-ton vessel was then tr...
Russia's oil exports to Asia via Arctic route start strongly, sources say and data showsRussia is shipping crude oil via its Arctic route faster than last year. Seven cargoes carrying six million barrels are already heading to ...
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...
India examining Mecca Joint Defence Agreement's impact on national security, regional stability, says MEAIndia is closely examining the new Mecca Joint Defence Agreement signed by Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, and Turkey. This trilateral pact establi...
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...
Amazon’s Texas AI data center faces a huge climate problem: 7.65GW gas plant could become America’s biggest source of CO₂ emissions in the US as tech giant races to power the AI boomAmazon’s massive Texas AI data center is drawing environmental scrutiny after plans for a 7.65GW natural gas power plant revealed it could ...
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. ...
Solar powers non-fossil capacity past 300 GWIndia’s non-fossil power capacity has crossed 300 GW, reaching 60% of its 500-GW target for 2030. Solar leads with 164.59 GW, while non-fos...
India's future nuclear fleet may need 5,400 tonnes uranium annually; domestic supply meets about 30%: Parliamentary panelIndia’s nuclear expansion could sharply raise uranium demand, with PHWRs alone expected to require around 5,400 tonnes of uranium oxide ann...
Jindal Stainless scouting Maharashtra site for Rs 40,000 crore plantJindal Stainless is identifying a site for its proposed Rs 40,000-crore stainless steel manufacturing facility. The company expects clarity...
US sanctions on six entities, one individual linked to Iran's illicit digital asset network following Strait of Hormuz attacksThe United States imposed sanctions on six entities and one individual linked to Iran's digital asset network. These measures followed Iran...
Trump administration to back three mineral projects with $58 million in financingThe US Export-Import Bank is lending fifty-eight million dollars to three critical mineral companies. This funding aims to reduce reliance ...
India seeks river data from China, flags concerns over Tibet mega-damIndia has asked China to resume sharing vital water-flow data. This request comes amid concerns over a massive dam project on the Yarlung T...
Agni-IV test: India successfully fires 4,000 km-range ballistic weapon from OdishaIndia marked a significant milestone by successfully test-launching the Agni-IV missile from Chandipur, Odisha. This advanced two-stage mis...
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...
South Korea to revive stalled rail project that could connect to North KoreaSouth Korea will restart a railway project connecting to North Korea's Wonsan city. This project aims to improve access to peace and ecolog...
Cost of four new Kudankulam reactors jumps 55% after Ukraine war delaysThe cost of four new Kudankulam nuclear reactors has significantly increased. Construction delays, exacerbated by the Ukraine war, pushed b...
In 1958, the US planned to detonate a nuclear bomb on the Moon. Why project A119 never happenedThe US considered detonating a nuclear bomb on the Moon after Sputnik's launch. Project A119 aimed to demonstrate American power and presti...