Reactor reboot at world's largest nuclear plant highlights flaws in Japan's radioactive waste plansJapan has restarted its largest nuclear power plant to meet energy demands. However, the nation faces a critical challenge: a severe shorta...
11 Jun, 2026, 10.17 AM IST
India turns to nuclear power as Gulf risks riseIndia is boosting its energy security. Investments are growing in solar, wind, and nuclear power. Recent geopolitical events highlight nucl...
09 Jun, 2026, 08.35 AM IST
'Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant now being constructed': Vladimir Putin sees India-Russia trade reaching USD 100 billionSpeaking on the sidelines of the St Petersburg International Economic Forum on Thursday (local time) Putin said Moscow and New Delhi were a...
05 Jun, 2026, 12.07 PM IST
This $1.16 billion hole in the ground is humanity's best plan for nuclear waste, and it's opening in the world's happiest country - here's what you need to knowFinland nuclear waste repository: Finland is poised to open Onkalo, the world's first permanent underground repository for nuclear waste. T...
02 Jun, 2026, 10.37 PM IST
How a 14-year-old American built a nuclear fusion device in his parents’ garageA young American teenager, Taylor Wilson, achieved a remarkable feat by constructing a nuclear fusion reactor. He began this ambitious proj...
19 May, 2026, 06.16 PM IST
India, US companies hold talks on nuclear energy cooperationIndia and US nuclear industry leaders met to boost collaboration. Discussions focused on reducing costs and construction times for nuclear ...
19 May, 2026, 12.25 AM IST
'Dangerous escalation': India expresses deep concern after drone strikes target Barakah nuclear facility in UAEIndia on Monday expressed deep concern after a drone attack targeted the Barakah Nuclear Power Plant in the UAE, calling it a “dangerous es...
18 May, 2026, 10.44 AM IST
'Unacceptable' threat to safety: UN nuclear watchdog sounds alarm over drone strike near UAE's Barakah plantA drone strike near the UAE's Barakah nuclear plant has sparked grave concern from the IAEA, though radiation levels remain normal. The inc...
17 May, 2026, 08.13 PM IST
Curb your overenthusiasm: Why India must avoid early overregulation while drafting rules for new techIndia faces a critical choice in regulating new industries like AI and genomics. Overly cautious, ex-ante regulations, similar to the histo...
10 May, 2026, 11.01 PM IST
Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor reaches criticality, boosts India’s nuclear programme: Dr SC ChetalA key figure in India’s fast breeder nuclear programme has highlighted the significance of the Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor (PFBR) achiev...
04 May, 2026, 05.50 AM IST
AERB clears equipment installation at Tamil Nadu's Kudankulam Nuclear Power Project Units 5 and 6A significant milestone has been achieved at the Kudankulam Nuclear Power Project. The Atomic Energy Regulatory Board has approved the erec...
03 May, 2026, 10.05 AM IST
Bangladesh starts fuelling its first nuclear power stationBangladesh will begin loading uranium fuel into its first nuclear power station on Tuesday, a key step towards bringing the 2,400 megawatt ...
28 Apr, 2026, 03.07 PM IST
Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant Unit-3 begins 'Spillage to Open Reactor', moves closer to commissioningIn a statement on Monday, NPCIL said, "A significant stride in India's journey towards energy security and sustainability! Nuclear Power Co...
28 Apr, 2026, 02.21 PM IST
China acquired capacity to build 50 nuclear power reactors simultaneously: Official reportChina is set to build up to 50 nuclear reactors at once. This move aims to boost nuclear power and reduce reliance on fossil fuels. The nat...
24 Apr, 2026, 10.37 PM IST
How a critical recent milestone proved India doubters wrongIndia has achieved a major milestone with its new fast-breeder nuclear reactor reaching criticality. This marks a significant step in a dec...
23 Apr, 2026, 12.25 PM IST
India to invite bids for 220 MWe Small Modular Reactor, boosting nuclear push under green energy transitionIndia is set to invite bids for its first 220 MWe Bharat Small Modular Reactor (BSMR-200) within six months, a significant stride in boosti...
16 Apr, 2026, 05.30 AM IST
L&T targets nuclear energy, expects 3x revenues in 5 years"L&T has been associated with India's nuclear programme since its inception and has supported technology development, manufacturing and loc...
13 Apr, 2026, 12.10 AM IST