Trump sends Saudi nuclear deal to US Congress with Israel conditionUS President Trump sent Congress a nuclear energy agreement with Saudi Arabia. This pact will only become effective if Saudi Arabia normali...
26 Aug, 2026, 06.50 AM IST
Rajnath Singh opens DRDO missile tech to private sectorThe defence ministry approved technology transfer for DRDO conventional missile systems. This move opens production to the private sector, ...
26 Aug, 2026, 01.25 AM IST
In 1997, America's last bismuth refinery shut down. 29 years later, the metal is crucial to a 240-MW nuclear reactor whose coolant supply is 82% ChineseA proposed American nuclear reactor, EAGL-1, will use liquid lead-bismuth coolant. China currently dominates global refined bismuth product...
25 Aug, 2026, 12.46 AM IST
PM Modi, Putin set to meet at SCO Summit; another meeting likely this yearRussian President Vladimir Putin anticipates meeting Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi soon. They will likely meet again later this year ...
24 Aug, 2026, 06.02 PM IST
Modi government strangulating, emasculating ISRO, says Congress General Secretary Jairam RameshThe Congress party criticises the Modi government's aggressive privatisation agenda for India's space program. They question the rationale ...
24 Aug, 2026, 12.06 PM IST
Sector-focussed funds look to ride deeptech wave, expand horizonsSector-focussed venture capital funds are widening their investment horizons as more founders build in deeptech areas such as robotics, spa...
24 Aug, 2026, 10.29 AM IST
ET World Leaders Forum: India needs to make the shift from 'petro state' to 'electro state'India needs to shift from a “petro state” to an “electro state” as rising power demand from EVs, AI and data centres accelerates the push f...
24 Aug, 2026, 01.20 AM IST
Iran security chief says Trump's 'recklessness' is fuelling a nuclear arms raceIran's Mohsen Rezaei claims Donald Trump's actions increase global nuclear weapon desire. He stated international treaties proved ineffecti...
23 Aug, 2026, 10.32 AM IST
Earlier this month, Romania sank 4 rock-filled barges into the Danube to keep its nuclear reactor running. Days later, the river rose 1.6 inches when forecasters had expected it to fallRomania has deployed four rock-filled barges in the Danube to redirect scarce river water toward the Cernavodă nuclear power plant as sever...
22 Aug, 2026, 01.04 AM IST
In 2023, Liz and Rich Muller founded Deep Fission to put working nuclear reactors underground. 4 years later, its Kansas pilot is targeting a 5-MW reactor by late 2027Kansas experiment represents something larger than one company’s attempt to reinvent the nuclear power plant. Deep Fission is testing wheth...
21 Aug, 2026, 09.31 PM IST
US nuclear industry to submit comprehensive feedback on India’s SHANTI rulesThe US nuclear industry is preparing a comprehensive submission to India on draft rules implementing the SHANTI Act, which opens the civil ...
21 Aug, 2026, 02.02 PM IST
Renewable energy developers get relief over delayed projects, with ridersRenewable energy developers now receive extended timelines for grid connection. The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission introduced re...
18 Aug, 2026, 12.06 AM IST
SHANTI Draft Rules and Regulations: Single licence regime and technology from self-reliant countries proposedDraft rules for the SHANTI Act are now public, opening India's nuclear power sector. A single licence will cover building, operating, and d...
17 Aug, 2026, 09.14 PM IST
Are courts precluded from granting fair, just compensation in nuclear accident: SC seeks Centre response on SHANTI ActThe Supreme Court questioned the Centre regarding compensation for nuclear accidents. It also sought clarification on regulatory body appoi...
17 Aug, 2026, 01.45 PM IST
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
UCIL eyes bigger uranium output to fuel India’s 100 GW nuclear pushUCIL aims to lead nuclear fuel supply for India's energy program. The company is enhancing mining and processing capacities for this goal. ...
15 Aug, 2026, 04.51 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