Scientists found a small asteroid visitor near Earth, and it may be a chunk of the MoonA small space rock, 2024 PT5, is fascinating scientists with its Earth-like orbit. Researchers now suggest it might be a piece of the Moon....
26 May, 2026, 05.24 PM IST
Uranium found in Delhi groundwater, new report raises health and safety alertDelhi's groundwater shows a concerning rise in uranium contamination, now ranking third nationally. The latest CGWB report reveals 13-15% o...
29 Nov, 2025, 04.49 PM IST
From Fordow to Faridabad: How one nuclear bombing could cause a Chernobyl-style fallout and contaminate India’s futureThe US airstrikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities may not spark a Chernobyl-style disaster, but experts warn of real risks closer to home espe...
23 Jun, 2025, 12.04 AM IST
Fact Focus: US, Israeli strikes on Iran nuclear sites pose limited radiation risksFollowing reported strikes by the US and Israel on Iranian nuclear sites, the IAEA confirms no elevated radiation levels have been detected...
22 Jun, 2025, 08.41 PM IST
How serious is Israel's attack for Iran's nuclear program?Israeli strikes have significantly damaged Iran's nuclear program, targeting uranium enrichment capabilities at Natanz and potentially sett...
14 Jun, 2025, 02.21 PM IST
No sign of breach at key N-site at Natanz: IAEAIranian authorities told the IAEA they haven't observed higher radiation doses at the Natanz facility, located about 300 kilometers south o...
14 Jun, 2025, 12.03 AM IST
Study shows no BARC scientist died of radiation-related cancer, must allay undue fears: Minister Jitendra Singh"We did a study to find out how many scientists working at Bhabha Atomic Research Centre had died of radiation. You will be surprised to kn...
09 Feb, 2023, 04.33 PM IST
- Meghalaya to undertake study on rocks and sediments to ascertain radiation from Uranium
The state government stated in connection with the alleged incident of radiation hazard at Nongbah Jynrin, Wahkaji, South West Khasi Hills ...
29 Jan, 2021, 10.43 PM IST
Top MEA, DAE officials trash reports of secret nuke city, radioactive leaksTop government officials termed them as "deliberate distortion of facts" and asserted the country's nuclear establishment followed high saf...
14 Jul, 2018, 10.16 AM IST
China says no smog due to burning of uranium mixed coalExperts also analysed the content of uranium isotopes in air particles and found the intensity is of the same level as its natural intensit...
10 Jan, 2016, 03.38 PM IST
Leaking Jaduguda mine poses radioactive risk: US reportThe report accuses India's nuclear establishment of systematically overlooking evidence that points to a radiation hazard at the Jaduguda u...
15 Dec, 2015, 11.32 AM IST
India to ask IAEA for review of its nuclear regulatory processIndia is planning to approach the global atomic watchdog IAEA for a review of its nuclear regulatory process which has come under severe cr...
19 Sep, 2012, 07.38 PM IST
- UCIL to take up mining in Meghalaya after nod from locals
Uranium mining is very safe. Uranium Corporation of India Ltd (UCIL), which plans to mine uranium fields in Meghalaya which has deposits of...
01 May, 2010, 04.26 PM IST
- Radiation leak sparks scare in Delhi, BARC experts probe
The team, which first collected and isolated the mysterious shining object from the scrap shop in Mayapuri Industrial area in a sophisticat...
09 Apr, 2010, 10.48 AM IST
- Need for consensus on uranium mining in Meghalaya: Roy
Meghalaya on Thursday emphasised the need for evolving a consensus among all stakeholders, including political parties, on the issue of ura...
28 Aug, 2008, 06.09 PM IST
- US should do more to discourage nuclear black market: official
The US government is not doing enough to buy uranium and plutonium on the black market to keep weapons away from terrorists, criminals and ...
17 Jun, 2008, 08.25 AM IST
- Andhra uranium project to boost N-power generation
A Project to mine and process uranium in Andhra Pradesh will become operational in three years, the state government said on Monday.
21 Nov, 2007, 04.56 AM IST