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Lok Sabha Passes SHANTI Bill To Allow Private Players In Nuclear Sector
Lok Sabha on Wednesday passed the nuclear energy bill with Union minister Jitendra Singh asserting that it would help India achieve its target of 100 GW atomic energy generation by 2047.
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Cabinet Clears SHANTI Bill To Allow Private Players In Nuclear Energy Field
The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved the Atomic Energy Bill, 2025, branded as SHANTI - Sustainable Harnessing and Advancement of Nuclear Energy for Transforming India.
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War-Torn Chernobyl Nuclear Plant's Protective Shield Damaged: UN Agency
A protective shield at the Chornobyl nuclear plant in war-torn Ukraine, built to contain radioactive material from the 1986 disaster, can no longer perform its main safety function due to drone damage, the UN nuclear watchdog said
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Nuclear Power Sector To Open For Private Players Soon: PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said India's tightly controlled nuclear power sector will soon be opened for private players, a move that will give new strength to the country's energy security.
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India Bets Big On Atomic Energy To Power Carbon-Free Future
With nuclear power saving 40 million tons of carbon dioxide annually and lifetime carbon emissions comparable to wind energy, the case for atomic energy is compelling.
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UN Watchdog Unable To Verify Iran's Near-Weapons Grade Uranium Stock In Months
The International Atomic Energy Agency has not been able to verify the status of Iran's near weapons-grade uranium stockpile since Israel and the United States struck the country's nuclear sites during the 12-day war in June.
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Scientists Develop Two-Level Strategy to Power Next-Gen Lithium–Sulphur Batteries
Researchers at Chung-Ang University have developed a dual-level engineering strategy combining porous carbon nanofibers and cobalt single-atom catalysts. The design enhances redox reactions, reduces material loss, and improves the lifespan of lithium–sulfur batteries, offering major benefits for electric vehicles and renewable energy systems.
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US Ignored Pakistan's Nuclear Program Despite Warnings: Ex-CIA Officer
According to ex-CIA intelligence officer Richard Barlow, the then-US President Ronald Reagan administration prioritised its Afghan strategy over non-proliferation efforts.
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Researchers Unveil How Atomic Entanglement Enhances Light Bursts
Researchers at the University of Warsaw and Emory University discovered that quantum entanglement between atoms enhances superradiant light bursts. The study reveals how interatomic forces and entanglement boost collective photon emission, providing new design rules for quantum batteries, sensors, and communication systems that can charge or respon...
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India's Most Sophisticated Atomic Reactor Set For Fuel Loading After Long Road Of Repairs
India's atomic energy program is poised to enter a transformative phase as its most advanced and complex nuclear reactor - the Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor (PFBR) - nears operational readiness. Located at Kalpakkam in Tamil Nadu.
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Explosions Reported, Smoke Seen At Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Plant
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) said on Saturday that its team at Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP) heard explosions and saw smoke coming from a nearby location.
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South Africa Injecting Radioactive Material Into Rhino Horns To Thwart Poaching
For the pilot study, 20 rhinos were injected with the radioactive material last year, which proved that it was not harmful to the animals.
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India Has 8.52 Million Tonnes Reserves Of Rare Earth Elements: Minister
India has approximately 7.23 million tonnes (MT) of Rare Earth Elements Oxide (REO) contained in 13.15 MT monazite (a mineral of Thorium and Rare Earths) occurring in the coastal beach, teri and red sand and inland alluvium
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What World's Nuclear Watchdog Does And What Its Dismissal Would Mean
The International Atomic Energy Agency ensures that countries operate their programs within the limits of non-proliferation agreements. Part of the agreement allows the IAEA to inspect nuclear-related sites, including unannounced surprise visits.
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Scientists Recreate Cosmic Ray Physics Using Cold Atom in New Laboratory Study
Scientists have successfully recreated Fermi acceleration in a lab using ultracold atoms and movable optical barriers, simulating how cosmic rays gain energy in space. Developed by teams from Birmingham and Chicago, the mini Fermi accelerator marks a major advance in particle physics, opening doors to high-energy astrophysics studies and innovation...
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Lok Sabha Passes SHANTI Bill To Allow Private Players In Nuclear Sector
Lok Sabha on Wednesday passed the nuclear energy bill with Union minister Jitendra Singh asserting that it would help India achieve its target of 100 GW atomic energy generation by 2047.
-
Cabinet Clears SHANTI Bill To Allow Private Players In Nuclear Energy Field
The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved the Atomic Energy Bill, 2025, branded as SHANTI - Sustainable Harnessing and Advancement of Nuclear Energy for Transforming India.
-
War-Torn Chernobyl Nuclear Plant's Protective Shield Damaged: UN Agency
A protective shield at the Chornobyl nuclear plant in war-torn Ukraine, built to contain radioactive material from the 1986 disaster, can no longer perform its main safety function due to drone damage, the UN nuclear watchdog said
-
Nuclear Power Sector To Open For Private Players Soon: PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said India's tightly controlled nuclear power sector will soon be opened for private players, a move that will give new strength to the country's energy security.
-
India Bets Big On Atomic Energy To Power Carbon-Free Future
With nuclear power saving 40 million tons of carbon dioxide annually and lifetime carbon emissions comparable to wind energy, the case for atomic energy is compelling.
-
UN Watchdog Unable To Verify Iran's Near-Weapons Grade Uranium Stock In Months
The International Atomic Energy Agency has not been able to verify the status of Iran's near weapons-grade uranium stockpile since Israel and the United States struck the country's nuclear sites during the 12-day war in June.
-
Scientists Develop Two-Level Strategy to Power Next-Gen Lithium–Sulphur Batteries
Researchers at Chung-Ang University have developed a dual-level engineering strategy combining porous carbon nanofibers and cobalt single-atom catalysts. The design enhances redox reactions, reduces material loss, and improves the lifespan of lithium–sulfur batteries, offering major benefits for electric vehicles and renewable energy systems.
-
US Ignored Pakistan's Nuclear Program Despite Warnings: Ex-CIA Officer
According to ex-CIA intelligence officer Richard Barlow, the then-US President Ronald Reagan administration prioritised its Afghan strategy over non-proliferation efforts.
-
Researchers Unveil How Atomic Entanglement Enhances Light Bursts
Researchers at the University of Warsaw and Emory University discovered that quantum entanglement between atoms enhances superradiant light bursts. The study reveals how interatomic forces and entanglement boost collective photon emission, providing new design rules for quantum batteries, sensors, and communication systems that can charge or respon...
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India's Most Sophisticated Atomic Reactor Set For Fuel Loading After Long Road Of Repairs
India's atomic energy program is poised to enter a transformative phase as its most advanced and complex nuclear reactor - the Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor (PFBR) - nears operational readiness. Located at Kalpakkam in Tamil Nadu.
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Explosions Reported, Smoke Seen At Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Plant
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) said on Saturday that its team at Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP) heard explosions and saw smoke coming from a nearby location.
-
South Africa Injecting Radioactive Material Into Rhino Horns To Thwart Poaching
For the pilot study, 20 rhinos were injected with the radioactive material last year, which proved that it was not harmful to the animals.
-
India Has 8.52 Million Tonnes Reserves Of Rare Earth Elements: Minister
India has approximately 7.23 million tonnes (MT) of Rare Earth Elements Oxide (REO) contained in 13.15 MT monazite (a mineral of Thorium and Rare Earths) occurring in the coastal beach, teri and red sand and inland alluvium
-
What World's Nuclear Watchdog Does And What Its Dismissal Would Mean
The International Atomic Energy Agency ensures that countries operate their programs within the limits of non-proliferation agreements. Part of the agreement allows the IAEA to inspect nuclear-related sites, including unannounced surprise visits.
-
Scientists Recreate Cosmic Ray Physics Using Cold Atom in New Laboratory Study
Scientists have successfully recreated Fermi acceleration in a lab using ultracold atoms and movable optical barriers, simulating how cosmic rays gain energy in space. Developed by teams from Birmingham and Chicago, the mini Fermi accelerator marks a major advance in particle physics, opening doors to high-energy astrophysics studies and innovation...
