nuclear energy
Shashi Tharoor Criticizes SHANTI Nuclear Bill as "Dangerous Leap" with Inadequate Safety Measures
Dec 17, 2025 10:49 pm CST
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor has strongly criticized the government's SHANTI nuclear energy bill, calling it a "dangerous leap into privatized nuclear expansion" that lacks adequate safeguards. The bill would allow private entities to operate across the nuclear fuel cycle with minimal oversight and caps liability at just $460 million, despite nuclear disasters like Fukushima costing hundreds of billions to remediate. Tharoor warns that profit motives should not override public safety and environmental protection.
PM Modi and Putin Strengthen India-Russia Partnership: Joint Commitment Against Terrorism and Enhanced Bilateral Cooperation
Dec 05, 2025 07:42 pm CST
During Russian President Vladimir Putin's first state visit to India in four years, Prime Minister Narendra Modi reaffirmed the two nations' united stance against terrorism and commitment to strengthening bilateral relations. The leaders discussed counter-terrorism efforts, energy security, trade expansion to $100 billion, and potential peaceful resolution for the Ukraine conflict, highlighting their enduring partnership amid global challenges.
India's Nuclear Future: How Small Modular Reactors Could Transform Energy Production
Dec 03, 2025 03:15 pm CST
India is embracing Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) as part of its ambitious nuclear energy expansion. These compact, factory-built nuclear reactors offer flexibility, enhanced safety, and sustainability for remote areas and industrial clusters. With a Rs 20,000 crore Nuclear Energy Mission and plans for five indigenously developed SMRs by 2033, India is positioning itself at the forefront of nuclear innovation while pursuing its 100 gigawatt nuclear capacity goal and net-zero emissions by 2070.
Trump Launches "Genesis Mission": A National AI Initiative to Accelerate Scientific Breakthroughs and Secure US Technology Leadership
Nov 25, 2025 01:20 pm CST
President Trump's executive order establishes the Genesis Mission, a national AI initiative comparable to the Manhattan Project, creating an integrated platform combining supercomputing resources and federal datasets to accelerate scientific breakthroughs across multiple domains while countering China's technological advances and preventing fragmented state-level AI regulations.
US Government Plans to Purchase 10 Nuclear Reactors with Japan's $550 Billion Investment Pledge
Nov 20, 2025 03:54 pm CST
The US government is planning to acquire and operate up to 10 new nuclear reactors potentially funded by Japan's $550 billion investment pledge to address growing electricity demands for AI and manufacturing. This unprecedented government intervention in energy markets comes as the Trump administration declares an energy emergency to fast-track infrastructure development.
The Global Race for Small Modular Reactors: How Russia, China and India Are Revolutionizing Nuclear Energy
Sep 27, 2025 08:05 pm CST
Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) are emerging as game-changers in the global energy landscape. This article explores how Russia is constructing land-based SMRs, China has commissioned operational units, and India is developing its indigenous Bharat Small Modular Reactor. With their compact design, factory assembly, and versatile applications, these reactors offer promising solutions for reliable clean energy across remote locations and data centers, potentially accelerating India's ambitious 100GW nuclear power goal while supporting AI-driven infrastructure needs.
Russia and Iran Sign $25 Billion Deal for Four New Nuclear Power Plants Amid Imminent UN Sanctions
Sep 26, 2025 08:54 pm CST
Iran and Russia have finalized a $25 billion agreement to build four nuclear power plants in Sirik, Hormozgan, each with a capacity of 1,255 megawatts. This deal comes just before the reimposition of UN sanctions triggered by European nations claiming Iran's non-compliance with the 2015 nuclear accord. Iran currently operates only one nuclear power plant in Bushehr, which provides just a fraction of the country's energy needs.
'Putin Let Me Down': Trump Admits Thinking Ukraine War Was "Easy To Solve"
Sep 18, 2025 11:42 pm CST
Donald Trump claimed that his Russian counterpart let him down during the process of solving the Ukraine war. Keir Starmer also criticised Putin and said that he showed his "true face" with the biggest attack on Ukraine.