Jitendra Singh
India's Parliament Passes SHANTI Bill: Opening Nuclear Sector to Private Players While Targeting 100 GW Capacity by 2047
Dec 17, 2025 10:01 pm CST
The Lok Sabha has passed the Sustainable Harnessing and Advancement of Nuclear Energy for Transforming India (SHANTI) Bill, allowing private participation in the civil nuclear sector. Union Minister Jitendra Singh described it as milestone legislation aimed at helping India achieve its target of 100 GW atomic energy generation by 2047, while opposition parties express concerns about diluted nuclear liability provisions.
Fadnavis to Request PM Modi: Rename IIT Bombay as IIT Mumbai Amid Identity Debate
Nov 26, 2025 10:26 pm CST
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis announced plans to formally request Prime Minister Modi to rename IIT Bombay as IIT Mumbai, intensifying the Bombay versus Mumbai identity debate. This follows criticism from MNS chief Raj Thackeray against Union Minister Jitendra Singh's comments supporting the current name. The controversy highlights ongoing tensions about Mumbai's cultural identity and regional politics in Maharashtra.
ISRO To Launch Half-Humanoid Vyommitra On Gaganyaan Mission In December
Sep 19, 2025 04:28 pm CST
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) Chief V. Narayanan, interacting with the media on Thursday in Coimbatore, mentioned that a half-humanoid called Vyommitra, instead of a human being, will be sent this December.