India energy security
Western Media Analyzes India's Diplomatic Balancing Act During Putin's High-Stakes Visit
Dec 05, 2025 01:09 pm CST
Western media outlets scrutinize President Putin's visit to India as Prime Minister Modi navigates a complex diplomatic balancing act between maintaining historical ties with Russia and managing growing pressure from the United States. The visit highlights India's strategic autonomy amid tensions over Russian oil imports, defense partnerships, and geopolitical realignments, with implications for global energy markets and the ongoing Ukraine conflict.
India's Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor: A Milestone in Nuclear Energy Independence
Oct 14, 2025 12:41 am CST
India's Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor (PFBR) at Kalpakkam is finally approaching fuel loading, marking a critical advancement in the country's three-stage nuclear program. This 500 MW liquid sodium-cooled reactor will utilize plutonium as fuel with eventual plans to transition to thorium, potentially unlocking centuries of energy independence for India. As part of the Nuclear Energy Mission for Viksit Bharat, this indigenous technological achievement represents a strategic leap toward sustainable development and energy security.