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Russia’s SMR edge: Why India’s new nuclear rules could favour Moscow
August 16, 2026 06:44 IST
Russia could gain an edge in India’s nuclear sector under draft SHANTI rules. The impact could be especially significant for small modular reactors (SMRs).
Sun, Aug 16, 2026
PM Modi’s 100 GW nuclear target: Why India needs more power for AI, chips and data centresSubscriber Only
August 15, 2026 16:39 IST
India aims for 100 GW of nuclear power by 2047. Here’s where the sector stands, the SMR push, new reactors and India’s three-stage nuclear plan.
Sun, Aug 16, 2026
Foreign nuclear technology must meet approval, operational criteria under draft SHANTI rules
August 15, 2026 11:14 IST
Technology providers must ensure availability of design support, permissions and documents from original developers unless the technology has been fully transferred
Sat, Aug 15, 2026
How a new mining Bill threatens to reignite Centre vs state tensions
August 14, 2026 18:30 IST
The passage of the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026, has reignited a long-running tussle over the taxation of mineral resources and the revenues they generate.
Sat, Aug 15, 2026
Why India is struggling to acquire critical mineral assets abroad
August 14, 2026 14:59 IST
Barring some progress in Argentina, the government’s flagship vehicle has struggled to expand its overseas footprint as proposed investments in extraction projects have either stalled or fallen through.
Fri, Aug 14, 2026
Parliament passes Mines and Minerals Amendment Bill, Kishan Reddy says states won’t lose mineral revenue
August 13, 2026 21:43 IST
The bill seeks to prohibit states from imposing specified levies on mineral right and mineral-bearing lands, except in accordance with the conditions prescribed by Centre
Fri, Aug 14, 2026
Parliamentary panel pushes for entry of mining contractors in uranium mining
August 08, 2026 20:19 IST
The recommendation comes at a time when the country seeks to expand its civil nuclear power capacity from the current 8.7 GWe to 100 GWe by 2047
Sat, Aug 08, 2026
Boost to solar manufacturing: Government weighs PLI for polysilicon manufacturing
August 07, 2026 19:06 IST
Polysilicon is a key raw material used in solar photovoltaic (PV) modules and India currently relies completely on imports for it.
Fri, Aug 07, 2026
Land need for small nuclear reactor can shrink by a third: Government
August 07, 2026 09:32 IST
Hindalco lone contender for Bharat Small Reactors
Fri, Aug 07, 2026
Hydro reservoir levels hit lowest since 2023 as El Niño impact raises power generation concerns
August 06, 2026 22:10 IST
Erratic weather conditions linked to El Niño effects reduced water availability for power generation.
Thu, Aug 06, 2026
Zuckerberg should apologise for removing PM Modi’s video: Nishikant Dubey
August 04, 2026 04:00 IST
The Opposition members of the IT panel, who attended the meeting on Monday, were of the view that dissent cannot be treated as a crime and satire cannot be considered sedition.
Tue, Aug 04, 2026
Patanjali bets on insurance, green energy in unrelated diversifications beyond Ayurveda, consumer goods
August 02, 2026 11:36 IST
The transaction, valued at around Rs 4,500 crore, marks Patanjali’s entry into the general insurance business at a time when the sector is witnessing regulatory push and expanding health and motor insurance markets.
Sun, Aug 02, 2026
Coal India records highest-ever July dispatches as weak monsoon boosts thermal power demand
August 02, 2026 09:08 IST
Coal-based power generation rose 9.49% year-on-year to 463,995.61 MU during April 1-July 30, 2026, from 423,764.78 MU a year earlier.
Sun, Aug 02, 2026
Small firms flag price hike in projects using PVC pipes as Centre curbs input importsSubscriber Only
August 02, 2026 05:15 IST
Big local producers of S-PVC say floor price justified, China, others dumping resin cheap
Sun, Aug 02, 2026
Why rising project costs for nuclear power matter for India’s clean energy plansSubscriber Only
July 31, 2026 13:35 IST
The cost of four under-construction nuclear reactor units at Kudankulam has increased by nearly 55% since the Russia-Ukraine war began. Any significant escalation in project costs could ultimately translate into higher electricity tariffs.
Sat, Aug 01, 2026
How transmission bottlenecks are threatening India’s renewable energy projectsSubscriber Only
July 31, 2026 06:30 IST
Transmission delays are forcing renewable energy projects to curtail power generation, raising concerns over project viability and India’s clean energy targets.
Thu, Jul 30, 2026
India curtails 8,133 GWh of solar power as grid struggles to absorb excess daytime supply
July 28, 2026 22:12 IST
The curtailment occurred despite there being few instances of shortages during daytime peak hours, underlining the key role solar power plays in meeting daytime demand.
Tue, Jul 28, 2026
AI data centres to add 26.3 GW load by 2031-32, says power ministry; grid stability a concern
July 27, 2026 21:09 IST
Latest projection is nearly double the Centre’s earlier estimate of 13.56 GW. The load is likely to be integrated into the grid, largely served through renewable energy capacity
Mon, Jul 27, 2026
Adani Power weighs nuclear development at two former Jaiprakash Associates’ thermal plant sites, waits for ‘rules’
July 23, 2026 21:33 IST
The company said the sites have substantial land banks and are being evaluated for their potential to host future nuclear power projects
Thu, Jul 23, 2026
India-Australia uranium deal: Why domestic reserves are not enough to fuel India’s nuclear ambitionsSubscriber Only
July 19, 2026 18:17 IST
From Australia to Kazakhstan, India is securing uranium through new deals with countries as it aims to expand nuclear power capacity to 100 GWe by 2047.
Sun, Jul 19, 2026
Weeks after rollout, Centre defers domestic solar cell sourcing mandate till December 31
July 19, 2026 06:48 IST
The exemption comes after the government had on May 25 said that there would be “no blanket” relief for domestic cell sourcing mandates despite developers seeking an extension of the deadline.
Sun, Jul 19, 2026
Not the first data breach at Kudankulam: Recalling 2019 cyberattack that targeted thorium infoSubscriber Only
July 18, 2026 19:43 IST
In 2019, malware attributed to a North Korean hacking group was detected within the plant’s administrative network, highlighting the persistent cyber risks facing India’s strategic nuclear assets.
Sat, Jul 18, 2026
Gujarat, Maharashtra & Tamil Nadu top Niti Aayog’s Investment Friendliness IndexSubscriber Only
July 17, 2026 21:28 IST
The index covers all 28 states and eight union territories (UTs) and evaluates what makes a state attractive for investors, as well as the challenges investors face.
Fri, Jul 17, 2026
Kudankulam nuclear plant files on the dark web: Inside the alleged data leakSubscriber Only
July 17, 2026 07:00 IST
The leaked dataset comprises 18,997 files spanning 14.3 GB, all related to the Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant
Fri, Jul 17, 2026Kudankulam data breach not linked to nuclear security: NPCILSubscriber Only
July 15, 2026 21:45 IST
In a statement, NPCIL said the compromised data relates only to the plant's conventional Balance of Plant (BoP) common service facilities, for which Reliance Infrastructure Ltd was awarded a contract in 2018.
Thu, Jul 16, 2026
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