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Thursday, April 30, 2026
TopicAtomic energy

Topic: atomic energy

Atomic energy can be used for peaceful purposes, to the immense advantage of humanity: Nehru

In his Lok Sabha speech on 10 May 1954, Jawaharlal Nehru examined nuclear weapons, peaceful atomic energy, and the risks of unequal international control.

Opening door for pvt players in nuclear sector, Atomic Energy Bill coming up in Parliament winter session

Amendments to another key nuclear law, the Civil Liability for Nuclear Damage Act (CLNDA), 2010, are also in the pipeline, but they are unlikely to come up this winter session. 

Modi 3.0 budget has a socialist headline, nuclear fine print

Only headline-worthy highlight will be income tax relief for middle class. Most audacious & positive statement? Intent to amend Atomic Energy Act & Civil Liability for Nuclear Damage Act.

R Chidambaram compared nuclear option to marriage option. They cannot be open-ended

It was clear to Rajagopala Chidambaram that India needed time and could not go along with the Geneva negotiations in 1996. Accordingly, India withdrew.

Dept of Atomic Energy confirms 1,600 tonnes of lithium resources in Mandya district

The lithium deposits are found in the geological domains of Korba in Chhattisgarh, Rajasthan, Bihar and Andhra Pradesh.

Govt sets target to increase nuclear power generation capacity by over 3 times in 10 years

MoS Jitendra Singh tells Parliament existing nuclear power capacity of 6,780 MW is proposed to be increased to 22,480 MW by 2031 on completion of projects.

Trump’s reluctance to certify Iran: A threat to collective diplomatic responsibility

The US President is dragging his heels on certifying Iran’s compliance to the JCPOA, which could put the landmark plan in a tinder box.

On Camera

New promo video by PLA Navy is a teaser of China’s deep blue capabilities

Rather than functioning as conventional propaganda, the video operates as a device for interpretation, subtly shaping expectations about future developments in China’s naval trajectory.

Adani’s giant copper plant hits technical setbacks in first year

The 500,000 tonne-per-year plant produced just 94,000 tonnes of refined copper from April 2025 to February this year.

Indian drone tech company ideaForge signs MoU with Japanese firm to develop next-gen AI powered drones

By pairing Indian drone engineering with Japanese semiconductor expertise, the two firms aim to develop more advanced autonomous systems tailored to both defence & commercial use.

Trump, Netanyahu’s Iran gamble: The regime change rebound

American objectives are unmet. They neither have muscle nor motivation to resume the war. As for Iran, the regime didn’t just survive, it’s now led by more radical individuals.