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Wednesday, April 29, 2026
TopicFukushima nuclear power plant

Topic: Fukushima nuclear power plant

As India rewrites nuclear policy with SHANTI Bill, how the world is renewing its nuclear push

According to World Nuclear Association, nuclear power accounts for around 9% of global electricity generation, with over 31 countries using it to meet part of their power demands.

‘There’s legitimacy’: US ambassador to Japan visits Fukushima, expects US support in seafood ban

Japan started releasing Fukushima treated radioactive water into the Pacific Ocean last Thursday, prompting China to impose a blanket ban on Japanese aquatic products.

‘No plans to boost funds’, Japan on reputation damage from Fukushima water release

It started releasing treated radioactive water from the wrecked Fukushima nuclear plant into the Pacific Ocean from 23 August after which China imposed a ban on sea food from Japan.

Japan tells its citizens in China to ‘keep a low profile’ after Fukushima treated water release

China has for months called Japan's decision to release the water selfish and harmful to the environment and human health.

China salt maker asks people to not panic buy after Japan’s Fukushima discharge

Despite firm opposition from Beijing, Japan has begun discharging treated radioactive water into the Pacific Ocean from the wrecked Fukushima nuclear plant.

North Korea criticises Fukushima water release, calls it ‘unforgivable crime against humanity’

Plant operator Tokyo Electric Power (Tepco) said the release began at 1:03pm local time (0403 GMT) and it had not identified any abnormalities.

Hong Kong to ban seafood imports from 10 Japanese prefectures if Tokyo releases nuclear water

A ban would include imports of all live, frozen, refrigerated, dried or otherwise preserved aquatic products, sea salt, and unprocessed or processed seaweed.

South Korea says Japan’s plan to release Fukushima radioactive water meets standards

Japan has faced opposition to its plan, both at home and abroad, including from South Korea, despite assurances that the water is safe after being filtered to remove most isotopes.

UN nuclear watchdog chief Grossi hints at disagreement among Fukushima plant report experts

Japan has blasted the IAEA’s report saying the watchdog should not be endorsing a plan which poses risks to marine life and human health.

UN watchdog to submit crucial report on Fukushima water release in Japan

Japan plans to release 1.3 trillion tonnes of water used to cool the fuel rods of the Fukushima plant damaged by a massive earthquake and tsunami in 2011.

On Camera

Buddha comes home to Ladakh exposition: Gajendra Singh Shekhawat

The Government of India recognises Ladakh as one of the most important living centres of Buddhist culture in the world. We are committed to safeguarding its unique cultural traditions.

Lesson for India from the West: AI is hollowing out white-collar jobs & birthing a new middle-class elite

Post-2022 as AI has spread in developed economies, it is leading to another round of polarisation—the middle class jobs are being lost in offices rather than in factories.

Fourth S-400 sets sail for India, to arrive by mid-May; likely to be deployed along Pakistan border

The fifth S-400 air defence system is undergoing various stages of production trials, and will be delivered by November-December this year, it is learnt.

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.