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Sunday, February 22, 2026
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Topic: IAEA

60% uranium enrichment: What we know about Iran’s nuclear programme

The last time IAEA inspectors were able to access Iran’s uranium reserves, they determined it had amassed 972 pounds of uranium enriched to 60% — a more than 50% increase from February.

How the now-damaged Chernobyl nuclear plant protective ‘shield’ was built to block radiation

UN nuclear watchdog warns the shield in Ukraine was damaged in a Russian drone strike in February, and can no longer perform its primary safety functions—blocking radiation.

Iran is learning the hard way that being a nuclear threshold state isn’t safe anymore

Iran’s nuclear journey has been long and tortuous. It began under the Shah’s regime in the 1950s to become a symbol of scientific progress and a source of nationalist pride.

Israel targets Iran’s Uranium cache under the mountain. How enrichment leads to nuclear weapons

New Delhi: Israel has its sights on Iran’s nuclear enrichment plant. But buried under a mountain in the ancient city of Qom, the closely-guarded...

Israeli airstrikes targeted Iran’s nuclear facilities, confirms International Atomic Energy Agency

International Atomic Energy Agency says there's no increase in off-site radiation levels so far and it's in close contact with Iran to assess broader implications for nuclear safety.

Rajnath calls for global supervision of Pakistan’s nuclear arsenal. ‘Insecurity,’ says Islamabad

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh's remarks came during his first visit to Srinagar after Operation Sindoor & other military actions, post-Pahalgam attack.

During Ukraine visit, IAEA chief cites attacks on power grid to warn of risk of nuclear accident

Rafael Grossi posted on X explaining how a direct attack on Kyivska electrical substation can affect nuclear safety. He visited the substation with Ukraine's Energy Minister German Galushchenko.

US, UK, Germany & France welcome IAEA resolution on Iran

IAEA board's resolution in June stated that if Iran failed to cooperate fully with the agency to resolve all outstanding safeguards issues further action would be required.

How Japan is treating radioactive water from Fukushima plant before releasing it into Pacific Ocean

China has termed move 'selfish', while North Korea called it crime against humanity & Hong Kong said release of treated radioactive water into Pacific Ocean risks food safety.

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.

On Camera

Nick Jonas wearing a mangalsutra is validation for many Indians. He’s our favourite jiju

Nick Jonas is not trying to modernise the mangalsutra, but his gesture shows that choices can be equal. If commitment must be flaunted, it need not be gendered.

In the West, there’s anxiety. In India, optimism—Rishi Sunak says India poised to be leader in AI

On Wednesday, the former UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak was speaking in New Delhi at a Carnegie & Observer Research Foundation event on AI.

Suspected brake failure leads to Tejas accident after landing, airframe likely to be written off

The IAF, so far, remains mum on this accident which has led to grounding of the fleet for safety checks.

No country is ever fully sovereign. Cold War era taught India its real meaning

India’s fraught neighbourhood places multiple constraints on its strategic choices. It leaves no time to take a deep breath, lean back and reset.