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Monday, January 5, 2026
TopicNuclear energy

Topic: Nuclear energy

Amid Oppn walkout in LS, Modi govt pushes through bill allowing private money in nuclear energy sector

SHANTI bill seeks to remove supplier’s liability clause, adding that operator’s right to recourse against supplier will now be based on what is specified in the contract.

More power, less blame: SHANTI Bill’s ‘pragmatic’ take on prickly issue of nuclear liability

The government's new legislation rewrites who pays and how much after a nuclear accident. It also caps maximum payouts, placing itself to absorb any damage beyond it.

Thorium utilisation is where India’s nuclear renaissance truly begins: Anil Kakodkar

From fast breeder reactors to accelerator systems, Anil Kakodkar’s 2006 address traced India’s path beyond uranium on Dr Homi Bhabha’s 97th birth anniversary.

Trump wants more US nuclear weapons tests. What does that mean?

If US was to revive its testing activity, it would open the door for China to resume testing, and they’re the only one of Big Five that needs new test data, an expert says.

Rajasthan’s Rs 42,000 crore Mahi Banswara project will mark entry of NTPC in nuclear power sector

The 2800 MWe nuclear power plant is set to be inaugurated by PM Modi next week. Govt has set an ambitious target of 100 GW nuclear power capacity by 2047.

Amid India-US chill, Mumbai firm ties up with Texan MNC to make civil nuclear reactor equipment

An agreement to make primary coolant pumps was signed in Washington, DC, between India's CORE Energy Systems & US-based Flowserve Corporation.

Chicago firm’s thorium nuclear fuel leap & export nod could ‘give new life to US-India 123 Agreement’

Clean Core Thorium Energy was granted an export licence last week to commercialise the fuel based in thorium, of which India has vast reserves. Firm is now looking for regulatory approvals.

Why a US firm’s thorium fuel breakthrough is significant for India

India's target is to generate 100 GW of nuclear energy capacity by 2047, and US-based Clean Core Thorium Energy seems to have found a way to reach the goal.

Deep-water exploration to clean energy targets, what Modi said about India’s energy security

The PM launched a National Deep Water Exploration Mission aimed at exploring the seabed for gas and energy resources.

On Camera

BCCI has sabotaged India’s approach to Bangladesh

The BCCI decision has given new life to the lunatic fringe of the Hindu Right. It now has the confidence to force policy changes in accordance with its communal campaigns.

Trump threatens India with fresh tariffs on Russian oil, calls PM Modi a ‘good guy’

The latest comment comes as New Delhi and Washington have yet to sign a trade agreement. India’s purchase of Russian oil has reduced, but Moscow remains top source for crude.

Greece looking at TATA’s WhAP infantry combat vehicle for army procurement

If deal goes through, Greece will be 2nd foreign country to procure vehicle. Morocco was first; TATA Group has set up manufacturing unit there with minimum 30 percent indigenous content.

A year-end Mea Culpa in National Interest—The Army-Islam combo doesn’t kill democracy

Many of you might think I got something so wrong in National Interest pieces written this year. I might disagree! But some deserve a Mea Culpa. I’d deal with the most recent this week.