Topic: Nuclear energy
Why this nuclear arms race is worse than the last one
The headline numbers are misleading. All nine countries with nukes are modernising their warheads and delivery systems.
China to miss nuclear energy target this year, but has eyes set on dominating sector by 2030
GlobalData Plc predicts China will overtake France as the world’s No. 2 nuclear generator in 2022 and claim the top spot from the US four years after that.
Don’t ignore the nuclear option just because it’s controversial
Nuclear power may be controversial. But it’s also a reliable source of clean power that can replace fossil fuels.
India’s clean energy future depends on rapid growth of its nuclear power: Anil Kakodkar
Ex-chairman of the Atomic Energy Commission says India missed the bus on nuclear trade, and that entering the market will not only improve economy but also country’s global standing.
India & Pakistan exchange list of nuclear installations under bilateral arrangement
The exchange is under a 29-year-old agreement which mandates the two countries to inform each other of nuclear installations and facilities on the first of January calendar year.
Homi Bhabha and how World War II was responsible for creating India’s nuclear future
Taking a break from work in England, Homi Bhabha returned to India in 1939 and decided to stay, going on to become the father of India's nuclear programme.
Tarapur, India’s 2nd most powerful nuclear plant built with US help, completes 50 yrs today
Located in the industrial area of Boisar in Maharashtra’s Thane district, Tarapur has endured for 50 years but fears are being raised about its safety after Fukushima disaster.
Three Mile Island, site of America’s nuclear power blunder, set to close-down in few weeks
The partial meltdown and release of radiation in 1979 at the Three Mile Island nuclear power plant is an enduring symbol of all that can go wrong with American nuclear energy.
Nuclear war is still very possible and very scary
The present generation thinks that a nuclear war is a thing of the past. However, as time passes, chances of a nuclear exchange of some kind becomes pretty likely.
India favoured Rafale also because of its ‘nuclear advantage’
India picked the Rafale because France didn't have a problem with the aircraft being nuclear-capable, according to former Indian envoy Rakesh Sood.
Why BJP and RSS workers are the new targets of militants in Kashmir
The murder of BJP leader Wasim Bari in Bandipora is another reminder that we must be steadfast in our resolve to completely erase militancy from Kashmir.
Yes Bank to raise $2 billion in share sale to raise capital
The share offering will be from 15 to 17 July, according to a stock exchange filing. Shares of Yes Bank climbed as much as 5.6% on Thursday morning.
Defence
Armed forces to limit flying Cheetah choppers as Covid hits spares production at HAL
HAL has reduced spare production for the ageing Cheetahs, and it has been communicated to the forces that the shortage is expected to last around 3 months.
Read my lips, forget the camera
Say Central forces' angry soldiers. They need reform, committed leaders. And very sensitive handling.