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Tuesday, January 6, 2026
TopicNuclear plant

Topic: nuclear plant

Japan to restart world’s largest nuclear power plant 15 years after Fukushima disaster shutdown

The restart of Kashiwazaki-Kariwa comes as Tokyo pushes to cut its reliance on imported fossil fuels amid an expected surge in energy demand from energy-intensive AI data centres.

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.

Shelling near Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant, says UN watchdog IAEA

The International Atomic Energy Agency said multiple artillery shells struck an area outside the plant’s perimeter Tuesday amid the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war.

IAEA chief Grossi says ready to travel to Iran to assess situation after Israeli strikes

A meeting of the IAEA is scheduled to be held on Monday to discuss Israel's strikes on Iran's Natanz nuclear site, which includes an underground uranium enrichment plant.

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.

1st unit of nuclear power plant in Haryana ‘74% complete’, operations to start in 2028

The nuclear project, north India's 1st, was given in-principle approval in 2009. Haryana chief secretary says state govt is providing necessary support for its early completion.

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K-4 missile test in Bay of Bengal signals strategic shift from western to eastern front

This development determined the future course of India’s maritime strategy and ensured that policymakers and defence experts started reviewing the importance of the Bay of Bengal.

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.