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.
Modi cabinet greenlights SHANTI Bill, creating umbrella law to allow private players. Reform expected to help India achieve target of generating 100 GW nuclear energy by 2047.
Amendments to another key nuclear law, the Civil Liability for Nuclear Damage Act (CLNDA), 2010, are also in the pipeline, but they are unlikely to come up this winter session.
Russia and United States are upgrading their nuclear arsenals—including systems used to detect and intercept incoming nuclear-armed missiles—just as China ramps up its own nuclear capability far beyond those of Britain & France.
India is playing a very important role in the International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor, the world’s largest nuclear fusion project that aims to produce net energy gain from fusion.
Villagers affected are tribals, some of whom were displaced by Bargi Dam in 1980s. On 8 August, a panel was formed to resolve issues, including land acquisition, related to project.
Creating an alternative chain of command is not enough to survive an initial nuclear strike and retaliate. The political command must be protected so it can effectively manage the situation.
Given India’s ambitious targets to expand its nuclear capacity, it should sign US-led declaration at COP28 to have a voice and advocate for its interests.
The crossing comes amid tensions on the Korean peninsula, with the arrival of a US nuclear-armed ballistic missile submarine in South Korea for a rare visit in a warning to North Korea.
Coal-based power generation fell 3% in 2025 while renewable capacity surged to 40% of India’s installed power mix, according to India Power Sector Review 2025 by CREA.
Pakistan military said it has assured Bangladesh of fast-tracked delivery of Super Mushshak trainer aircraft during high level defence meet held Tuesday.
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.
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