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Taiwan Was On Verge Of Becoming Nuclear Power. Then This Agent Alerted US
It was 1988, and Taiwan was on the verge of developing a nuclear weapon. But just then, one of its most senior nuclear engineers decided to expose the country's secret programme to the United States.
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Opinion | Trump Wants Russia-China To 'Denuclearise' - And They Don't Mind
New Delhi should expect that sooner than later, Washington will push for the inclusion of all nuclear powers in a dialogue that goes nowhere. Both China and India will be aware that transparency doesn't benefit weaker powers.
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Gautam Adani Visits Tarapur Maharashtra Site, Briefed On Nuclear Energy Sector
Adani Group chairman Gautam Adani and senior officials visited the Tarapur Maharashtra Site (TMS) to gain insights into nuclear power technology and its operational aspects, as per a Tarapur Atomic Power Station (TAPS) release.
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Russian Drone Strikes Chernobyl Cover, No Radiation Increase: Ukraine's Zelensky
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said that a Russian drone had struck a cover built to contain radiation at the Chernobyl nuclear power plant.
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India, France To Jointly Develop Advanced Nuclear Reactors
India and France on Wednesday expressed an intent to jointly develop modern nuclear reactors, emphasising that nuclear power was crucial for energy security and transition to a low-carbon economy.
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Nuclear Power To Be Part Of All Energy Talks: Minister Ahead Of PM's US Visit
Nuclear power will be part of all energy discussions as its commercialisation has not happened yet, largely in the Indian context, even though the country signed a treaty with the US, Union Oil Minister Hardeep Singh Puri said on Tuesday.
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World's Fastest Supercomputer El Capitan Begins Operations: Everything You Need to Know
El Capitan, the world’s fastest supercomputer, is now operational at LLNL. Costing $600 million, it delivers a peak performance of 2.746 exaFLOPS. Designed for classified U.S. nuclear security research, it replaces the Sierra supercomputer and is powered by over 11 million cores. With advancements in high-energy physics, nuclear data analysis, an...
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NDTV Explainer: Why Former Miss America Is Advocating For Nuclear Power In Australia
Australia has banned nuclear power for nearly 30 years, relying mainly on renewable energy and gas.
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Government To Open Nuclear Power Sector For Private Participation
Ushering in reforms, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday proposed to open up the nuclear power sector for private players and announced a Rs 20,000 crore Nuclear Energy Mission for research in the field.
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Compact Neutrino Detector Successfully Identifies Antineutrinos at Nuclear Reactor
A new study reveals that a small neutrino detector, weighing less than three kilograms, has successfully detected antineutrinos at the Leibstadt Nuclear Power Plant in Switzerland. Over a 119-day experiment, the device recorded around 400 antineutrinos, matching theoretical predictions. Researchers believe this breakthrough could enhance nuclear mo...
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Sam Altman-Backed Startup Raises $425 Million To Build World's 1st Nuclear Fusion Power Plant
With the latest round of funding, Helion has raised over $1 billion in capital since it was founded in 2013.
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China's 'Artificial Sun' Breaks Nuclear Fusion Record with 1,000 Seconds of Continuous Plasma Loop
China’s EAST (Experimental Advanced Superconducting Tokamak) achieved a significant milestone in nuclear fusion by maintaining a continuous plasma loop for 1,066 seconds on January 20, 2025. This breakthrough, facilitated by an enhanced heating system, surpasses its previous record and marks a critical step towards sustainable fusion energy. Nucl...
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'Minutes, Hours Away...': Nuclear Watchdog Chief Reveals Ukraine Close Calls To NDTV At Davos
Europe's largest and now Russian-occupied Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant (ZNPP) in conflict-hit Ukraine had been minutes or hours away "a few times" from a nuclear catastrophe, the head of the IAEA told NDTV in Davos.
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Nuclear Power Corporation Opens Applications For Apprentice Posts, No Written Test Required
Nuclear Power Corporation Recruitment 2025: The last date to submit applications is January 21, 2025, after which the application link will be deactivated.
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Japan’s New Energy Policy: Nuclear Power and Renewables Key to Future Growth
Japan is advancing a new energy policy that maximises nuclear power and expands renewable energy to meet rising electricity demand and ambitious decarbonisation targets. The plan envisions nuclear energy accounting for 20% of the supply by 2040 while renewable sources could supply up to 50%. This strategy also includes reducing reliance on coal and...
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Taiwan Was On Verge Of Becoming Nuclear Power. Then This Agent Alerted US
It was 1988, and Taiwan was on the verge of developing a nuclear weapon. But just then, one of its most senior nuclear engineers decided to expose the country's secret programme to the United States.
-
Opinion | Trump Wants Russia-China To 'Denuclearise' - And They Don't Mind
New Delhi should expect that sooner than later, Washington will push for the inclusion of all nuclear powers in a dialogue that goes nowhere. Both China and India will be aware that transparency doesn't benefit weaker powers.
-
Gautam Adani Visits Tarapur Maharashtra Site, Briefed On Nuclear Energy Sector
Adani Group chairman Gautam Adani and senior officials visited the Tarapur Maharashtra Site (TMS) to gain insights into nuclear power technology and its operational aspects, as per a Tarapur Atomic Power Station (TAPS) release.
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Russian Drone Strikes Chernobyl Cover, No Radiation Increase: Ukraine's Zelensky
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said that a Russian drone had struck a cover built to contain radiation at the Chernobyl nuclear power plant.
-
India, France To Jointly Develop Advanced Nuclear Reactors
India and France on Wednesday expressed an intent to jointly develop modern nuclear reactors, emphasising that nuclear power was crucial for energy security and transition to a low-carbon economy.
-
Nuclear Power To Be Part Of All Energy Talks: Minister Ahead Of PM's US Visit
Nuclear power will be part of all energy discussions as its commercialisation has not happened yet, largely in the Indian context, even though the country signed a treaty with the US, Union Oil Minister Hardeep Singh Puri said on Tuesday.
-
World's Fastest Supercomputer El Capitan Begins Operations: Everything You Need to Know
El Capitan, the world’s fastest supercomputer, is now operational at LLNL. Costing $600 million, it delivers a peak performance of 2.746 exaFLOPS. Designed for classified U.S. nuclear security research, it replaces the Sierra supercomputer and is powered by over 11 million cores. With advancements in high-energy physics, nuclear data analysis, an...
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NDTV Explainer: Why Former Miss America Is Advocating For Nuclear Power In Australia
Australia has banned nuclear power for nearly 30 years, relying mainly on renewable energy and gas.
-
Government To Open Nuclear Power Sector For Private Participation
Ushering in reforms, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday proposed to open up the nuclear power sector for private players and announced a Rs 20,000 crore Nuclear Energy Mission for research in the field.
-
Compact Neutrino Detector Successfully Identifies Antineutrinos at Nuclear Reactor
A new study reveals that a small neutrino detector, weighing less than three kilograms, has successfully detected antineutrinos at the Leibstadt Nuclear Power Plant in Switzerland. Over a 119-day experiment, the device recorded around 400 antineutrinos, matching theoretical predictions. Researchers believe this breakthrough could enhance nuclear mo...
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Sam Altman-Backed Startup Raises $425 Million To Build World's 1st Nuclear Fusion Power Plant
With the latest round of funding, Helion has raised over $1 billion in capital since it was founded in 2013.
-
China's 'Artificial Sun' Breaks Nuclear Fusion Record with 1,000 Seconds of Continuous Plasma Loop
China’s EAST (Experimental Advanced Superconducting Tokamak) achieved a significant milestone in nuclear fusion by maintaining a continuous plasma loop for 1,066 seconds on January 20, 2025. This breakthrough, facilitated by an enhanced heating system, surpasses its previous record and marks a critical step towards sustainable fusion energy. Nucl...
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'Minutes, Hours Away...': Nuclear Watchdog Chief Reveals Ukraine Close Calls To NDTV At Davos
Europe's largest and now Russian-occupied Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant (ZNPP) in conflict-hit Ukraine had been minutes or hours away "a few times" from a nuclear catastrophe, the head of the IAEA told NDTV in Davos.
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Nuclear Power Corporation Opens Applications For Apprentice Posts, No Written Test Required
Nuclear Power Corporation Recruitment 2025: The last date to submit applications is January 21, 2025, after which the application link will be deactivated.
-
Japan’s New Energy Policy: Nuclear Power and Renewables Key to Future Growth
Japan is advancing a new energy policy that maximises nuclear power and expands renewable energy to meet rising electricity demand and ambitious decarbonisation targets. The plan envisions nuclear energy accounting for 20% of the supply by 2040 while renewable sources could supply up to 50%. This strategy also includes reducing reliance on coal and...
