New Delhi, July 12 (IANS) India’s five-member team delivered a flawless performance at the 56th International Physics Olympiad (IPhO) 2026 in Colombia, winning five gold medals and helping the country secure the joint World No. 1 rank alongside China, Kazakhstan, Russia, South Korea and Taiwan.The Indian contingent shared the top rank with China, Kazakhstan, Russia, South Korea and Taiwan among 381 students from 87 participating countries, underlining India’s growing prominence in science educat…
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New Delhi, June 27 (IANS) The integration of nuclear energy with emerging clean energy technologies such as hydrogen production represents a strategic pathway towards a sustainable energy future, according to the government.Nuclear power, with its unique ability to provide reliable carbon-free electricity as well as high-temperature process heat, is ideally suited to support large-scale hydrogen production while contributing to India’s energy security, decarbonisation goals and long-term sustain…
Kolkata, June 26 (IANS) The Department of Atomic Energy (DAE) on Friday inaugurated the world’s first hydrogen production facility based on the Copper–Chlorine (Cu–Cl) Thermochemical Cycle utilising nuclear process using heat generated from the Fast Test Reactor (FBTR) at the Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research (IGCAR) in Tamil Nadu’s Kalpakkam. This is being considered a landmark achievement for India’s clean energy and advanced nuclear technology programme.The facility was inaugurated…
Vadodara, June 21 (IANS) In a significant step towards strengthening India’s indigenous technological capabilities and strategic materials programme, Dr Ajit Kumar Mohanty, Secretary, Department of Atomic Energy & Chairman, Atomic Energy Commission, inaugurated the Versatile Deuterated Compounds Production Plant and commissioned the 24 kA Prototype Sodium Cell at the Heavy Water Board Facilities here on Sunday. Speaking on the occasion, Mohanty said, “The inauguration of the VDPP and commiss…
Bengaluru, June 13 (IANS) India is developing technology that could enable future lunar landers to survive on the Moon for up to 200 days, a significant advancement from the 14‑day operational lifespan achieved by the Chandrayaan‑3 mission, ISRO Chairman V. Narayanan said. Speaking about the ongoing research in Bengaluru on Saturday, Narayanan said the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), in collaboration with the Department of Atomic Energy (DAE), was working to overcome one of the bi…
New Delhi, June 13 (IANS) The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is working on developing technologies that could significantly extend the operational life of future lunar landers to as much as 100–200 days, a major advancement over the current 14-day lifespan achieved by Chandrayaan-3, ISRO Chairman V. Narayanan said on Saturday.The initiative — undertaken in collaboration with the Department of Atomic Energy (DAE) — aims to address one of the most challenging aspects of lunar explor…
New Delhi, May 29 (IANS) India’s growing civilian nuclear energy programme offers an opportunity for establishing a strategic link between India and Central Asia for long-term cooperation in the supply of uranium, strengthening energy security, economic ties and geopolitical diversification, according to an article in Geopolitical Monitor.The 2026 contract, signed between Kazatomprom and India’s Department of Atomic Energy for the supply of uranium valued at over $4 billion, shows that the I…
New Delhi, May 18 (IANS) A high‑level US industry delegation met with Union MoS for Science & Technology Dr. Jitendra Singh on Monday to discuss private investment and industry collaboration in India’s nuclear sector.Dr. Singh highlighted “significant scope for India–US collaboration in advanced areas such as micro-reactors, AI-enabled nuclear safety systems, scientific computing, nuclear energy modelling and institutional capacity building.”The interaction focused on India’s ambitious…
Bhopal, May 10 (IANS) The Rare Earths and Titanium Technology Park (RETTP) was formally inaugurated in Bhopal on Sunday, marking a major step in India’s efforts to bridge the gap between laboratory research and industrial application.Dr Ajit Kumar Mohanty, Chairman of the Atomic Energy Commission and Secretary, Department of Atomic Energy, inaugurated the facility and highlighted its importance in advancing indigenous technologies and strengthening the vision of Atmanirbhar Bharat.Developed by…
New Delhi, May 9 (IANS) An invitation from the President of Rwanda to participate in the Nuclear Energy Innovation Summit for Africa was conveyed to Union Minister Jitendra Singh by the High Commissioner of Rwanda to India, the Department of Atomic Energy said on Saturday. Jacqueline Mukangira called on Minister of State for Atomic Energy and Space Jitendra Singh on Saturday to personally convey to him an invitation to participate in the ‘Nuclear Energy Innovation Summit for Africa’ (NEISA 2026)…