New Delhi, April 19 (IANS) India may be closer than ever to achieving long-term nuclear self-reliance, following a key milestone in its ambitious three-stage nuclear programme, according to an article. The report in the Vietnam Times described the development as a potential turning point in India’s decades-old strategy to overcome fuel constraints and build a sustainable nuclear energy base.According to the article, India has long faced a fundamental challenge — “India didn’t have much uran…
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New Delhi, April 15 (IANS) The government has approved more than 5.27 lakh guarantees worth Rs 92,000 crore for MSMES during February–March this year, demonstrating strong institutional support for the sector amid the global challenges triggered by the West Asia conflict, according to the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises on Wednesday.Over 20 lakh MSMEs were newly registered on the ministry’s Udyam portal during February–March 2026, taking the total number of registered enter…
New Delhi, April 11 (IANS) India has set a major target to scale up its nuclear power capacity to at least 100 GW by 2047, marking the centenary of its independence, as it looks to strengthen long-term energy security and reduce dependence on fossil fuels, according to a new report.As per a report by Khaleej Times, the country currently operates 24 nuclear reactors with a combined capacity of 8,780 MWe (Megawatt electric), while eight more reactors with a capacity of 6,028 MWe are under construc…
Surat, April 7 (IANS) Nuclear energy expert Dr Neelam Goyal on Tuesday called the attainment of criticality at the Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor (PFBR) in Tamil Nadu’s Kalpakkam, as a “big win for India” and an “important step towards ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’.”The indigenously designed and built Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor (PFBR) successfully attained its first criticality on April 6, marking the initiation of a sustained nuclear chain reaction.Speaking to IANS, Goyal mentioned that agriculture,…
Washington, April 1 (IANS) Iran has developed missiles capable of reaching deep into Europe, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said, as he defended the ongoing US military action against Tehran and warned of the broader global threat posed by its weapons programme. In an interview to Fox News, Rubio said recent launches by Iran demonstrated capabilities that had previously been denied by its leadership. “Those things… could reach well into Europe,” he said, adding that Iran had already tes…
Washington, March 30 (IANS) Iran has warned it would retaliate if the United States launches a ground invasion, even as President Donald Trump weighs a risky military operation to seize Tehran’s uranium and regional powers push for talks to contain the conflict, according to reports by US media.The warning from Tehran comes amid signs of a potential escalation. The 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit has already “arrived in the Middle East,” while US military planners are preparing options that…
New Delhi, March 26 (IANS) With a new Strategic Energy Partnership on the table after Prime Minister Mark Carney’s visit to New Delhi, India and Canada now have a chance to turn climate diplomacy into hard infrastructure across solar, hydrogen, wind, and low‑carbon LNG which has the potential for setting a model for North–South energy cooperation, according to an article. India has committed to 500 GW of non‑fossil power capacity by 2030, which requires adding another 40–50 GW of clean…
New Delhi, March 6 (IANS) The Narendra Modi government’s sealing of the $2.6 billion deal for the long-term supply of uranium from Canada is seen by global analysts as a crucial step in India’s ambitious push for achieving 100 gigawatts of nuclear capacity by 2047.India’s domestic production is expected to fall short of projected needs, making long-term import arrangements essential, according to a report in South China Morning Post.The report cites experts as saying that India’s domesti…
Washington, March 4 (IANS) Tehran possessed enough highly enriched uranium for “11 bombs worth of nuclear material,” the White House claimed, arguing that the findings from recent talks helped shape President Donald Trump’s decision to launch military action against Iranian nuclear facilities.According to a senior Trump Administration Official, familiar with the recent rounds of negotiations with Iran, Tehran currently holds about 10,000 kilograms of enriched uranium across multiple facili…
New Delhi, March 3 (IANS) Industry body Apparel Export Promotion Council (AEPC) on Tuesday welcomed the strengthening India‑Canada ties, especially resumption of negotiations on a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), which could significantly boost apparel exports to Canada.Dr A. Sakthivel, Chairman, AEPC, said that the signing of CEPA could double the exports to Canada in next three years, besides creating huge opportunities for investment and job creation.The comprehensive tr…