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US strikes Bushehr as Iran's parliament tables bill to control Hormuz

Four points in the port city hosting Iran's only nuclear power plant were hit by US projectiles on Tuesday, as Iran's parliament formally submitted a bill asserting Tehran's permanent control over the Strait of Hormuz.

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Naveen Jindal Group explores locations in 9 states to set up 18 GW nuclear projects

Naveen Jindal Group plans eighteen gigawatts of nuclear power plants. The conglomerate is exploring multiple locations in at least nine states. Discussions are ongoing for partnerships in nuclear power technologies. Investments of lakhs of crores are anticipated for this ambitious venture. This initiative aims to contribute to India's nuclear capacity…

The Economic Times

Weather tracker: Unusually warm rivers affect French nuclear power plants

High temperatures and below average rainfall put pressure on waterways used to cool reactors

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A nuclear debut in Bangladesh tests developing world’s atomic shift

Bangladesh's first nuclear power plant is nearing completion on the Padma river banks. This facility will supply a substantial portion of the nation's electricity needs. The project aims to reduce reliance on imported fossil fuels and external shocks. While facing cost escalations, the plant is expected to offer long-term energy…

The Economic Times

Watch: Fireball erupts near Iran's Bushehr nuclear plant after US strike

A massive fireball was seen rising near Iran's Bushehr nuclear power plant in videos shared on Thursday after Iranian officials said a US projectile struck the area surrounding the facility in southern Iran.

The Times of India

No 'nuclear dust' for US? Iran begins restoring Bushehr nuclear plant operations after recent attacks

Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant employees are returning to the facility after recent explosions. The International Atomic Energy Agency is closely monitoring the situation and urges restraint. Nuclear experts have long warned of devastating consequences from any attack on the plant. A direct strike could release significant radioactivity and contaminate Gulf…

The Times of India

Power giant NTPC seeks uranium assets overseas in nuclear push

India's largest power producer seeks overseas uranium mines for future nuclear capacity. NTPC plans to build thirty gigawatts of nuclear power over two decades. This move supports India's broader push to decarbonize its economy. The company is looking at assets in Canada, Australia, and Kazakhstan. This strategy addresses domestic fuel…

The Economic Times

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SHANTI Act: The law ....may've started to show results

The SHANTI Act 2025 explained: India's nuclear power expansion is gaining momentum through new legislation. The SHANTI Act 2025 allows private participation across the civilian nuclear sector. This law replaces older acts and modernizes the nuclear framework for future growth. Australia's uranium exports will also support India's expanding nuclear generation…

The Economic Times

Why This Australia-India Deal Matters More Than You Think

India's demand for electricity is rising faster than ever as cities expand, industries grow, and millions of people require reliable power every day. While solar and wind energy continue to grow, they cannot generate electricity around the clock. That is where nuclear energy becomes important. India's latest uranium supply agreement…

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US-Iran conflict escalates as fresh missile strikes threaten Middle East ceasefire

The United States launched fresh air strikes on Iran early Thursday, prompting Tehran to fire missiles at its neighbours Bahrain, Qatar, Kuwait and Jordan hosting US military forces, officials said. The exchanges threatened a fragile interim ceasefire aimed at ending the Middle East conflict, with explosions also reported near Iran's…

France 24

New US, Iran fighting erupts ahead of Khamenei burial

New fighting erupted between the United States and Iran ahead of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei's burial. Tehran targeted US regional allies while American strikes hit an Iranian nuclear power plant perimeter. This renewed hostility sparked concerns of a return to full-scale war after a recent ceasefire. Iran's army reported targeting…

The Economic Times

India, Australia seal landmark defence, nuclear, critical minerals pacts

India and Australia signed landmark pacts on civil nuclear energy and critical minerals. Defence and maritime security ties were significantly ramped up between the two nations. Uranium supplies from Australia to India will now fuel nuclear power projects. The leaders also decided to expedite a comprehensive economic cooperation agreement. Both…

The Economic Times

Sizewell B nuclear power plant to continue powering UK for another 20 years

The Government said the deal would reduce the costs of Britain’s energy system

The Independent UK

Sizewell B nuclear power plant granted a 20-year life extension

Extension comes as government encourages first nuclear power projects in a generation to meet UK’s growing need for electricity

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Russia’s nuclear strategy in Ukraine isn’t deterrence – it’s terror

For the third time in Russia’s war against Ukraine, it recently launched the nuclear-capable missile Oreshnik. This intermediate-range ballistic missile has been deployed against Ukrainian cities on two other notable occasions, striking Dnipro in November 2024 and Lviv in early 2026. In each of these launches, Vladimir Putin’s highly touted…

The Independent UK

‘Historic step’ as SpaceX launches first ever nuclear-powered commercial satellite

City Labs’ BOHR satellite uses technology that has previously been the domain of state-funded scientific and military applications

The National (Scotland)

Labour ‘scaremongering’ to pressure Scotland into new nuclear, experts warn

LABOUR ministers are “scaremongering” in the hope of pressuring Scotland into building new nuclear power stations, a group of energy experts has…

The National (Scotland)

Labour minister refuses to answer question on SNP Government and UK nuclear plans

A LABOUR energy minister has refused to say if the Scottish Government was consulted before the UK Government published a report on building new…

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Tata Power targets Rs 1 lakh cr revenue by 2030, reveals key update on nuclear plans

Tata Power aims for Rs 1 lakh crore revenue and Rs 10,000 crore profit by 2030. The company will expand its solar manufacturing capacity by adding a new 10 GW project. Tata Power is also open to entering the nuclear power segment with small modular reactors. It plans to expand…

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How One Uranium Deal Could Transform India’s Future

India's future isn't just being shaped by highways, airports, or renewable energy—it may also depend on a silent fuel buried deep beneath the earth. As Prime Minister Narendra Modi begins his Australia visit, one proposed agreement has captured global attention: a long-awaited uranium supply deal. At first glance, it looks…

The National (Scotland)

Scots climate activists slam UK nuclear power plan as 'a waste of time and money'

CLIMATE activists have poured scorn on the UK Government’s attempts to foist new nuclear power stations on Scotland.

The National (Scotland)

MSP says 'no' to nuclear power plant as UK Government eyes Fife coast

The Firth of Forth has been revealed as a potential site for a nuclear power plant in a new UK Government report – but a local MSP says it…

The Independent UK

US looking at easing restrictions on radiation exposure at the nation’s nuclear power plants

The proposal would eliminate a standard to keep radiation exposure ‘as low as reasonably achievable’

The Economic Times

US nuclear power regulator proposes changing rule protecting people from radiation

The U.S. nuclear regulator is proposing to replace the 'As Low As Reasonably Achievable' (ALARA) radiation protection standard with objective dose limits. Proponents claim this will bring clarity and speed up new reactor development, while critics argue it could allow higher radiation exposure for workers and the public to cut…

The National (Scotland)

Where Labour want new nuclear power plants in Scotland – see the map

The Scottish Government has long opposed new nuclear power, but Westminster commissioned a report anyway

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