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'Unacceptable' threat to safety: UN nuclear watchdog sounds alarm over drone strike near UAE's Barakah plant

A drone strike near the UAE's Barakah nuclear plant has sparked grave concern from the IAEA, though radiation levels remain normal. The incident, targeting an electrical generator, marks a dangerous escalation in regional tensions. Emergency response contained the fire, with no injuries reported.

The Economic Times

A drone strike causes fire outside a nuclear power plant in Abu Dhabi

Authorities in the United Arab Emirates say a drone strike caused a fire outside a nuclear power plant in Abu Dhabi

The Independent UK

NTPC chief cautions against dependence on single supplier for nuclear technology

India's ambitious 100 GW nuclear power plan requires careful supplier selection. NTPC Chairman Gurdeep Singh advises against over-reliance on any single country for nuclear technology. He stresses prioritizing domestic control, even if initial costs are higher. Clear rules and guidelines are essential for converting policy into investment.

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UCIL to extract uranium from Hindustan Copper's tailings, to set up recovery plant in Jharkhand: CMD

Uranium Corporation of India will establish a new plant in Jharkhand. This facility will extract uranium from waste materials produced by Hindustan Copper. The move aims to boost India's domestic uranium supply for nuclear power and defense. This initiative will convert waste into a valuable resource. It also supports India's…

The Economic Times

Americans would rather live near a nuclear power plant than a data center

Some people surveyed pointed to a fear of AI, while others cited growing concerns of noise and water pollution.

Fortune

Magnitude 6.3 earthquake hits northern Japan

A strong 6.3 magnitude earthquake shook northern Japan on Friday. The tremor occurred in Pacific waters off Miyagi prefecture. No tsunami warning was issued by the Japan Meteorological Agency. There were no immediate reports of damage. Nuclear power plants in Miyagi and Fukushima reported no abnormalities. Bullet train services were…

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US energy official briefs nuclear industry delegation ahead of India visit

A US nuclear industry delegation is set to visit India next week. They will explore cooperation in India's civil nuclear sector. This follows New Delhi opening the sector to private players. New legislation has eased previous liability concerns for global companies. The delegation will meet with Indian officials and private…

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'Not in my backyard': New Gallup data shows most Americans would rather have a nuclear power plant in their neighborhood than a data center

Gallup data illustrates rising opposition to data centers across the US, with barely anyone in favor of new facilities.

TechRadar

70% of Americans oppose data centers near their homes, now less popular than nuclear power plants — opposition towards nearby AI infrastructure heating up as tech companies ramp up projects to acquire more compute

A new survey revealed that 7 out of 10 Americans are against data center developers building projects within the vicinity of their homes. This is a massive increase from the late 2025 survey which showed that 47% of people are against AI data centers near their homes.

Tom’s Hardware

Nasa bets big on nuclear engines to cut journey times to Mars

Nasa is developing ways to use nuclear power to send spacecraft to their destinations. Nuclear propulsion could greatly reduce the journey time to Mars, perhaps cutting a voyage of more than six months to three or four months.

The Conversation

Lummis reflects on future of nuclear power in Wyoming

As she prepares to return home after four terms in the House and one in the Senate, Republican Sen. Cynthia Lummis is optimistic her home state of Wyoming is in a strong position to take advantage of growing interest in nuclear energy. Lummis represented the state with the nation’s largest…

Roll Call

Tata Power in talks with three states for its nuclear power project plan

Tata Power is taking significant strides in its pursuit of nuclear energy. Currently, negotiations are underway with three states regarding its upcoming projects. Anticipation builds as a comprehensive project report is slated for release within the next six months. Additionally, Tata Power is teaming up with NPCIL to bring these…

The Economic Times

AI Demand Fuels Strong Q1 Earnings for Constellation Energy

Constellation Energy stock rises on strong Q1 earnings as AI data center demand and nuclear power growth support the long-term CEG bull case

MarketBeat

India to shrink zones around nuclear reactors to free up land, sources say

India plans to reduce exclusion zones around nuclear plants to free up land for expansions and attract private investment. This move, approved in principle by regulators, aims to cut land needs significantly, potentially allowing for greater nuclear capacity. However, the decision is expected to face public and political backlash due…

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The Guardian - UK

The man who blew up a nuclear power station and disappeared

The long read: In December 1982, South African Rodney Wilkinson walked four bombs into Koeberg power station – the crown jewel of the apartheid state – pulled the pins and then left on his bicycle. How did he do it?

The Times of India

Bangladesh’s first N-power plant starts fuel loading

Dhaka: Bangladesh on Tuesday entered the era of nuclear power generation as its Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant began fuel loading in its VVER-1200 reactor - the latest Russian Gen III+ pressurised water reactor technology that India too is looking at for its future nuclear power projects, including for new units…

The Independent UK

Ukraine war briefing: Deadly drone strike at nuclear power plant

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How India Is Quietly Becoming an Energy Superpower

What if the biggest transformation in India is happening quietly far from the noise of daily headlines? While attention stays on short-term events, a deeper shift is unfolding in the energy sector. From major nuclear breakthroughs to rapidly expanding renewable power, India is steadily building a stronger, more self-reliant future.…

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Reason

Chernobyl Wasn't a Nuclear Disaster—It Was a Communist Disaster

Forty years after the Chernobyl meltdown, too many people are still drawing the wrong conclusions.

Radio France Internationale

‘He refused to say that there was no radiation and no danger to the population'

The events of 26 April, 1986, changed the lives of millions of Ukrainians, and people beyond Ukraine’s borders, when Reactor 4 of the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant underwent a catastrophic failure during a safety test. RFI spoke with Dr Andrei Kindzelski, son of Professor Leonid Kindzelski, chief radiologist of the…

The Independent UK

AP Was There: Early Chernobyl victims buried in Moscow cemetery

In the weeks after the April 26, 1986, explosion and fire at the Chernobyl nuclear power plant, it was difficult to get any information about the scope of the disaster, aside from terse announcements from the government of the Soviet Union

Euronews

Three Central Asian countries jointly building 2,000 MW hydropower plant

Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan are set to launch a joint hydropower plant with a capacity of nearly 2,000 MW.

The Independent UK

Putin could cause the next Chernobyl through reckless strikes on nuclear plants, experts warn

IN DEPTH: Four decades ago, the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant exploded in the worst nuclear accident the world has ever seen. Today, some of the world’s leading nuclear experts warn Alex Croft that Russia’s actions there and in Zaporizhzhia show the lessons of the past have not been learnt

LiveScience

Science history: Chernobyl nuclear power plant melts down, bringing the world to the brink of disaster — April 26, 1986

On April 26, 1986, the Chernobyl nuclear reactor melted down, but the rest of the world wouldn't learn how close it came to nuclear Armageddon until weeks later.

The Independent UK

Ukrainians thought they had reduced the risks at Chernobyl. Then Russia invaded

The two explosions at the Chernobyl nuclear power plant came decades apart

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