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Nuclear power: The case for small modular reactors
Jan 15, 2022

Nuclear power: The case for small modular reactors

With rising world energy requirements, could small modular reactors be the future of clean energy?

Fair share of nuclear power
Jan 17, 2006

Fair share of nuclear power

The Iran nuclear issue is touching yet another point of criticality. The build-up was evident to the naked eye, the crescendo almost predictable. It was six weeks ago that Secretary of Iran¿s Supreme National Security Council, Ali Larijani, expressed Teheran's frustration that EU-3 (Britain, France and Germany) was stonewalling in the negotiations, meandering into blind alleys, lost in thoughts.

Japan's new energy policy and the revival of nuclear power
Apr 22, 2014

Japan's new energy policy and the revival of nuclear power

One compelling reason for Japan to adopt the new energy policy was the Abe government's recognition that in the absence of nuclear energy, which accounted for 30% of the total electricity until recently, the country had to pay heavily for importing oil and gas from abroad.

Joining Wassenaar is India's latest step in the quest for the 'responsible nuclear power' tag
Dec 15, 2017

Joining Wassenaar is India's latest step in the quest for the 'responsible nuclear power' tag

India joins the regime at a time when export regulation of dual-use technology items have become increasingly complex.

Natural gas and nuclear power in the EU: If you can’t beat them, green them
Jan 20, 2022

Natural gas and nuclear power in the EU: If you can’t beat them, green them

The European Union’s proposal for a new green taxonomy holds valuable lessons for India.

Next Russian nuclear power plant likely to come up in Andhra Pradesh
Jan 03, 2015

Next Russian nuclear power plant likely to come up in Andhra Pradesh

The next Russian nuclear reactor plant is likely to come up in Andhra Pradesh, according to Russian Consul-General at Chennai Sergei Kotov. Initiating a discussion on "President Putin's Visit and India-Russia Relations" at ORF Chennai Chapter on January 3, Kotov confirmed that the next plant will not be constructed in Tamil Nadu.

Why are the GCC States turning to Nuclear Power?
May 11, 2023

Why are the GCC States turning to Nuclear Power?

After the nuclear disaster at Fukushima most countries around the world curtailed their nuclear power ambitions. However one region remained unperturbed in its desire to acq uire nuclear technology,

Will Japan do without nuclear power?
Apr 25, 2012

Will Japan do without nuclear power?

In Japan, obtaining the consent of the people to run a nuclear power plant has now become very difficult. Prior to the Fukushima tragedy, local people's consent meant agreement of the towns and the prefecture where the plants were located.

#MiddleEast: डांवाडोल परमाणु समझौते के बीच ईरान को खाड़ी देशों का संदेश
Aug 29, 2022

#MiddleEast: डांवाडोल परमाणु समझौते के बीच ईरान को खाड़ी देशों का संदेश

खाड़ी देशों के द्वारा ईरान के साथ संबंधों को नया रूप देने

An end to arms control consensus
Aug 26, 2019

An end to arms control consensus

An end to the New START in 2021 will leave the arsenals of the two major nuclear powers unencumbered by any pact

China-US Nuclear Arms Control Talks: A Much-Needed First Step
Nov 17, 2023

China-US Nuclear Arms Control Talks: A Much-Needed First Step

Ahead of the anticipated Biden-Xi meeting, officials from both sides met in Washington for arms control and nonproliferation talks.

Chinese views on India’s nuclear developments
May 09, 2023

Chinese views on India’s nuclear developments

China has not engaged in a nuclear dialogue with India despite India being a full-fledged nuclear weapons state; this is unlikely to change in the nea

DIFFERING STANDARDS - The US must not wink at a Sino-Pak nuclear deal
Aug 11, 2010

DIFFERING STANDARDS - The US must not wink at a Sino-Pak nuclear deal

China's decision to sell two additional nuclear power reactors to Pakistan has dimensions that need to be better understood. China is persisting with its internationally destabilizing proliferation activity.

Double-talk on development?
Dec 14, 2011

Double-talk on development?

Controversies over the safety of the Mullaperiyar dam in Kerala and Koodamkulam Nuclear Power Project in Tamil Nadu, development issues regarding Sangur and Nandigram in West Bengal have exposed the political double talk on the excuse of people's concerns.

Economic Survey 2021-22: Directions for energy
Feb 17, 2022

Economic Survey 2021-22: Directions for energy

Though the Economic Survey shifted its approach, it doesn’t provide a roadmap to guide the energy sector.

Fuel Mix in Power Generation in India: Present and Future
Sep 26, 2022

Fuel Mix in Power Generation in India: Present and Future

Renewable energy and nuclear power generation capacity are projected to increase by leaps and bounds in 2032.

Going Nuclear
Jul 20, 2004

Going Nuclear

The Power sector reforms in the country have presented the next strategic challenge that could redefine global interest in India. The country has set an ambitious target of producing 20,000 MW of Nuclear power by 2020 i.e. around 1000 MW of additional nuclear capacity per year for the next 17 years.

GSLV Mk III: भारतीय सैन्य और नागरिक उद्यम पर अधिक ध्यान देना बेहद ज़रूरी है
Dec 28, 2022

GSLV Mk III: भारतीय सैन्य और नागरिक उद्यम पर अधिक ध्यान देना बेहद ज़रूरी है

वाणिज्यिक उद्यमों या अन्य सरकारी स्वामित्व वाले उद्यमो�

India and France partner for expedition to Venus
Oct 08, 2020

India and France partner for expedition to Venus

India has long valued France’s partnership on issues ranging from defense and space exploration to civil nuclear power generation.

India's nuclear option largely unaffected
Apr 28, 2011

India's nuclear option largely unaffected

MoEF, on the one hand, abruptly enforces the 'no-go' rule on 203 coal blocks with a potential output of 660 million tonne of coal per annum, jeopardising power generation, while on the other, it talks about developmental needs taking precedence over environmental and safety concerns when it comes to nuclear power plants.

India’s targets for nuclear energy: Moving closer?
May 18, 2023

India’s targets for nuclear energy: Moving closer?

If private investment materialises, India may move closer to its targets for nuclear power generating capacity.

Kerry’s visit to China, climate change, and India’s energy choices
Aug 26, 2023

Kerry’s visit to China, climate change, and India’s energy choices

In the face of worsening climate challenges and limited green finance, the high cost of renewable energy and large land footprint make nuclear power a

Notion of false equivalence: India and Pakistan at the Line of Control
May 15, 2020

Notion of false equivalence: India and Pakistan at the Line of Control

The false equivalence in terms of status as nuclear powers has led to hypothetical scenarios of India and Pakistan engaging in nuclear warfare and all

Nuclear debates in West Asia since Pokhran II
May 09, 2023

Nuclear debates in West Asia since Pokhran II

A desire for nuclear weapons is an old aim in West Asia, which could materialise in the coming days due to weak non-proliferation norms

Nuclear Disaster Management in India-Issues and Prospects
Feb 23, 2012

Nuclear Disaster Management in India-Issues and Prospects

Highlighting the inevitability of Nuclear power being an essential requirement to address India's growing Energy security needs in the time to come, Mr Shashidhar Reddy, Vice Chairman National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) said.

Nuclear energy in India: Small may not be beautiful
Feb 03, 2022

Nuclear energy in India: Small may not be beautiful

Small modular reactors may not be as conducive for India’s nuclear needs as previously envisaged

Obama's last sally for a safer world
Sep 07, 2016

Obama's last sally for a safer world

His 2009 speech electrified the world when he announced "as the only nuclear power to have used a nuclear weapon, the US has a moral responsibility to act."

On nuclear diplomacy, a window has opened
Oct 19, 2004

On nuclear diplomacy, a window has opened

As a responsible nuclear power, India is ready to work with like-minded countries in strengthening the global non-proliferation system. That was the clear message from Prime Minister Manmohan Singh at his recent joint press conference with the visiting German chancellor, Gerhard Schroeder.

Public protests and policy issues
Oct 14, 2011

Public protests and policy issues

The Centre having addressed issues in terms of suppliers' liability through parliamentary legislation in the case of nuclear power projects, the nation will have to now decide if it wants growth with risks or would be happy with riskless regression.

The decaying state of the nuclear world order
May 27, 2020

The decaying state of the nuclear world order

The global nuclear order is witnessing a revival of overt animosities among key nuclear powers. There is a serious gap in global dialogue between nucl

The Nuclear Deal: India cannot be Coerced
Nov 09, 2005

The Nuclear Deal: India cannot be Coerced

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh concerned about the looming energy crisis, is determined to expand the contribution of civilian nuclear power to India¿s energy budget. For this it is necessary to remove the shackles imposed by the United States and its friends on international nuclear transactions.

The quick transformation of Russia-North Korea ties
Mar 05, 2024

The quick transformation of Russia-North Korea ties

This is a partnership that has been forged amid common challenges and shared strategic objectives

The sea leg of India’s nuclear triad post Pokhran II
May 11, 2023

The sea leg of India’s nuclear triad post Pokhran II

Pakistan and China’s nuclear capabilities along with the added challenges and risks of a complex and uncertain environment in the Indo-Pacific are v

Ukraine’s lawfare against Russia
Nov 11, 2022

Ukraine’s lawfare against Russia

Ukraine is astutely engaging in lawfare to undermine the legitimacy of Russia’s claims. India could follow suit and deal with its security challenge

अमेरिका और ईरान के बीच फिर से परमाणु समझौता: जो बाइडेन की राह का कांटा!
Jul 05, 2022

अमेरिका और ईरान के बीच फिर से परमाणु समझौता: जो बाइडेन की राह का कांटा!

ईरान से परमाणु समझौते की राह में आने वाली बाधाएं पश्चिम ए�

इराणची आर्थिक गोची
Mar 01, 2019

इराणची आर्थिक गोची

इराणसोबतच्या अणुकरारातून अमेरिका बाहेर पडल्याने आंतरराष्ट्रीय व्यापारात इराणची मजबूत गोची झाली आहे. युरोप, चीनची सहानुभूतीही इराणला पुरेशी ठरणारी नाही.

उत्तर कोरिया की ज़ोर पकड़तीं नाभिकीय महत्वाकांक्षाएं!
Jul 30, 2023

उत्तर कोरिया की ज़ोर पकड़तीं नाभिकीय महत्वाकांक्षाएं!

अंतरराष्ट्रीय निंदा, प्रतिबंधों, और कूटनीतिक कोशिशों का

क्या दक्षिण एशिया में नए परमाणु युग का आग़ाज़ हो चुका है?
Jul 29, 2023

क्या दक्षिण एशिया में नए परमाणु युग का आग़ाज़ हो चुका है?

मौजूदा दौर में अंतरराष्ट्रीय और क्षेत्रीय स्तरों पर पार�