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India’s nuclear power programme has reached a defining milestone with the 500 MWe prototype fast breeder reactor at Kalpakkam, Tamil Nadu, achieving first criticality.This marks the beginning of a controlled and sustained nuclear fission chain reaction, a crucial step in India’s three-stage nuclear strategy. Developed by Bharatiya Nabhikiya Vidyut Nigam Limited, the PFBR represents India’s entry
US President Donald Trump has launched “Project Freedom”, a large-scale humanitarian and military-backed operation to guide stranded commercial vessels out of the Strait of Hormuz.The initiative begins today, 4 May 2026, and involves significant US naval and air assets, while Iran reviews Washington’s rejection of its latest 14-point peace proposal.Trump announced the plan on Truth Social,
Lobbyist Tara Singh says stripping projects of subsidy contracts would undermine investor confidence in UKBritain could be beset by levels of economic chaos last seen under Liz Truss if a Reform UK government were to fulfil its promise to strip renewab…
A tanker carrying liquefied petroleum gas for India has successfully exited the Strait of Hormuz and is now en route to the country.The Marshall Islands‑flagged LPG carrier MT Sarv Shakti, carrying 46,313 tonnes of LPG and manned by 20 crew members, 18 of whom are Indians, cleared the crucial shipping chokepoint on 2 May. The vessel is expected to arrive at Visakhapatnam on 13 May.The shipment
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An Indian cargo ship has successfully crossed the Strait of Hormuz amid the ongoing US–Iran war, a development that underscores both the resilience of maritime operations and the rising risks in one of the world’s most critical energy corridors.The safe passage comes at a time when tensions are escalating, with Iranian forces enforcing strict navigation rules and US naval deployments intensifying
China’s Commerce Ministry has formally blocked U.S. sanctions on five Chinese oil refiners, declaring them invalid under international law.The injunction prevents Washington from recognising or enforcing restrictions against Hengli Petrochemical and four ‘teapot’ refineries, a move that underscores Beijing’s defiance amid escalating U.S. efforts to choke off Iranian oil revenues.China’s Ministry
Adani Power is embarking on a strategic transformation by shifting its focus from thermal energy to nuclear power. The company has begun acquiring land and restructuring its business to align with new government policies that encourage private participation in the nuclear sector.This marks a significant departure from its traditional thermal operations, requiring substantial investment and
The Atomic Energy Regulatory Board has granted clearance for the installation of major equipment at Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant Units 5 and 6, marking a decisive step in India’s nuclear expansion, announced PIB. This approval allows NPCIL to proceed with reactor pressure vessels, steam generators, and coolant pumps, accelerating progress towards commissioning.The AERB’s approval follows
India is poised to capture an estimated $800 billion in additional capital investment over the next five years, according to Morgan Stanley, as global conflicts—particularly in West Asia—reshape supply chains and accelerate domestic capacity creation.The opportunity spans energy transition, defence manufacturing, fertilisers, and data centres, though risks from oil and fertiliser imports remain