Palm-sized drone flies into damaged Fukushima reactor to study melted fuel
A small drone flew inside one of the damaged reactors of the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant. The nuclear plant was damaged by a magnitude 9.0 quake and tsunami in March 2011. Key Points
India TodayIndia’s nuclear power capacity to increase by 70% in five years
The country's installed capacity is projected to rise from the current 7.48 GWe to 13.08 GWe by 2029, representing an addition of seven new reactors. Key Points
India Today15 years on, US nuke deal waits for power plug
According to the report, India currently has 19 operational reactors with a total generating capacity of 6.3GW (gigawatts) or 6300MW (megawatts). The share of nuclear power in Indias electricity is 3.1 per cent. It says that eight more reactors with a combined capacity of 6.0GW are being constructed. Key Points
Economic TimesPM Modi will receive French President Emmanuel Macron; road show in Jaipur today
India News: French President Emmanuel Macron will visit India for a two-day state visit. He will meet with PM Modi in Jaipur to discuss bilateral cooperation in various areas. They will also participate in a road show and visit tourist attractions. Macron will be the chief guest at the Republic Day parade in Delhi. The leaders are expected to discuss international issues and defense deals. Key Points
Times Of IndiaThe Dream of Mini Nuclear Plants Hangs in the Balance
A cluster of reactors that are just 9 feet in diameter is supposed to start a nuclear energy resurgence. Mounting costs may doom the project. Key Points
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Kakrapar's 2nd indigenous 700 MW nuclear reactor has attained first criticality. What this means
This is the first step towards generation of power for commercial use. Nuclear energy is key to India's goal of generating 50% of its electricity from non-fossil fuel sources by 2030. Key Points
ThePrint9 per cent of India's electricity to come from nuclear sources by 2047: Jitendra Singh
India plans to generate 9% of its electricity from nuclear sources by 2047, according to Union Minister Jitendra Singh. The move will help it achieve its net-zero target by 2070. Singh said the Department of Atomic Energy is expected to achieve 20 GW capacity of nuclear power generation by 2030, making India the world's third-largest producer of atomic energy, behind the US and France. Key Points
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