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Protests, delays reason for low nuclear power generation

India's target of nuclear power generation of 20,000 megawatt by 2020 has been quietly lowered by the Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited (NPCIL), the only government agency setting up the......

'Would you feel safe if a nuclear power plant was near your house?'

'Not a single person I spoke to there believes that the Kundalkulam plant is safe.''There is a huge trust deficit between the people and the government.''The government has failed to convince the......

Japan toll nears 22,000; new trouble in Fukushima

Workers attempting to salvage Japan's tsunami hit Fukushima nuclear reactor had to be evacuated after smoke was seen billowing in a latest in a series of troubles to hit the moves to stabilise the......

Workers evacuated from Fukushima amid radiation fears

Workers battling to prevent a nuclear meltdown at Japan's quake-hit Fukushima nuclear power plant have been temporarily evacuated following fears that the containment vessel around reactor no. 3......

Reactor explodes, Japan issues nuclear alert

A Japanese nuclear power plant exploded on Saturday, triggering a 'nationwide atomic alert' in the country already reeling under the impact of giant tidal waves caused by a massive earthquake......

L&T eyes global nuclear supply chain expansion

Construction major L&T is gearing up to expand its footprint in the global nuclear supply chain, a senior company official has said, while calling for amendments to key legislations on the domestic......

How much nuclear power fuels India's energy needs? Find out...

Although there has been a real push back against nuclear power, primarily spurred by an accident at Japan's Fukushima nuclear plant, there are still many countries that depend on nuclear power for......

India looks to sway Americans with nuclear power insurance plan

Under a 2010 nuclear liability law, nuclear equipment suppliers are liable for damages from an accident, which companies say is a sharp deviation from international norms India is offering to set......

TCS, Infy, Wipro recalling Indian staff from Japan

As Japan makes frantic efforts to deal with the nuclear radiation leaks from the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant in the aftermath of earthquake and tsunami, Indian information technology......

7 coolest futuristic gadgets from Japan's biggest tech show

Two and half years ago Japan was hit by a massive earthquake, the tsunami and even now there are reports of radioactive water leakage from the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant, located about......

Fukushima Olympic Flame display cancelled over virus concerns

IMAGE: Olympic cauldron is seen behind visitors wearing protective masks during the Tokyo 2020 Olympics Flame of Recovery tour, after the Olympics postponement due to coronavirus. Photograph:......

Olympics: Sadness in Fukushima after torch relay cancelled

'I think the torch relay is something that's really important for Japan but this time cancellation was unavoidable.' IMAGE: A staff preserves the Olympic flame to the lantern during the 'Flame of......

PIX: All roads lead to Hangzhou for Asian Games Opening Ceremony

Organisers hope a high-tech opening ceremony on Saturday will help drum up excitement for the Games. The Asian Games Opening Ceremony kicks off at 1600 IST. IMAGE: India's flag bearers Lovlina......

Nuclear radiation threatens devastated Japan

Japan's second nuclear reactor in the quake-stricken north experienced serious troubles on Sunday after its emergency cooling system failed, triggering a fresh radiation threat, a day after a blast......

How Tokyo is preparing for 2020 Olympics

Tokyo 2020 organisers hold earthquake drill at Olympics venue IMAGE: A disaster drill is held at Ariake Gymnastics Centre, a venue of the 2020 Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics, in......