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Bangladesh aims to set up N-plant by 2015

Bangladesh aims to set up N-plant by 2015

Rediff.com24 Sep 2007

"Our aim is to bring the nuclear power plant into production by 2015," Chief of country's Atomic Energy Commission Shafiqul Islam Bhuiyan was quoted as saying by the New Age newspaper on Monday.

'Gaps exist between India and US on N-deal'

'Gaps exist between India and US on N-deal'

Rediff.com8 Jun 2007

The top scientist said India's ambition should be to do something which no other nation has attempted so far.

India won't accept outdated N-technology: Kakodkar

India won't accept outdated N-technology: Kakodkar

Rediff.com1 Nov 2006

There was no question of India accepting outdated technology under the proposed Indo-US nuclear energy cooperation agreement, Atomic Energy Commission Chairman Anil Kakodkar on Wednesday said.

India's N-chief to attend IAEA meet

India's N-chief to attend IAEA meet

Rediff.com16 Sep 2007

International experts reaching Vienna for the 51st general conference of the IAEA are understood to be keen to know about the opportunities likely to emerge if the Indo-US civil nuclear deal goes through.

Privatisation against national interest: RSS-backed union

Privatisation against national interest: RSS-backed union

Rediff.com17 May 2020

The government was going in the "wrong direction" and it was "highly condemnable" that it did not discuss the proposed changes with trade unions and other stakeholders, says BMS, trade union arm of the RSS.

N-deal won't hinder strategic programme: Diplomats

N-deal won't hinder strategic programme: Diplomats

Rediff.com5 Aug 2007

They said that India and the US should put on a fast track the negotiations with the Nuclear Suppliers' Group and the International Atomic Energy Agency and pave the way for signing the pact.

Highlights of the Energy Cooperation Act

Highlights of the Energy Cooperation Act

Rediff.com19 Dec 2006

The Act will allow the two countries to share civilian nuclear technology and bring India's civilian nuclear program under the safeguards of the International Atomic Energy Agency.

Pak to end reliance on foreign N-fuel supply

Pak to end reliance on foreign N-fuel supply

Rediff.com22 Oct 2007

The new Pakistan Nuclear Power Complex (PNPC), to be set up in Faisalabad, will also enrich the fuel from atomic reactors that the country plans to set up by 2030 to generate 8,800 MW of nuclear power.

Metallic hydrogen, once theory, becomes a reality!

Metallic hydrogen, once theory, becomes a reality!

Rediff.com29 Jan 2017

In addition to helping scientists answer fundamental questions about the nature of matter, the material is theorised to have a wide range of applications, including as a room-temperature superconductor.

Nuclear plants under threat: Patil

Nuclear plants under threat: Patil

Rediff.com22 Nov 2006

"The enemies of the country want to project the militancy in the country as indigenous and for this purpose, they have been recruiting some local youth for arms training," he said.

Prog for engg graduates @ IGCAR Training School

Prog for engg graduates @ IGCAR Training School

Rediff.com11 Jul 2006

The Department of Atomic Energy invites applications for its one-year Orientation Course for engineering graduates at the Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research Training School at Kalpakkam as part of the BARC Training School programme.

US defence secretary hits ground running, meets PM Modi, NSA Doval

US defence secretary hits ground running, meets PM Modi, NSA Doval

Rediff.com20 Mar 2021

United States Defence Secretary Lloyd J Austin arrived in India on Friday on a three-day visit, aimed at further boosting bilateral defence and security ties in the wake of China's growing military assertiveness in the region including the Indo-Pacific.

Indo-US nuke deal infringes on our independence'

Indo-US nuke deal infringes on our independence'

Rediff.com14 Aug 2006

'The nation, at this critical juncture, depends on its representatives in Parliament to ensure that decisions taken today do not inhibit our future ability to develop and pursue nuclear technologies for the benefit of the nation'

India's first nuclear reactor turns 50

India's first nuclear reactor turns 50

Rediff.com4 Aug 2006

Apsara has played a key role in research in areas as diverse as forensic science and the study of lunar and meteorite fragments.

Adani urged to fast-track Queensland coal mine project

Adani urged to fast-track Queensland coal mine project

Rediff.com27 Aug 2019

The massive coal mine in Queensland state has been a controversial topic, with the project expected to produce 2.3 billion tonnes of low-quality coal.

'This is a process of reconstructing almost from scratch, building a relationship with that important nation in the world, India'

'This is a process of reconstructing almost from scratch, building a relationship with that important nation in the world, India'

Rediff.com3 Dec 2020

'I would urge my Indian friends to look at how significant the overall support was.'

Eyeing power of the sun, India inks historic pact

Eyeing power of the sun, India inks historic pact

Rediff.com21 Nov 2006

The project will research a clean and limitless alternative to dwindling fossil fuel reserves by testing nuclear fusion.

India, Russia finally ink deal on Kudankulam 3, 4 units

India, Russia finally ink deal on Kudankulam 3, 4 units

Rediff.com11 Apr 2014

After years of deadlock on liability issue, India and Russia have signed an agreement for building units 3 and 4 of the Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant project at a cost of Rs 33,000 crore.

Musharraf kept Kayani in dark about Kargil plan

Musharraf kept Kayani in dark about Kargil plan

Rediff.com5 Mar 2015

Pakistan's former army chief Gen Pervez Musharraf kept Gen Ashfaq Parvez Kayani in the dark about Kargil Operation in 1999 despite the latter heading forces responsible to guard (Pakistan-occupied) Kashmir, according to a new book by a former general.

Iran foreign minister to visit India

Iran foreign minister to visit India

Rediff.com11 Jul 2006

Iranian Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki will undertake a three-day visit to New Delhi next week during which issues related to Iran's controversial nuclear programme and the proposed tri-nation gas pipeline are expected to dominate.

India's nuclear posture entering a new phase: Think tank

India's nuclear posture entering a new phase: Think tank

Rediff.com3 Sep 2015

After nearly two decades of nuclear competition with Pakistan, India with the several long-range ballistic missiles in development is seemingly now paying attention to its future strategic relationship with China, a think-tank report has said.

Enriched uranium seized in Meghalaya

Enriched uranium seized in Meghalaya

Rediff.com12 Apr 2006

One kilogram of enriched uranium, suspected to have been stolen from a government facility in Meghalaya has been seized from three men who tried to sell it, police sources said Wednesday.

India's first nuke reactor to be refurbished

India's first nuke reactor to be refurbished

Rediff.com3 Aug 2006

Apsara will be shifted outside the BARC complex even if the N-deal does not work out.

Mumbai: Security tightened at BARC

Mumbai: Security tightened at BARC

Rediff.com1 Aug 2006

Inside BARC also, CISF has been deployed from June 1 to assist in the internal security as they are well trained in combating terrorist attacks.

India, IAEA to hold talks on Safeguards Agreement

India, IAEA to hold talks on Safeguards Agreement

Rediff.com7 Jul 2006

India and the International Atomic Energy Agency will hold negotiations in New Delhi on Saturday on the proposed Safeguards Agreement.

India responsible with nuclear programme: Burns

India "responsible" with nuclear programme: Burns

Rediff.com7 Mar 2006

Rejecting some critics' argument as to what message the US was sending to Iran by signing a nuclear energy deal with India, Burns said, "We don't see the connection between what Iran is doing and what India seeks to do."

IAEA meeting on Iran adjourned

IAEA meeting on Iran adjourned

Rediff.com3 Feb 2006

The referral is very crucial for India.

A global nuclear initiative from Moscow

A global nuclear initiative from Moscow

Rediff.com19 Sep 2006

The nuclear fuel centres will ensure sustained supply to all countries developing atomic energy.

Asus Zenfone 5: Is it the best smartphone under Rs 10,000?

Asus Zenfone 5: Is it the best smartphone under Rs 10,000?

Rediff.com23 Jul 2014

A 5-inch screen, a memory card slot, front facing camera, FM radio and more under Rs 10,000 is something people can ill afford to overlook.

Leaders in science urged to encourage young talent

Leaders in science urged to encourage young talent

Rediff.com5 Dec 2005

Former chairman of Atomic Energy Commission P K Iyengar was speaking at the 50th symposium of Department of Atomic Energy.

Russian N-chief to visit India this week

Russian N-chief to visit India this week

Rediff.com4 Apr 2006

Russia's top nuclear energy official will visit India this week to review the progress in the construction of Kudankulam atomic power station and discuss the prospects of development of a civil nuclear cooperation.

Top N-scientist to visit Vienna

Top N-scientist to visit Vienna

Rediff.com2 Apr 2006

Anil Kakodkar will also discuss with IAEA representatives an Additional Protocol.

N-waste disposal: 9-year-delay unacceptable:CAG

N-waste disposal: 9-year-delay unacceptable:CAG

Rediff.com29 Mar 2006

Dismissing DAE's reply that most of the items were working satisfactorily, CAG said the department should have analysed all the aspects before ordering for the equipment.

120 kmph winds, heavy rains: What Nisarga has in store

120 kmph winds, heavy rains: What Nisarga has in store

Rediff.com2 Jun 2020

The storm is likely to impact Mumbai, Thane and other coastal districts of Maharashtra like Raigad and Palghar along with Valsad, Navsari, Surat, Bhavnagar and Bharuch districts of Gujarat and Union Territory of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu. Preparations for the impending cyclone were discussed at a meeting of the National Crisis Management Committee (NCMC), headed by Cabinet Secretary Rajiv Gauba, a home ministry statement said.

No IAEA inspections in R&D institutions: Govt

No IAEA inspections in R&D institutions: Govt

Rediff.com1 Mar 2006

The government Wednesday asserted that no inspections by the Internatioal Atomic Energy Agency are being carried out in any of the R&D institutions in India.

White House says Iran has clandestine nuke programme

White House says Iran has clandestine nuke programme

Rediff.com1 May 2018

Information released by Israel provided new and compelling details about Iran's efforts to develop missile-deliverable nuclear weapons, says WH.