Iran nuclear talks to resume February in New York: Report

Last Updated: Monday, January 27, 2014, 20:40

Iran and world powers are to resume talks next month in New York on reaching a long-term nuclear deal, a source close to the negotiations said on Monday.

Differences with India on nuke pact narrowed down: Japan

Last Updated: Sunday, January 26, 2014, 21:34

Japan said differences with India on civil nuclear pact have been "narrowed down" and focus on China`s military build up through the new mechanism of National Security Advisor-level dialogue was on.

Kudankulam N-plant allowed to increase power output

Last Updated: Sunday, January 26, 2014, 16:27

Indian atomic energy regulator has allowed the Nuclear Power Corporation of India Ltd. (NPCIL) to increase the power generation of the first unit at Kudankulam up to 75 percent, said a top official.

Iran says nuclear talks to resume next month

Last Updated: Sunday, January 26, 2014, 02:31

Iran`s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said Saturday that talks with world powers on reaching a long-term nuclear deal will resume next month.

UN nuclear agency board endorses Iran deal

Last Updated: Saturday, January 25, 2014, 00:40

Nations of UN atomic agency endorsed agency`s role as organisation monitoring Iran`s compliance with landmark nuclear deal, and its head said he was encouraged by their readiness to fund operation.

Talks with Iran over nuclear program face dilemma

Last Updated: Friday, January 24, 2014, 14:08

Vast differences between Iran and the six-nation coalition seeking to dismantle the Islamic republic`s nuclear program may lead to another short-term deal.

Hagel ordering full review of US nuclear force

Last Updated: Friday, January 24, 2014, 02:58

A defence official says Defence Secretary Chuck Hagel is going to summon the military`s most senior leaders to the Pentagon to discuss serious missteps, leadership lapses and personnel problems in the US nuclear force.

Iran woos global investors; says no desire for nuclear weapons

Last Updated: Thursday, January 23, 2014, 20:58

Energy-rich Iran on Thursday sought to allay fears over its controversial nuclear programme and invited global investors to visit the nation to explore opportunities in its bid to normalise relations with the West.

China conducts long-range nuclear missile drill: Military

Last Updated: Thursday, January 23, 2014, 18:06

China`s military has released images of an intercontinental ballistic missile with enough range to reach the United States, as Beijing is involved in a series of rows threatening to embroil Washington.

Iran`s nuclear stockpile may rise for now despite deal with powers

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 22, 2014, 19:22

An apparent delay in Iran`s building of a nuclear conversion plant suggests its stockpile of low-enriched uranium (LEU) gas will grow for a while longer, despite Tehran`s deal with world powers to curb its disputed atomic activity.

Indian Navy to conduct INS Arihant sea trials in a month

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 22, 2014, 04:29

In a move that will pull India a step closer to achieving the “nuclear triad”, Indian Navy is all set to start sea trials for its first indigenously-built nuclear-powered submarine INS Arihant in few weeks.

Iran nuclear deal does not halt its bomb bid: Israel PM

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 21, 2014, 21:08

An international agreement to halt Iran`s nuclear programme, which went into force on Tuesday, will not halt Tehran from pursuing its bid to build military atomic capability, Israel`s prime minister said.