India discusses nuclear energy with Japan

Last Updated: Friday, April 8, 2011, 20:19

India on Friday discussed with Japan, reeling under its worst nuclear crisis in the past six decades, "various aspects" related to atomic energy.

Iran has a right to peaceful nuclear energy: India

Last Updated: Wednesday, March 23, 2011, 09:48

Emphasizing Iran`s right to pursue a civilian nuclear programme, India has said that Tehran should reassure the international community that its nuclear project is only meant for peaceful purposes.

Reconsider Jaitapur project: Greenpeace

Last Updated: Tuesday, March 22, 2011, 23:10

Alleging that the proposed Jaitapur nuclear power project was based on a questionable technology, leading international NGO Greenpeace today urged the union government to reconsider it.

Obama defends nuclear energy

Last Updated: Wednesday, March 16, 2011, 14:58

President Barack Obama has defended the use of nuclear energy despite the calamity in Japan where a nuclear power plant leaked radiation in the wake of a devastating earthquake and tsunami.

US lawmakers urge go slow on nuclear energy

Last Updated: Monday, March 14, 2011, 11:59

The unfolding nuclear disaster in Japan at reactors raises US concerns.

US joins India to set up global N-Centre in Haryana

Last Updated: Monday, November 8, 2010, 15:59

The US on Monday joined hands with India to set up a Global Centre for Nuclear Energy Partnership for research and development of secure and proliferation resistant reactor systems.

Railways eyeing captive nuclear plant to meet energy needs

Last Updated: Sunday, September 5, 2010, 13:42

The Indian Railways, preparing for captive power plants to meet its energy requirements, is now eyeing nuclear energy.

Iran entitled to peaceful nuclear energy: Russia

Last Updated: Thursday, August 19, 2010, 23:22

Russia`s nuclear chief said on Thursday that the planned startup of Iran`s first nuclear power plant will demonstrate that Iran is entitled to peaceful use of nuclear energy under international supervision.

UK scientists call for global nuclear renaissance

Last Updated: Tuesday, August 17, 2010, 17:42

UK scientists have outlined a 20-year master plan for the global renaissance of nuclear energy.

US to work with Pakistan on civil nuclear energy: Hillary

Last Updated: Thursday, July 22, 2010, 15:50

Pakistan has been demanding an India-like civilian nuclear deal with the US.

Saudi agrees on nuclear energy pact with France

Last Updated: Tuesday, July 6, 2010, 00:07

The Saudi cabinet agreed today to sign a nuclear cooperation accord with France, which could open the way for French help in developing nuclear power in the oil-rich kingdom.

Haryana to have nuclear energy centre

Last Updated: Saturday, July 3, 2010, 13:36

The Department of Atomic Energy (DAE) will set up a Global Centre for Nuclear Energy Partnership in the adjoining villages of Jasaur Kheri and Kheri Jasaur in Haryana`s Jhajjar district, officials said Saturday.