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The Government of India currently operates 24 nuclear power plants with a combined capacity of 8,780 MW. While there are no immediate plans to expand nuclear energy capacity to replace thermal power, a Sub-Committee is investigating the potential of converting retired thermal plant sites into nuclear plant locations. The
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The Department of Atomic Energy announced a significant discovery of Uranium in the Sikar District of Rajasthan, with the Atomic Minerals Directorate of Exploration and Research (AMDER) leading the effort. Assigned under the Atomic Minerals Concession Rules, 2016, UCIL is designated as the mining lessee for the Rohil deposit. Dr.
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India has significantly increased its nuclear power generation over the past two years, with a total generation of 104,652 Million Units. The Department of Atomic Energy is advancing multiple projects, including the commissioning of a 500 MWe Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor at Kalpakkam and pre-project activities for future units.
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The Department of Atomic Energy reported on the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) conducted for the Gorakhpur Anu Vidyut Pariyojana nuclear project in Haryana, highlighting no adverse impact on the water regime. In a Parliament session, Dr. Jitendra Singh emphasized CSR initiatives for project-affected locals, including skill development and education support.
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The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has implemented comprehensive policy and technical initiatives to enhance telecom network security and mitigate cyber threats. In an effort to prevent spoofed calls and combat telecom fraud, DoT has introduced systems to identify such threats and a citizen-centric initiative, Sanchar Saathi, to report suspicious activities.
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The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) under the Indian Ministry of Communications has implemented several measures to prevent telecom-related fraud and enhance digital safety across India. These initiatives include the Sanchar Saathi portal for citizen reporting and mobile connection verification, the Financial Fraud Risk Indicator (FRI) for assessing fraud risk of
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In response to ongoing global security challenges, the Department of Atomic Energy (DAE) has implemented extensive security audits of its installations, categorized from 'A to D' based on sensitivity. These audits, conducted in collaboration with Intelligence Bureau (IB) and Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), ensure that appropriate measures
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The Government of India has outlined a comprehensive plan for its nuclear energy sector, aiming for a 100 GW capacity by 2047. This strategic move is part of the country's broader goal to ensure long-term energy security, increase self-reliance, and meet its net-zero carbon emissions target by 2070.
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As of February 2026, the Department of Atomic Energy is overseeing the implementation of 17 nuclear power reactors with a cumulative capacity of 13100 MW. This includes seven reactors currently under construction and ten undergoing pre-project activities. Notable projects include the Kudankulam and Rajasthan reactors alongside others in Haryana and
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The 13th edition of the annual India-Kyrgyzstan Joint Special Forces Exercise Khanjar has commenced in Missamari, Assam, running from February 4 to 17, 2026. The exercise involves equal contingents from the Indian Parachute Regiment (Special Forces) and Kyrgyzstan ILBRIS Special Forces Brigade, focusing on Counter Terrorism and Special Forces Operations
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The Indian Government, in a significant move to enhance commuter convenience, has removed the temporary toll plaza at National Highway-66 in Arikady, situated in the Kasaragod District of Kerala. This decision was taken considering public welfare and follows a comprehensive review by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways led
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Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh officially launched the first Open Call of the Technology Development Board under the Research, Development and Innovation Fund. This initiative provides collateral-free loans and equity options up to 50% project funding for high-risk technology commercialisation, especially targeting TRL-4+ technologies in sectors like AI, energy, and