BARC Study Rejects US-Promoted HALEU-Thorium Fuel for Indian Reactors

By BPN News Desk March 10, 2026

Op-Eds Opinion

The debate around thorium-based nuclear fuel has resurfaced after scientists at the Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC) published a study concluding that HALEU-thorium fuel, a concept promoted by a U.S.-based company, is unsuitable for India’s nuclear reactors. The proposal suggested that

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US Tests Nuclear-Capable Minuteman III Missile

By BPN News Desk March 5, 2026

The United States conducted a test launch of an unarmed Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile as tensions continue to rise in the Middle East amid the ongoing conflict involving Iran and Israel. The test was carried out as part of routine readiness and reliability checks of the US nuclear deterrence system. US Conducts Minuteman III […]

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India-Canada Uranium Deal and Kazakhstan Supply Can Power 80 Data Centers and Create 5 Lakh Jobs

By BPN News Desk March 3, 2026

India’s recent uranium agreement with Canada, signed during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s meeting with Mark Carney, is not just another energy contract. Canada will supply roughly 22 million pounds of uranium over nine years. If we assume Kazakhstan continues supply at levels similar to its earlier 5,000-tonne agreement over five years, the combined annual inflow […]

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From Rare Earths to Reactors: Is India Building the Full AI Industrial Stack?

By BPN News Desk February 23, 2026

I. Introduction: The Industrial Foundations of Artificial Intelligence We have been conditioned to talk about Artificial Intelligence in the abstract. We treat it as a ghost in the machine, a collection of clever algorithms and sleek digital platforms. This is a delusion. At scale, AI is not digital; it is a heavy industrial system built […]

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Trump Questions Iran’s Capitulation

By BPN News Desk February 23, 2026

US President Donald Trump has questioned why Iran has not “capitulated” amid ongoing tensions over its nuclear programme and regional policies, according to remarks made by US special envoy Steve Witkoff. The comments come as diplomatic efforts continue alongside pressure tactics aimed at influencing Tehran’s decisions. Trump Questions Iran Capitulation Stance Speaking

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US Iran Talks Confirmed In Geneva

By BPN News Desk February 23, 2026

Oman has confirmed that fresh talks between the United States and Iran will take place in Geneva on Thursday, signalling renewed diplomatic efforts to address tensions surrounding Tehran’s nuclear programme. The announcement comes amid ongoing attempts to revive dialogue and reduce regional instability. US Iran Talks Scheduled In Geneva Oman’s foreign minister confirmed

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Kazatomprom-India Uranium Deal and the 100 GW Nuclear Target: Securing Fuel for India 2047 Energy Vision

By BPN News Desk February 22, 2026

For years, India’s target of 100 GW of nuclear power by 2047 was dismissed by critics as a mere PowerPoint fantasy—a distant, bureaucratic aspiration disconnected from reality. But the long-term uranium supply agreement between Kazatomprom and India has shattered skepticism. This is not just another mining contract or a routine trade deal; it is a […]

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India To Commission Third Nuclear Submarine

By BPN News Desk February 20, 2026

India is expected to commission its third indigenous nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine by the summer of 2026, further strengthening its strategic maritime deterrence. The submarine, INS Aridhaman, is currently in the final stages of trials and is likely to be inducted into service in the coming months. Indian Navy To Commission Third Indigenous Nuclear Submarine

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Trump Signals Indirect Role In Iran Talks

By BPN News Desk February 17, 2026

US President Donald Trump said he expects to play an indirect role in potential negotiations involving Iran, signalling renewed diplomatic movement around the long-stalled nuclear discussions while keeping Washington formally at arm’s length. Trump Indirect Role In Iran Talks Speaking to reporters, Trump indicated the United States would not immediately enter direct

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Satellite Images Show China Nuclear Site Expansion

By BPN News Desk February 16, 2026

Satellite imagery has indicated expansion activity at a nuclear weapons-related complex in Sichuan province of China, drawing attention from analysts monitoring strategic military infrastructure developments. China Nuclear Facility Expansion Sichuan Recent images show new construction around a secured installation believed to be linked to nuclear weapons storage and