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$3B Nuclear Fuel Deal With Canada: Preparing Electricity for India’s 2047 Economy

By BPN News Desk February 6, 2026

India is close to signing a nearly $3 billion long-term uranium supply agreement with Canada. At first glance it sounds like just another energy purchase. But this is not about fixing today’s power cuts. It is about making sure India does not face power shortages twenty years from now when its economy becomes far bigger […]

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North Korea to Unveil Next Phase of Nuclear Plans

By BPN News Desk January 28, 2026

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has said the country will soon announce the next stage of its nuclear and defence strategy, signalling a continued focus on strengthening its nuclear deterrent. The announcement is expected to be made at an upcoming meeting of the ruling Workers’ Party of Korea. Focus on Nuclear Deterrence Kim made […]

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NTPC Explores Nuclear Power Partnerships With Global Firms

By BPN News Desk January 2, 2026

State owned power major NTPC has signed agreements with global nuclear energy companies to explore collaboration on large nuclear power projects in India. The company has entered into non disclosure agreements with Russia’s Rosatom and France’s EDF to enable the sharing of technical information and assessment of potential partnerships. The pacts are aimed at evaluating

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Trump Warns Iran of Military Action if Nuclear Program Rebuilds

By BPN News Desk December 30, 2025

US President Donald Trump has warned that the United States could carry out further military strikes against Iran if Tehran attempts to rebuild its nuclear programme or expand its ballistic missile capabilities. Trump issued the warning during a meeting at his Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, saying renewed nuclear activity […]

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North Korea Warns Against Japan’s Nuclear Ambitions

By BPN News Desk December 22, 2025

North Korea has issued a sharp warning against what it described as Japan’s emerging nuclear ambitions, saying such moves must be stopped “at any cost.” The statement came in response to recent remarks attributed to a Japanese official that reignited debate about Japan’s defence posture amid growing regional security concerns. Pyongyang Issues Strong Statement In […]

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President Droupadi Murmu Gives Assent to SHANTI Nuclear Bill

By BPN News Desk December 22, 2025

President Droupadi Murmu has given her assent to the SHANTI Bill, formally turning it into law and marking a major shift in India’s civil nuclear energy framework. The legislation clears the way for limited private sector participation in nuclear power generation, an area that was earlier dominated by state-controlled entities. What the SHANTI Law Changes […]

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Trump Signs US Defence Bill, Pushes Nuclear Liability Talks

By BPN News Desk December 21, 2025

The United States Congress has passed its annual National Defence Authorization Act (NDAA) for 2026, which President Donald Trump signed into law on 19 December 2025. The legislation includes a provision directing US officials to work with India to explore aligning India’s nuclear liability rules with global norms as part of broader cooperation under the […]

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Lok Sabha Passes SHANTI Bill Amid Liability Concerns

By BPN News Desk December 18, 2025

The Lok Sabha on Wednesday cleared the SHANTI Bill, a key piece of legislation aimed at restructuring India’s nuclear energy framework, amid sustained opposition criticism over its liability provisions. The bill was passed after a debate in which several opposition members raised concerns about safety, accountability and the dilution of existing safeguards in case of […]

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SHANTI Bill Tabled to Expand India’s Nuclear Capacity

By BPN News Desk December 16, 2025

The Union government on Monday tabled the amended SHANTI Bill in Parliament, aimed at boosting India’s nuclear power capacity and modernising the country’s nuclear energy framework. The bill seeks to overhaul existing laws governing the sector to support long-term energy security and reduce dependence on fossil fuels. The proposed legislation is designed to accelerate the

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Trump Claims Again He Averted India-Pakistan Nuclear War

By BPN News Desk November 20, 2025

US President Donald Trump has claimed that he prevented a nuclear conflict between India and Pakistan by threatening both countries with a 350 per cent tariff. He said he intervened amid escalating tensions and asserted that India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi later called him, saying the crisis had been defused. What He Claimed Trump stated […]