IAEA Probes Reported Strike On Natanz

By BPN News Desk March 21, 2026

International

The International Atomic Energy Agency said it is examining Iran’s report that the Natanz uranium enrichment site was struck, while adding that no increase in off-site radiation levels has been detected so far. The update came as concern grew over the risk of a wider nuclear safety emergency

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Netanyahu Says Iran Can No Longer Enrich Uranium

By BPN News Desk March 20, 2026

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has claimed that Iran no longer has the ability to enrich uranium or produce ballistic missiles after recent US-Israeli strikes, presenting the campaign as a major strategic success even as questions remain over the full extent of the damage. Netanyahu Claims Major Blow To Iran Program Speaking after nearly three […]

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Trump Rejects Putin Iran Uranium Plan

By BPN News Desk March 15, 2026

US President Donald Trump has reportedly rejected a proposal from Russian President Vladimir Putin to move Iran’s enriched uranium stockpile to Russia as part of a possible arrangement linked to ending the ongoing conflict around Iran. The report has added a fresh diplomatic layer to an already volatile regional crisis involving Washington, Tehran and Moscow. […]

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Canada Eyes Bigger Role In India Energy Supply

By BPN News Desk March 12, 2026

Canada has said it is well placed to support India’s growing energy demand, with Prime Minister Mark Carney pointing to future opportunities in crude oil, LNG and uranium as the two countries deepen economic ties. The remarks come at a time when India is looking to diversify energy supplies amid global market volatility and regional […]

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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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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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Iran Continues Uranium Enrichment During US Talks

By BPN News Desk February 7, 2026

Iran said it will continue uranium enrichment activities even as diplomatic contacts with the United States continue, signalling no immediate change to its nuclear programme during ongoing discussions. Officials stated the country’s nuclear policy remains guided by national requirements and existing commitments. Iran Uranium Enrichment Position Iranian authorities

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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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Canada Near Deal to Supply Uranium to India

By BPN News Desk November 25, 2025

Canada and India are reportedly close to finalising a landmark export agreement worth approximately US $2.8 billion, under which Canada would supply uranium to India over a potential ten-year period. The pact is seen as a significant step in strengthening bilateral cooperation in nuclear energy and strategic minerals. Deal Structure and Strategic Significance The proposed

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Iran Confirms Nuclear Enrichment Will Continue

By BPN News Desk July 22, 2025

Iran has declared that it will not give up its nuclear enrichment program, even though key facilities were seriously damaged in recent airstrikes. The announcement was made by Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, who stated that enrichment is a national right and symbol of scientific progress that Iran will not surrender. Strikes Damaged Key Facilities […]