Hindu groups protest in Jammu, demanding closure of SMVDIME medical college over admission of Muslim students. They seek use of shrine offerings only for Hindu community development. Read the full story.
Agastya Nanda opens up on the pressure of being Amitabh Bachchan's grandson ahead of his debut film 'Ikkis', releasing Jan 1, 2026. He roots his identity in being Nikhil Nanda's son.
Amitabh Bachchan's grandson Agastya Nanda's film 'Ikkis' earns over ₹20 crore in 4 days. Sister Navya shares his emotional note. Read the full story here.
Venezuela's pursuit of nuclear technology with Iran and Russia reveals critical weaknesses in the global non-proliferation regime. Discover why experts say the NPT is no longer fit for purpose.
Planning a trip to Vaishno Devi? Get all essential details for the 2025-26 pilgrimage season, including new RFID card rules, smart locker facilities, updated helpline numbers, and revised helicopter fares.
Former AEC chairman Anil Kakodkar dismisses radiation fears from a 1965 lost nuclear device near Nanda Devi. He asserts the corrosion-free capsule's integrity remains intact. Read the full story.
Explore the haunting story of Martoli, a once-thriving trade village in Uttarakhand's Johar Valley, abandoned after the 1962 war. Discover its history and fragile future. Read more.
A landmark US-India partnership aims to develop thorium as a nuclear fuel, leveraging India's vast reserves. This move accelerates India's three-stage nuclear program and enhances energy security. Essential reading for UPSC aspirants.
India and Pakistan exchanged lists of nuclear installations on New Year's Day under a bilateral agreement. The MEA confirmed the annual exchange aimed at preventing attacks. Read the full report.
India and Pakistan exchanged lists of nuclear installations under a 1988 pact, a key confidence-building measure. This marks the 35th uninterrupted annual exchange since 1992.
The Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board suspends new pilgrim registrations until January 1 morning due to unprecedented crowds. Check latest updates and safety guidelines here.
OpenAI & Jony Ive's AI hardware, codenamed 'Gumdrop', targets 2027. Leaks hint at a pen, audio device & pocket-sized 'third device'. Foxconn may manufacture, not in China. Read more.
The Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine in Jammu & Kashmir reports a significant 20% drop in pilgrim footfall in 2024. Explore the reasons behind the decline and the board's response.
Students and activists protest outside Jammu L-G House, demanding action on alleged irregularities in Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University admissions. Read the full story.
Protests erupt in Jammu demanding the ouster of Kashmiri Muslim students from Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Institute of Medical Excellence. Over 60 Hindu groups join the agitation. Read the full story.
India's SHANTI Act ends state monopoly on nuclear energy, inviting private investment. Learn about the liability reforms, pricing debates, and the road ahead for clean energy goals. Read more.
Japan's Niigata assembly debates restarting the Kashiwazaki-Kariwa nuclear plant, the world's largest. A decision by Dec 22 could impact global energy trends. Read the full story.
The US welcomes India's SHANTI Bill 2025, calling it a step towards stronger energy security ties and opening civil nuclear sector to private players. Read more.
The SHANTI Bill sparks debate on private sector involvement in nuclear energy. Can smart regulation ensure safety? Explore the implications for India's regional energy security.
President Droupadi Murmu has given assent to the SHANTI bill, a landmark law allowing private companies to build and operate nuclear power plants in India. Read how this reforms the energy sector.
President Droupadi Murmu grants assent to the Shanti Bill, enabling private sector participation in India's nuclear energy sector. A landmark move for energy security and clean power.
The story of a lost CIA nuclear-powered spy device on Nanda Devi, its potential threat to the Ganga's headwaters, and the 1978 political storm in India. Read the full investigation.
A Katra court ruled out criminal negligence by Vaishno Devi Shrine Board in the August landslide that killed 35 pilgrims, calling it an unforeseeable natural disaster. Read the full details.
The Jammu and Kashmir High Court quashes a plea against the Vaishno Devi Shrine Board, ruling the 2025 landslide was a natural calamity. Read the full legal analysis and implications.
India's new SHANTI Bill allows private investment in nuclear energy and limits supplier liability for accidents. Learn about the policy shift and its implications for India's energy future.
India's Parliament passes the landmark SHANTI Bill 2025, opening the civil nuclear sector to private and foreign investment for the first time, aiming for 100 GW nuclear capacity by 2047. Read the full analysis.
India's Lok Sabha approves the SHANTI Bill 2025, enabling private sector participation in civil nuclear energy to boost capacity and modernize safety regulations. Read the key changes.
India's proposed Shanti Bill 2025 allows private sector into nuclear energy but leaves critical accident liability questions unanswered. Read the full analysis of the bill's implications.
The proposed Shanti Bill 2025 aims to amend India's nuclear liability law, boosting foreign investment and domestic manufacturing for a clean energy future. Read the full analysis.
India's new SHANTI nuclear policy marks a significant liberalisation, aiming to boost energy capacity. However, experts raise credible concerns over relaxed liability norms and regulatory oversight. Read the full analysis.