NVIDIA Head of Sustainability: how to accelerate America’s nuclear energy renaissance For most of the last few decades, electricity demand in the United States has been relatively flat. That era is ending. Fortune · Oct 5
BJP activists attempting to remove names of Muslim voters through Form 7: Asaddudin Owaisi Asaduddin Owaisi accused BJP members of submitting Form 7 to eliminate Muslim voters from electoral rolls. He called for scrutiny of these forms, alleging that names are being wrongfully removed. Owaisi threatened significant protests in Hyderabad if the actions do not cease. In response, Telangana BJP claimed Owaisi should provide… The Economic Times · Oct 4
Coforge appoints former Bharti Enterprises executive Akhil Gupta as chairman after board upheaval Coforge has appointed Akhil Kumar Gupta as its new chairperson and non-executive independent director. This decision comes after the resignation of former chairman O P Bhatt amid controversies surrounding board evaluations. The internal audit revealed discrepancies that affected Coforge's market value significantly. Additionally, the nomination and remuneration committee chairperson D… The Economic Times · Sep 29
Coforge shares fall over 3%. What are Jefferies, Emkay saying after Chairman, independent director exit? Coforge shares fell after independent director and NRC chairperson DK Singh resigned, days after chairman OP Bhatt stepped down, raising concerns over the board changes. However, the company reiterated its FY27 guidance, retaining its targets of 20.5–21% consolidated EBITDA margin. The Economic Times · Sep 15
Stocks in news: Tata Group stocks, HDFC Bank, Coforge, HFCL, Sun Pharma and Varun Beverages On September 11, Indian stock markets experienced a remarkable bounce back after an initial dip at opening. Key index heavyweights attracted selective buying, which limited the day’s overall losses. Major players like HDFC Bank and IT sectors remained in focus amid relevant corporate announcements. Additionally, SEBI's discussion paper regarding the… The Economic Times · Sep 15
NRC will be 100 times worse, has caused immense trouble to minorities, migrants: AIMIM chief Owaisi AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi stated a nationwide NRC would be 100 times worse. He cited the Assam NRC's immense trouble for minorities and vulnerable groups. Owaisi questioned the practicality of forcing citizens to prove their nationality. He also criticized Union Home Minister Amit Shah's role in the 2019 anti-CAA/NRC movement.… The Economic Times · Sep 14
Coforge says independent director resigns over internal tensions DK Singh’s resignation follows the exit of former chairman Om Prakash Bhatt on Tuesday. Singh and Bhatt, under Bhatt's instructions, had suppressed certain material information from the company's board evaluation report. This was questioned by the firm's internal auditor KPMG, as ET reported exclusively on Thursday. The Economic Times · Sep 11
In 1997, America's last bismuth refinery shut down. 29 years later, the metal is crucial to a 240-MW nuclear reactor whose coolant supply is 82% Chinese A proposed American nuclear reactor, EAGL-1, will use liquid lead-bismuth coolant. China currently dominates global refined bismuth production, creating supply chain concerns. First American Nuclear is also developing a facility for uranium fuel fabrication. This fuel plant will convert high-assay low-enriched uranium gas into solid pellets. The Economic Times · Aug 24
Manipur: Women's group holds torch rally in Imphal, demand NRC implementation before conducting Census Women in Imphal held a torch rally demanding NRC implementation before the Census. Protests intensified across Manipur for NRC update ahead of the Census exercise. Demonstrations urged the government to defer the Census until the NRC is updated. Protesters also called for the resettlement of internally displaced persons. The group… The Economic Times · Aug 23
Floating 10 MW nuclear reactor proposed for California: barge-mounted SMR aims to power 15,000 homes Bluecore Energy proposes floating small modular reactor at Long Beach, aiming to power 15,000 homes despite regulatory hurdles. TechRadar · Aug 22
Vijay Shekhar Sharma's Rs 4 crore pay found 'materially below' peer median; Board recommends revision Under the proposed structure, Sharma's remuneration will also include a variable component which will be performance-linked set by the NRC on achievement against predefined financial performance targets. The Economic Times · Aug 21
Centre can resolve any Manipur issue, including NRC rollout, in 2-3 months if it's determined: Congress Manipur Congress chief O Ibobi Singh stated the Centre can resolve state issues quickly. Civil society groups are petitioning Union ministers for NRC updation before the Census. They aim to meet Home Minister Amit Shah and other key leaders. Students also protested, demanding NRC implementation and no Census before IDP… The Economic Times · Aug 20
Demand for NRC before census sparks bandh and clashes as Manipur protests intensify Protests and a bandh continued for a second day demanding the National Register of Citizens. Tyre burning and tear gas were used as protestors intensified their agitation. The Chief Minister and opposition Congress supported the implementation of the NRC. A delegation of MLAs will visit New Delhi to discuss the… The Economic Times · Aug 20
Census training programme deferred in Manipur's Imphal West amid protests over NRC demand Manipur's government has postponed census enumerator training due to ongoing protests. Protesters are demanding a National Register of Citizens update before the census. Teachers assigned to the census face harassment and obstacles during training sessions. The state government also closed educational institutions for three days. This action reflects the prevailing… The Economic Times · Aug 20
The Economic Times · Aug 20 Manipur schools, colleges to remain shut till Aug 22 amid NRC showdown Manipur schools and colleges will close from August 20 to August 22 due to prevailing law and order issues. Protests demanding the National Register of Citizens update have intensified across key areas. Torch rallies were staged Sunday night to press the government for this demand. Demonstrations occurred along major roads,…
The Independent UK · Jul 26 A 50-year radiation safety rule is on the chopping block under Trump’s nuclear agenda The Nuclear Regulatory Commission is proposing to eliminate a foundational safety principle that has for 50 years minimized the radiation people in the United States are exposed to, and that has been adopted around the world
Reason · Jul 15 The 'Nuclear Nightmare' That Was Manufactured by the Media Despite decades of panic, a new reactor has been approved for the first time in 10 years.
Reason · Jul 14 Nuclear Regulatory Commission Ignores Trump's Order To Revise Radiation Exposure Limits The agency pretends to loosen scientifically unjustified regulations but does nothing of the sort.
The Economic Times · Jul 11 Pinarayi Vijayan alleges Amit Shah's demographic remarks meant to justify CAA, NRC Pinarayi Vijayan criticized Amit Shah's remarks on border state demographic changes. He stated these comments aim to spread hatred and justify CAA and NRC. Vijayan alleged a planned attempt by the Sangh Parivar to divide border communities. He claimed the government seeks to establish abnormal growth to justify divisive measures.…
The Economic Times · Jul 3 Voter ID, PAN card and 13 documents weren't enough: Man fails to prove Indian citizenship in High Court; here's why The Gauhati High Court has upheld a foreigners tribunal's declaration against Aminul Hoque, a day labourer from Guwahati, after finding that his 15 submitted documents failed to establish an unbroken family chain across voter lists of three villages. The court also held that his father's oral testimony was insufficient without…
The Economic Times · Jul 2 US nuclear power regulator proposes changing rule protecting people from radiation The U.S. nuclear regulator is proposing to replace the 'As Low As Reasonably Achievable' (ALARA) radiation protection standard with objective dose limits. Proponents claim this will bring clarity and speed up new reactor development, while critics argue it could allow higher radiation exposure for workers and the public to cut…
Newslaundry · Jun 26 The burden of belonging: India’s unresolved citizenship question Nearly 79 years after Independence, India continues to struggle with a basic question: Who is an Indian citizen?
The Economic Times · Jun 5 High Court rejects Delhi riots accused Devangana Kalita's plea seeking videos, WhatsApp chats The Delhi HC has rejected riots accused Devangana Kalita's request for specific videos and WhatsApp chats. These were sought in connection with the 2020 communal violence during CAA and NRC protests. The court also refused to extend a stay on framing charges in a larger conspiracy case. Kalita was permitted…
MarketBeat · Jun 4 X-Energy Q1 Earnings Call Highlights X-Energy (NASDAQ:XE) used its first earnings call as a public company to outline progress on its advanced nuclear reactor and fuel businesses, while reporting higher first-quarter revenue and grant income tied to its federal cost-share program. The company began trading on the Nasdaq on April 24 an
Euronews · Jun 4 Sudan and DR Congo top list of world's most neglected crises, Norway aid group says The Norwegian Refugee Council report says that the ist of neglected crises also includes Yemen, Afghanistan, Honduras, Ecuador and Cameroon.