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Despite past fears from Chernobyl and Fukushima, nuclear energy is re-emerging as a reliable, clean power source. France's reliance showcases low emissions, while Germany's shutdown increased fossil fuel use. Modern reactors boast enhanced safety features, and global expansion is underway with new designs like SMRs promising efficiency and a smaller environmental footprint.

India's indigenously developed Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor (PFBR) at Kalpakkam has achieved criticality, a significant step towards nuclear fuel self-reliance. This milestone advances the country's second stage of its nuclear program, aiming to generate more fuel than it consumes and bolster long-term energy security.

Former chairman of the atomic energy commission Anil Kakodkar on Friday said the controversy regarding the Jaitapur nuclear power project could have been avoided if the country had the analytical development model, where a group of experts from various walks of life forecast the impact of any major project and suggest precautionary measures to minimise problems.

AIIMS graduate Anuj Agnihotri has clinched the top spot in the Civil Services Examination 2025, with 958 candidates recommended for various services. Medical, engineering, law, and commerce graduates once again dominated the prestigious exam. Rajeshwari Suve secured the second rank, followed by Ekansh Dhull at third.

Prof Ashoke Sen, distinguished professor at Harish-Chandra Research Institute (HRI), was felicitated by chairman atomic energy commission Dr Ratan K Sinha on Monday.

The department of atomic energy is mulling over the idea of setting up a small nuclear power plant in Jharkhand in the future. atomic energy commission chairman and secretary of Department of Atomic Energy Srikumar Banerjee made this statement.

Srikumar Banerjee, chairman of the atomic energy commission (AEC), said here on Saturday that the country was firm on securing the right to reprocessing nuclear fuel under the Indo-US civil nuclear deal.

Noted Odia physicist Ajit Kumar Mohanty has been appointed as secretary, department of atomic energy (DAE), and chairman of atomic energy commission (AEC). The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet approved Mohanty's appointment on Saturday.

The Electronics Corporation of India Limited (ECIL), a public sector enterprise under the Department of Atomic Energy, has posted the highest ever turnover of Rs.

The recent spate of scams is slowing down the UPA government with two commissions, the atomic energy commission and the Space Commission, voluntarily giving up their financial powers.

India is planning to establish a nuclear power plant that uses thorium as main fuel instead of uranium, which is used in conventional reactors.

"The public fear is a legitimate one.The issue could have easily been solved with more interactive sections with people focusing on the advanced safety aspects of the plant.

Veteran atomic scientist and former chairman of atomic energy commission Dr Sekhar Basu succumbed to COVID-19 early on Thursday at a private hospital here, a health department official said. He was 68. He had also pioneered the highly complex reactor for India's first nuclear-powered submarine INS Arihant. He was awarded Padma Shri in 2014.

Former atomic energy commission chairman M R Srinivasan and former vice-chancellor of Mangalore University M I Savadatti have been chosen for the Sir M Visvesvaraya Award -- the state's highest science award -- for 2008 and 2009 respectively.