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New Delhi [India], April 8 (ANI): The Adani Group pledged three large-scale infrastructure projects in Odisha, focusing on digital infrastructure, energy security, and manufacturing. Karan Adani, Managing Director of Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone, detailed the initiatives at the ground breaking and inauguration ceremony of 36 industrial projects in Khordha. The expansion reflected a long-term commitment to the state's goal of becoming a USD 1.5 trillion economy by 2047. Across these thr ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 8 (ANI): GAIL (India) Limited has signed a long-term charter party agreement with Alpha Gas for an LNG carrier, marking a significant step towards strengthening India's energy supply chain and maritime capabilities. The agreement was executed between GAIL and Pantheon Maritime Services Private Limited, a Singapore-based affiliate of Alpha Gas, for the LNG carrier "Energy Fidelity." The pact was signed by S Bairagi, Executive Director (Marketing - Shipping & Internation ...Read More >
Prayagraj (Uttar Pradesh) [India], April 8 (ANI): Congress MP Pramod Tiwari on Wednesday welcomed the ceasefire in the ongoing conflict involving the United States, Iran and Israel, expressing hope that the temporary halt in hostilities would turn into a permanent peace arrangement, while also criticising the "Vishwaguru" and India's foreign policy response to the developments. US President Donald Trump suspended the "bombing and attack" campaign on Iran, announcing a two-week double-sided ceas ...Read More >
New Delhi: The United States and Iran have agreed to a two-week ceasefire, a breakthrough that officials suggest was quietly directed by Beijing's growing diplomatic guidance. While Pakistan has emerged as the primary mediator for the upcoming negotiations in Islamabad, according to US President Donald Trump, it was Beijing that helped get Tehran to the negotiating table. The proposal, which emphasises an immediate cessation of hostilities, the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, and a long-ter ...Read More >
New Delhi: GAIL (India) Ltd has signed a long-term charter agreement with Greece-based Alpha Gas for the liquefied natural gas (LNG) carrier Energy Fidelity, the state-run firm said on Tuesday. The agreement was executed with Pantheon Maritime Services, a Singapore-based affiliate of Alpha Gas, and was signed in Athens by senior officials from both companies, GAIL said in a statement. Also Read: Iran war: Natural gas pool set to release 7 mmscmd to priority sectors amid supply crunch The vess ...Read More >
Indian Energy Lifeline: Green Asha Exit Conflict-Torn Strait of Hormuz Tuesday, April 07, 2026 by Indian Defence News The Indian-flagged liquefied petroleum gas tanker Green Asha successfully navigated the Strait of Hormuz on Sunday, 5 April 2026. The vessel is expected to reach India within the next 24 to 36 hours. The vessel is currently transporting 15,400 tonnes of LPG, marking it as the eighth Indian-flagged carrier to exit the strategic waterway since it was virtually closed by Iran. Th ...Read More >
New Delhi/Mumbai, Apr 7 (PTI) The attainment of first criticality at the indigenously designed and built 500 MWe Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor (PFBR) at Kalpakkam in Tamil Nadu was on Tuesday hailed as a "seminal moment" to help India move closer to realising the full potential of its nuclear power programme and providing long-term energy security. With the 500 MWe PFBR reaching criticality on Sunday to mark the initiation of a sustained nuclear chain reaction, India has officially entered the ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 7 (PTI) A 500 MWe Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor (PFBR) at Kalpakkam in Chennai has successfully attained first criticality (the start of controlled fission chain reaction), marking a historic step in providing long-term energy security and advancing indigenous nuclear technology capabilities, officials said on Tuesday. The criticality was achieved after meeting all the stipulations of the Atomic Energy Regulatory Board (AERB), which had issued a clearance after a rigorous review ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 7 (ANI): LPG shortage has taken a toll on the sugar demand from restaurants and bulk consumers, impacting overall consumption, said Indian Sugar & Bio-energy Manufacturers Association's (ISMA) Director General, Deepak Ballani. "Definitely, this has resulted in less consumption of sugar, and this is evident from the kind of dispatches we are seeing by the mills. In spite of a moderate quota released by the Department of Food and Public Distribution (DFPD), the dispatch h ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 7 (PTI) GAIL (India) Ltd has signed a long-term charter agreement with Greece-based Alpha Gas for the liquefied natural gas (LNG) carrier Energy Fidelity, the state-run firm said on Tuesday. The agreement was executed with Pantheon Maritime Services, a Singapore-based affiliate of Alpha Gas, and was signed in Athens by senior officials from both companies, GAIL said in a statement. The vessel, with a capacity of 174,000 cubic metres, is equipped with advanced propulsion and fuel ...Read More >
Mumbai, Apr 7 (PTI) Experts in the nuclear field on Tuesday hailed India's Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor (PFBR) attaining criticality, terming it a crucial step towards achieving energy security, and noted that very few countries have mastered this technology. They also said that the next step should be to make the technology more "robust" and build more Fast Breeder Reactors. India's 500 MW PFBR successfully attained first criticality (start of controlled fission chain reaction) on April 6. ...Read More >
New Delhi: India has decided to import crude oil from Venezuela after a gap of around 11 months. In April, Indian ports are expected to receive about 10 to 12 million barrels of crude oil from the South American country. This comes at a time when global energy markets are facing uncertainty. Move Driven By Supply Concerns The decision comes as tensions in West Asia, especially around the Strait of Hormuz, have disrupted oil supplies. India is now looking at alternative sources to ensure steady ...Read More >
India's Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor (PFBR) reaching criticality marks a significant advancement in the country's energy security. This achievement underscores India's competency in nuclear technology, positioning it uniquely in global energy innovation. The development paves the way for future advancements and potential scale-ups in India's nuclear power strategy. Experts in the nuclear sector celebrated India's achievement of criticality in its Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor (PFBR). This mi ...Read More >
India's Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor (PFBR) at Kalpakkam has reached a critical milestone in the country's nuclear program. This achievement strengthens India's energy roadmap, bringing it closer to utilizing thorium reserves. Leaders applaud scientists for advancing India's nuclear journey under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's guidance. In a significant advancement for India's nuclear program, the indigenously built Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor (PFBR) at Kalpakkam has achieved criticality. ...Read More >
Surat (Gujarat) [India], April 7 (ANI): India possesses vast nuclear energy resources, particularly thorium reserves, that can generate around 5,000 units of electricity per person per year for nearly 500 years, but greater public awareness is needed to address safety concerns and accelerate adoption. Speaking to ANI on India's advancing nuclear programme, Senior Scientist, Department of Atomic Energy, Neelam Goyal said that electricity remains the backbone of India's economy, supporting agricu ...Read More >
Surat (Gujarat) [India], April 7 (ANI): India possesses vast nuclear energy resources, particularly thorium reserves, that can generate around 5,000 units of electricity per person per year for nearly 500 years, but greater public awareness is needed to address safety concerns and accelerate adoption. Speaking to ANI on India's advancing nuclear programme, Senior Scientist, Department of Atomic Energy, Neelam Goyal said that electricity remains the backbone of India's economy, supporting agricu ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 7 (ANI): India's electric vehicle transition gathered pace in FY26, with total EV retail sales across two-wheelers, three-wheelers, passenger vehicles and commercial vehicles rising about 24.6 per cent year-on-year to around 24.52 lakh units, according to retail data shared by the Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA). The sharp rise in EV adoption comes at a time when crude prices are hovering around USD 100/barrel due to West Asia crisis. India remains ...Read More >
Hyderabad : Quality Care India Ltd. (QCIL), one of India's leading healthcare platforms, today announced the signing of agreements with AMPIN Energy and Radiance Renewables under its Group Captive Solar Initiative. The agreements will enable procurement of renewable solar power for five facilities across Odisha, Chhattisgarh and Maharashtra, marking the first phase of the Group's structured transition towards sustainable energy. The initiative is part of QCIL's broader plan to transition 19 hos ...Read More >
India's 500 MWe Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor (PFBR) achieved first criticality on April 6, 2026. This marks a historic milestone in its three-stage nuclear programme, boosting energy security and indigenous technological capabilities. In a landmark achievement for India's nuclear energy programme, the 500 MWe Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor (PFBR) has successfully attained first criticality (start of controlled fission chain reaction) on 6th April 2026 at 08:25 PM marking a historic step in pr ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Tuesday termed the attainment of criticality of India's indigenously built Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor (PFBR) at Kalpakkam as a proud moment for the nation and a major boost to its civil nuclear journey. In a post on 'X', he said, "India's indigenously built Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor at Kalpakkam has attained criticality. This marks a key step in the second stage of India's nuclear programme." "It brings us closer to harne ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 7 (ANI): In a landmark achievement for India's nuclear energy programme, the 500 MWe Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor (PFBR) has successfully attained first criticality (start of controlled fission chain reaction) on 6th April 2026 at 08:25 PM marking a historic step in providing long-term energy security and advancing indigenous nuclear technology capabilities, according to the Department of Atomic Energy. The criticality was achieved in the presence of Dr Ajit Kumar Moh ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Tuesday praised India's latest achievement in nuclear energy, marking the first criticality at the Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor (PFBR) in Kalpakkam, Tamil Nadu. He described the milestone as a transformative leap in the nation's journey toward sustainable and self-reliant energy solutions. Taking to X, CM Majhi said the successful harnessing of thorium-based energy demonstrates India's scientific prowess and long-term strategic vision. ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 7 (ANI): In a landmark achievement for India's nuclear energy programme, the 500 MWe Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor (PFBR) has successfully attained first criticality (start of controlled fission chain reaction) on 6th April 2026 at 08:25 PM marking a historic step in providing long-term energy security and advancing indigenous nuclear technology capabilities, according to the Department of Atomic Energy. The criticality was achieved in the presence of Dr Ajit Kumar Moh ...Read More >
New Delhi, April 7 (SocialNews.XYZ) Fast breeder reactors will play a crucial role in delivering reliable, low-carbon base-load power with higher thermal efficiency, the government said on Tuesday, as India's 500 MWe Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor (PFBR) achieved first criticality. The milestone, marking the start of a controlled nuclear fission chain reaction, is seen as a significant step towards strengthening the country's long-term energy security and advancing indigenous nuclear technology ...Read More >
Chennai, Apr 7 (UNI) The Department of Atomic Energy (DAE) announced that in a landmark achievement for India's nuclear energy programme, the 500 MWe Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor (PFBR) has successfully attained first criticality (start of controlled fission chain reaction) at IGCAR campus in Kalpakkam, about 70 km from here. The indigenously built PFBR attained criticality yesterday night (April 6, 2026) at 2026 hrs marking a historic step in providing long term energy security and advancing ...Read More >
Jindal Steel pioneers the use of syngas in its steel production processes, offering a sustainable solution to natural gas shortages and promoting energy efficiency in the steel industry. IMAGE: Photograph: Wolfgang Rattay/ReutersKey PointsJindal Steel has successfully deployed syngas in galvanising and colour coating line furnaces to mitigate natural gas, LPG, and propane shortages.The company is the first in the steel industry to use syngas in these finishing processes, ensuring continuous ope ...Read More >
Indian High Commissioner to Bangladesh met Bangladesh PM in Dhaka. ShowQuick Read Summary is AI-generated, newsroom-reviewed * Indian High Commissioner Pranay Verma met Bangladesh PM Tarique Rahman in Dhaka on April 6, 2026 * Bangladesh Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman will visit India before attending the Indian Ocean Conference * Discussions focused on bilateral cooperation aligned with national development priorities of both countries Did our AI summary help? Let us know. Switch To Be ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Referring to the importance of efforts to restore stability and security to the West Asia region, external affairs minister S Jaishankar stressed India's support for ongoing regional and international efforts to stop the war in a conversation with his Iran counterpart Seyed Abbas Araghchi, according to an Iranian readout released Monday.Apart from Araghchi, Jaishankar had on Sunday also spoken to his counterparts from Qatar and the UAE.According to Iran, Araghchi spoke about the "hein ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 6 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi today announced that India has reached a significant milestone in its civil nuclear programme, with the Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor (PFBR) at Kalpakkam attaining criticality. In a post on X, the Prime Minister described the development as a "defining step" in the country's nuclear journey. "Today, India takes a defining step in its civil nuclear journey, advancing the second stage of its nuclear programme," Modi said. Highlighting the ...Read More >
Mumbai, 6 April (Argus) -- Indian producer Jindal Steel has started using synthesis gas (syngas) at its galvanizing and colour coating units to offset natural gas and propane shortages, the company said today. Jindal was previously using syngas to produce direct-reduced iron (DRI), but has now extended its use to downstream operations, a spokesperson told Argus. The shift comes in response to shortages of natural gas and propane stemming from the US-Iran war, which has hampered India's coated ...Read More >
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