GENERAL
Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor At Kalpakkam Attains First Criticality
In a landmark achievement for India’s nuclear energy programme, the 500 MWe Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor (PFBR) at Kalpakkam has successfully attained first criticality, the start of a controlled fission chain reaction, on April 6, 2026, at 08:25 PM, marking a historic step towards long-term energy security and advancement of indigenous nuclear technology capabilities. Indigenous […]
CW Bureau
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Apr 7, 2026
INFRASTRUCTURE
Adani Green Adds 5 GW In FY26; On Course To Hit 50 GW Target By 2030
Adani Green Energy Ltd (AGEL), India’s largest pure-play renewable energy company, added over 5 GW (5,051 MW) of renewable energy capacity in FY26, taking its total operational portfolio to 19.3 gigawatts (GW). This marks the highest annual greenfield capacity expansion globally by any company, excluding China. Balanced renewable Mix The newly added capacity comprises 3.4 […]
CW Bureau
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Apr 1, 2026
GENERAL
West Asia Conflict: India Steadies The Energy Ship Through The Turbulence
In the midst of one of the most severe global energy disruptions in modern history, India has moved swiftly to secure its fuel supplies and shield its citizens from the worst consequences of the crisis. A series of measures have been undertaken by the government to ensure that petroleum products, natural gas and cooking fuel […]
Sajan C Kumar
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Mar 13, 2026
