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Ukraine’s nuclear plant offline after fire caused by Russian shelling

Ukraine says nuclear plant offline after Russian shelling. It was Europe’s largest nuclear plant.

Sep 06, 2022, 00:10 AM IST

DNA Exclusive: An analysis of the nuclear risk hovering over Europe

Zee News Editor-In-Chief Sudhir Chaudhary, in his show DNA on Friday (March 4), analysed the significance of Russia seizing the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant and the potential threat of leakage of nuclear radiation.

Mar 04, 2022, 23:57 PM IST

Refrain from actions that threaten safety of Ukraine's nuclear power plants: IAEA calls on all parties

The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) said that Ukraine has four nuclear power sites with a total of 15 reactors, providing roughly half of the country's electricity.

Feb 27, 2022, 14:26 PM IST

Washington 'unreliable' following Iran nuclear deal threats: Mohammad Javad Zarif

The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) is responsible for verifying that Iran meets the terms of the agreement.

Sep 24, 2017, 23:47 PM IST

Iran complying with nuclear deal: United Nation watchdog

US President Donald Trump has vowed to "dismantle" the "disastrous" accord between Iran and six major powers curtailing Tehran`s atomic activities in exchange for sanctions relief.

Aug 31, 2017, 22:15 PM IST

Iran rejects inspection of military sites under nuclear deal

A senior military adviser to Iran`s supreme leader said on Sunday that inspecting Iranian military sites under the pretext of the international nuclear deal is "impossible", state TV reported.

Aug 28, 2017, 06:11 AM IST

Nuclear reactor at Kalpakkam: World's envy, India's pride

Hidden from public, on the shores of the Bay of Bengal at Kalpakkam near Chennai, Indian nuclear scientists are in the final throes of starting a high-tech giant stove more than 15 years in the making.

Jul 02, 2017, 10:10 AM IST

United Nations: Iran removes sensitive nuclear equipment from Fordo uranium enrichment site

The chief of the UN atomic agency says Iran has complied with a key commitment of its nuclear deal with six world powers by removing sensitive equipment from a strategic underground site.

Jan 16, 2017, 19:24 PM IST

US, others agreed "secret" exemptions for Iran after nuclear deal: Report

The United States and its negotiating partners agreed "in secret" to allow Iran to evade some restrictions in last year`s landmark nuclear agreement in order to meet the deadline for it to start getting relief from economic sanctions, according to a report reviewed by Reuters.

Sep 01, 2016, 10:37 AM IST

As world supports India, Pakistan formally asks US to back its NSG bid

With India garnering major global support for its membership in the Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG), Pakistan has now stepped forward and formally asked the United States administration and Congress to support its application for joining the NSG.

Jun 09, 2016, 12:25 PM IST

Israel licks wounds as Iran sanctions end, looks to future US aid

The International Atomic Energy Agency on Saturday ruled Iran had abided by last July`s deal with world powers curbing its nuclear programme.

Jan 18, 2016, 10:22 AM IST

US President Barack Obama lifts nuclear-related sanctions on Iran

US President Barack Obama on Saturday signed an executive order to lift sanctions on Iran related to its nuclear program, the White House said.

Jan 17, 2016, 09:42 AM IST

Iran says international sanctions to be lifted on Saturday

International sanctions on Iran will be lifted on Saturday when the United Nations nuclear agency declares Tehran has complied with an agreement to scale back its nuclear programme, Iran`s foreign minister said.

Jan 16, 2016, 16:02 PM IST

Report paving way for Iran sanctions relief likely today

An  International Atomic Energy Agency report verifying that Iran has kept its promises under last year`s nuclear deal with world powers and triggering sanctions relief for Tehran is likely to be issued on Saturday, a diplomatic source said on Friday.

Jan 16, 2016, 11:19 AM IST

Iran disputes UN finding that it worked on nuclear arms

Iran has rejected an assessment by the UN nuclear agency that it did past work on nuclear arms but is praising some aspects of the agency's investigation of the issue, reflecting satisfaction that the more than decade-long probe has ended.

Jan 12, 2016, 07:29 AM IST

India closing in on Westinghouse deal to build six nuclear reactors

 India expects to seal a contract with Westinghouse Electric Co LLC to build six nuclear reactors in the first half of next year, a senior government official said, in a sign its USD 150 billion dollar nuclear power programme is getting off the ground.

Dec 24, 2015, 10:11 AM IST

UN watchdog decides to close nuclear weapons probe of Iran

In a symbolic victory for Iran, the International Atomic Energy Agency`s Board of Governors passed a resolution that would end its long-running inquiry but allows inspectors to continue to police the country`s nuclear programme.

Dec 15, 2015, 21:08 PM IST

Interest in nuclear power up despite Fukushima: IAEA chief

The head of the International Atomic Energy Agency says interest in nuclear power has increased, mainly in Asia, despite the 2011 Fukushima nuclear disaster in Japan.

Dec 07, 2015, 20:25 PM IST

Syed Akbaruddin appointed as India's envoy to United Nations

Akbaruddin will replace Asoke Kumar Mukerji as the Permanent Representative of India at the UN.

Nov 16, 2015, 19:11 PM IST

'Iran hands IAEA samples from suspect Parchin site'

Iran has given samples taken by its own experts from the suspect Parchin military site to UN nuclear monitors whose own scientists were not present, an Iranian official said Monday.

Sep 21, 2015, 15:32 PM IST