India inaugurates world's first hydrogen production facility that uses nuclear reactor heat

IANS | June 26, 2026 10:40 PM

Kolkata, June 26 (IANS) The Department of Atomic Energy (DAE) on Friday inaugurated the world's first hydrogen production facility based on the Copper–Chlorine (Cu–Cl) Thermochemical Cycle utilising nuclear process using heat generated from the Fast Test Reactor (FBTR) at the Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research (IGCAR) in Tamil Nadu's Kalpakkam.

Piyush Goyal, global CEOs discuss investment opportunities under India-UK CETA

IANS | June 26, 2026 9:49 PM

London/New Delhi, June 26 (IANS) Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said on Friday that the India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) will provide an opportunity to deepen investments, accelerate technology partnerships and build resilient supply chains, while creating an enabling environment for businesses in both countries to expand.

Persistence wins: Pooja clears BPSC after 6 failures, secures DSP post

IANS | June 26, 2026 9:42 PM

Patna, June 26 (IANS) Pooja Kumari from Buxar district in Bihar is an inspiration for students preparing for competitive examinations. While many students give up after repeated failures, Pooja did not lose hope. She secured the 999th rank in the 70th BPSC examination and was selected for the post of DSP.

Ram Temple donation scam snowballs: Trust leaders quit, eight in custody; more officials under lens (Ld)

IANS | June 26, 2026 9:14 PM

Lucknow/Ayodhya, June 26 (IANS) The alleged multi-crore embezzlement of devotees' donations at the Ram Temple in Ayodhya took a major turn on Friday, with Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust General Secretary Champat Rai and Trust member Anil Mishra stepping down from their posts. Their resignations came amid growing scrutiny over the handling of temple donations and the ongoing investigation into the alleged misappropriation of offerings.