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Barnama
2 hours ago
- Business
- Barnama
Russia To Support Malaysia's Nuclear Technology Development
BUSINESS Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof (second, left) and Russia's state nuclear corporation Rosatom director-general Alexey Likhachev (second, right) witnessing the signing of a non-disclosure agreement (NDA) between MyPOWER and Rosatom. The NDA was signed by MyPOWER acting chief executive officer Devendra Thambirajah (left) and Rosatom Energy Projects general director Andrey Rozhdestvin (right). The NDA is served for knowledge sharing regarding nuclear development. --fotoBERNAMA (2025) COPYRIGHT RESERVED From Siti Radziah Hamzah MOSCOW, June 28 (Bernama) -- Russia has agreed to continue cooperating with Malaysia to build the country's capacity in nuclear energy development, covering institutional, human capital, technical, commercial and legal aspects, Deputy Prime Minister Fadillah Yusof said. Fadillah, who is also the Energy Transition and Water Transformation Minister, said Russia's extensive experience in nuclear energy should be considered as Malaysia looks to enhance its future energy security. Speaking at a press conference after concluding his four-day working visit to Russia last night, he said one of the main objectives of the trip was to strengthen energy cooperation between the two countries. In addition to existing cooperation in coal imports, Fadillah said he and Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexey Overchuk also discussed the potential for collaboration in the field of nuclear energy. 'Russia possesses advanced technology in the peaceful use of nuclear energy. The country's experience in nuclear energy technology could support Malaysia's aspirations under the National Energy Transition Roadmap,' said Fadillah. He also held a meeting on Friday with Russian state nuclear firm Rosatom's director general Alexey Likhachev, during which discussions covered technical and operational matters, including legal frameworks, technology transfer and workforce training. According to Fadillah, the meeting opened the door for direct dialogue between Malaysia's technical agencies and Rosatom to assess potential areas of nuclear cooperation, including the strengthening and modernisation of the power grid, which would in turn have a positive impact on ASEAN Power Grid cooperation. He said the Cabinet had, in principle, approved the consideration of nuclear energy as part of Malaysia's future energy mix.
Hans India
4 hours ago
- Business
- Hans India
Centre under PM Modi spent Rs 2L cr in 11 yrs on TG farm sector: BJP
Hyderabad: BJP State Spokesperson Rani Rudrama stated that the NDA government at the Centre, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has invested approximately Rs 2 lakh crore into the agriculture sector in Telangana. Addressing the media on Friday, she said that neither the current Congress government in Telangana nor the previous BRS government can develop agriculture with the same clarity and direction demonstrated by the Modi-led government at the national level. From 2014 to 2025, the NDA government has allocated lakhs of crores of rupees to the agriculture sector in Telangana. Notably, Rs 57,556 crore was spent on cotton purchases alone. In 2014, the expenditure on cotton was Rs 3,404 crore, while for the 2023-24 season, Rs 20,998 crore has been budgeted for a single season. During this period, the Centre has invested Rs 57,556 crore in cotton purchases, while the Cotton Corporation of India has bought cotton worth Rs 58,000 crore from farmers in Telangana to date. Rudrama pointed out that when the Congress government came to power, it promised a bonus of Rs 500 per quintal for 14 crops. However, the bonus was only announced for three crops and distributed to only half of the farmers, leaving the rest without any compensation. Even after declaring that the bonus would be provided to only half of the farmers, the process remains incomplete, which she described as a fraud committed by the Congress party.
India Today
10 hours ago
- Politics
- India Today
Political showdown erupts over Kolkata law college gang rape case
47:05 This episode of Super 6 delves into the political landscape of the upcoming 2026 Tamil Nadu elections with suspense over whether TVK chief Vijay will join the NDA fold.
Time of India
11 hours ago
- Science
- Time of India
Now a star in orbit, Shubhanshu Shukla was always a natural in the sky
BENGALURU: He was the kind of cadet who didn't just learn to fly — he belonged in the sky. Years before Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla became the first Indian to board the International Space Station (ISS), he was already turning heads in the cockpit of a Super Dimona aircraft at the National Defence Academy (NDA). Back then, he was just another cadet from the Hunter Squadron — call sign not yet famous, dreams still earthbound. But to the instructor watching closely from the co-pilot's seat, one thing was clear: the young man had wings. 'He had a natural flair for flying,' recalled Group Captain (retd) Anupam Banerjee, Shukla's first flying instructor at NDA. 'In just the first few sorties, we could tell. Some cadets struggle with the feel of the controls or spatial awareness. Not Shukla. He was confident, intuitive — a very natural flier.' It was 20 years ago. The aircraft was an Austrian-built HK-36TC Super Dimona, used for ab-initio flying exposure at NDA before cadets move on to formal pilot training at the Air Force Academy. Shux, as Banerjee recalled, aced those initial flights — an early indication of the career that lay ahead: Jaguars, test pilot school, and finally, a ride to low-Earth orbit on Axiom-4 (Ax-4). by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Избавляемся от боли в суставах с помощью натуральных средств! Здоровые Суставы Undo But what truly stood out, Banerjee said, wasn't just skill. 'He was sincere, extremely hardworking, and that's a rare combination when paired with ability. I told him then — you'll go far if you keep this up.' Years later, when Shukla was preparing for spaceflight, he sent Banerjee a message. He hadn't forgotten the words. 'He told me he remembered what I'd said: that it's not enough to be a good flier or officer — you must be a good human being. That stayed with him. And when he told me that, it meant a lot.' Banerjee had flown with Shukla only seven or eight times, but the connection endured. 'He always stayed in touch. Not many do. Whenever he reached a big moment in life, he'd send a message. That says a lot about the man he's become.' Before launch, the two had one last conversation. 'I knew he was about to enter quarantine, so I wished him luck. I told him life had already prepared him for what was coming. And that, a part of me was going to space with him.' Watching Shukla dock with the ISS, Banerjee says he felt something beyond pride. 'It's still unbelievable to me — that someone I trained, someone who first flew with me, is now in space. It's not just about reaching orbit. It's about who he is as a person. That matters even more.' In a way, Shukla's story is a flight path traced not just in the sky, but in character. 'When your students do well, you feel proud. But when they turn out to be fine human beings too — that's greater joy.' So yes, Shux may now be astronaut number 634. But long before he floated weightlessly in a pressurised module, he was already soaring — on skill, sincerity, and the sort of quiet steel that can't be taught.
India Today
13 hours ago
- Politics
- India Today
Will TVK chief Vijay join NDA for 2026 Tamil Nadu assembly elections?
This episode of Super 6 delves into the political landscape of the upcoming 2026 Tamil Nadu elections, highlighting the potential involvement of Tamil superstar Vijay. The NDA bloc, led by AIADMK, is speculated to include Vijay, making his electoral debut. Home Minister Amit Shah has hinted at this possibility, although Vijay's party, TVK (Thalapathy Vijay Kazhagam), has declared that they will not align with BJP or DMK due to ideological differences. TVK leader Veera Vigneshwaran emphasises the party's historical rejection of 'communal forces' by Tamil Nadu voters. The discussion further explores the challenges BJP faces in gaining acceptance in the state and the potential impact of delimitation on future elections.
