Introduction: A Nuclear Vision for Viksit Bharat@2047 As India marches toward its ambitious goal of becoming a developed nation by 2047, energy security stands as a pivotal pillar in the vision of Viksit Bharat . Amid the global climate crisis and rising energy demands, nuclear power has re-emerged as a compelling solution. India’s commitment to achieving 100 GW of nuclear power capacity by 2047 is both visionary and necessary—but achieving this requires a strategic shift in policy, participation, and international cooperation. While India’s nuclear energy sector has traditionally been a tightly controlled domain under government monopoly—primarily led by the Department of Atomic Energy (DAE) and Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited (NPCIL) —it is now imperative to welcome private sector investments and foreign partnerships. A reformed nuclear ecosystem can unlock the full potential of atomic energy as a clean, reliable, and scalable contributor to India’s net-zero aspiration...
In a concerning revelation, the Indian government recently reported 465 cases of Global Positioning System (GPS) interference and spoofing in the country’s border regions between November 2023 and February 2025. Most of these incidents have been recorded near Amritsar and Jammu, raising significant safety concerns for the aviation sector. With GPS spoofing posing serious threats to aircraft navigation and passenger safety, understanding this phenomenon and implementing robust countermeasures is crucial. What is GPS Spoofing? GPS spoofing, also known as GNSS spoofing, involves manipulating the signals from navigation satellites to mislead receivers into believing false location data. This malicious activity can cause aircraft to deviate from their intended flight path, potentially leading to hazardous situations. In aviation, GPS spoofing is particularly dangerous as modern aircraft heavily rely on GNSS for navigation and positioning. Recent Incidents in India Minister of State for Civi...