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...
Pakistan's First Astronaut to Fly to China's Tiangong Space Station: A Historic Collaboration In a historic milestone for international space collaboration, China is set to send a Pakistani astronaut to its Tiangong space station , marking the first time a foreign national will board the Chinese orbital outpost. Historic Agreement Signed Parties Involved: The China Manned Space Engineering Office (CMSEO) and the Pakistan Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (SUPARCO) have formalized this collaboration. Date of Signing: The agreement was signed on February 28, 2025 , in Islamabad, Pakistan. Training and Selection Process Astronaut Training: Two Pakistani astronauts will undergo rigorous training at the Astronaut Center of China . Roles Defined: One of these astronauts will be designated as a scientific payload specialist , focusing on specialized research aboard the Tiangong space station. Timeline: The selection process is slated for completion by 2026 , with the...