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Mediators believe they are nearing a deal to extend the U.S. ceasefire with Iran by 60 days and establish a framework for nuclear talks, the Financial Times reported Saturday, citing people briefed on the negotiations.

The agreement would include a gradual reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, a commitment to discuss Iran’s stockpile of enriched uranium, eased sanctions, and the phased unfreezing of Tehran’s overseas assets, the FT reported.

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US President Donald Trump has reportedly declined a proposal from Russian President Vladimir Putin to relocate Iran’s uranium stockpile to Russia, according to a report by Axios.

The proposal involved moving Iran’s enriched uranium to Russian territory as part of efforts to address concerns surrounding Tehran’s nuclear programme amid the ongoing conflict.

However, Trump rejected the idea, the report said, highlighting continued disagreements over how to manage Iran’s nuclear issue during the escalating war.

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Fresh reports suggest Iran possesses around 450 kilograms of uranium enriched to 60%, a level dangerously close to weapons-grade material. Experts warn that such stockpiles could potentially be converted into nuclear weapons-grade uranium within weeks if further enriched.

Amid the escalating war, officials in United States and Israel are reportedly discussing the possibility of sending special forces to seize or neutralise Iran’s enriched uranium stockpile stored in heavily fortified nuclear facilities.

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Israel is reportedly pressuring U.S. to ask Iran to reduce the range of its ballistic missiles, and decimate its uranium enrichment. Iran says it is ready for war, however, it will not give up on its nuclear or missile program.


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The Iranian Foreign Minister said that all of their enriched material is "under the rubble of bombed facilities," while he also assured that the IAEA is examining the sites.


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The Indian government is expected to allow private companies to mine, import, and process uranium, ending decades-old state monopoly in the country’s nuclear sector. The move is aimed at boosting the industry and attracting billions of dollars in investments, enhancing nuclear power production in India. If the government is able to meet its expansion goals, the nuclear sector will be able to provide five per cent of the country’s total power requirements.&nbsp;Reuters reported, citing two government sources, that the move is being taken “to help meet a surge in demand for nuclear fuel as it expands nuclear power production”. The government is planning to introduce a regulatory framework that would allow private Indian firms to mine, import, and process uranium. The policy is likely to be announced in the current fiscal year. The report added that the proposed policy will also allow private players to supply critical control system equipment for nuclear power plants.&nbsp;According to the report, Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government is planning to expand the nuclear power production capacity of the country by 12 times by 2047. It added that the requirements for allowing minority stakes in power plants to foreign investors are also being relaxed.&nbsp;Until now, the state has had control over the uranium sector over concerns of possible misuse of nuclear material, radiation safety and strategic security. Although the government will retain its control over reprocessing spent uranium fuel and managing plutonium waste, as per the global standard.&nbsp;Currently, countries including the United States, Canada and South Africa allow private companies to mine and process uranium.India’s uranium supply&nbsp;India has about 76,000 tonnes of uranium, which is sufficient to fuel 10,000 megawatts of nuclear power for 30 years, according to data from the government. However, sources told Reuters that domestic resources would only meet about 25 per cent of the projected increase. The rest of the requirement would have to be imported, and the country would need to expand its processing capacity.&nbsp;While announcing the budget on February 1, the government revealed plans to open up the sector. However, they did not provide more details. Following this, some big conglomerates of India have subsequently started drawing up investment plans. While analysts have suggested that amending the legislation could be complex.

The policy is likely to be announced in the current fiscal year. The proposed policy will also allow private players to supply critical control system equipment for nuclear power plants.

The Indian government is expected to allow private companies to mine, import, and process uranium, ending decades-old state monopoly in the country’s nuclear sector. The move is aimed at boosting the industry and attracting billions of dollars in investments, enhancing nuclear power production in India. If the government is able to meet its expansion goals, the nuclear sector will be able to provide five per cent of the country’s total power requirements. Reuters reported, citing two government sources, that the move is being taken “to help meet a surge in demand for nuclear fuel as it expands nuclear power production”. The government is planning to introduce a regulatory framework that would allow private Indian firms to mine, import, and process uranium. The policy is likely to be announced in the current fiscal year. The report added that the proposed policy will also allow private players to supply critical control system equipment for nuclear power plants. According to the report, Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government is planning to expand the nuclear power production capacity of the country by 12 times by 2047. It added that the requirements for allowing minority stakes in power plants to foreign investors are also being relaxed. Until now, the state has had control over the uranium sector over concerns of possible misuse of nuclear material, radiation safety and strategic security. Although the government will retain its control over reprocessing spent uranium fuel and managing plutonium waste, as per the global standard. Currently, countries including the United States, Canada and South Africa allow private companies to mine and process uranium. India’s uranium supply India has about 76,000 tonnes of uranium, which is sufficient to fuel 10,000 megawatts of nuclear power for 30 years, according to data from the government. However, sources told Reuters that domestic resources would only meet about 25 per cent of the projected increase. The rest of the requirement would have to be imported, and the country would need to expand its processing capacity. While announcing the budget on February 1, the government revealed plans to open up the sector. However, they did not provide more details. Following this, some big conglomerates of India have subsequently started drawing up investment plans. While analysts have suggested that amending the legislation could be complex.

The policy is likely to be announced in the current fiscal year. The proposed policy will also allow private players to supply critical control system equipment for nuclear power plants.

India to allow private firms to mine and import uranium? Here’s what report reveals about country’s plan on nuclear power expansion

India has found more than 93,000 tonnes of uranium resources in the past five years, said a government report on Thursday.&nbsp;
According to a written reply by Union Minister of State for Atomic Energy, Jitendra Singh, the uranium was discovered underground in four states Andhra Pradesh, Jharkhand, Rajasthan, and Karnataka between 2020 and December 2024.
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<h2 dir="ltr">Discovery</h2>
The discoveries were made by the Atomic Minerals Directorate for Exploration and Research (AMD), which is the organisation responsible for locating atomic minerals across the country.
To use these resources, the government has given initial approval to 13 projects. These include setting up new uranium mines and processing plants, as well as expanding existing facilities.
Once completed, these projects are expected to produce about 11.5 million tonnes of uranium ore per year, and 1,095 tonnes of uranium oxide (U3O8) annually. U3O8 is used as fuel in nuclear power plants.
However, these projects are currently in the early stages. The government is working on getting approvals from central and state authorities. Funds will be released after final project plans are prepared and all clearances are granted. 
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The Union Minister also confirmed the discovery of a new uranium deposit in Jharkhand&rsquo;s East Singhbhum district, in the Jaduguda North-Baglasai-Mechua area. This deposit is an extension of the Jaduguda uranium mine, one of the oldest in the country.
Officials say these new findings will help improve India&rsquo;s nuclear fuel supply and support the country&rsquo;s goal of generating clean energy through nuclear power, reducing the need for fuel imports.

These new findings will help improve India’s nuclear fuel supply and support the goal of generating clean energy through nuclear power, reducing imports.

India has found more than 93,000 tonnes of uranium resources in the past five years, said a government report on Thursday. According to a written reply by Union Minister of State for Atomic Energy, Jitendra Singh, the uranium was discovered underground in four states Andhra Pradesh, Jharkhand, Rajasthan, and Karnataka between 2020 and December 2024. Andhra Pradesh recorded the highest amount with 60,659 tonnes, followed by Jharkhand with 27,156 tonnes. Smaller chunks were reported in Rajasthan and Karnataka. Also Read : ‘Worse than 2008 crisis’: Mark Cuban warns of deep recession fuelled by Trump-era tariffs and cuts Discovery The discoveries were made by the Atomic Minerals Directorate for Exploration and Research (AMD), which is the organisation responsible for locating atomic minerals across the country. To use these resources, the government has given initial approval to 13 projects. These include setting up new uranium mines and processing plants, as well as expanding existing facilities. Once completed, these projects are expected to produce about 11.5 million tonnes of uranium ore per year, and 1,095 tonnes of uranium oxide (U3O8) annually. U3O8 is used as fuel in nuclear power plants. However, these projects are currently in the early stages. The government is working on getting approvals from central and state authorities. Funds will be released after final project plans are prepared and all clearances are granted. Also Read: Pakistan uses artificial glaciers to boost water supply The Union Minister also confirmed the discovery of a new uranium deposit in Jharkhand’s East Singhbhum district, in the Jaduguda North-Baglasai-Mechua area. This deposit is an extension of the Jaduguda uranium mine, one of the oldest in the country. Officials say these new findings will help improve India’s nuclear fuel supply and support the country’s goal of generating clean energy through nuclear power, reducing the need for fuel imports.

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Dangerously high levels of uranium – which is typically found in nuclear plants – has been recorded in the drinking water sources across six districts in the Indian state of Chhattisgarh.&nbsp;

As per the guidelines by the World Health Organization (WHO), uranium levels should be less than 15 micrograms per litre, but the amount found in Chhattisgarh's drinking water is triple the limit. According to media reports, the amount of uranium in drinking water also crossed the government's limit of 30 micrograms per litre.&nbsp;

High levels of uranium in drinking water can lead to kidney diseases, skin conditions, pulmonary conditions, and cancer. &nbsp;

In 2017, WHO advised that uranium levels in drinking water should be under 15 micrograms per litre, and also acknowledged that "there are uncertainties (if) concentrations above this would be of concern". &nbsp;

India along with a few other countries has crossed the advisable limits of uranium, according to the global health body. Earlier this year, India’s Bhabha Atomic Research Centre study suggested that 60 micrograms of uranium per litre is also safe to consume.&nbsp;

Samples of drinking water were collected from six districts in Chhattisgarh – Rajnandgaon, Balod, Kawardha, Durg, Bemetara, and Kanker – for conducting uranium tests.&nbsp;

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According to the findings, uranium levels in all six exceeded 100 micrograms per litre. The highest level of uranium was found in Balod’s sample which had around 130 micrograms per litre, Kanker (106 micrograms per litre).&nbsp;

Across the six districts, the average uranium level was 85-105.&nbsp;

According to a report by NDTV, the first samples tested were from a borewell in Balod's Devtarai village, which had no other water source. This was after a few students took water from there, in which high levels of uranium were found.&nbsp;

The chief of the village, Daneshwar Sinha said, "... after that, we ran to the PHE Department (Public Health Emergency Department)&nbsp;and it was tested once again." The village recently opened a second borewell, but the uranium levels in that are still unclear.

Uranium in groundwater has been a point of concern for a long time for health officials. A report by the Central Ground Water Board in January said that the levels&nbsp;had crossed the permissible limits in over 10 states, including Haryana and Punjab, the two states that produce the majority of the wheat supply of the country.

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Notably,&nbsp;water from Kerala&nbsp;did not have any uranium, according to the report.&nbsp;

<h2>What can be done about this uranium contamination?</h2>

A report by NDTV citing a study done by three BIT scientists said&nbsp;that the bark of an amla tree can be used to filter uranium. The findings were published in the Groundwater for Sustainable Development in 2021. The filtering method has been patented but it is yet to be implemented.&nbsp;

Uranium Corporation of India has reportedly suggested&nbsp;large-scale implementation of similar&nbsp;techniques which can filter uranium.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

Dangerously high levels of uranium – which is typically found in nuclear plants – has been recorded in the drinking water sources across six districts in the Indian state of Chhattisgarh.

Dangerously high levels of uranium – which is typically found in nuclear plants – has been recorded in the drinking water sources across six districts in the Indian state of Chhattisgarh. As per the guidelines by the World Health Organization (WHO), uranium levels should be less than 15 micrograms per litre, but the amount found in Chhattisgarh's drinking water is triple the limit. According to media reports, the amount of uranium in drinking water also crossed the government's limit of 30 micrograms per litre. High levels of uranium in drinking water can lead to kidney diseases, skin conditions, pulmonary conditions, and cancer. In 2017, WHO advised that uranium levels in drinking water should be under 15 micrograms per litre, and also acknowledged that "there are uncertainties (if) concentrations above this would be of concern". India along with a few other countries has crossed the advisable limits of uranium, according to the global health body. Earlier this year, India’s Bhabha Atomic Research Centre study suggested that 60 micrograms of uranium per litre is also safe to consume. Samples of drinking water were collected from six districts in Chhattisgarh – Rajnandgaon, Balod, Kawardha, Durg, Bemetara, and Kanker – for conducting uranium tests. Also Read | BRICS Summit: PM Modi shares hug with President Putin, holds bilateral meeting According to the findings, uranium levels in all six exceeded 100 micrograms per litre. The highest level of uranium was found in Balod’s sample which had around 130 micrograms per litre, Kanker (106 micrograms per litre). Across the six districts, the average uranium level was 85-105. According to a report by NDTV, the first samples tested were from a borewell in Balod's Devtarai village, which had no other water source. This was after a few students took water from there, in which high levels of uranium were found. The chief of the village, Daneshwar Sinha said, "... after that, we ran to the PHE Department (Public Health Emergency Department) and it was tested once again." The village recently opened a second borewell, but the uranium levels in that are still unclear. Uranium in groundwater has been a point of concern for a long time for health officials. A report by the Central Ground Water Board in January said that the levels had crossed the permissible limits in over 10 states, including Haryana and Punjab, the two states that produce the majority of the wheat supply of the country. Also Read | Arab-American voters all set to ditch Kamala over support to Israel? Poll suggests so Notably, water from Kerala did not have any uranium, according to the report. What can be done about this uranium contamination? A report by NDTV citing a study done by three BIT scientists said that the bark of an amla tree can be used to filter uranium. The findings were published in the Groundwater for Sustainable Development in 2021. The filtering method has been patented but it is yet to be implemented. Uranium Corporation of India has reportedly suggested large-scale implementation of similar techniques which can filter uranium. (With inputs from agencies)

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