SHANTI and the political economy of Nuclear risk in India today

Nuclear power has always rested on a political bargain rather than a technical solution. It promises modernity, energy security, and national prestige, but survives only because states absorb the consequences when its risks materialize. Markets cannot insure nuclear catastrophe. Corporations cannot bear its costs. Law is therefore bent to protect capital and discipline society. The…

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SIR showdown: Mamata to move SC against ‘inhumane treatment’ of people; cites deaths ‘due to fear’ | India News

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee (PTI photo/file) NEW DELHI: West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday said she would move the Supreme Court against what she described as the “inhumane” conduct of the special intensive revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in the poll-bound state.Addressing a public meeting in Sagar Island in South 24 Parganas…

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Andhra Pradesh: Massive gas leak at ONGC well in Konaseema triggers fire; villagers in panic | India News

NEW DELHI: A gas pipeline leak at a well in Andhra Pradesh’s Dr B R Ambedkar Konaseema district triggered a fire on Monday at a site operated by Oil and Natural Gas Corporation’s (ONGC) production contractor, Deep Industries Ltd.No deaths or injuries were reported in the incident, according to preliminary information shared by an official…

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What goes wrong after take-off: A spate of fatal paragliding crashes raises alarm | Shimla News

Himachal Pradesh, which has been a prime destination for adventure lovers, has recently witnessed paragliding disasters happening on a regular basis at its scenic hills. Accidents that ended with the death of tourists who were both locals and foreigners took place in paragliding areas like Manali’s Raison village, the globally famous Bir-Billing hills, and the…

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49 crypto exchanges register with FIU in FY 2024-25; focus on curbing money laundering, terror funding: Report

49 Crypto Exchanges, majority based in India, registered with financial intelligence unit (FIU) which works under ministry of finance, in fiscal year 2024-2025. Such a move comes as part of the country’s efforts to combat money laundering and prevent terrorist financing risks in the digital currency sector. It comes as a strategic analysis of suspicious…

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