PM CARES Fund Balance Rises to Rs 8,452.07 Crore by March 2025

NEW DELHI, India — The latest audit data on the PM CARES Fund shows that its corpus increased to Rs 8,452.07 crore by March 31, 2025, marking the latest publicly reported financial position of the fund after a gap of several years. The figures show that a major portion of the corpus was held in fixed deposits with scheduled banks, while payments during the 2024-25 financial year remained relatively small.

Uttarakhand Tunnel Accidents: What Went Wrong?

CHAMOLI, India — The tunnel accident at the under-construction Vishnugad-Pipalkoti Hydroelectric Project in Uttarakhand’s Chamoli district on August 13 has once again raised questions over safety standards, geological assessments and the pace of infrastructure development in the Himalayan region. A sudden surge of water and debris inside the project’s tunnel killed eight workers and injured more than 14 others, according to the supplied report.

Nuclear Energy Import Dilemma: India’s Challenge

NEW DELHI, India — The global push to expand nuclear power is being driven by two powerful demands: cutting carbon emissions while maintaining a reliable supply of electricity around the clock. But behind the promise of nuclear energy as a low-carbon alternative to coal lies a less visible challenge: countries that expand nuclear generation can remain dependent on foreign uranium, enrichment services, reactor technology and specialised components.