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India's Nuclear Reactor Reaches Milestone in Civil Nuclear Program
April 7, 2026
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India's Fast Breeder Reactor at Kalpakkam has achieved criticality, marking a significant advancement in the country's civil nuclear energy efforts. Meanwhile, nine police officers have been sentenced to death.
India has taken a major stride forward in its civil nuclear energy program with the successful attainment of criticality in its Fast Breeder Reactor located at the Indira Gandhi Center for Atomic Research in Kalpakkam, Tamil Nadu. This milestone marks a significant achievement for the country's ongoing efforts to expand its domestic nuclear power capabilities.
The Fast Breeder Reactor (FBR) is a specialized type of nuclear reactor that is designed to produce more fissile material than it consumes, effectively
Source: Deutsche Welle
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