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How a critical recent milestone proved India doubters wrong

India has achieved a major milestone with its new fast-breeder nuclear reactor reaching criticality. This marks a significant step in a decades-old plan for energy independence. The reactor uses plutonium from spent fuel to generate electricity and more fissile material. This technology is complex and rare, with few countries operating such reactors.

23 Apr 2026 12:25 pm