Google and Kairos Power are partnering to build an advanced nuclear plant in Tennessee, aiming to connect to the TVA grid by 2030. TVA will purchase up to 50 megawatts from Kairos' Hermes 2 reactor, enough to power 36,000 homes and support Google's data centers.
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Air India refuted Congress MP KC Venugopal's account of a harrowing flight, stating the diversion to Chennai was due to a suspected technical issue and poor weather, not another aircraft on the runway. Venugopal dismissed Air India's explanation, demanding an inquiry and alleging the airline was lying. BJP's Amit Malviya called the matter serious, highlighting the contradiction and demanding accountability.
Former swimming legend Bula Choudhury's stolen medals have been recovered by Chandannagar Commissionerate and CID, forty-eight hours after she reported the theft at her Hindmotor house. A total of 295 medals, along with idols and medals stolen in 2014, were found.
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Rajinikanth's 'Coolie' has stormed into the Rs 200 crore club within five days, fueled by a massive opening and Independence Day fervor. Despite a Monday dip, strong night show attendance, particularly in Tamil Nadu, propelled the film past the milestone. Its pan-Indian appeal is evident, with significant contributions from Tamil, Telugu, and Hindi versions.
Home Minister Amit Shah lauded security forces for the secure and seamless Amarnath Yatra, which saw over 4.1 lakh pilgrims this year. This pilgrimage followed the Pahalgam attack and Operation Sindoor. Shah congratulated the security forces, the Shri Amarnathji Shrine Board, the J&K administration, and voluntary organizations for their commendable contributions to the successful pilgrimage.
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