India news: Nuclear reactor in Kalpakkam attains criticality

· DW

India is advancing its civil nuclear program with its Fast Breeder Reactor at Kalpakkam now able to self-sustain a nuclear chain reaction. In other news, nine police officers have been sentenced to death. DW has more.

  • India moves closer to nuclear self-reliance as Kalpakkam fast breeder reactor reaches the crucial stage of criticality
  • Nine Tamil Nadu policemen sentenced to death over 2020 father-son custodial torture deaths
  • Nearly three-quarters of Jammu and Kashmir's lakes have either disappeared or receded in last 60 years
  • Manipur suspends internet after suspected militant attack results in killing of two children

The blog is now closed, but here is the wrap of the main headlines and latest developments from Indiaon Tuesday, April 7