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Zelensky accuses Russia of 'nuclear terrorism' on 40th Chernobyl anniversary

Participants dressed in white hazmat suits, representing liquidators, place candles in front of a memorial for Chernobyl victims, during a commemoration ceremony marking the 40th anniversary of the explosion at the Chernobyl nuclear power plant
world news
Published on Apr 26, 2026 12:47 pm IST

Forty years after disaster, lessons about nuclear safety

The explosion at reactor no. 4 was the result of grave flaws in the reactor’s design and a Soviet system built on secrecy, irresponsibility and contempt for safety. For days, the fire sent radioactive material far beyond Ukraine’s borders, contaminating large parts of Europe. (AFP)
opinion
Published on Apr 24, 2026 08:36 pm IST

40 years on from the disaster, why there are foxes, bears and bison again around Chernobyl

40 years on from the disaster, why there are foxes, bears and bison again around Chernobyl
us news
Published on Apr 23, 2026 09:36 am IST

Wired Wisdom: Wolves of Chernobyl, Razorpay’s milestone, and Tata Sierra’s tech

Microsoft
business
Published on Jan 29, 2026 08:01 am IST

Chernobyl dogs turn blue: Mystery colour change in hounds baffles caretakers

A blue-coloured dog spotted near the Chernobyl nuclear disaster site.
trending
Published on Oct 28, 2025 11:59 pm IST

Chernobyl and Europe's biggest nuclear plant at risk? Zelenskyy's big warning

A general view shows the New Safe Confinement (NSC) structure over the old sarcophagus covering the damaged fourth reactor at the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant in Chernobyl.
world news
Published on Oct 02, 2025 04:16 pm IST

Russia cuts power to site of Chernobyl nuclear plant, says Ukraine

A general view shows the New Safe Confinement (NSC) structure over the old sarcophagus covering the damaged fourth reactor at the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant in Chernobyl.
world news
Published on Oct 02, 2025 12:37 am IST

Mom-to-be faces backlash for naming daughter after tragic event

Many took to the comments section to condemn.
trending
Published on Jun 14, 2025 06:00 pm IST

Always wanted to tell stories like this: 'The Last of Us' creator Craig Mazin switching genres

Always wanted to tell stories like this: 'The Last of Us' creator Craig Mazin switching genres
hollywood
Updated on Oct 06, 2025 03:30 pm IST

A drone strike at Chernobyl has raised Ukraine's nuclear ghosts. What are the dangers?

A drone strike at Chernobyl has raised Ukraine's nuclear ghosts. What are the dangers?
world news
Published on Feb 14, 2025 10:41 pm IST

'Russian drone hit Chernobyl reactor shell, radiation levels normal': Zelensky

A general view shows the New Safe Confinement (NSC) structure over the old sarcophagus covering the damaged fourth reactor at the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant in Chernobyl. (REUTERS)
world news
Updated on Feb 14, 2025 08:55 pm IST

International Chernobyl Remembrance Day 2024: Date, history, significance

Every year, International Chernobyl Disaster Remembrance Day is observed on April 26.
art culture
Published on Apr 25, 2024 02:35 pm IST

Dogs of Chernobyl studied to learn about survival in hostile environments

This photo provided by Timothy Mousseau in Feb. 2023 shows a dog in the Chernobyl area of Ukraine.
science
Published on Mar 04, 2023 02:09 pm IST

Ukraine's nuclear firm says most Russian forces have left Chernobyl plant

Chernobyl nuclear power plant, in Chernobyl, Ukraine.
world news
Published on Mar 31, 2022 08:00 pm IST

Ukraine accuses Russia of ‘irresponsible acts' near Chernobyl, seeks UN help

A general view shows the New Safe Confinement (NSC) structure over the old sarcophagus covering the damaged fourth reactor at the Chernobyl nuclear power plant. 
world news
Published on Mar 28, 2022 08:49 am IST

Chernobyl nuclear plant's lab destroyed by Russian forces, says Ukraine

Chernobyl nuclear power plant in Ukraine. (REUTERS/Gleb Garanich/File Photo)
world news
Updated on Mar 23, 2022 04:12 pm IST

Ukraine: Chernobyl loses power again, operator says link damaged by ‘occupiers’

File photo of a New Safe Confinement structure over the old sarcophagus covering the damaged fourth reactor at the Chernobyl nuclear power plant.
world news
Updated on Mar 14, 2022 09:40 pm IST

Russia backs IAEA chief's idea of Ukraine meeting but not at Chernobyl

Rescuers remove debris from a school building damaged by shelling, amid the Russian invasion of Ukraine, in Chernihiv, Ukraine, in this handout picture released March 7, 2022. (State Emergency Service of Ukraine/Handout via REUTERS)
world news
Published on Mar 07, 2022 05:11 pm IST

Daily brief: After Chernobyl power cut, Ukraine calls for ceasefire for repair

A general view shows a New Safe Confinement (NSC) structure over the old sarcophagus covering the damaged fourth reactor at the Chernobyl nuclear power plant, in Chernobyl, Ukraine. (REUTERS/Gleb Garanich/File Photo)
india news
Published on Mar 09, 2022 08:46 pm IST

Ukraine says Russia trying to seize Chernobyl

Ukrainian servicemen stand near an armored personnel carrier BTR-3 on the northwest of Kyiv.
world news
Published on Feb 24, 2022 09:32 pm IST

Book on Chernobyl nuclear accident wins William E. Colby Award

This photo released by Simon & Schuster shows "Midnight in Chernobyl: The Untold Story of the World's Greatest Nuclear Disaster" by Adam Higginbotham, winner of the William E. Colby Award, given for an outstanding book on military or intelligence history. (Simon & Schuster via AP)
books
Updated on Apr 22, 2020 04:01 pm IST

Forest fires rage near Chernobyl nuclear plant

This picture taken on April 5, 2020, shows a forest fire burning at a 30-kilometer (19-mile) Chernobyl exclusion zone, not far from the nuclear power plant. -
world news
Updated on Apr 14, 2020 07:53 pm IST

Radiation spike as forest fire hits Chernobyl nuclear zone

A forest fire burning at a 30-kilometer (19-mile) Chernobyl exclusion zone, not far from the nuclear power plant.
world news
Updated on Apr 06, 2020 01:58 pm IST

Entertainment in the time of coronavirus, an essential watchlist of TV shows, films to help you survive self-isolation

Chernobyl shows what the fallout of a cover-up can look like.
hollywood
Updated on Mar 19, 2020 02:30 pm IST

The Irishman leads Critics’ Choice Awards nominations, Joker edges out Avengers Endgame

This image released by Netflix shows Joe Pesci, left, and Robert De Niro in a scene from The Irishman.
hollywood
Updated on Dec 09, 2019 02:09 pm IST

‘Chernobyl’ TV series sparks tours, stokes fears in Lithuania

The HBO TV series “Chernobyl” featuring Soviet era nuclear nightmares is drawing tourists to the atomic filming locations and helping Lithuania grow as a tourist destination.
world news
Published on Aug 19, 2019 11:23 am IST

‘Nobody is not afraid’: Chernobyl pilot recalls his fear 33 years ago

Ukrainian military pilot Mykola Volkozub looks on outside the New Safe Confinement (NSC) structure over the old sarcophagus covering the damaged fourth reactor at the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant, in Chernobyl, Ukraine July 5, 2019.
world news
Updated on Aug 16, 2019 06:39 pm IST

Russian military orders village evacuation, then cancels it

Yudina said that radiation levels in Severodvinsk, a city of 183,000 about 30 kilometers (20 miles) east of Nyonoksa, have been normal since Thursday.
india news
Updated on Aug 14, 2019 11:44 am IST

Have a sip of this radioactivity-free Chernobyl vodka

With only one bottle produced so far, it will be a while before Atomik martinis are available.
lifestyle
Updated on Aug 08, 2019 08:27 pm IST

Emmy nominations 2019: Game of Thrones gets record 32 nominations, Chernobyl gets 19 nods

Game of Thrones bags maximum nominations at Emmy 2019.
tv
Updated on Jul 17, 2019 10:31 am IST
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