NEW DELHI: A day after a report of alleged breach of sensitive data of the Kudankulam nuclear power plant (KNPP), space, atomic energy, science and technology minister Jitendra Singh asserted on Thursday that there was no breach of sensitive data from the largest nuclear power plant of the country.Rubbishing reports of breach of sensitive data related to units 3 and 4 of the Tamil Nadu nuclear plant, Union minister Jitendra Singh told TOI, “There is no breach of nuclear reactor data.” He also made it clear that there is no need for a review if nothing has happened.A day earlier, Nuclear Power Corporation of India Ltd, which is leading the construction and operation of reactors at Kudankulam, had said that its core systems were untouched by a “cyber security incident”, after ransomware group World Leaks posted a huge cache of files related to the N-plant on the dark web and claimed data breach.Reliance Infrastructure was involved in designing and building infrastructure for the plant’s unit 3 and unit 4 in 2018. NPCIL said the engineering, procurement and construction contract for the common services awarded to R-Infra are of conventional nature and are typically found in thermal power plants as well as other process industries.A day before, a Reliance Group spokesperson said, “The company was informed by Yotta Data Services Private Limited (Yotta), its third-party data centre service provider, of a cybersecurity incident involving an attempted ransomware attack that resulted in partial breach of data hosted on one of Yotta’s servers. Yotta has informed the company that the suspicious process was identified and terminated immediately, and the incident was contained and also that no ransomware execution, data loss, or lateral movement occurred, and services were restored.”On Wednesday, NPCIL executive director (CP&CC) Prateek Agrawal told TOI, “They (files leaked) are not related to nuclear safety or nuclear security systems. Like thermal power plants, tenders are issued for common services. Such common services are not associated with the core systems of the nuclear plant.”Just 1.6% of Isro scientists-engineers taken VRS or resigned during 2025-26: Dept of Space sourcesOn reports of an internal memo on tightening rules for voluntary retirement (VRS) for Isro employees amid a mass exodus claim, sources in the Department of Space clarified that “the number of scientists and engineers taken VRS or resigned during 2025-26 is 144, which is about 1.6% of sanctioned levels of scientist and engineers for the department of space”. “The trend is similar to the attrition levels noticed in previous years,” the sources said, clarifying that there is nothing alarming about it.Get the latest India news and live updates. Download the TOI App.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosIndia’s First Private Orbital Rocket, Skyroot’s Vikram-1, Set For July 18 LaunchGhaziabad Horror: Son Allegedly Shoots Father Dead During ₹150 Cr Property Dispute’Do Not Be Arrogant’: Kejriwal Urges PM Modi To Appoint Sonam Wangchuk As Education MinisterCan NDA Pass Delimitation And One Nation, One Election Bills? What Do The Numbers Say?Maruti To Replace Customer’s Car, Pay ₹1 Lakh Compensation In India’s First E20 Consumer Court OrderTMC’s Koel Mallick Resigns From Rajya Sabha In Fresh Blow To Mamata BanerjeeNPCIL Clarifies Kudankulam Plant Data Breach Reports, Says ‘Core Nuclear Systems Untouched’US Federal Reserve Taps Indian-Origin Experts For New Monetary Policy ReformsWhy Karnataka’s Ambitious AI City Project In Bidadi Has Triggered A Farmer Versus Development Debate’I’ll Fight, Survive, Return…’: TMC Chief Mamata Banerjee Vows Comeback Ahead Of July 21 Rally123Photostories5 lesser-known national parks in the U.S that are surprisingly empty and quiet7 Edible plants that offer multiple harvests and deserve a spot in every home garden5 powerful affirmations to quiet negative thoughts and bring more peace into your dayBirthday special: 5 throwback cult-classic outfits that made Katrina Kaif Bollywood’s ultimate fashion muse10 unique baby names inspired by rare and precious gemstonesCOVID or another respiratory virus? Doctors explain why similar symptoms are becoming more common this season, and who should be most careful5 Japanese techniques that can help you feel happier and more fulfilled every dayEveryone sees your beauty except you: 8 signs you’re more attractive than you give yourself credit for5 of the weirdest side hustles people are actually making money from5 signs you’re dealing with a people pleaser—not someone who’s genuinely kind123Hot PicksDU Round 1 Seat AllocationDiesel export priceH-1b VisaTamil Nadu school holidayIndia-UK FTAManipur JusticeRaghuram RajanAP POLYCET Phase 2 counsellingSonam WangchukTop TrendingMessiThomas Tuchels Net WorthFIFA World Cup 2026Mumbai Goa Highway AccidentBengaluru Law Student MurderBihar Railway Employee MurderSiya GoyalTaslima NasrinGujarat RapeIran war
NEW DELHI: A day after a report of alleged breach of sensitive data of the Kudankulam nuclear power plant (KNPP), space, atomic energy, science and technology minister Jitendra Singh asserted on Thursday that there was no breach of sensitive data from the largest nuclear power plant of the country.Rubbishing reports of breach of sensitive data related to units 3 and 4 of the Tamil Nadu nuclear plant, Union minister Jitendra Singh told TOI, “There is no breach of nuclear reactor data.” He also made it clear that there is no need for a review if nothing has happened.A day earlier, Nuclear Power Corporation of India Ltd, which is leading the construction and operation of reactors at Kudankulam, had said that its core systems were untouched by a “cyber security incident”, after ransomware group World Leaks posted a huge cache of files related to the N-plant on the dark web and claimed data breach.Reliance Infrastructure was involved in designing and building infrastructure for the plant’s unit 3 and unit 4 in 2018. NPCIL said the engineering, procurement and construction contract for the common services awarded to R-Infra are of conventional nature and are typically found in thermal power plants as well as other process industries.A day before, a Reliance Group spokesperson said, “The company was informed by Yotta Data Services Private Limited (Yotta), its third-party data centre service provider, of a cybersecurity incident involving an attempted ransomware attack that resulted in partial breach of data hosted on one of Yotta’s servers. Yotta has informed the company that the suspicious process was identified and terminated immediately, and the incident was contained and also that no ransomware execution, data loss, or lateral movement occurred, and services were restored.”On Wednesday, NPCIL executive director (CP&CC) Prateek Agrawal told TOI, “They (files leaked) are not related to nuclear safety or nuclear security systems. Like thermal power plants, tenders are issued for common services. Such common services are not associated with the core systems of the nuclear plant.”Just 1.6% of Isro scientists-engineers taken VRS or resigned during 2025-26: Dept of Space sourcesOn reports of an internal memo on tightening rules for voluntary retirement (VRS) for Isro employees amid a mass exodus claim, sources in the Department of Space clarified that “the number of scientists and engineers taken VRS or resigned during 2025-26 is 144, which is about 1.6% of sanctioned levels of scientist and engineers for the department of space”. “The trend is similar to the attrition levels noticed in previous years,” the sources said, clarifying that there is nothing alarming about it.
