Nuclear Weapons
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India focused on long-range weapons capable of reaching targets across China, says think tank
Beijing could potentially have at least as many ICBMs as either the US or Russia by 2030, the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute said.
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India’s BrahMos missile misfire into Pakistan not of specific concern, says nuclear watchdog chief
In an interview to The Indian Express, the head of International Atomic Energy Agency said that it had not sought any information in the matter from New Delhi.
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Ukraine conflict has revived Cold War fears of nuclear weapons. Here’s why Putin won’t use them
So far, arms control has played its intended role of keeping a lid on a conflict that otherwise could become a world war.
Miles A Pomper, The Conversation
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Maharashtra ruling alliance accused of insulting state by placing Shivaji-style headgear on PM Modi
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Constitution, cows, rations: Why Dalits in UP want to vote out the BJP
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Football: Sunil Chhetri’s legacy goes beyond the playing field
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This personal narrative explores the joy and irony of small-town life in India
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World beaters: Indian table tennis players mark an unprecedented rise with some big wins
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India committed to goal of nuclear weapons-free world, foreign secretary tells UNSC meet
Harsh Vardhan Shringla said India could not join the Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty as it did not address a number of ‘core concerns’ that were raised.
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Realignments in US-Russia nuclear agreements refocus attention on India’s nuclear doctrine
The logic of pre-emptive self defence is based on a flawed understanding of India’s strategic imperatives.
Prashant Khurana
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A mysterious nuclear explosion in Russia has left Europe and United States vexed
Speculating has been rife since radiation levels spiked off the Russian city Severodvinsk: was the explosion caused by a nuclear-powered missile?
Claire Corkhill, The Conversation
Video
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Watch: Aishwarya Rai Bachchan walks the Cannes red carpet with an injured arm
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Watch: Meet Figaro, the curious cat who loves to ‘help’ her human making pottery
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Watch: Messi, the dog from ‘Anatomy of a Fall’, walks the red carpet at the Cannes Film Festival
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Video: Being Muslim in today’s India
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Watch: Massive rainstorm hits Mumbai, strong winds knock down trees, damage cars
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Imran Khan questions ‘safety of India’s nuclear arsenal under Modi government’
The prime minister of Pakistan said the RSS-BJP’s ‘doctrine of hate and genocide’ would continue to spread unless the international community intervened.
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India’s remark on nuclear policy is a ‘damning reminder of thirst for violence’, says Pakistan
Pakistan Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi criticised Rajnath Singh’s suggestion that Delhi’s ‘no first use’ nuclear policy may change.
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On ‘no first use’ nuclear policy, Rajnath Singh says future will depend on circumstances
The defence minister was in Pokhran to pay tribute to former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee on his first death anniversary.
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The Reel
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‘It Ends With Us’ trailer: Blake Lively stars in drama about an abusive relationship
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‘Thalaimai Seyalagam’ review: Overcooked and unsavoury
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‘Kartam Bhugtam’ review: Lots of sowing but little reaping
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‘Baahubali: Crown of Blood’ review: More of the same, only in animation
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‘IF’ review: Film about ‘imaginary friends’ is low on imagination
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China says it never recognised India and Pakistan as nuclear powers
Beijing reiterated its stand that signing the Non-Proliferation Treaty was essential to being admitted into the Nuclear Suppliers Group.
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Pakistan says ‘hostile posturing’ by India forced it to conduct nuclear tests in 1998
Monday marks the 20th anniversary of the first public testing of nuclear weapons by Pakistan.
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Donald Trump says Kim Jong-un can remain in power if he agrees to deal on nuclear programme
North Korea had said it might not attend the summit after a joint military exercise between the US and South Korea.
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The Field
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Football, Euro 2024: Borussia Dortmund’s Mats Hummels misses cut as Germany squad announced
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Boxing, Olympics 2024: Parveen Hooda set to lose Paris berth after breaking anti-doping rule
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Football, Euro 2024: N’Golo Kante named in France squad for tournament in Germany
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Hockey, FIH Pro League: How Sukhjeet Singh overcame physical and mental battles to earn India spot
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IPL 2024: Sunrisers Hyderabad through to playoffs after match against Gujarat Titans gets washed out