Nuclear Weapons
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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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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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Trending
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The curious case of Pran Puri, the 18th century travelling monk who was discovered and forgotten
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Why Pakistan has not seen any major public protests despite extreme economic hardship
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How Alexander the Great became Iskandar Zulkarnain, the legendary ancestor of Malay kings
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Explainer: Why India wants to modify the Indus Water Treaty after 62 years
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Satyajit Ray’s Professor Shonku stories remind us that he created a fictional scientist too
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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
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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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Video
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Syria earthquake: Watch rescuers erupt in joy after family is pulled out alive from debris
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Watch: Drew Barrymore shaves off actor Tyler Posey's moustache during an on-camera interview
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‘Liar!’ Watch Republicans heckling US President Joe Biden during State of the Union address
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Watch: Bowhead whales rejuvenate themselves at a ‘health spa’ off the coast of Russia
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‘He makes it appear he’s the remote control behind the PM’: TMC’s Mahua Moitra on Adani in Lok Sabha
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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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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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The Reel
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‘The Consultant’ trailer: Christoph Waltz plays a sinister boss in dark comedy series
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Watch: Behind the scenes of Hansika Motwani’s December wedding
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Amit Trivedi lets his music do the talking: ‘There’s one life. We take it way too seriously’
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Start the week with a film: Horses and a quietly thumping heart in ‘The Rider’
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‘Class’ review: An immersive and revealing show about privilege
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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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India, China hold disarmament talks in Beijing but NSG standoff continues
Beijing has been blocking New Delhi’s entry into the 48-member group that regulates global trade in nuclear material.
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The Field
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ICC Women’s T20 World Cup: Richa Ghosh’s knock helps India beat Bangladesh by 52 runs in warmup game
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India vs Australia: Pat Cummins on prospect of turning pitches – ‘We just got to embrace it’
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India v Australia: Rohit Sharma & Co look to retain Border-Gavaskar Trophy, with an eye on WTC final
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Sune Luus column: Hosts South Africa eager to keep ICC Women’s T20 World Cup at home
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Reactions as LeBron James becomes the NBA’s leading scorer: ‘The All-Time Scoring King’