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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‘Knowing we’re mortal gives us purpose’: Nobel laureate Venki Ramakrishnan on his new book
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Nigeria rolls out meningitis vaccine that protects against five strains
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Ramachandra Guha: How Narendra Modi has undermined the practice of science in India
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‘We are living in perpetual fear’: Prajwal Revanna video leaks spark panic among women in Hassan
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BJP Karnataka’s online video sparks outrage for ‘demonising Muslims’
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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: This man fused hip-hop with Bharatnatyam to dance to Shakira’s ‘Hips Don’t Lie’
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Watch: Comedian hilariously mimics different types of announcements at railway stations
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Eco India: A new buzzword for a protein rich animal feed: Insect farming
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Eco India, Episode 259: How future-proof innovations can revolutionize the way we protect nature
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Video: What will it take to bring back peace to Manipur?
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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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How actor Shahana Goswami flies under the radar and above the competition
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‘Presumed Innocent’ trailer: Jake Gyllenhaal plays a lawyer accused of murdering his lover
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‘Lampan’ trailer: Marathi series is based on Prakash Narayan Sant’s stories
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Watch: ‘Murder in Mahim’ series is based on Jerry Pinto’s crime novel
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‘Women Of My Billion’ review: What happens when women get talking
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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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IPL 2024: Ravindra Jadeja stars with all-round performance in Chennai’s win over Punjab
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Women’s T20 World Cup: India to face Pakistan on October 6 as ICC announce tournament schedule
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Watch, highlights ISL 2023-24 final: Mumbai City beat Mohun Bagan Super Giant for second Cup title
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IPL 2024: Bengaluru keep play-off hopes alive on back of dominating win over Gujarat
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Shooting, Baku World Cup: Shreyasi Singh placed eight at end of first day of women’s trap event