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In memoriam: R Chidambaram, a world-class physicist who shaped India's nuclear weapons programmeRajagopala Chidambaram, a key figure in India's nuclear weapons programme, passed away at 88. He contributed significantly to nuclear physi...04 Jan, 2025, 04.12 PM IST- 'NDA government's 1998 Pokhran nuclear test ensured India's national security': S JaishankarExternal Affairs Minister S Jaishankar recently commemorated the 1998 Pokhran nuclear tests, highlighting their critical role in ensuring I...11 May, 2024, 12.54 PM IST
- These US cities may be targets in nuclear war, declassified document sets alarm bell ringingWhich US cities may be targeted in a nuclear war?States like Montana and North Dakota with numerous nuclear weapons and launch facilities c...16 Apr, 2024, 11.35 AM IST
- India marks 25th anniversary of 1998 Pokhran nuclear testsThe Defence Minister of India, Rajnath Singh, has stated that the country's nuclear testing in 1998 demonstrated that while India is a peac...11 May, 2023, 07.40 PM IST
- How this week’s major breakthrough in nuclear science can change everythingEnergy from fusion could be a game changer, especially when humanity is facing a climate crisis and there is an urgent need to decarbonise ...16 Dec, 2022, 10.58 PM IST
- China launches new high-orbit satellite to boost its global navigation systemThe satellite was launched from the Xichang Satellite Launch Centre in the southwestern Sichuan Province, state-run Xinhua reported.02 Nov, 2018, 02.01 PM IST
- India building top-secret nuclear city: Leading American foreign policy journalThe journal alleged that India is building a top-secret nuclear city to produce thermos nuclear weapons which would upgrade the country as ...14 Jul, 2018, 04.23 PM IST
- India has 75-125 nuclear weapons: US reportDespite many hurdles, India has managed over several decades to put in place a relatively large nuclear weapons production complex, a US re...14 Jul, 2018, 04.12 PM IST
- India's nuclear power programmes among largest in developing nations: US-based reportNotably, Albright had led anti-India campaign both at the Congress and among the think-tanks against the Indo-US civil nuclear deal.03 Nov, 2015, 03.42 AM IST
- Russia planned to nuke London during Cold War: ReportThe terrifying plot came to light in a letter from British atomic expert William Penney warning the authorities of a possible attack in 195...25 Oct, 2015, 03.32 PM IST
- Pakistan's nuke arsenal bigger than India'sAfter racing ahead of India in ballistic and cruise missiles, with covert help from China and North Korea, Pakistan seems to be surging ahe...03 Jun, 2010, 07.05 AM IST
- Can build nuke deterrence upto 200 kilotons: KakodkarAtomic Energy Commission Chairman Anil Kakodkar on Thursday said scientists have achieved success in building deterrence capability of upto...24 Sep, 2009, 12.44 PM IST
- India lacks deterrence: SanthanamFormer DRDO scientist says he told NDA govt of 'fizzle' in 1998.22 Sep, 2009, 03.24 AM IST
- Damaging fallout: 'Dud' Pokhran II blows up 11 years laterEmbarrassing details about the test fizzling out have exploded into a full blown controversy with top nuclear scientists demanding that the...18 Sep, 2009, 05.37 AM IST
- US sees signs of more Indian nuke testsUS nuclear pundits feel the Indian establishment -- political, scientific, or both in concert - may be lining up to conduct more nuclear te...28 Aug, 2009, 06.14 AM IST
- Make nuclear programme accountableIndia’s cosseted nuclear programme has been shielded from parliamentary scrutiny and CAG audit.28 Aug, 2009, 02.52 AM IST
- Pokhran II not fully successful: ScientistThe yield of the thermonuclear explosions was actually much below expectations and the tests were perhaps more a fizzle rather than a big b...27 Aug, 2009, 08.21 AM IST
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