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Cargo from Pakistan with radioactive Uranium seized at UK's Heathrow airpo
Updated : 3 years, 4 months ago IST
The radioactive material was detected in a package at Heathrow Airport following a routine screening on December 29. The discovery of the shipment has raised alarm over the possible use of Pakistan as a transit point for smuggling nuclear material.
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Putin oversees drills of nuclear forces amid escalating tensions with Ukra
Updated : 3 years, 6 months ago IST
Russian President Vladimir Putin oversaw the training of Moscow's strategic deterrence forces, troops responsible for responding to threats of nuclear war, the Kremlin said.
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Russia notifies US of planned annual nuclear exercises
Updated : 3 years, 6 months ago IST
Pentagon Press Secretary, Pat Ryder on Tuesday informed that Russia has notified the US about its plans to carry out annual exercises of its nuclear forces.
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Russian Defence Minister Shoigu conveys his concerns about 'dirty bomb' to
Updated : 3 years, 6 months ago IST
Amid escalating tensions between Russia and Ukraine, Moscow on Wednesday conveyed its concerns to India about possible provocations by Ukraine on the use of a 'dirty bomb'.
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Jaishankar discusses bilateral relations, Ukraine conflict with UK Foreign
Updated : 3 years, 7 months ago IST
Amid today's UNSC discussion over Ukraine's 'dirty bomb' threat, EAM S Jaishankar and UK Foreign Secretary James Cleverly discussed the Ukraine conflict.
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What are the "dirty bombs" that Russia claims Ukraine will use?
Updated : 3 years, 7 months ago IST
A dirty bomb works completely differently and cannot create an atomic blast. Instead, a dirty bomb uses dynamite or other explosives to scatter radioactive dust, smoke, or other material in order to cause radioactive contamination.
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