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As new arms race looms, China's nuke arsenal up to 600 warheads now, estim
Updated : 9 months, 1 week ago IST
SIPRI Director Dan Smith warned about the challenges facing nuclear arms control and the prospects of a new nuclear arms race. "China is increasing its nuclear force steadily," Smith said, adding that the country could reach 1,000 warheads in seven or eight years.
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Oman minister presented US nuke deal proposal, will respond: Iran Foreign
Updated : 9 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Iran and the US have held five rounds of talks -- three in Muscat and two in Rome--mediated by Omani Foreign Minister Sayyid Badr Al-Busaidi. The talks sought to replace the agreement that President Donald Trump withdrew the US from during his first term in office.
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As Rajnath Singh calls for supervising Pakistan's nuke weapons, IAEA says
Updated : 10 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Rajnath Singh urged the IAEA to take charge of Pakistan's nuclear weapons during his visit to Jammu and Kashmir.
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Pak calls Nuclear authority meeting then backtracks, claims no meeting cal
Updated : 10 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Amid escalations between India and Pakistan, Defence Minister of Pakistan, Khwaja Asif said that nuclear option is not on the table, but if a situation arises, the "watchers" would also be affected.
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China, Russia, Iran call for end to nuke sanctions on Tehran
Updated : 1 year ago IST
The meeting between the three countries comes after Iran rejected the US proposal to restart nuclear negotiations.
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N Korea launches strategic cruise missile, Kim Jong-un calls for defending
Updated : 1 year ago IST
Kim oversaw the missile launch and called for permanently defending the country's sovereign right and security with the "reliable nuclear shield."
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N Korea blames US, Japan, South Korea for tensions in region; vows to bols
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
In his speech during his visit to North Korea's Ministry of National Defence, the Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) reported on Sunday that Kim referred to a series of new plans for bolstering "all deterrences" and reaffirmed the country's "unshakable policy of more highly developing the nuc
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Iran says it has begun installing new centrifuges after UN nuke watchdog's
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
A joint statement issued by Iran's Foreign Ministry and the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran said the nuclear body chief has ordered "effective measures" in response to the new IAEA resolution, Iranian state media reported.
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S Korea warns of "resolute and overwhelming" response if N Korea attempts
Updated : 1 year, 5 months ago IST
The South Korea's Armed Forces Day ceremony featured Hyunmoo-5, a centerpiece of the Korea Massive Punishment and Retaliation (KMPR) which is known to be able to carry a conventional warhead weighing 8-9 tons and capable of destroying underground bunkers in North Korea.
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Kazakhstan nuke power plant referendum: Step towards democracy, energy ind
Updated : 1 year, 5 months ago IST
On October 6, 2024, Kazakhstan will hold a referendum to determine whether to proceed with constructing its first nuclear power plant. This decision symbolizes President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev's commitment to democracy and public engagement in national decisions. The outcome could significant
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Biden gave nod to strategy against coordinated nuke challenges from NKorea
Updated : 1 year, 7 months ago IST
Biden had in March this year, approved a revised strategy titled the "Nuclear Employment Guidance." This was done amid North Korea's advancing nuclear and missile threats, China's rapid expansion of its nuclear arsenal and Russia's perceived nuclear threats.
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From solar rooftops to small nuke reactors: Union Budget envisages efforts
Updated : 1 year, 8 months ago IST
The Union Finance Minister announced the formation of a joint venture between NTPC and BHEL companies. Further, the Union Minister said that a roadmap for moving the 'hard to abate' industries from 'energy efficiency' targets to 'emission targets' will be formulated.
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