Pokhran Test News Today

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif commemorated the 26th anniversary of Pakistans first successful nuclear tests, highlighting the nations journey towards credible minimum deterrence. Pakistan conducted six tests on May 28, 1998, in response to Indias tests, becoming the seventh nuclear nation and the first Muslim state with nuclear capabilities. Designated as Youm-e-Takbeer, the day was declared a public holiday.

On May 28, Pakistan marks the 26th anniversary of its first successful nuclear tests conducted in 1998. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif highlighted the nation's journey toward establishing a 'credible minimum deterrence' and declared it a public holiday. The day symbolizes resilience and a commitment to national security.

Today, one does not hear voices from civil society talking of the nuclear threat or, for that matter, of biological and chemical threats to the world. Disarmament is a piety in conference agendas

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recently concluded historic visit to France provided a welcome opportunity to re-invigorate and re-calibrate 25 years of a

Responding to President Emmanuel Macrons video, offering a glimpse of PM Modis visit to France, shared on his Twitter profile, our PM noted that the bond between India and France transcends time and resonates with their shared principles. ​​It was a visit rich in symbolism and substantive outcome. Hearts swelled with pride to see PM introducing President Macron to the Commanders of the Tri Services, including the IAF lady pilot who was the Indian Air Force commander.

Operation Smiling Buddha was touted as a "peaceful nuclear explosion" with "few military implications," possibly in an attempt to allay the uneasiness of the international community.

India is observing the 49th anniversary of its first nuclear test in Rajasthan's Pokhran this year.

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India had upped its nuclear programme since its defeat to China in 1962, and the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) provided further impetus to the same. The Indira government had refused to be a signatory to NPT in 1968, terming it “nuclear apartheid”

Ridge Valley School celebrated ‘National Technology Day’ on May 11, 2022, to recognise the achievements and outstanding contributions of scientists and engineers in the field of science and technology. This day also marks the anniversary of the Pokhr