India had a nuclear research programme at the Tata Institute of Fundamental Research, months before the US’ test. Eight decades later, it is light years away from that early vision.
The step signals America’s ‘belief’ in ties with India, Jake Sullivan said during his two-day visit to India. He met with Jaishankar, Modi & counterpart Doval during the short stay.
Colleagues, friends recall his contributions to field of nuclear physics & Pokhran nuclear tests. Rajagopala Chidambaram died Saturday at a hospital in Mumbai at the age of 88.
Chidambaram was also associated with the nuclear weapons programme and was conferred with the Padma Shri and the Padma Vibhushan in 1975 and 1999, respectively.
Besides engineering, there have been significant developments in the regulatory framework for nuclear energy, with countries building standards and safeguards to avert future disasters.
Through 'Bharat Small Reactor' policy announced in Union Budget, govt plans to partner with private firms for the first time to deploy small indigenous nuclear reactors.
Global media also writes on the relationship between India & Bangladesh following Sheikh Hasina's ouster, and US Vice-President Kamala Harris's changing stance on fracking & immigration.
Countering insurgency needs the Pakistan Army to demonstrate a political will that ties leaders at the centre with those in the borderlands. But it may not have the imagination.
Centre for Science and Environment in new report makes case for rationalising GST on waste material, saying most informal operators can’t afford high tax & it also hinders recycling.
21st edition of annual joint military exercise will be held from 1 to 16 September, aimed at sharing military tech, operational best practices & disaster relief coordination methods.
Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.
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