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Friday, August 15, 2025
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Topic: Nuclear

India slams Pakistan army chief Munir’s nuclear sabre-rattling from ‘soil of friendly 3rd country’

This was after Munir, in Florida at an event, threatened to use its nuclear weapons in the event that Islamabad is on the back foot.

Munir’s threat to ‘take half the world down’ highlights Pakistan’s ‘true colour’, say govt sources

Pakistani army chief’s remarks show his country is ‘irresponsible State with nuclear weapons’ & willing to shelter terrorists under the nuclear umbrella, sources say.

Trump dismisses as ‘fake news’ CNN report saying US strikes didn’t destroy Iranian nuclear sites

Trump administration has claimed Iran’s nuclear facilities were ‘obliterated’ in US strikes. CNN cites classified documents to suggest strikes hit mainly above-ground structures.

Post-US strike satellite images show ‘severe damage’ to Fordow, but experts disagree

Commercial satellite imagery shows six holes where the bunker-busting bombs appear to have penetrated the mountain, & ground that looks disturbed and covered in dust.

Strikes on nuclear infra, disinfo nearly sparked nuclear crisis—latest SIPRI report on Op Sindoor

New Delhi: Referring to the hostilities between India and Pakistan earlier last month during Operation Sindoor, the latest report of the Stockholm International Peace...

Israel launches ‘pre-emptive strikes’ on nuclear sites in Iran, ‘top military official killed’

The strikes under Operation Rising Lion targeted, among other sites, Iran’s main nuclear enrichment complex at Natanz, Israeli PM Netanyahu confirmed in a video message.

US lifts curbs on BARC & 2 other Indian nuclear entities for ‘closer energy cooperation’

Easing of regulations will mark Washington's slow pivot from stymying development of India's nuclear programme. It imposed restrictions after India’s nuclear tests in 1998.

R Chidambaram, Indian scientist who played key role in nuclear tests of 1975 & 1998, dies at 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.

Putin approves new nuclear doctrine, says would use weapons in case of ‘conventional missile assault’

The decision to change Russia's official nuclear doctrine comes after a reported decision by US administration to allow Ukraine to fire American long-range missiles deep into Russia.

UK NDA awards contracts worth £30 million for safer decommissioning of nuclear sites

Research will be conducted in academia, waste management & nuclear material among others.

On Camera

SC’s stray dog order fails Delhi. Courtroom absolutes don’t solve bad policy

What’s needed now is a policy-based solution. The situation cannot remain suspended between denial and inaction—it has already cost lives and money.

Slashing GST on waste can unlock Rs 1.8 lakh crore, high tax hurting circular economy goals—CSE

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.

President awards 1st set of Sarvottam Yudh Seva medals since Kargil, 7 honoured for leading Op Sindoor

This year, the Indian Air Force received four of the seven awards, followed by the Indian Army with two medals, and the Indian Navy with one. 

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

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.