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Topic: Nuclear weapons

India can maximise its nuclear power with AI but control of weapons must stay with humans

If war remains within the realm of human society, it can still involve issues of proportionality, morality, human rights, and the most human act of all—bargaining.

Russia to place nuclear weapons near Belarus’ borders with NATO

In one of Russia's most pronounced nuclear signals since the beginning of its invasion of Ukraine, Putin said on 26 March that Russia will station tactical nuclear weapons in Belarus.

North Korea unveils new nuclear warheads as Kim orders more weapons-grade materials, says KCNA

Kim Jong Un ordered production of weapons-grade materials in ‘far-sighted way’ to boost its nuclear arsenal ‘exponentially,’ produce powerful weapons, said state media.

Putin says Russia to deploy Sarmat nuclear missiles

The RS-28 Sarmat liquid-fueled missile, nicknamed 'Satan 2', was first announced by Putin in 2018. The missiles were supposed to have been deployed last year.

Leadership prospects of Kim Jong Un’s daughter uncertain in male-dominated North Korea

Kim Jong Un's daughter appeared at a ballistic missile launch Saturday, providing the first official confirmation that the North Korean leader has children.

Russia, USA to hold first talks under nuclear treaty since Ukraine war, says US State Dept

US State Dept spokesperson Ned Price stated that the countries are expected to discuss resuming inspections under the New START nuclear arms reduction treaty.

Russia rehearses response to nuclear attack amid tensions over ‘dirty bomb’ allegation

Russian President Vladimir Putin remotely observed the annual exercise, called 'Grom' or 'Thunder' that involved nuclear submarines, strategic bombers and ballistic missiles.

US spells out ‘catastrophic consequences’ for Putin if nuclear weapons are used in Ukraine

Kyiv: The United States warned on Sunday of "catastrophic consequences" if Moscow uses nuclear weapons in Ukraine, after Russia's foreign minister said regions holding widely...

Off The Cuff with Dr John Chipman

In this episode of ThePrint Off The Cuff, Director-General and CEO of the International Institute of Strategic Studies, Dr John Chipman, talks to ThePrint...

US needs oil, and Iran needs end to sanctions, but they still can’t agree on nuclear deal

In principle, the deal couldn’t be easier. America needs Iran’s oil and gas to help wean the world off Russian hydrocarbons. Iran needs an end to sanctions that have hurt its economy.

On Camera

As a Hindu Canadian, I am deeply hurt by cancellation of Diwali. My community is now sidelined

Canada faces serious foreign interference issues, but these challenges must not be weaponized to unfairly target friendly and important allies like India.

Watch CutTheClutter: Flattening INR-USD rate, and debate on pros and cons of a ‘strong’ rupee

In Episode 1544 of CutTheClutter, Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta looks at some top economists pointing to the pitfalls of ‘currency nationalism’ with data from 1991 to 2004.

Indian firms sanctioned by US didn’t violate laws, says MEA. Hyderabad firm that supplied to Army on list

Among 19 Indian firms sanctioned by US Treasury Dept was Lokesh Machines Ltd accused of coordinating with 'Russian defence procurement agent to import Italy-origin CNC machines'.

Xi wanted to teach India about imbalance of power. We should take a budgetary lesson from it

While we talk much about our military, we don’t put our national wallet where our mouth is. Nobody is saying we should double our defence spending, but current declining trend must be reversed.