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Topic: Nuclear weapons

India key to strengthening nuclear non-proliferation, says Foreign Secretary at UN

Harsh Vardhan Shringla said that India reiterates its longstanding commitment to non-discriminatory nuclear disarmament leading to the complete elimination of nuclear weapons.

Stigmatise and shame nations that keep nukes if treaties are futile in banning them

Stigma could, in time, turn domestic opinion in China, sway public attitudes in Russia, India & elsewhere, or even bring the U.S. back to the arms-control negotiating table.

5 ways 1945 nuclear attack on Hiroshima-Nagasaki continues to impact the world

Seventy-five years since the US' nuclear attacks on Hiroshima and Nagasaki, no other country has used the weapons even though many have acquired them. 

Surjit Bhalla calls NSO data unreliable, Richard Haass warns about nuclear threats

The best of the day’s opinion, chosen and curated by ThePrint’s top editors.

NATO likely to declare space a war zone. This is how it could pan out

At an upcoming summit in early December, NATO is expected to declare space as a ‘warfighting domain’, partly in response to new developments in technology.

What economic slowdown, Zee News & India TV are busy giving tips on surviving nuclear attacks

According to self-appointed nuclear expert, TV anchor Sudhir Chaudhary, the best way to protect yourself is to stand stark naked under a cold shower.

Pakistan military says it doesn’t follow No First Use nuclear policy

The statement comes days after Prime Minister Imran Khan vowed that Pakistan will never start a war with India, amid escalating tensions between the two countries.

India’s No First Use is badass enough. Modi govt needn’t change it to be more muscular

It is absurd to believe that a pre-emptive first nuclear strike by India can destroy Pakistan’s ability to hit back.

India committed to No First Use nuke policy, but ‘future depends on circumstances’: Rajnath

Rajnath Singh’s comment comes on a day UNSC is holding closed-door meeting on the Kashmir issue.

Modi should know India’s status as a nuclear weapon state demands responsible leadership

India is better served if we remain focused on building our capabilities and let them speak for themselves.

On Camera

Iran-Israel conflict will now be shaped by 3H—Houthis, Hamas, Hezbollah

Israel's response to Iran's retaliatory attack was relatively small and also downplayed by Tehran. But there are factors that could jeopardise this perceived reprieve.

CBDT signs record 125 Advance Pricing Agreements, 31% more than last year

The 125 APAs include 86 Unilateral APAs (UAPAs) and 39 Bilateral APAs (BAPAs). The total number of APAs since the start of the APA programme has risen to 641, with 506 UAPAs and 135 BAPAs.

Vice Admiral Dinesh Kumar Tripathi to take over as Chief of the Naval Staff

He has been the chief of personnel and the flag officer commanding-in-chief, Western Naval Command, in the rank of vice admiral.

These 6 states are key for Modi’s ‘400 paar’ target. They’re also where Opposition can stop him

While this contest looks so predictable in large swathes of our political landscape, it is also more keenly contested than 2019 in some states.