Topic: Pokhran
Thank god, India’s leaders didn’t fight over nuclear weapons like they are over A-SAT
The story of how India got its nuclear weapons must be retold now as it underlines the incredible bipartisanship demonstrated by 7 governments and prime ministers.
Pinaka guided rocket system, aimed to boost Army artillery, successfully test fired
The defence ministry, which test-fired the system in Pokhran, said the guidance kit includes an advanced navigation and control system.
Atal Bihari Vajpayee was called the ‘right man in the wrong party’, but he was the party
The BJP, which is in power at the Centre and in more than 21 states today, will miss the 'right man' Vajpayee.
The life and times of Atal Bihari Vajpayee
A look at the important milestones in his chequered political career.
Not Gandhi dynasty, but a Narasimha Rao-like figure can save the Congress now
The Congress needs someone who can re-build its image and appeal as a credible opposition without totally sidelining the Gandhi family.
With Lok Sabha elections over, how can India and Pakistan now repair fractured ties?
Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan is considering appointing a national security adviser to revive backchannel diplomatic talks with India.
Defence
RAW & IB chiefs, cabinet & defence secretaries — the key appointments awaiting new govt
The new govt will also appoint the IAF chief after incumbent Air Chief Marshal B.S. Dhanoa retires in September.
If Pragya Thakur wins this Thursday, Modi is in for an embarrassing 5 years
Never has one constituency had such a bearing on Indian nationalism and the pretence of a Gandhian polity. So what if PM Modi doesn’t forgive her in his heart?