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Topic: Warheads

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...

India’s nuclear stockpile overtakes Pakistan’s with 2 extra warheads, China far ahead — SIPRI

Stockholm International Peace Research Institute report says there are indications India 'mating' warheads with launchers during peacetime & China arsenal has gone up to 500 warheads.

Why Mission Divyastra is significant & what it means for Indian nuclear capability

Developed in early 1960s, all major countries, including China, have MIRVs. But, this is first time India has publicly acknowledged to have successfully developed this technology.

India, Pakistan, China appear to be expanding nuclear arsenals: Swedish think tank

A study by Swedish think tank SIPRI revealed that India has 150 nuclear warheads, while China and Pakistan had 320 and 160 respectively, as of January 2020.

Pakistan could become fifth largest nuclear weapons state by 2025, says report

The country's current stockpile of 140-150 nuclear weapons far exceeds US's 1999 prediction of Pakistan having 60-80 warheads by 2020. 

On Camera

India’s land acquisition disputes have a way out. Both Japan and Gujarat have used it

India’s archaic land laws fuel delays, cost overruns and gridlock in everything from highways to housing. Something has to give.

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.

India, US troops to undertake joint military exercise next month, first after Op Sindoor

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.

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.