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  US considering Putin's proposal on nuclear arms control: Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov

  World | November 09, 2025 16:14 IST

  Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said the US made the proposal through diplomatic channels, but added that it has not received a 'substantive response' from Washington. He also pointed out that Russian will not persuade the US to accept Putin's proposal.

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  Iran withdraws resolution prohibiting attacks on nuclear facilities after pressure from US

  World | September 19, 2025 6:59 IST

  Iran's decision to withdraw the resolution comes as US allies have started the clock on reimposing UN sanctions on Iran over it's nuclear programme.

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  Israel hits deep: IAEA reports massive blow to Iran's hidden nuclear facility

  World | June 17, 2025 23:40 IST

  The IAEA said that based on continued analysis of high-resolution satellite imagery collected after Friday's attacks, it has identified additional elements that indicate direct impacts on the underground enrichment halls at Natanz.

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  India has more nuclear warheads than Pakistan, says report | Know how many weapons Pak, China have

  World | June 16, 2025 23:53 IST

  The Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) pegged the number of nuclear warheads in the Indian arsenal at 180 as of January 2025, compared to 172 a year earlier, while Pakistan is estimated to have 170 nuclear weapons, the same as last year.

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  Israel hits Iran's Defence Ministry, nuclear-linked sites in Tehran amid escalating missile exchange

  World | June 15, 2025 7:25 IST

  Israel intensified its offensive on Iran by targeting the Defence Ministry headquarters and nuclear-related facilities in Tehran, as Iran launched wave of missiles that killed at least four in northern Israel. The strikes follow Israel's surprise assault aimed at crippling Iran’s nuclear programme.

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  BIG revelation: Satellite images, documents indicate China working on nuclear propulsion

  World | November 11, 2024 15:32 IST

  There have long been rumours that China is planning to build a nuclear-powered aircraft carrier, but the research by the Middlebury team is the first to confirm that China is working on a nuclear-powered propulsion system for a carrier-sized surface warship.

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  'North Korea will use all its capabilities against enemies': Kim warns of nuclear attack on US

  World | October 08, 2024 13:37 IST

  Kim said North Korea's nuclear response posture must be fully enhanced because South Korea and the United States are pushing to beef up their military alliance based on joint nuclear and strategic planning.

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  India to boost underwater strategic power, second nuke submarine Arighaat to be commissioned today

  World | August 29, 2024 20:26 IST

  The INS Arighaat, the second submarine in the Arihant class of indigenous nuclear submarines, will complement the existing INS Arihant, which was inducted into service in 2009.

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  'Vance had history of making fruity....': UK Dy PM after Trump VP pick's 'Islamist' nuclear state

  World | July 16, 2024 23:23 IST

  At a conference earlier this month, Vance, announced as Donald Trump's running mate on Monday, humorously remarked that following the Labour Party's victory in a July 4 election, Britain became the "first truly Islamist country" to possess nuclear weapons, eliciting laughter from the audience.

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  India has more nuclear weapons than Pakistan, China records surge in stockpile: Report

  World | June 18, 2024 10:01 IST

  India has developed eight new nuclear warheads in the past year, raising its stockpile from 164 to 172 in 2024, two more than Pakistan. Additionally, China has developed 90 new weapons from last year to 500 warheads, and its nuclear stockpile is expected to continue rising in the coming years.

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  Pakistan doesn’t have 'No First Use' policy on nuclear weapons, says top ex-Army official

  World | May 30, 2024 15:54 IST

  Adviser to the National Command Authority Lt Gen (retd) Khalid Ahmed Kidwai has underscored Pakistan’s stance on not committing to the No First Use (NFU) policy regarding nuclear weapons.

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  Pakistan sustained its nuclear programme despite economic crisis: Top US intelligence official

  World | April 16, 2024 17:31 IST

  Pakistan is banking on close allies like China and Saudi Arabia for loans to tide over its economic woes. Besides, its finance minister Muhammad Aurangzeb is now in Washington to discuss a new loan package with the International Monetary Fund.

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  Pakistan claims Chinese ship which India seized was carrying 'commercial goods', not nuclear weapons

  World | March 03, 2024 13:33 IST

  Pakistan Foreign Office claimed that the intended recipient of the seized machinery was identified as Cosmos Engineering, a Karachi-based firm that manufactures automobile parts and home appliances.

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  Russia rejects US proposal to resume talks on nuclear arms control

  World | January 18, 2024 19:19 IST

  The Russian Foreign Minister said Washington's push for restarting nuclear arms talks is rooted in a desire to “try to establish control over our nuclear arsenal and minimize nuclear risks for itself,” but added that “those risks are emerging as a result of forceful pressure on our country.”

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  South Korea warns of suspending 2018 peace deal with North Korea ahead of spy satellite launch

  World | November 20, 2023 13:47 IST

  The 2018 inter-Korean military agreements required both Koreas to halt aerial surveillance activities and live-firing drills across the border. Seoul has said that North Korea has violated the agreement several times by flying drones in South Korean territory.

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  China's nuclear arsenal expanding faster than before, currently at 500 warheads: US Report

  World | October 20, 2023 16:14 IST

  The report claimed that China is developing its nuclear stockpile must faster than expected to achieve its goal of 1,000 warheads by 2030. China also completed the construction of three new solid-propellant silo fields containing 300 ICBM silos.

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  China replaces two leaders of nuclear force unit in possible purge, whereabouts of generals unknown

  World | August 01, 2023 21:26 IST

  The removal and disappearance of General Li Yuchao and his deputy General Liu Guangbin comes after the high-profile ouster of Qin Gang as China's foreign minister after the latter disappeared for nearly a month.

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  'Pakistan is nuclear power, India can't look at us with evil eye': Debt-ridden PM Shehbaz Sharif

  World | February 08, 2023 6:13 IST

  Earlier last month, Prime Minister Sharif lamented the situation and said it was shameful for a nuclear country to beg in front of other nations in order to fulfil the basic demands of its citizens.

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  'Shameful for nuclear power to beg', says Pakistan PM Sharif amid worst-ever financial crisis

  World | January 15, 2023 17:15 IST

  The statement from Pakistan PM Sharif came nearly two days after the United Arab Emirates agreed to extend a $2 billion loan to Islamabad.

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  India, Pakistan share lists of nuclear installations & facilities; know reasons behind revelation

  India | January 01, 2023 14:05 IST

  The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said the list was exchanged under the Agreement on the Prohibition of Attack against Nuclear Installations and Facilities between India and Pakistan.