Nuclear Arsenal
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India deploys 12 warheads in big shift in nuclear weapons policy: Where do China and Russia stand?
India | Jun 09, 2026, 11:36 PM ISTThe SIPRI, in its latest report also stated a massive departure from decades of New Delhi's policy where nuclear warheads and delivery systems were kept in separate storage. This is the first time that India's arsenal has been classified as operationally deployed, rather than stockpiled, the report
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India's nuclear arsenal rises to 190, extends lead over Pakistan: SIPRI
India | Jun 08, 2026, 11:46 PM ISTAccording to the SIPRI report, India's nuclear arsenal has increased to 190, while that of Pakistan remains 170. On the other hand, China has 620 nuclear warheads, the report said.
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Trump shares video as US drops 900-kg bunker buster bomb on Iran's nuclear hub in Isfahan
World | Mar 31, 2026, 11:31 AM ISTDonald Trump did not provide detailed context for the video, but the visuals showed a US-Israeli strike on an ammunition depot in Isfahan, a city home to 2.3 million people and Iran’s Badr military airbase.
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Donald Trump seeks new nuclear deal with Russia, rejects extending New START
World | Feb 06, 2026, 11:16 AM ISTThe Kremlin on Thursday said it regretted the expiration of the last remaining nuclear arms pact between Russia and the United States, while US President Donald Trump declared he was against keeping its limits and wants a better deal.
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US considering Putin's proposal on nuclear arms control: Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov
World | Nov 09, 2025, 04:14 PM ISTRussian 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 | Sep 19, 2025, 06:59 AM ISTIran'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 | Jun 17, 2025, 11:40 PM ISTThe 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 | Jun 16, 2025, 11:53 PM ISTThe 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 | Jun 15, 2025, 07:25 AM ISTIsrael 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 | Nov 11, 2024, 03:32 PM ISTThere 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 | Oct 08, 2024, 01:37 PM ISTKim 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 | Aug 29, 2024, 08:26 PM ISTThe 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 | Jul 16, 2024, 11:23 PM ISTAt 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 | Jun 18, 2024, 10:01 AM ISTIndia 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, 03:54 PM ISTAdviser 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 | Apr 16, 2024, 05:31 PM ISTPakistan 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 | Mar 03, 2024, 01:33 PM ISTPakistan 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 | Jan 18, 2024, 07:19 PM ISTThe 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 | Nov 20, 2023, 01:47 PM ISTThe 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 | Oct 20, 2023, 04:14 PM ISTThe 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.