Instability in Pakistan could impact safety of nuclear weapons: CRS
The CRS said that the China selling nuclear reactors to Pakistan for Chasa-3 and Chasma-4 are in violation of the current Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG) guidelines.
Aug 03, 2016, 21:14 PM IST
'China could support India's NSG bid if it promises to comply with NPT stipulations'
China said on Thursday that India has to comply with nuclear non-proliferation rules and have an independent foreign policy for China to support its bid to join the Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG).
Jun 16, 2016, 21:25 PM IST
North Korea may have 21 nukes or more: US think tank
North Korea may have produced an additional six or more nuclear weapons over the past 18 months, possibly bringing its total arsenal to more than 21 bombs, a US think tank said.
Jun 15, 2016, 07:55 AM IST
ISIS wants to attack Europe with nuclear weapons, says think-tank
After carrying out numerous chemical weapons attacks in Syria, the Islamic State now wants to strike Europe with a 'dirty nuclear bomb', a leading international think-tank on proliferation has said.
Jun 10, 2016, 20:30 PM IST
India has ability to target whole of Pakistan: Experts on AQ Khan's nuclear attack threat
Indian strategy experts have said that India too is capable of targetting whole of Pakistan.
May 29, 2016, 19:46 PM IST
India's defence capabilities driving China to modernise its nuclear force: Pentagon
The defence capabilities possessed by the US, Russia and India are among the main factors driving China to modernise its nuclear force and bolster its strategic strike capabilities, the Pentagon has said.
May 14, 2016, 10:30 AM IST
Obama to call for nuclear weapons-free planet in Hiroshima: White House
Obama would be the first American president to visit Hiroshima - the site of the first nuclear attack by the US on Japan - later this month.
May 11, 2016, 07:01 AM IST
North Korean leader says will only use nuclear weapons if attacked
North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un told a rare ruling party congress that his country was a "responsible" nuclear weapons state, with a no first-use policy and a commitment to non-proliferation, state media reported on Sunday.
May 08, 2016, 17:22 PM IST
India has fissile materials for only 100 nuke weapons: Scholar
In a research article, scholar Elizabeth Whitfield said available information nowhere takes the math that India can build 2,000 nuclear weapons.
Apr 22, 2016, 23:44 PM IST
Key world powers need to end double standards on nuke weapons: Kazakhstan President Nursultan Nazarbayev
Reaffirming his country's commitment to realizing a world free of nuclear weapons and urging the international community to consider this goal as the main objective of humanity in the 21st century. Kazakhstan's President Nursultan Nazarbayev used the platform of the recently held Nuclear Security Summit (NSS) in Washington to question the double standards of some world powers on the issue of creating and maintaining their respective nuclear arsenal, while urging other nations to destroy theirs.
Apr 18, 2016, 15:58 PM IST
North Korea leader supervises test of new engine for missile: State media
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un supervised a successful test of a new engine for an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM), state media said on Saturday, in their latest report of advances in an arms programme that has attracted U.N. sanctions.
Apr 09, 2016, 13:16 PM IST
`Panama Papers` reveal links with North Korea front companies
DCB Finance Ltd was registered by North Korean official Kim Chol-Sam and Nigel Cowie, a British banker who had moved to North Korea in 1995.
Apr 05, 2016, 09:04 AM IST
Our nukes no cause for concern, says Pakistan
Pakistan's nuclear installations are not only secure but the world also acknowledges that they are, Pak foreign secretary Aizaz Chaudhary said.
Apr 01, 2016, 17:40 PM IST
Pak says its nuclear programme 'modest' compared to India
Amidst global concerns over the safety of its nuclear weapons, Pakistan today claimed that its "modest" nuclear programme was accident-free, unlike that of India.
Apr 01, 2016, 15:36 PM IST
Nuke proliferation most dangerous threat to world security: Barack Obama
The fourth Nuclear Security Summit is being attended by leaders from countries like India, Japan, China, South Korea and Brazil.
Mar 31, 2016, 11:53 AM IST
Trump fine with Japan, South Korea having nuclear weapons
Republican presidential front-runner Donald Trump has favoured countries like Japan and South Korea developing their own nuclear weapons capabilities to defend themselves.
Mar 30, 2016, 11:40 AM IST
Not involved in 'nuclear' race with India: Pakistan envoy
Rejecting the perception that Islamabad is engaged in a nuclear race with New Delhi, Pakistan`s envoy in Washington Jalil Abbas Jilani said that the nation did not have a reckless nuclear strategy.
Mar 30, 2016, 11:30 AM IST
Battlefield nuclear weapons deployment by Pakistan raises risks: US
Ahead of the crucial Nuclear Security Summit here this week, the Obama administration has expressed concern over Pakistan's continuing deployment of battlefield nuclear weapons and said this increases nuclear risks.
Mar 30, 2016, 08:41 AM IST
No compromise on Pakistan's N-programme, says Sartaj Aziz
He made the remarks during a debate on the statement of US Secretary of State John Kerry that Saudi Arabia could purchase a nuclear bomb from Pakistan.
Mar 09, 2016, 13:36 PM IST
India could act as check to Pakistan's nuclear weapons: Donald Trump
Donald Trump suggested the involvement of India if Pakistan goes unstable.