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‘No power can force us to bow down under pressure’

‘No power can force us to bow down under pressure’

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi Monday referred to the nuclear tests conducted in Pokhran on May 11, 1998, and said they reflected India’s firm resolve to advance its nuclear programme despite pressure from global powers. While addressing the gathering to commemorate the 75 years of the reconstruction of Somnath Temple in Gujarat, PM Modi said, “Today is important for another reason. On May 11, 1998, India conducted nuclear tests in Pokhran. Our scientists demonstrated India’s calibre and capabilities to the world. This created a global stir. All the world’s energies came forward to stop India and imposed several restrictions. There were attempts to block India economically,” he said. India conducted three nuclear bomb test explosions at the Indian Army’s Pokhran Test Range on May 11, 1998 and tested two more bombs two days later. These tests, codenamed Operation Shakti or strength, would display India’s capability to build fission and thermonuclear weapons with yields up to 200 kilotons, helping India enter the highly guarded club of countries with the capability to deploy nuclear weapons. “At a time, …

1998 Pokhran nuclear tests reflected India’s scientific excellence: PM Modi on National Technology Day

1998 Pokhran nuclear tests reflected India’s scientific excellence: PM Modi on National Technology Day

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday greeted people on the National Technology Day — which commemorates the momentous events of May 11, 1998, when India conducted successful nuclear tests at Rajasthan’s Pokhran — and said technology has become a key pillar in building a self-reliant India. PM Modi said the landmark moment in 1998 reflected India’s scientific excellence and unwavering commitment. (File Photo/PTI) Modi said the landmark moment in 1998 reflected India’s scientific excellence and unwavering commitment. “Greetings on National Technology Day. We recall with pride the hard work and dedication of our scientists, which led to the successful tests in Pokhran in 1998,” he said on social media platform X. The prime minister said technology has become a key pillar in building a self-reliant India and it is accelerating innovation, expanding opportunities and contributing to the nation’s growth across sectors. “Our continued focus remains on empowering talent, encouraging research and creating solutions that serve both national progress and the aspirations of our people,” he said. Modi said on this day in 1998, the nuclear …

India-Pakistan conflict: Multiple explosions heard in border town Jaisalmer and Pokhran | Video

India-Pakistan conflict: Multiple explosions heard in border town Jaisalmer and Pokhran | Video

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The tensions between India and Pakistan are not looking to de-escalate anytime soon, as after Pakistan’s multiple airbases were attacked, Srinagar, Sirsa, Amritsar and now Jaisalmer have been under the cloud of missile attacks and momb explosions since the start of the day on May 10. Jaisalmer: Jaisalmer echoed with explosions on Saturday (May 10) afternoon, as the tensions between India and Pakistan are not looking to de-escalate anytime soon. Multiple explosions were heard in the border town of Jaisalmer, the city which is undergoing sleepless nights amid the cross-border conflict between the two neighbours, which escalated following India putting Operation Sindoor in place on the midnight of May 7. The whole of Jaisalmer was told to switch their televisions off as bomb explosions were heard in Mohangarh and Sultana. One after another, there were several explosions reported in the area and similarly, in Pokhran, three blasts were reported in a span of a few minutes. While the missiles have been intercepted by the Indian defence system, Pakistan, following their air bases getting destroyed, has …

Drones Intercepted In Multiple Places, Explosion In Pokhran

Drones Intercepted In Multiple Places, Explosion In Pokhran

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A swarm of drones from Pakistan was spotted in Jammu and Kashmir, Rajasthan and Punjab on Friday evening, said sources in the Army, adding that they are being engaged. This is the latest provocation from Pakistan after it fired 300-400 drones a day before, which were neutralised by the Indian Army.    Drones were sighted in Jammu, Samba (in J&K), Pathankot and Ferozepur (in Punjab) and Jaisalmer, (in Rajasthan). Multiple explosions, including in Barmer and Pokhran, have also been heard in these regions. As the Pakistan drones were spotted again, Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Foreign Minister S Jaishankar and National Security Advisor Ajit Doval. A few hours before that, PM Modi chaired a high-level meet with the top defence establishment to take stock of the security situation. The Prime Minister met Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, National Security Advisor Ajit Doval, and the three service chiefs and the Chief of Defence Staff to strategise over the future course of action. Pakistan on Thursday night launched a series of coordinated drone and missile attacks along India’s western …

POLL: Which John Abraham film on OTT has impressed you the most? Vedaa to Parmanu: The Story of Pokhran; VOTE

POLL: Which John Abraham film on OTT has impressed you the most? Vedaa to Parmanu: The Story of Pokhran; VOTE

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John Abraham has made his mark in Bollywood with his remarkable versatility. From portraying a patriotic officer to a ruthless antagonist, he excels in every role, leaving a lasting impression on audiences. Now, Pinkvilla is letting fans decide which of his performances stands out the most. Vote for your favorite John Abraham film streaming on OTT now! [poll_and_quiz id=’181′] 1. Pathaan Helmed by Siddharth Anand, the 2023 blockbuster Pathaan took the audience by storm with its gripping action sequences and power-packed performances. Starring Shah Rukh Khan, Deepika Padukone, and John Abraham, the film set new box office records and became an instant sensation. SRK plays a former RAW agent who is forced out of exile to thwart a catastrophic terrorist attack masterminded by Jim, portrayed by John Abraham. Deepika Padukone adds intrigue as a mysterious spy. John’s portrayal of the formidable antagonist won audiences over with his commanding screen presence, intense action sequences, and sheer charisma. Catch the adrenaline-pumping action of Pathaan on Amazon Prime Video! 2. Batla House Directed by Nikkhil Advani, Batla House …

From Suda to Tony, a seed of life for Great Indian Bustards | India News

From Suda to Tony, a seed of life for Great Indian Bustards | India News

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POKHRAN IN Rajasthan’s Thar desert landscape is imprinted in India’s history for the nuclear weapon tests. Now, another milestone, linked to the seeds of new life for the critically endangered Great Indian Bustard (GIB), has lodged itself in Pokhran’s history with the birth of the first bustard chick through artificial insemination last week. Behind the success is a back-story fraught with challenges. To start with, the bustard handlers had to achieve “human imprinting”, which required them to forge close bonds with the large birds, enabling them to train the GIBs for simulated mating with dummy birds. Suda, a three-year-old male bustard at the Ramdevra captive breeding centre in Pokhran, in the eastern part of Jaisalmer district, was chosen for the experiment. He was trained to “mate” with a dummy bird, and his sperm was transported to the Sam captive breeding centre in western Jaisalmer, about three hours away, to impregnate Tony, a five-year-old female bustard there. Since 2019, these two centres have been the ground zero for India’s long-term GIB recovery project, where scientists from …

Pokhran anniversary: Why May 11, 1998 is Bharat’s pivotal moment | Latest News India

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New Delhi: Twenty six years ago, India under NDA Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee conducted Shakti series of nuclear tests at Pokhran on May 5 and May 11, a pivotal moment for India’s nuclear capability in the field of national security and clean energy. Former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee at Pokhran after Shakti series of nuclear tests. After India declared itself as a nuclear weapon state by exploding a range of devices—from thermonuclear to tactical—the country has gone miles ahead in the interregnum with a complete, functioning and highly capable nuclear triad and robust second strike capability due to nuclear powered ballistic missile firing submarines. Today, India has a 5000 km range land based Agni ballistic missile and a 3000 km range K-4 submarine based ballistic missile, which can cover India from threats posed by China, Pakistan and beyond. Unlock exclusive access to the latest news on India’s general elections, only on the HT App. Download Now! Download Now! While nuclear deterrence has helped India stand up to military and diplomatic coercion of global …

Air Force To Display Full Combat, Fire Capabilities At Pokhran Range

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The triennial exercise will take place for 2.15 hours during the day, dusk and night. New Delhi: The Indian Air Force will display its full spectrum of combat and fire capabilities during Exercise Vayu Shakti-2024 at the Pokharan range close to the India-Pakistan border in Rajasthan on February 17. Fighter jet Rafale, Light Combat Helicopter (LCH) Prachand and Apache attack helicopters will be among the assets taking part in the exercise for the first time, Vice Chief of Air Staff Air Marshal A P Singh told reporters here. The triennial exercise will take place for 2.15 hours during the day, dusk and night, he said. “We plan to conduct this Exercise Vayu Shakti 2024 to showcase the full spectrum of operations that Indian aerospace power can undertake. And, it is going to be conducted in a near-realistic scenario,” Air Marshal Singh said. More than 100 aircraft will participate in the exercise this year including support aircraft and stand-by assets on ground, he said. These will include all the new, indigenously manufactured or designed aircraft, such …

Main Atal Hoon trailer: Pankaj Tripathi film touches upon Pokhran nuclear test | Bollywood

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A new trailer for Pankaj Tripathi’s upcoming film Main Atal Hoon has been released and it shows all the major moments the film touches on from the life of late former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee. It touches upon Mahatma Gandhi’s assassination, Atal Bihari’s initial struggle in politics, standing up against Indira Gandhi during Emergency, the Babri Masjid demolition, Pokhran nuclear test and the Kargil War. Also read: Maharani 3 teaser: Huma Qureshi returns as Rani Bharti but in handcuffs, says ‘graduate hojayenge to kya hoga aapka’ A still from Main Atal Hoon 2nd trailer. What’s in new Main Atal Hoon trailer The trailer description read: ‘More than a poet. More than a statesman. More than a Prime Minister’. Amazon Sale season is here! Splurge and save now! Click here The trailer opens with Pankaj Tripathi’s Atal Bihari Vajpayee watching a film and telling his friend that the public believes what is shown to them. Next moment, Vajpayee is seen dealing with criticism and violence as a person talks about Mahatma Gandhi’s killer, Nathuram Godse, …

President Murmu witnesses Army’s fire-power exercise in Pokhran

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President Droupadi Murmu witnessed the Integrated Fire Power exercise conducted by Indian Army, in Pokhran on Saturday. | Photo Credit: ANI President Droupadi Murmu witnessed a fire-power exercise involving various weapons platforms in Rajasthan’s Pokhran, the Army said on Saturday. In an interaction with the soldiers, the President, who is also the Supreme Commander of the three services, commended them for maintaining the highest standards of operational preparedness. She also exhorted the Army personnel to continue serving the nation with the “same zeal, commitment and motivation”. President Droupadi Murmu witnessed the Integrated Fire Power exercise conducted by Indian Army, in Pokhran on Saturday. Rajasthan Governor Kalraj Mishra also seen. | Photo Credit: ANI “President Droupadi Murmu visited Pokhran and witnessed a firepower exercise, involving intricate drills of fire and manoeuvre by various weapon platforms,” the Army said on ‘X’. “The Hon’ble President also interacted with the soldiers of the Indian Army and commended them for maintaining the highest standards of operational preparedness and exhorted them to continue serving the nation with the same zeal, commitment …