India’s nuclear journey began with the 1974 ‘Peaceful Nuclear Explosion’ at Pokhran, making it the sixth nation to harness atomic power for defence. Driven by regional security concerns, India conducted the ‘Operation Shakti’ tests in 1998, solidifying its status as a nuclear power. These advancements underscore India’s strategic capabilities and technological prowess. India’s nuclear journey began with the 1974 ‘Peaceful Nuclear Explosion’ at Pokhran, making it the sixth nation to harness atomic power for defence. Driven by regional security concerns, India conducted the ‘Operation Shakti’ tests in 1998, solidifying its status as a nuclear power. These advancements underscore India’s strategic capabilities and technological prowess.
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The story behind Pokhran: How one ‘peaceful explosion’ in 1974 made India a nuclear power
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