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No Evidence China Conducted Nuclear Test: Monitor

By BPN News Desk February 8, 2026

An international monitoring body said there is no evidence supporting recent allegations that China conducted a nuclear explosive test, countering claims made in a United States assessment. The statement has added to debate over verification and transparency in global nuclear activity. Monitor Rejects China Nuclear Blast Claim The monitoring organisation reported it had

Science Space & Astronomy

India Successfully Tests Agni 3 Missile

By BPN News Desk February 8, 2026

India successfully carried out a test of the nuclear-capable Agni 3 ballistic missile off the Odisha coast, demonstrating operational readiness of the strategic deterrence system. The launch was conducted as part of routine user training by the Strategic Forces Command. Agni 3 Missile Test Details The surface-to-surface missile was launched from an integrated test range

International

US Accuses China Of Secret Nuclear Tests

By BPN News Desk February 7, 2026

The United States (US) has accused China of conducting secret nuclear explosive experiments, raising fresh concerns over arms control compliance and strategic stability. The allegation was included in an official assessment on global nuclear activities and has drawn attention from security analysts. US Allegations On China Nuclear Tests According to the assessment, China

Op-Eds Opinion

$3B Nuclear Fuel Deal With Canada: Preparing Electricity for India’s 2047 Economy

By BPN News Desk February 6, 2026

India is close to signing a nearly $3 billion long-term uranium supply agreement with Canada. At first glance it sounds like just another energy purchase. But this is not about fixing today’s power cuts. It is about making sure India does not face power shortages twenty years from now when its economy becomes far bigger […]

International

North Korea to Unveil Next Phase of Nuclear Plans

By BPN News Desk January 28, 2026

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has said the country will soon announce the next stage of its nuclear and defence strategy, signalling a continued focus on strengthening its nuclear deterrent. The announcement is expected to be made at an upcoming meeting of the ruling Workers’ Party of Korea. Focus on Nuclear Deterrence Kim made […]

National

NTPC Explores Nuclear Power Partnerships With Global Firms

By BPN News Desk January 2, 2026

State owned power major NTPC has signed agreements with global nuclear energy companies to explore collaboration on large nuclear power projects in India. The company has entered into non disclosure agreements with Russia’s Rosatom and France’s EDF to enable the sharing of technical information and assessment of potential partnerships. The pacts are aimed at evaluating

International

Trump Warns Iran of Military Action if Nuclear Program Rebuilds

By BPN News Desk December 30, 2025

US President Donald Trump has warned that the United States could carry out further military strikes against Iran if Tehran attempts to rebuild its nuclear programme or expand its ballistic missile capabilities. Trump issued the warning during a meeting at his Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, saying renewed nuclear activity […]

International

North Korea Warns Against Japan’s Nuclear Ambitions

By BPN News Desk December 22, 2025

North Korea has issued a sharp warning against what it described as Japan’s emerging nuclear ambitions, saying such moves must be stopped “at any cost.” The statement came in response to recent remarks attributed to a Japanese official that reignited debate about Japan’s defence posture amid growing regional security concerns. Pyongyang Issues Strong Statement In […]

National

President Droupadi Murmu Gives Assent to SHANTI Nuclear Bill

By BPN News Desk December 22, 2025

President Droupadi Murmu has given her assent to the SHANTI Bill, formally turning it into law and marking a major shift in India’s civil nuclear energy framework. The legislation clears the way for limited private sector participation in nuclear power generation, an area that was earlier dominated by state-controlled entities. What the SHANTI Law Changes […]

International

Trump Signs US Defence Bill, Pushes Nuclear Liability Talks

By BPN News Desk December 21, 2025

The United States Congress has passed its annual National Defence Authorization Act (NDAA) for 2026, which President Donald Trump signed into law on 19 December 2025. The legislation includes a provision directing US officials to work with India to explore aligning India’s nuclear liability rules with global norms as part of broader cooperation under the […]