Eminent nuclear scientist R Chidambaram, who was architect of 'Op Smiling Buddha & Op Shakti', passes away

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Veteran nuclear scientist Dr Rajagopala Chidambaram, instrumental in India's 1974 and 1998 nuclear tests, passed away at 88. He held key positions, including principal scientific adviser to the government and chairman of the Atomic Energy Commission. PM Modi and other leaders expressed their condolences, highlighting...

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Rajagopala Chidambaram

Indian Physicist
Rajagopala Chidambaram, India's leading nuclear weapons designer and key figure in the Pokhran nuclear tests, passed away at 88. He contributed significantly to..
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Chidambaram, who was also associated with the nuclear weapons programme, breathed his last at Jaslok Hospital in Mumbai at 3.20 am, the official said.
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Eminent physicist Rajagopala Chidambaram, pivotal in Indiaโ€™s 1974 and 1998 nuclear tests, passed away at 88. He held significant roles, including principal..
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Narendra Modi

Prime Minister of India since 2014
PM Modi hosted outgoing US NSA Jake Sullivan, highlighting the strides made in the India-US strategic partnership, especially in technology, defence, and AI...
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The Bharatiya Janata Party minority wing's national chief, Jamal Siddiqui, requested Prime Minister Narendra Modi to rename India Gate in New Delhi to Bharat..
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced that India's first bullet train would soon be operational while inaugurating several railway projects. He highlighted the..
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi assures the continuation of public welfare schemes if BJP is voted to power in Delhi elections. Modi criticizes AAP for alleged..
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United States Atomic Energy Commission

Independent federal government agency (1947โ€“1975)

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