Non Proliferation Treaty

Nirmala Sitharaman says India takes nuclear non-proliferation very seriously, does not believe in 'dirty bombs'

India takes nuclear non-proliferation very seriously and unlike some of its neighbours, it does not believe in "dirty bombs", Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Thursday, in an oblique reference to Pakistan

US warns countries against helping terrorists obtain nuclear weapons in its 2018 Nuclear Posture Review

The US has warned countries against supporting non-state actors and terrorist groups trying to obtain or employ nuclear weapons.

Elite export control group Wassenaar Arrangement admits India as its member at two-day meet in Vienna

In a significant development, elite export control regime Wassenaar Arrangement (WA) on Thursday decided to admit India as its new member

India rules out joining NPT as non-nuclear weapon state at UNGA, says committed to voluntary prohibition

India has ruled out the possibility of joining the Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) as a non-nuclear weapon state

Nuclear weapon count dropped internationally but four countries still building up nukes: Report

China, India, North Korea and Pakistan are expanding the size of their nuclear arsenals, a Swedish arms watchdog said.

Narendra Modi's four-nation tour: Key takeaways from 17th India-Russia Annual Summit in 2016

Firstpost takes a look at the key points that were discussed at the 17 India-Russia Annual Summit, and which are likely to be part of Modi's agenda when he arrives in Russia as part of the four-nation tour.

NSG session likely to be held in Switzerland next month, slim chances of India's entry

The next plenary session of NSG is likely to be held in Swiss capital Bern in June, but chances of any breakthrough on India's entry into the elite group still look slim.

Pakistan pitches for MTCR membership, says doesn't want to join arms race in South Asia

Notably, India was successful in joining MTCR, ahead of Pakistan's all-weather ally China, whose application is pending since 2004.

Donald Trump is merely echoing Barack Obama's nuclear weapons policy

There is no need to get all hot and bothered about Donald Trump's tweet especially since US President Barack Obama, despite his previous commitment to a nuclear-free world, has gone ahead and pushed for a massive nuclear weapons programme in the US. Trump is merely echoing Obama

China may support India-Japan nuclear deal if NPT obligations met

China cautiously backed the India-Japan nuclear deal signed during PM Modi's Tokyo visit, saying all countries are entitled for peaceful use of nuclear energy if they meet the international non-proliferation obligations.