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India test-fires nuclear-capable Prithvi-II missile via The Times of India

Posted on 2013/08/12 by yukimiyamotodepaul

BHUBANESWAR: India on Monday successfully test-fired its indigenously developed nuclear capable Prithvi-II missile, which has a strike range of 350 km, as part of a user trial for the defence forces. The sophisticated surface-to-surface missile was test fired from a … Continue reading →

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India’s First Ballistic Missile Sub to Begin Sea Trials via The Diplomat

Posted on 2013/07/30 by yukimiyamotodepaul

India’s first indigenously-built, nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine, INS Arihant, is set to begin sea trials shortly India’s The Tribune reported on Sunday, citing unnamed Indian officials. “The nuclear reactor that will power the submarine can be formally declared ‘critical’ anytime … Continue reading →

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Indian People’s Charter On Nuclear Energy via The Coalition for Nuclear Disarmament and Peace (CNDP)

Posted on 2013/07/28 by kojimaaiko

Indian People’s Charter on Nuclear Energy  The Indian People’s Charter on Nuclear Energy is a statement emerging from the shared experiences, struggles and visions of grassroots movements for a safe energy future. Such movements have existed right since the inception … Continue reading →

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If You’ve Never Worried About A Nuclear Disaster in India, Start Now via Yahoo.news

Posted on 2013/07/19 by yukimiyamotodepaul

The Koodankulam nuclear plant went critical this weekend despite stinging criticism from both pro and anti-nuclear experts. Shouldn’t we be terrified that the plant has been dealing with Russian conmen suppliers, missing wiring and electrocution deaths? Shouldn’t we be scared … Continue reading →

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Agni-V to be tested twice this year, could be inducted by 2015 via The Times of India

Posted on 2013/06/29 by yukimiyamotodepaul

NEW DELHI: India’s most formidable strategic missile, the over 5,000-km Agni-V, will be tested twice before this year ends to ensure it is ready for full-scale induction in the armed forces towards end-2015. Interestingly, the latter of the two tests … Continue reading →

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Protest Against John Kerry in Delhi: US Drones and Surveillance, Defence Deals, Nuclear Reactors and GM-Crops Opposed by Activists via India Resists

Posted on 2013/06/24 by yukimiyamotodepaul

A citizen’s protest was organized at Jantar Mantar on Monday afternoon opposing the visit of the US Secretary of State, Mr. John Kerry. A citizen’s protest was organized here at Jantar Mantar on Monday afternoon opposing the visit of the … Continue reading →

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‘Pakistan a responsible nuclear state’ via The Nation

Posted on 2013/06/22 by yukimiyamotodepaul

Islamabad -A foreign strategic expert has said that Pakistan’s image in the world has improved due to its responsible stance on its nuclear programme, continuity of democratic process and smooth transition of power. “Pakistan’s image as a nuclear state has … Continue reading →

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India may have to wait to join sensitive nuclear export body via Reuters

Posted on 2013/06/20 by yukimiyamotodepaul

(Reuters) – Some states still appear to be skeptical about letting nuclear-armed India into an influential body regulating sensitive atomic trade, diplomats said on Thursday, suggesting Indian membership may not be imminent. The United States, Britain, France are among countries … Continue reading →

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The Emerging Japan-India Relationship: Nuclear Anachronism, Militarism and Growth Fetish 新興の日印関係—核アナクロニズム、軍国主義、成長固執 via The Asia-Pacific Journal: Japan Focus

Posted on 2013/06/06 by yukimiyamotodepaul

[…] 3) Fuelling India’s nuclear energy expansion The bargain legitimizing India’s nuclear weapons in return for its purchase of reactors from the US, Russia, France and now Japan has translated into horror for the common people of India. While the … Continue reading →

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Does the Supreme Court care about Indian lives? via Tehelka.com

Posted on 2013/06/01 by yukimiyamotodepaul

The reasons behind clearing the Koodankulam nuclear plant defy logic and democratic principles This week, a bench of the Supreme Court (SC) cleared the commissioning of the nuclear power plant at Koodankulam, against which the residents of the area have … Continue reading →

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