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May 18 is a proud moment for every Indian, as it is the day exactly 50 years ago that India created history by becoming the Sixth Nation in the World to detonate a Nuclear device. As a part of operation smiling Buddha, India joined the elite nuclear club of 5 nations - America, the Soviet Union, Britain, France, and China.

50 Years Of Pokhran-1: The Day When India Conducted Its First Nuclear Test

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May 18, 2024

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The National Technology Day marks the anniversary of Pokhran Nuclear Tests (Operation Shakti) of 1998 and also India’s progress in field of science and technology.

National Technology Day 2024: Marking 26th Anniversary of 'Operation Shakti'

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May 10, 2024

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Integrated tri-service exercise 'Bharat Shakti' is slated be held at Pokhran in Rajasthan on March 12 and it will showcase the "shock and awe" that the armed forces seek to achieve in an operational situation by employing manoeuvre and fighting capabilities effectively, a top army official said on Saturday. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to attend the exercise.

Tri-Service Exercise 'Bharat Shakti' to Demonstrate Prowess of Indigenously Manufactured Equipment

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Mar 9, 2024

PTI

The Indian Air Force (IAF) showcased its offensive capabilities through an enthralling and formidable display of its firepower as it conducted "Exercise Vayu Shakti-24" at the Pokhran air-to-ground range near Jaisalmer on Saturday.

IAF Exercise Vayu Shakti-24: Airforce Showcases Formidable Display of Firepower at Pokhran

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Feb 17, 2024

ANI

File photo: Atal Bihari Vajpayee with former President Dr APJ Abdul Kalam at Pokhran

Senior scribe Vijay Trivedi recalls Atal Bihari Vajpayee's strong connection with Rajasthan on his 99th birth anniversary

Dec 25, 2023

ETV Bharat English Team

President Murmu witnesses Army's fire-power exercise in Pokhran

Dec 23, 2023

ETV Bharat English Team

New Army uniforms recovered from a car in Pokhran, 4 arrested

Oct 8, 2023

ETV Bharat English Team

Over eighteen people were injured when the bus they were travelling in, collided with a truck (trailer) in Rajasthan's Sirohi on Friday morning. Local people said that the bus was moving at a high speed and hit the trailer of the truck from behind. On the other, the lorry was moving slowly.

Over 36 people injured when private bus hits lorry in Rajasthan's Sirohi

Sep 15, 2023

ETV Bharat English Team

Rajasthan: Indian Army conducts exercise on Indo-Pak border at Pokhran; Brazilian top Army official present

Aug 30, 2023

ETV Bharat English Team

Expert weighs in on Modi's Hiroshima visit, first by Indian PM after Pokhran nuclear test

May 17, 2023

Three missile misfires from Pokhran firing range; no casualties reported

Mar 24, 2023

Trials of Enhanced Range Pinaka rockets held successfully

Aug 29, 2022

Cattle grazer's suspected lynching by Army guards sparks furore in Rajasthan's Pokhran

6 Army jawans booked in Rajasthan after man they allegedly thrashed dies in hospital

Aug 2, 2022

Rajasthan: Man beaten to pulp, his hair trimmed over 'extra-marital affair' in Pokhran

Rajasthan: Man assaulted, his hair trimmed over 'extra-marital affair' in Pokhran

Jun 24, 2022

The day is observed to mark the successful nuclear tests in Pokhran. Modi also posted a short video clip related to the tests

PM Modi pays tributes to scientists on Pokhran tests anniversary

May 11, 2022

The Australian Army Chief visited Laungewala, Pokharan and Jodhpur in Rajasthan

Australian Army Chief visits Pokhran firing ranges, Laungewala war memorial

Mar 10, 2022

Vayu Shakti 2022 by IAF slated for March 5 in Pokhran Rafale fleet 150 Indian Army aircrafts to partake in exercise

IAF's megashow 'Vayu Shakti' on March 5: 150 jets including Rafale to roar on Pak border

Feb 10, 2022

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