'USSR may be past, but weapons of the era remain'

The US would maintain a minimum nuclear deterrent while working towards the goal of achieving a nuke-free world, a top Obama administration official on nuclear disarmament has said. "This......

NGOs from 23 Countries oppose Indo-US nuclear deal

More than 130 experts and non-governmental organisations from 23 countries have criticised the Indo-US nuclear deal, saying its proposal to exempt India from the long-standing global nuclear trade......

Once fierce critic, now Tauscher bats for N-deal

When she served in the United States Congress, Democrat Ellen Tauscher was one of the most vehement critics of the Indo-United States civilian nuclear deal. She not only led the unsuccessful effort......

Russia ready to reduce N-arms

Russia is prepared to reduce its strategic nuclear arsenal below 1,500 warheads, less than the level agreed to with the United States, but Moscow is concerned about nuclear threats on its border,......