How Pokhran's 'Smiling Buddha' Redefined India's Global Standing
In 1974, India's inaugural nuclear test, codenamed 'Smiling Buddha', marked a pivotal shift in the nation's international stature. Conducted discreetly in the arid expanses of Pokhran, Rajasthan, this test demonstrated India's technological prowess and strategic resolve. It not only altered …
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