‘Smiling Buddha’ at 52: Test that announced India’s nuclear arrival to the world

Ayush Pandey is a journalist at The Times of India, covering breaking news, politics, defence, and major legal and policy developments across India and the world. His reporting focuses on elections, national security, and institutional affairs, tracking the decisions and conflicts that shape public life. He specialises in sharp explainers and in-depth feature stories that go beyond headlines to decode political shifts, defence strategy, geopolitical flashpoints, and changing public sentiment. His work combines speed, clarity, and depth for a fast-moving digital audience.Read More We use cookies and other tracking technologies to provide services while browsing the Website to show personalise content and targeted ads, analyse site traffic and understand where our audience is coming from in order to improve your browsing experience on our Website. By continuing to use our Website, you consent to the use of these cookies and accept our Privacy terms. If you wish to see more information about how we process your personal data, please read our Cookie Policy and Privacy Policy We use cookies and other tracking technologies to provide services in line with the preferences you reveal while browsing the Website to show personalize content and targeted ads, analyze site traffic..., and understand where our audience is coming from in order to improve your browsing experience on our Website. By continuing to browse this Website, you consent to the use of these cookies. If you wish to object such processing, please read the instructions described in our'; Q+=' Cookie Policy ';Q+=" /";Q+=' Privacy Policy';Q+='Read more';Q+=" Our Privacy Policy has been revised. Please review updated ';P+='Privacy Policy Here';P+='