Smiling Buddha: Things to know about India`s first nuclear test at Pokhran

Today (May 18) is a historic day for India as we are observing the 46th anniversary of our first nuclear test in Rajasthan’s Pokhran. The peaceful nuclear test codenamed the ‘Smiling Buddha’ was conducted on May 18, 1974 under the leadership of Prime Minister Indira Gandhi. The test made India a nuclear power.

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