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18.05.2026Resumen IA
India's 'Smiling Buddha' Nuclear Test: 52 Years Later
Fifty-two years ago, India detonated 'Smiling Buddha' in Rajasthan's Thar desert, marking its nuclear club entry. Officially a 'peaceful nuclear explosion,' the 1974 test demonstrated scientific self-reliance, announced strategic intent, triggered sanctions, and remains a consequential moment.
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