Pokhran-II nuclear tests

Pokhran-II refers to a series of five nuclear tests conducted by India in May 1998 at the Pokhran test range, Rajasthan. These tests demonstrated India's nuclear capabilities, confirming it as a nuclear-armed state. The tests included underground explosions that verified the country’s ability to develop and deploy nuclear weapons, which had significant geopolitical implications. They aimed to enhance national security, assert regional power, and establish India as a responsible nuclear state. The tests drew international attention, leading to both praise for India’s strategic confidence and concern over nuclear proliferation.