Operation Shakti: India's Secret Path to Becoming a Nuclear Power

On May 11 and 13, 1998, India conducted a series of five underground nuclear tests at the Pokhran Test Range, a moment that fundamentally changed the nation's trajectory on the global stage. In this video, we dive into the intense planning, the high-stakes secrecy, and the immense scientific achievement behind "Operation Shakti." Discover how India navigated international scrutiny to secure its strategic autonomy and join the elite group of nuclear-armed nations.