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Rajagopala Chidambaram, India’s atomic weapons man, passes away at 88

IndiaTimes Saturday, 4 January 2025 ()
Rajagopala Chidambaram, India's leading nuclear weapons designer and key figure in the Pokhran nuclear tests, passed away at 88. He contributed significantly to India's nuclear programme and scientific advancements. Tributes poured in from top scientists and political leaders, acknowledging his groundbreaking work and immense impact on India's strategic capabilities and scientific community.
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