Atom Bomb

The 'Little Boy' atomic bomb dropped on Hiroshima killed around 140,000 people, including many who died from radiation.

Albert Einstein's letter warning of atomic weapons sold at auction for Rs 32.7 crore

Written in the summer of 1939, the letter warned that Germany could develop 'extremely powerful bombs' using uranium and urged the US President to 'speed up' the country's work on the subject eventually leading to the Manhattan Project and the development of atomic bombs.

Today in History, August 9: Moments that Completely Changed the World

August 9 is a day rich with events that have dramatically shaped our world. From Singapore's bold leap to independence to the tragic end of the atomic bomb's devastation, and from the debut of a cherished cartoon character to a profound literary work on simple living, this date holds significant historical weight.

In pics: India marks Hiroshima anniversary

Hiroshima Day: The United States dropped the world’s first atomic bomb on Hiroshima on August 6, 1945, destroying the city and killing 140,000 people.

Hiroshima Day: Remembering the atomic bombing 77 years ago

Hiroshima Day: Many survivors of the bombings have lasting injuries and illnesses resulting from the explosions and radiation exposure and face discrimination in Japan.

We have technical means to produce atom bomb, no intention of doing so: Iran nuclear chief

Eslami reiterated comments made by Kamal Kharrazi, a senior adviser to Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, in July.