India has taken significant steps to modernize its nuclear arsenal, as reported by the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (Sipri). For the first time, India has deployed 12 nuclear warheads from its total stockpile of 190. This deployment marks a shift from previous practices where warheads and delivery systems were stored separately. India's nuclear strategy is built on a 'No first use' policy and aims for minimum credible deterrence, particularly in the context of its ongoing rivalry with China and Pakistan. The report highlights that India is developing long-range weapons capable of reaching targets across China. Furthermore, India is enhancing the responsiveness of its arsenal by 'canisterising' ballistic missiles, allowing for rapid launch capabilities. Meanwhile, Pakistan is also advancing its nuclear capabilities, with a stockpile of 170 warheads, while China is expanding its arsenal at a rapid pace, now estimated at 620 warheads. The nuclear landscape remains dynamic, with nations increasingly modernizing their arsenals amid strategic ambiguity.