The SIPRI report highlighted a global trend of nuclear modernisation, with nine nuclear-armed nations, including the US, Russia, the UK, France, China, India, Pakistan, North Korea, and Israel, all advancing their nuclear capabilities.

The MoU was signed between DG NCC Lt Gen Gurbirpal Singh and Executive Director (Corporate Communication & Corporate Planning), NPCIL Shri BVS Shekhar on Thursday.

China has unveiled a conceptual design to build what could potentially become the world's largest nuclear-powered container ship, official media here reported on Thursday.