India, Oct. 30 -- US President Donald Trump on Thursday said that he has ordered the Department of War (previously Department of Defense) to begin testing the country's nuclear weapons amid the recent such tests conducted by Russia and other countries.

"The United States has more Nuclear Weapons than any other country. This was accomplished, including a complete update and renovation of existing weapons, during my First Term in office. Because of the tremendous destructive power, I HATED to do it, but had no choice! Russia is second, and China is a distant third, but will be even within 5 years. Because of other countries testing programs, I have instructed the Department of War to start testing our Nuclear Weapons on an equal basis. Tha...