India successfully test-fires ‘Agni 5’ ballistic missile

New Delhi, Aug 20: India on Wednesday successfully test-fired the ‘Agni 5’ intermediate range ballistic missile, in a demonstration of its strategic military capabilities.

The defence ministry said the test-firing of the missile from the Integrated Test Range in Odisha’s Chandipur validated all operational and technical parameters.

“Intermediate range ballistic missile ‘Agni 5’ was successfully test-fired from the integrated test range, Chandipur in Odisha on August 20,” it said in a brief statement.

“The launch validated all operational and technical parameters. It was carried out under the aegis of the Strategic Forces Command,” it said. (PTI)

Hot this week

Pay hike of Assam ministers, MLAs likely as 3-member panel submits report

Full report likely by Oct 30 Guwahati Sept 25: There...

Meghalaya Biological Park Inaugurated After 25 Years: A New Chapter in Conservation and Education

Shillong, Nov 28: Though it took nearly 25 years...

ANSAM rejects Kuki’s separate administration demand, says bifurcation not acceptable

Guwahati, Sept 8: Rejecting the separate administration demand of...

Meghalaya man missing in Bangkok

Shillong, Jan 10: A 57-year-old Meghalaya resident, Mr. Treactchell...

Meghalaya’s historic fiber paves the way for eco-friendly products and sustainable livelihoods

By Roopak Goswami Shillong, Oct 25: From making earbuds to...

Amit Shah launches faster immigration clearance programme at 5 more airports

New Delhi, Sept 11: Union Home Minister Amit Shah...

ISRO, subsidiaries sign agreement with HAL for SSLV tech transfer

Bengaluru, Sept 11: A technology transfer agreement for the...

17,000 students sing Bhupen Hazarika’s song to create India Book records

Nagaon (Assam), Sept 11: More than 17,000 students sang...

Israeli airstrikes on Yemen kill at least 35, Houthi officials say

Deir al-Balah(Gaza Strip), Sept 11: Israel launched another round...

Satwik-Chirag enter quarterfinals at Hong Kong Open

Hong Kong, Sept 11: India's top men's doubles pair...

South Africa wins rain-affected first T20 by 14 runs against England

Cardiff, Sept 11: South Africa won a rain-shortened first...

Public movement allowed for few hours amid extended prohibitory orders in violence-hit Nepal

Kathmandu, Sept 11: Nepal Army on Thursday extended prohibitory...
spot_img

Related Articles

Popular Categories