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Agni-1 Missile

India successfully tests Agni-Prime missile from rail-based launcher

Defence Minister says 'first-of-its-kind launch' enhances country's military capability

India successfully tests Agni-Prime missile from rail-based launcher
Updated On : 25 Sep 2025 | 6:59 PM IST
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RN Agarwal, 'Father of Agni missile', passes away at the age of 84

R N Agarwal, regarded as the father of Agni missiles in the country, passed away here. He was 84. Agarwal, a recipient of the Padma Bhushan, died on Thursday following mild old-age related ailments, DRDO sources said. He had served as the Agni programme director and also as the director of ASL (Advanced Systems Laboratory) in Hyderabad. Former President A P J Abdul Kalam and 'Missile Man' of India had started IGMDP (Integrated Guided Missile Development Programme) and Agni was a key programme in it, the sources said. Agarwal was instrumental in initiating the Agni series of missiles, they said.

RN Agarwal, 'Father of Agni missile', passes away at the age of 84
Updated On : 16 Aug 2024 | 4:41 PM IST

India successfully test-fires short-range nuclear capable missile Agni-1

Describing the trial a 'complete success', they said that all the mission objectives were met during the test

India successfully test-fires short-range nuclear capable missile Agni-1
Updated On : 06 Feb 2018 | 12:26 PM IST