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India carried out a test launch of a long-range, nuclear-capable ballistic missile called Agni-V on Thursday, Dec. 15, one week after Indian and Chinese troops clashed along their disputed border [...]

In October last year, India carried out the successful launch of the surface-to-surface ballistic missile, Agni-5 from APJ Abdul Kalam Island, Odisha

The extended range of the missile will give a variety of options to the planners during times of conflict. 

Days after the successful trials of the nuclear-capable Agni-5 ballistic missile, India has now developed the capability to strike targets beyond the range of 7

The extended range of the missile which is part of the Strategic Forces Command will give a variety of options to planners during times of conflict.

People in several parts of India speculated that the bright plume seen in skies was a comet, meteor or a UFO.

NEW DELHI (AP) — India on Thursday successfully test-fired a long-range “Agni-5” intercontinental nuclear-capable ballistic missile, a government minister said, that is expected to strengthen its deterrence against long-time rival China.

The Agni-V project is aimed at boosting India's nuclear deterrence against China which is known to have missiles like Dongfeng-41 having ranges between 12,000-15,000 km.

The Agni-V project is aimed at boosting Indias nuclear deterrence against China.

The nuclear-capable missile, with a range of 5,400km (3,300 miles) fired from Odisha state, a government minister says.