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Antony describes Agni V launch as a major milestoneDefence Minister A K Antony today described the maiden test flight of Inter-Continental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) Agni V as an "immaculate success" and a "major milestone".
Congratulatory messages from Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi:
April 19 - the day Aryabhatta & Salyut 1 were launched.Today we celebrate launch of Agni V & Guj dedicating 600 MW solar power to the nation
- Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) April 19, 2012
Congratulations to the scientists & people of India for the success of Agni V. It is truly a proud day for our nation!
- Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) April 19, 2012
Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singhcongratulates scientists of DRDOfor the successful launch of Agni V.
- Dr Manmohan Singh (@PMOIndia) April 19, 2012
For those of you who've just logged in , here is a 10-point cheat-sheet on the Agni-V
First pictures of the Agni-V launchDesigned and developed by Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) scientists, Agni-V has a range of 5,000 kilometres.
Defence Minister AK Antony congratulates DRDO on Agni V's successful test launch, says 'Country stands tall today, have joined elite club of nations.'
Agni V, India's first ICBM, successfully test-firedAgni V, India's first ICBM, successfully test-fired: India has successfully test-fired Agni-V, its first Inter-Continental Ballistic Missile (ICBM). The missile was launched from the Integrated Test Range (ITR) at Wheeler Island off the Odisha coast at 8:05 this morning. The test launch was originally scheduled for Wednesday, but was postponed due to bad weather.
Dr. Avinash Chandan, Chief of Agni V, tells NDTV: We have mastered the technology. We are confident that we have achieved the milestone that we had set.
Agni V, India's first inter-continental ballistic missile, launched successfullyAgni V, India's first inter-continental ballistic missile, launched successfully
DRDO chief tells NDTV that the 'exact target' was achieved.
DRDO chief confirms to NDTV that the Agni V launch is successful.
NDTV's Pallava Bagla, who was in the control room during the launch, says the scientists were overjoyed with the success of the launch.
Good News: Agni V launch successful
AGNI-V, INDIA'S FIRST INTER-CONTINENTAL BALLISTIC MISSILE, TEST-FIRED FROM ODISHA AT 8:05 AM
Agni-V will be test-fired over full range of 5,000 km
The final countdown has begun. Fingers crossed. India's first inter-continental ballistic missile Agni 5 will be test-fired from Wheeler Island off the Odisha coast in just a few minutes from now.
UPDATE: Agni Missile launch scheduled for 7.45 am today. Catch all the live updates here
ICBM Agni-V's launch put off till Thursday due to bad weather
The high-profile launch of India's first Inter-Continental Ballistic Missile (ICBM), Agni-V, has been postponed due to bad weather.
The high-profile launch of India's first Inter-Continental Ballistic Missile (ICBM), Agni-V, has been postponed due to bad weather.
UPDATE: Agni V launch expected tomorrow morning
DRDO: Confident about missile, hope it will be launched tomorrow
UPDATE: Due to heavy lightning in the region, the launch of Agni-V missile is postponed for safety reasons
UPDATE: The missile's launch time has been rescheduled. It is now expected to be test-fired at 8:30 pm IST
NDTV exclusive: Inside the Agni-5 missile labIndia's first inter-continental ballistic missile. NDTV takes you inside India's missile complex, a highly sophisticated facility in Hyderabad and help you decode the Agni 5.
How the Agni-V can catapult India to the ICBM league
Designed and developed by India's Defence Research And Development Organisation (DRDO) scientists, the three-stage missile is scheduled to be launched from a mobile launcher at the Wheeler Island off the Orissa Coast.
Designed and developed by India's Defence Research And Development Organisation (DRDO) scientists, the three-stage missile is scheduled to be launched from a mobile launcher at the Wheeler Island off the Orissa Coast.
For those of you who've just logged in , here is a 10-point cheat-sheet on the Agni-V
India to test fire its first inter-continental ballistic missile shortly. Watch this space for live updates of this historic event...
It can be configured to launch small satellites and can be used later even to shoot down enemy satellites in orbits.
Agni-V travels faster than a bullet and can carry 1,000 kilograms of nuclear weapons.
The 5,000-km range missile has been designed and developed by Defence Research And Development Organisation (DRDO) scientists.
