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Friday, April 10, 2026
TopicAgni Prime

Topic: Agni Prime

‘Agni’ on the move—India successfully test-fires Agni-Prime nuclear missile from a train

With the latest test, India has the capability to launch a nuclear missile from under the sea, surface, air, and now from a railway network.

MIRV tech entry in nuclear arsenal must not lead India away from ‘No First Use’ policy

To the military mind, the idea of planning to get hit first and then react is anathema to its enculturation about use of force. If such ‘Military Think’ captures the mind of India’s political decision makers, India would only be pursuing an illusion that is unlikely to pay any dividends. 

Agni Prime–next generation nuclear missile–set to be inducted into India’s arsenal

Agni Prime can be manoeuvred at the point of entry into the earth’s atmosphere, a feature that is usually not available in a ballistic missile.

On Camera

Pig politicisation isn’t unique to Delhi’s Tri Nagar. It’s a worldwide anti-Muslim strategy

The funniest part about pig politicisation is that it is based on ignorance. Hindus and Christians can eat all the pork they want and keep pigs as pets—that does not bother Muslims.

Data centre gold rush risks blackouts, central electricity body warns states against tripping grids

India’s fast-growing data centre sector may strain state electricity networks; Central Electricity Authority has urged Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and Tamil Nadu to boost capacity.

Army promotes Col Purohit, acquitted in 2008 Malegaon blast case, to Brigadier; to not retire yet

This means he will serve Indian Army for a minimum of another 2 years as Brigadier, unless he picks up the next rank of Major General.

China insulated itself against energy shocks. India is ‘all talk, no walk’

China patiently invested capital, skill and technology in coal gasification. Unlike it, we won’t move from words to action. As crude prices decline, we lose interest.