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Topic: Pinaka rocket

Modi pitches Pinaka rockets to Macron as they discuss defence, civil nuclear ties, IMEC in Marseille

The leaders held bilateral talks following the high-level political segment of the AI Action Summit in Paris. They also inaugurated a new Indian consulate in Marseille.

MoD inks contracts totalling Rs 10,147 cr for two types of ammo for Pinaka rocket launchers

The two types of ammunition are being procured for nearly 10 Pinaka regiments. The procurement is expected boost the firepower of the Army along its northern borders.

CCS approves Rs 10,000 cr Army Pinaka rocket deal; Solar industries, MIL to work on project

Army Chief Gen Upendra Dwivedi had earlier announced the government is expected to clear the Rs 5,700 cr contract for Pinaka munitions and Rs 4,500 cr for area denial munitions soon.

From BrahMos to Pinaka, Indian Army to showcase indigenisation push at Republic Day parade

Majority of the equipment that will be displayed is ‘made in India’, it is learnt. Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto is likely to be the chief guest.

Why is France eyeing India’s Pinaka launch rocket tech? Its cost & efficiency are tempting

The high cost of HIMARS has prompted France to consider alternatives. The August 2024 sale of 22 HIMARS units to Australia was valued at nearly $1 billion.

Bought by Armenia, being studied by France, Pinaka rocket system becomes more powerful

Work is also ongoing on a guided Pinaka system with ranges of 120km, 150km & 200km to counter China's long-range guided rocket systems. The existing Pinaka has a range of about 37km. 

Azerbaijan protests after reports suggesting ‘Indian-made weapons entered Armenia through Iran’

Hours after reports surfaced of Pinaka rocket launchers reaching Armenia , foreign policy adviser to Azerbaijan's president summoned Indian envoy to express 'serious concerns'.

Artillery to rocket launchers — Armenia turns to India to beef up defence against Azerbaijan

Armenian Defence minister Suren Papikyan met Rajnath Singh on sidelines of DefExpo in Gandhinagar. In September, Armenia had signed deal for Pinaka rocket launchers with India.

As tensions rise with Azerbaijan, Armenia buys Pinaka rockets & ammunition from India

The government-to-government contract, valued at about Rs 2,000 cr, is learnt to have been signed earlier this month. Supplies to be fast-tracked according to Armenia's requirement.

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Jana Sangh leader VK Malhotra brought Advani to Delhi, kept the party afloat after 1984 setback

Unlike his colleagues from the time of the BJS, several of whom became governors and held other constitutional posts, Malhotra chose to lead a quiet and simple retired life after the massive 2014 victory of the BJP.

Market regulator SEBI clears Adani Group of impropriety alleged by Hindenburg Research

SEBI probe concluded that purported loans and fund transfers were paid back in full and did not amount to deceptive market practices or unreported related party transactions.

In Nepal, young dreams of serving in Indian Army crash as Agnipath halts a centuries-old tradition

Since 1815, Nepali Gorkhas have served in Indian & British Armies, as well as in Bihar, Bengal & Assam Police. Since Agnipath scheme came in, no Nepal-domiciled Gorkha has enlisted.

Something’s hidden in the Oval Office photo of Trump, Munir, Sharif. India must look closely

What Munir has achieved with Trump is a return to normal, ironing out the post-Abbottabad crease. The White House picture gives us insight into how Pakistan survives, occasionally thrives and thinks.