PM Modi hails National Technology Day, calls Pokhran tests 'landmark' eventOn National Technology Day, Prime Minister Modi lauded Indian scientists for the 1998 Pokhran nuclear tests, highlighting their pivotal rol...
12 May, 2025, 12.57 AM IST
New version of anti-tank guided missile 'Nag Mk 2' tested successfullyIndia has successfully conducted field evaluation trials for the Nag Mk-2, an indigenously-developed third-generation anti-tank guided miss...
13 Jan, 2025, 08.14 PM IST
In memoriam: R Chidambaram, a world-class physicist who shaped India's nuclear weapons programmeRajagopala Chidambaram, a key figure in India's nuclear weapons programme, passed away at 88. He contributed significantly to nuclear physi...
04 Jan, 2025, 04.12 PM IST
India successfully flight tests 4th-Gen VSHORADS missileThe tests were carried out on October 3 and 4 against high-speed targets and the weapon systems demonstrated very critical parameters of "m...
05 Oct, 2024, 09.31 PM IST
Army successfully conducts field trials of anti-tank guided missile systemIndian Army successfully tested the MPATGM system at Pokhran Field Firing Range, achieving self-reliance in defense technology. The trials ...
14 Apr, 2024, 12.18 PM IST
National Technology Day: Why is it celebrated, history behind itThe day is celebrated not only to honor India's accomplishments in nuclear technology but also recognises the nation's advancements in nume...
12 May, 2023, 09.22 AM IST
National Technology Day in India: See its history, importance and moreNational Technology Day in India holds historical significance and is celebrated to commemorate the achievements and advancements in the fi...
10 May, 2023, 09.49 PM IST
DRDO confirms successful trials of enhanced range Pinaka rockets in Pokhran, Balasore"The user trials of the DRDO-developed Range Pinka rockets were conducted at Balasore and Pokharan over the past few weeks. In a success fo...
29 Aug, 2022, 04.02 PM IST
Army Chief Naravane visits Pokhran; witnesses firing of various artillery gunsAfter arriving at Jaisalmer, the Army Chief, accompanied by Southern Army Commander Lt Gen JS Nain, left for the Pokhran field firing range...
15 Jul, 2021, 08.02 PM IST
Barrel of T-90 battle tank explodes during practice session in Pokhran firing rangeDefence spokesperson Colonel Sombit Ghosh said the incident took place on Wednesday when the barrel of the tank exploded with a huge bang.
29 Aug, 2019, 04.54 PM IST
Rajasthan polls: Religion big factor in PokhranWestern Rajasthan's Pokhran assembly constituency is set for a close fight on December 7 between a Hindu religious leader fielded by the BJ...
25 Nov, 2018, 11.37 AM IST
Pinaka Mark-II rocket successfully test-firedPinaka Mark-II rocket was successfully test-fired today from Army's Chandan firing range near Pokhran using a multi-barrel launcher.
14 Jul, 2018, 03.37 PM IST
Ultra-light howitzers: Exhaustive field trials on in PokhranIndia had struck a government-to-government deal with the US last November for supply of the 145 howitzers at a cost of nearly Rs 5,000 cro...
14 Jul, 2018, 02.24 PM IST
Probe begins after M777 howitzer misfiresThe extent of the damage is being assessed by a joint investigation team,” the Army insider said, adding no one was injured. The joint inve...
14 Jul, 2018, 09.38 AM IST
OFB eyes to bag Army order to upgrade imported field gunsAccording to defence experts, the 130-mm field guns have almost become obsolete the world over as they have been replaced by 155-mm howitze...
10 Jun, 2018, 01.35 PM IST
Army recovers cache of empty ammunition in PokhranThe pictures from the location indicate that the shells, rounds are un-fuzed and all explosives from the shells and rounds have been taken ...
06 Jun, 2018, 02.51 PM IST
Army conducts fire power display at Pokhran"The information visit was conducted at 4 Mechanised Infantry Battalion at Jaisalmer," Ojha said in a release.
21 Mar, 2015, 02.15 PM IST