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India.com
11-07-2025
- Science
- India.com
Bad news for China and Pakistan, India developing rocket that can evade any air defense system, designed to hit targets accurately up to..., it is...
Bad news for China and Pakistan, India developing rocket that can evade any air defense system, designed to hit targets accurately up to..., it is... India is continuously improving its defense systems. As part of this effort, the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) is now working on a next-generation guided rocket system called Pinaka-IV. This new rocket system is being specially designed to hit targets accurately up to 300 kilometers away. According to a report by Indian Defence Research Wing (IDRW), the testing of this powerful and modern rocket system will likely start in the year 2028. Pinaka-IV will be inspired by tactical missiles like Pralay, and will have smart features that allow it to dodge enemy air defense systems and strike with great precision. History of the Pinaka Rocket system After the Kargil War with Pakistan, the Indian Army added the earlier version of this rocket system the Pinaka Multi-Barrel Rocket Launcher (MBRL) to its forces. Pinaka has since become an important part of India's artillery system, helping the Army during both peacetime and war. The system is named after Pinak, the bow of Lord Shiva in Indian mythology. Pinaka Rocket system now upgraded to strike as far as 300 kilometers India's rocket system Pinaka has come a long way since it was first introduced in the Army. The very first version, Pinaka Mk-I, had a range of 40 kilometers. Later, new versions were developed with longer ranges up to 75–90 kilometers. The upcoming Pinaka Mk-III will be able to hit targets up to 120 kilometers away. Now, DRDO is working on Pinaka-IV, which will have a powerful 300-kilometer range. This shows how fast India's defense technology is moving forward. What makes Pinaka-IV special? The new Pinaka-IV rocket is much stronger and smarter than the older ones. The older rockets had a smaller size of 214 mm, but Pinaka-IV is bigger, with a size of 300 mm. Because of this, it can carry a heavier explosive, up to 250 kg. DRDO's Research Centre Imarat (RCI) has added a special smart system to help the rocket find its way and stay on the right path. This system helps Pinaka-IV hit its target very accurately — missing by less than 10 meters, even from very far away.
India.com
10-07-2025
- India.com
What is BM-04 missile? Deadlier than Prithvi, Pralay missiles, IAF wants this missile developed by..., it has range of....
What is BM-04 missile? Deadlier than Prithvi, Pralay missiles, IAF wants this missile developed by..., it has range of.... The Indian Air Force (IAF) has proved lethal in attacks against Pakistan. And so the Indian government is also trying to upgrade it in every possible way. In the latest upgrades, the Indian Air Force is now focusing on missiles that can destroy the airbases. The Indian Air Force has been mainly dependent on the Prithvi series of short-range ballistic missiles (SRBMs). However, is now considering inducting the new BM-04 SRBM from the Defense Research and Development Organization (DRDO). The BM-04 is a technologically advanced, canisterised missile designed for precision strikes on high-value targets such as enemy airbases, command and control centres and mobile missile systems. It was showcased at the 'Vigyan Vaibhav' Defence Exhibition which is being held in Hyderabad from February 28 to March 2, 2025. What is the range? The BM-04 has hypersonic boost-glide capabilities with a range of 400-1,500 km and can significantly enhance the IAF's conventional counterforce capabilities. It also has a 30-meter circular error probable (CEP) making it better than Prithvi and Pralay. The BM-04, displayed at the Gachibowli Stadium in Hyderabad, is a two-stage, solid-fuelled SRBM measuring 10.2 metres in length, 1.2 metres in diameter and weighing 11,500 kg. Its design incorporates advanced technologies, including a Common Hypersonic Glide Body (C-HGB) on top of a two-stage booster, which enables hypersonic speeds above Mach 5 and terminal manoeuvres to evade anti-ballistic missile (ABM) systems. What is the speed of BM-04? BM-04 is a two-stage, solid-fueled SRBM measuring 10.2 metres in length, 1.2 metres in diameter and weighing 11,500 kg. It was displayed at the Gachibowli Stadium in Hyderabad. It also enables hypersonic speeds above Mach 5 and terminal manoeuvres to evade anti-ballistic missile (ABM) systems. With a CEP of less than 30 metres and carrying a 500 kg warhead, the BM-04 offers pinpoint accuracy. The design of the BM-04 suggests that it resembles the Agni-P, a 1,500-2,000-km range missile tested in 2021.
Business Standard
13-06-2025
- Business
- Business Standard
CSB Bank gets RBI nod to reappoint Pralay Mondal as MD & CEO till 2028
CSB Bank announced that Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has approved the reappointment of Pralay Mondal as managing director (MD) & CEO of the bank for a period of three years with effect from 15 September 2025. The bank will now seek shareholder approval for the reappointment within the timeframe mandated under the Companies Act, 2013, and SEBI Listing Regulations. Pralay Mondal joined CSB Bank in September 2020 after serving as the head of retail banking at Axis Bank. At CSB, he initially took on the role of President overseeing retail, SME, operations, and IT, before being promoted to Deputy Managing Director in February 2022. Pralay had been the Banks interim MD and CEO since April 2022. He has earlier worked with companies like Yes Bank, HDFC Bank, Standard Chartered Bank, Wipro InfoTech and Colgate Palmolive. CSB Bank is an old private sector bank with a history of over 100 years and operates 829 branches as on 31 March 2025. The business is concentrated in Kerala with the remaining spread across Tamil Nadu, Andhra, Karnataka, and Maharashtra. The banks standalone net profit jumped 25.7% to Rs 190.44 crore on 37.4% rise in revenue form operations to Rs 1,362.36 crore in Q4 FY25 over Q4 FY24. Shares of CSB Bank fell 1.26% to Rs 384.05 on the BSE.
India.com
05-05-2025
- Politics
- India.com
India-Pakistan war: India's 'Nirbhay' or Pakistan's 'Abdali', which missile is more dangerous, know their range, speed and....
India-Pakistan war: India's 'Nirbhay' or Pakistan's 'Abdali', which missile is more dangerous, know their range, speed and.... After the Pahalgam attack, Pakistan has been continuously threatening India with nuclear attack and blood will flow instead of water. In fact, Pakistan's military has claimed it has successfully test-fired a ballistic missile as tensions with neighbouring India over a deadly shooting attack in Indian-administered Kashmir last month remain high. So, Pakistan's Abdali ballistic missile or India's Nirbhay and Pralay, which is more powerful? How much power does Abdali have? Abdali Ballistic missile is also known as Hatf-2. It has been made by Pakistan's Space Research Commission. Equipped with a modern navigation system, this missile is said to be capable of hitting the target accurately. Its range is 450 kilometers, but it is not capable of carrying a nuclear warhead. The surface-to-surface missile, named the Abdali Weapon System, with a range of 450km (280 miles), was successfully tested as part of an exercise on Saturday, Pakistan's government said. The tactical missile, which can carry conventional and nuclear warheads, is named after Ahmad Shah Abdali, the 18th-century founder of modern Afghanistan who led numerous invasions of the Indian subcontinent. How many powerful missiles does India have? India has dangerous missiles like Brahmos, Hypersonic Missile, Agni-V, Nirbhay, Pralay, Prithvi-2, S-200. India's most lethal missile is Agni-V, which has a range of 5000 km to 8000 km. Agni-V and K-4 SLBM missiles with a range of 3500 km are also enough to destroy Pakistan. Agni-V is a surface-to-surface missile. One ton of nuclear weapons can be carried through it. Indian and Pakistani fighter jets According to the Global Firepower Index, the total number of aircrafts India has is 2229. Pakistan has 1399 aircrafts. India has a total of 513 fighter aircrafts, while Pakistan has 328. India also has the most advanced Rafale fighter aircraft.
India.com
03-05-2025
- Politics
- India.com
Is China's PLA more 'powerful' than Indian Army? Data reveals India has second-largest..., China is...
China Army vs Indian Army (File) Indian Army power: Amid escalating tensions raising fears of a full-scale India-Pakistan war, China has come out in open support of its 'all-weather ally', vowing to defend the 'security and sovereignty' of India's bitter. This could lead to a direct military confrontation between the Indian Army and China's Peoples Liberation Army (PLA), if indeed a major India-Pakistan war erupts. The ongoing war fever between nuclear-armed South Asian giants has put the spotlight on the capabilities of their respective armed forces, with many wondering whether the Chinese Army (PLA) or the Indian Army is more powerful, and who will prevail in a direct military confrontation between the two. Let us try to answer this complex question with credible data: World's third most powerful country According to various global military power rankings and senior geo-political experts, China is the third most powerful country based on military power, with the United States and Russia occupying the top two spots, respectively. China has the largest standing army in the world, with a total strength of 3,170,900 soldiers, including 20,35,000 active personnel, and 51,0000 reserve troops. The Chinese Air Force, which has a strength of 40,0000 troops, is one of the most advanced in the world, while its Navy boasts 3,80,000 soldiers, and has advanced modern warships, fighter jets, nuclear submarines and other advanced weaponry. The Chinese Navy has three aircraft carriers, 50 destroyers and 61 submarines, as per reports. According to latest figures, the Chinese Army has an estimated 6800 tanks, 2750 rocket artillery, 144,017 vehicles, 3309 aircraft, 1212 fighter jets, and 281 attack helicopters. Apart from this, China's Navy has three aircraft carriers, 50 destroyers and 61 submarines. How powerful are India's tri-forces? While China is undoubtedly a superior military power, India is not a lightweight either. As per global power rankings, India is the fourth largest military power globally after the US, Russia, and China. The Indian Army is the second-largest standing army in the world with 14,55,550 active troops, 11,55000 reserve soldiers and 25,27000 paramilitary forces, taking the combined troop strength to 5,137,550 soldiers. The Indian Air Force and the Indian Navy have 31,0575 and 14,2252 active personnel, and their power levels are augmented by advanced warships, frigates, nuclear submarines, fighter jets, and an array of hypersonic, supersonic, and conventional missiles like the BrahMos, Agni, Pralay, to name a few. According to details, the Indian Army has 4201 tanks, 148594 vehicles, 264 rocket artillery, the IAF has 2229 aircraft, 513 fighter jets, 80 attack helicopters, while the Indian Navy has two aircraft carriers, 13 destroyers, and 18 submarines.
