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India.com
3 days ago
- 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.
The Hindu
5 days ago
- Sport
- The Hindu
Prithvi Shaw formally joins Maharashtra
Prithvi Shaw, the dashing opener whose fortunes have not been good for sometime, has formally joined Maharashtra in a bid to revive his career. Shaw, who was dropped from Mumbai's team midway through the last season, had obtained the No Objection Certificate from the Mumbai Cricket Association last week. On Monday, the Maharashtra Cricket Association (MCA) welcomed him aboard. 'At this stage of my career, I believe joining the Maharashtra team will help me grow further as a cricketer. I am deeply grateful to the Mumbai Cricket Association for the opportunities and support I have received over the years,' Shaw said in a statement. 'Maharashtra Cricket Association has made remarkable efforts in recent years to enhance cricketing infrastructure across the state.... I am confident that being part of such a progressive setup will positively impact my journey as a cricketer. I'm happy to get the opportunity to play alongside talented players like Ruturaj Gaikwad, Ankit Bawne, Rahul Tripathi, Rajneesh Gurbani, and Mukesh Choudhary in the Maharashtra team,' added Shaw. The Hindu understands that MCA officials, including president Rohit Pawar and secretary Kamlesh Pisal, met Shaw at his residence here on Monday. While the understanding with Shaw is for a long-term, the initial arrangement has been agreed for a period of three years. 'We are delighted to welcome a player of Prithvi's calibre to the Maharashtra team. His inclusion adds tremendous strength to an already talented squad,' Pawar said. 'Shaw's international and IPL experience will be invaluable, especially for mentoring younger players in the squad. MCA stands firmly behind Prithvi in his new journey, and we wish him the very best for the seasons ahead.' Eight months after leading India to an Under-19 World Cup triumph, Shaw in October 2018 marked his Test debut with a hundred against the West Indies. Since then, a combination of injuries, form, technical flaws and discipline has resulted in him last featuring in an international match in July 2021. After being dropped from the Mumbai squad on fitness grounds, Shaw went unsold in the Indian Premier League auction last November.
NDTV
26-06-2025
- Sport
- NDTV
'Made Some Wrong Friends': Prithvi Shaw Makes Explosive 'Career' Revelation
It has been a tough couple of years for Prithvi Shaw. Shaw, who was once considered to be the next big thing in Indian cricket, was dropped by Mumbai from the Ranji Trophy squad and the batter also did not find any takers in the IPL 2025 auction. Amid rumours about his fitness and lifestyle, Prithvi has come under a lot of fire from both fans as well as experts. In an interview with News24 Sports, the 25-year-old finally opened up about his struggles and said that he was distracted from the game. "I have taken some wrong decisions in life. I feel that I started giving less time to cricket. I used to spend almost half of my day at the ground till 2023. But after that, I started giving importance to the wrong things. I made some wrong friends. At that time, I was at the top and this is the time when you attract a lot of friends. I got off-track and my time at the ground went down from 8 hours to just 4 hours," Prithvi said. Prithvi also opened up about the low phase he went through following his grandfather's death. 'There are a lot of things. It's not just that. I had a family problem. My grandfather had passed away. He was very dear to me. There are a lot of things that I can't tell you. But I can feel it.' 'I admit my mistakes. But my dad has always supported me. No matter how bad my time was. He has seen good and bad,' he added. Prithvi has found himself in the news recently after he decided to leave Mumbai and play for another team in the Ranji Trophy. He has even received a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the Mumbai Cricket Association.
India.com
25-06-2025
- Sport
- India.com
I Made Some Wrong Friends: Snubbed India Cricketer Breaks Silence On How His Career Went Downhill
Once hailed as the next big thing in Indian cricket, Prithvi Shaw is nowhere near the near Indian squad. The young Mumbaikar also kept his name in the auction but found no buyers as all the 10 teams showed no faith in his potential. Things going worse for himself, Prithvi was dropped from Mumbai's playing 11 for Ranji Trophy, and later he was not even named in the Mumbai squad for the Vijay Hazare Trophy. Prithvi while talking to News 24 opened up on how his career went downhill. 'There are a lot of things. It is different for people to see. Because I know what has happened. I can understand it. I have taken a lot of wrong decisions in life. I started giving less time to cricket. I used to practice a lot. For example, I used to bat for 3-4 hours in nets. I never got tired of batting. I used to go to the ground for half a day. I admit that there was a distraction,' Shaw told News24. 'After that, I started considering what was not necessary as necessary. I made some wrong friends. Because I was at the top at that time. Friendship is also formed. Then they took me here and there. All those things. Then I got away from the track. I used to give 8 hours of practice on the ground. Now it is 4 hours,' he added. Prithvi Shaw, who recently requested a No-Objection Certificate (NOC) from the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) to represent a different state, also shared that personal family issues had been affecting his focus. 'There are a lot of things. It's not just that. I had a family problem. My grandfather had passed away. He was very dear to me. There are a lot of things that I can't tell you. But I can feel it. I admit my mistakes. But my dad has always supported me. No matter how bad my time was. He has seen good and bad,' he added. Prithvi has represented India in five Tests, six ODIs, and one T20I for India. The youngster that captained India in 2018 U-19 World Cup has been given the No-Objection Certificate to leave Mumbai and feels now his career is on the right track. "I am on track now. I have gone back to basics now. The hard work I used to do 5 years ago, I think I have started that routine again. I believe in myself. I don't know how many people believe in me or not. But I believe in myself. I know how to get there. That's why I am doing all this," said Shaw.
The Print
16-06-2025
- Politics
- The Print
‘Strikes on nuclear infrastructure, disinformation nearly sparked nuclear crisis during Op Sindoor'
'This should act as a stark warning for states seeking to increase their reliance on nuclear weapons,' he added. 'The combination of strikes on nuclear-related military infrastructure and third-party disinformation risked turning a conventional conflict into a nuclear crisis,' said Matt Korda, Associate Senior Researcher with SIPRI's Weapons of Mass Destruction Programme and Associate Director for the Nuclear Information Project at the Federation of American Scientists. New Delhi: Referring to the hostilities between India and Pakistan earlier last month during Operation Sindoor, the latest report of the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) has cautioned that disinformation and strikes on nuclear-related military infrastructure nearly triggered a serious escalation. SIPRI released its 2025 annual report on the state of armaments, disarmament and international security on Monday, warning that a new and potentially more dangerous nuclear arms race is emerging, even as existing arms control frameworks continue to weaken. The report highlights AI as both a potential advantage and a major risk. Its ability to process vast datasets rapidly could compress crisis decision-making timelines, increasing the risk of miscommunication, miscalculation or even accidental conflict. According to SIPRI, India is estimated to have approximately 180 nuclear warheads as of January 2025, a slight increase over the previous year. These are distributed across a maturing nuclear triad comprising land-based missiles, aircraft and nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarines (SSBNs). It further believes that India's recent move toward deploying canisterised missiles and undertaking sea-based deterrent patrols may indicate the country's fresh shift towards mating some nuclear warheads with their launchers even during peacetime. The assessment believes that India's Prithvi short-range missile is 'dual-capable' and acknowledges that in March 2024, India conducted the first flight test of its multiple independently targetable re-entry vehicle (MIRV) equipped Agni-V under Mission Divyastra. Meanwhile, as per the report, Pakistan's estimated nuclear arsenal remains stagnant at around 170 warheads, though 'there is a continued development of new delivery systems and accumulation of fissile material, suggesting a potential expansion over the coming decade,' it reads. 'It is developing two versions of the Ra'ad (Hatf-8) air-launched cruise missile, though neither has yet entered service. Its Mirage III and possibly Mirage V aircraft currently serve as delivery platforms, with growing indications that the JF-17 may take over the nuclear delivery role in the future,' it reads. 'All of Pakistan's missiles, including the Nasr (Hatf-9), are believed to be dual-capable.' However, it adds that there is no certainty on whether all missile bases in Pakistan have been assigned nuclear roles. As per the assessment, while Pakistan continues to be the central focus of India's nuclear posture, it points to a growing emphasis in India on longer-range capabilities, particularly those aimed at covering targets across China. SIPRI identifies China as 'undergoing the most significant nuclear expansion' among all the nuclear-armed states. 'Its stockpile is estimated to have increased from 500 to 600 warheads in 2024, with at least 132 warheads thought to be assigned to launchers still being loaded'. The annual assessment further believes that China's DF-26 intermediate-range ballistic missile is a key dual-capable system offering flexibility in switching between conventional and nuclear payloads and adds, 'the CH-AS-X-13 air-launched ballistic missile, reportedly carried by H-6N bombers, to be nuclear-capable.' As of January 2025, SIPRI estimates that the nine nuclear-armed countries–the United States, Russia, the United Kingdom, France, China, India, Pakistan, North Korea and Israel–together possess approximately 12,241 nuclear warheads. 'Of these, about 9,614 are potentially operationally available, and roughly 3,912 are deployed with military forces, and approximately 2,100 warheads are believed to be maintained at high operational alert on ballistic missiles,' it says. Although the total number of nuclear weapons worldwide continues to decline due to the dismantling of retired warheads by the United States and Russia, the report warns that the number of warheads in active military stockpiles is beginning to rise. It adds that the annual pace of dismantling has slowed and may soon be overtaken by the rate at which new warheads are being added to global arsenals. 'The era of reductions in the number of nuclear weapons in the world, which had lasted till the end of the Cold War, is coming to an end,' said Hans M. Kristensen, Associate Senior Fellow with SIPRI's Weapons of Mass Destruction Programme. 'Instead, we see a clear trend of growing nuclear arsenals, sharpened nuclear rhetoric and the abandonment of arms control agreements.' On the future of security, stability and nuclear challenge The latest SIPRI's report further underlines that the arms race today is more likely to be 'qualitative rather than quantitative', driven by rapid developments in cyber warfare, artificial intelligence (AI), quantum sensing and space technologies. Quantum technologies, the report says, are likely to disrupt current cryptographic standards and enable novel forms of global surveillance. 'Until now, nuclear-powered submarines were considered virtually undetectable due to the vastness of the ocean,' the report notes. 'But quantum detection could challenge that assumption, potentially introducing new sources of instability.' Development of nuclear missile defence is also flagged as a concern by the assessment. 'If it works, it acts as an anti-nuclear shield, removing the fear of retaliation and thus undermining deterrence,' the report warns. The weakening of arms control agreements remains a key concern in the report. The report notes that the New START treaty, the last remaining strategic arms control accord between the United States and Russia, is set to expire in early 2026. It adds that there are currently no ongoing negotiations to renew or replace it. 'There are no signs that either side is interested in a successor treaty.' 'The signs are that a new arms race is gearing up that carries much more risk and uncertainty than the last one,' said Dan Smith, SIPRI Director. 'The rapid development and application of technologies in AI, cyber, missile defence, space and quantum are radically redefining deterrence and creating new sources of instability.' (Edited by Viny Mishra) Also read: China outspends India on defence in 2024, shows SIPRI report. Pakistan far behind
