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Hyderabad: The last rites of Dr Ram Narain Agarwal, eminent missile scientist, often referred to as the' Father of Agni Missiles,' who passed away on Thursday will be performed with full state honours. The state chief secretary Shanti Kumari has directed the authorities to make necessary arrangements for the last rites at Mahaprasthanam in Jubilee Hills on August 17 at …

Dr. Ram Narain Agarwal, Father of Agni Missiles, Passes Away at 84

Hyderabad: Dr Ram Narain Agarwal, eminent missile scientist, often referred to as the 'Father of Agni Missiles,' passed away on Thursday following to age-related illnesses. The DRDO and other scientific communities across India have expressed their deep condolences at Dr Agarwal’s passing. Dr Agarwal's leadership as the first programme director of the Agni missiles was marked by his innovative approach …

Father of Agni missiles, renowned DRDO scientist Ram Narain Agarwal passes away

Renowned DRDO missile scientist Ram Narain Agarwal, widely known as the "father of Agni Missiles," passed away on Thursday in Hyderabad due to age-related ailments. 83-year-old Agarwal, a Padma Bhushan awardee, was a pioneering figure in India's defense research and has significantly contributed to the development of India's long-range ballistic missile program. Dr Agarwal led the country's ambitious Agni missile …

Kalam’s leadership pivotal in developing Agni series of missiles, says Tessy Thomas

With almost all Defence Research and Development Organisation scientists having been moulded by former President and India’s ‘Missile Man’ A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, the country is now in a position to export missiles, Tessy Thomas, renowned scientist and Director General of Aeronautical Systems at DRDO, has said. Abdul Kalam Memorial Lecture organised by the Cochin Chamber of Commerce and Industry here …

Pakistan's China-made air defence missiles not working: Report

In response to India’s robust air defense capabilities, Pakistan had inducted a Chinese-made Low-to-Medium Altitude Air Defence System LY 80 on March 12 this year. However, in a major embarrassment to Pakistan, the low-quality Chinese-made missiles are reportedly ‘not working.’ As per a Times Now report, the Chinese technicians are in Pakistan for the past two months making an attempt …