1998 Pokhran tests showcased India’s unwavering resolve to the world: PM Modi

May 13, 2026 12:37 PM

1998 Pokhran tests showcased India’s unwavering resolve to the world: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said the 1998 Pokhran nuclear tests demonstrated India’s unwavering resolve to the world and proved that no global power could force the nation to bow under pressure. The Prime Minister shared a Sanskrit Subhashitam on X and said, “On this very day in 1998, the nuclear tests conducted by India demonstrated to the world how unwavering our nation’s resolve is. After the May 11 tests, the entire world mounted pressure on India, but we showed that no ...

India successfully test fires indigenous VSHORADS missiles in Rajasthan’s Pokhran

October 5, 2024 4:59 PM

India successfully test fires indigenous VSHORADS missiles in Rajasthan’s Pokhran

India has successfully conducted three flight tests of the indigenously developed Very Short Range Air Defence System (VSHORADS) missiles at the Pokhran firing ranges in Rajasthan, marking a significant achievement in the country’s defense capabilities. The tests, carried out by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), were part of development trials aimed at enhancing the Indian Armed Forces' ability to counter aerial threats, including enemy aircraft, drones, and other shor...