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Days after a violent clash with Chinese troops in Tawang, India test-fired a nuclear-capable ballistic missile Agni-V that can strike targets at ranges up to 5,000 km, which means the missile can even reach Beijing. This test marked a significant boost to the country’s strategic deterrence, said officials. The test-firing of the missile from the APJ Abdul Kalam Island off Odisha coast came amid India’s lingering border row with China. The Agni-V project is aimed at boosting India’s nuclear deterrence against China which is known to have missiles like Dongfeng-41 having ranges between 12,000-15,000 km. Agni-V can bring almost the...
