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Extended Range Pinaka Rocket successfully tested at Pokhran range

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Extended Range Pinaka Rocket successfully tested at Pokhran range

The extended-range Pinaka-ER multiple rocket launch system was successfully tested at the Pohran Range on Friday.

The system was designed by the National Defense Research and Development Organization (DRDO) Armament Research and Development Agency Laboratory and the High Energy Materials Research Laboratory in Pune.

The extended range Pinaka is an upgraded version of the earlier Pinaka rocket, which has been in service with the Indian Army for 10 years. The system is designed according to emerging needs and uses advanced technology to increase the range.

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In June, DRDO successfully tested the locally-developed Pinaka rocket and the enhanced range of the 122mm caliber rocket from the Multiple Rocket Launcher (MBRL) at the Integrated Test Range (ITR) in Chandipur on the coast of Odisha State. Version.

At that time, on Thursday and Friday, 25 enhanced Pinaka rockets were launched in rapid succession to strike targets of different ranges. During the launch, all mission objectives have been achieved. The Ministry of Defense stated in a statement that the enhanced range version of the Pinaka rocket system can destroy targets up to 45 kilometers away.

PTI News Agency quoted an official as saying that the enhanced Pinaka system was developed to achieve longer-distance performance. All flying objects are tracked by various rangefinders to check the accuracy of the rocket hitting the target.

Complete News Source : Hindustan times

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SpiceJet announces 8 new flights to connect Jaipur with Varanasi, Amritsar and Ahmedabad

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SpiceJet announces 8 new flights to connect Jaipur with Varanasi, Amritsar and Ahmedabad

SpiceJet expands its domestic network with 8 new flights that will connect Jaipur with Varanasi, Amritsar and Ahmedabad and also link Ahmedabad with Pune.

SpiceJet is further expanding its domestic network with the launch of eight new flights starting November 15.

In the statement released on Wednesday, the airline announced that these new routes will connect Jaipur with Varanasi, Amritsar and Ahmedabad, while also linking Ahmedabad with Pune. This expansion follows the recent launch of 32 new flights in October 2024, including two international flights connecting Delhi with Phuket.

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Last month, SpiceJet also commenced UDAN flights linking Shivamogga in Karnataka with Chennai and Hyderabad, and introduced double daily flights between Chennai and Kochi, enhancing connectivity across key regional and metropolitan cities.

“We are excited to announce the launch of new flights from Jaipur to Varanasi, Amritsar, and Ahmedabad, as well as from Ahmedabad to Pune, providing our passengers with greater flexibility and convenience,” SpiceJet Chief Business Officer Debojo Maharshi said.

“These new flights reflect our commitment to supporting passenger demand across tier-II cities and beyond. With our expanded winter schedule, including international and UDAN routes, we aim to provide our customers with greater convenience, affordability, and seamless travel experiences,” Maharshi added.

SpiceJet will deploy its 78-seater Q400 aircraft in these sectors. Bookings for the new flights are now open and tickets are available at the website of the airline, SpiceJet’s mobile app and through online travel portals and travel agents.

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On Monday, the airline received a significant boost, with Acuite Ratings & Research Limited upgrading its long-term rating by four notches to ‘B ‘ and its short-term rating to A4. The rating agency has also assigned a ‘Stable’ outlook to the airline.

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