Seven individuals from Telangana have been named for the Padma Shri awards this year, recognising contributions in science, medicine, engineering, research, and the arts.
DRDO has successfully completed user evaluation trials of the next-generation Akash missile system, paving the way for its induction into the armed forces. The Akash-NG demonstrated precision against diverse aerial threats, including high-speed, low-altitude and long-range high-altitude targets.
"The immense potential available in DRDO has been a catalyst for the development of industries in the defence manufacturing sector," said G Satheesh Reddy
