India, Nov. 5 -- India on Thursday successfully test-fired quasi-ballistic missile Pralay from Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Island off the coast of Odisha. The missile, developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), is capable of carrying conventional warheads, the defence ministry said in a statement.

Pralay is a short-range surface-to-surface missile with a payload capacity of 500-1,000 kg. "With this successful test, the induction of the system has become imminent," the ministry said.

Defence minister Rajnath Singh also complimented DRDO, Defence Forces and industry partners on the successful flight-test and said the missile equipped with advanced technologies will further enhance the technological capabilities and oper...