Chandipur

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All you need to know about Prithvi II, India's indigenous missile and its test-fire in Chandipur, Odisha.

Prithvi-II, India's indigenously developed nuclear capable missile, was successfully test fired on Thursday. The missile has a strike range of 350 km, and it is capable of carrying 500 kg to 1,000 kg of warheads.