India test-fires Agni-3 missile with 3,000-km range

Chandipur, Odisha, February 6, 2026: India on Thursday successfully test-fired the Agni-3 intermediate-range ballistic missile, capable of striking targets up to 3,000 km away. The launch was conducted from the Integrated Test Range at Chandipur, Odisha, under the supervision of the Strategic Forces Command.

Defence officials said the test validated all operational and technical parameters, confirming the missile’s reliability and readiness. Tracking systems monitored the flight path and performance throughout the launch.

The nuclear-capable Agni-3 is a key part of India’s strategic deterrence and is designed to enhance the country’s credible minimum deterrence posture. Authorities described the test as a routine training and evaluation exercise.

Parliament Budget Session Day 8: Both Houses Adjourned Till February 9 Amid Opposition Protests

New Delhi, February 6, 2026: Proceedings in both Houses of Parliament were adjourned till Monday, February 9, on the eighth day of the ongoing Budget Session, as persistent protests by Opposition members continued to disrupt legislative business.

The Lok Sabha was adjourned shortly after it convened at 11 am, with Opposition MPs raising slogans and staging protests, preventing the House from taking up scheduled discussions on the Union Budget. Despite repeated appeals from the Chair to restore order, the disruptions continued, forcing an adjournment for the day.

Speaker Om Birla expressed concern over the repeated loss of parliamentary time due to disruptions and urged members to allow the House to function smoothly. However, the protests persisted even after brief suspensions, leading to the decision to adjourn proceedings till February 9. The Rajya Sabha also witnessed similar scenes, with continuous sloganeering by Opposition members disrupting Question Hour and other listed business. The Upper House was subsequently adjourned for the day.

Opposition parties have been protesting over multiple issues, including alleged denial of speaking opportunities and procedural matters, leading to repeated stalemates since the start of the session. With repeated adjournments, substantial parliamentary time has been lost, affecting discussions on key legislative and financial business scheduled during the Budget Session.