India tests missile after Pakistan launch

INDIA successfully test-fired a medium-range nuclear-capable missile yesterday, days after its rival Pakistan launched a similar missile.

The Prithvi missile was fired into the Bay of Bengal from the test range in Chandipur in the eastern state of Orissa, the official said on condition of anonymity as he is not allowed to reveal his identity under ministry rules.

The test comes three days after rival Pakistan carried out a similar test of its Ghauri missile, also known as the Hatf 5.