Delhi sizzled under intense heat, with the heat index soaring to a scorching 49.6°C, making it feel like 50°C. The rising heat drove peak power demand to a season's high of 7,401 MW. While the IMD forecasts potential thunderstorms and gusty winds until Thursday, high humidity levels are expected to persist, keeping discomfort levels elevated.
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The indigenous Akash missile defence system, developed over 15 years by Indian scientists, successfully countered Pakistani drone and missile attacks along the western border. Prahlada Ramarao, the project director, expressed immense pride in the system's performance, highlighting its cost-effectiveness. Inspired by Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam, the project overcame challenges in developing the Rajendra radar.
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