Avinash Chander

Eminent Scientist S Christopher Appointed DRDO Chief

India News | Press Trust of India | Thursday May 28, 2015

Eminent scientist S Christopher was today appointed as Director General of the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) for a two-year term.

Agni 5 Project Director Transferred, Says He Was Not Informed

India News | Press Trust of India | Thursday February 5, 2015

In yet another controversy to hit the Defence Research and Development Organisation or DRDO, the project director of nuclear-capable Agni 5 missile programme RK Gupta has been moved out following which he has complained to the Defence Ministry alleging victimisation.

Home Secretary Anil Goswami Asked to Resign For Interfering in CBI Investigation: Sources

India News | Rahul Shrivastava and Sudhi Ranjan Sen | Thursday February 5, 2015

Union Home Secretary Anil Goswami has been sacked by the government, after he admitted to making a phone call to the CBI on behalf of a politician arrested in the Saradha Chief Fund Scam.

Why Home Ministry's Top Bureaucrat is in Deep Trouble

India News | Reported by Sudhi Ranjan Sen, Edited by Deepshikha Ghosh | Wednesday February 4, 2015

India's Home Secretary Anil Goswami has reportedly admitted to calling the CBI on behalf of a politician arrested recently in the Saradha chit fund scam.

'Sacking Not a Good Word to Hear After 42 Years', India's Agni Man Says

India News | Written by Pallava Bagla | Monday February 2, 2015

Top scientist Avinash Chander, who was recently ousted as chief of the Defence Research and Development Organisation or DRDO has said the termination of his contract was "totally unexpected" and that he was taken by "surprise" by the swift move of the government.

President Pranab Mukherjee Congratulates DRDO on Successful Agni-V Test

India News | Press Trust of India | Saturday January 31, 2015

President Pranab Mukherjee today congratulated DRDO on the successful test-firing of the third developmental trial of Agni-V surface-to-surface missile.

Agni 5 Launch 'Best Farewell Gift', Outgoing DRDO Chief Avinash Chander Tells NDTV

India News | Written by Pallava Bagla | Saturday January 31, 2015

Speaking from Wheeler Island to NDTV after the successful launch of Agni 5, the outgoing Director General of the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) Avinash Chander assured the country that the missile was now in a "deliverable configuration".

US Eyes Important Drone Deal With India for Barack Obama Trip

India News | Reuters | Thursday January 15, 2015

The United States aims to secure agreements with India to start pilot projects for joint production of drones as well as equipment for transport planes in talks next week ahead of a visit by President Barack Obama, a US industry source said on Wednesday.

After Sacking, Business as Usual for Avinash Chander at DRDO

India News | Written by Vishnu Som | Thursday January 15, 2015

A day after he was sacked, it was, strangely, work as usual for Dr Avinash Chander.

Removed DRDO Chief to Bring in Younger Scientist: Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar

India News | Reported by Vishnu Som, Edited by Deepshikha Ghosh | Wednesday January 14, 2015

The government today justified the sacking of top missile scientist Avinash Chander as the chief of the Defence Research and Development Organisation or DRDO.

No Ulterior Motive in DRDO Chief's Removal, Say Sources in Prime Minister's Office

India News | Edited by Deepshikha Ghosh | Wednesday January 14, 2015

Sources in Prime Minister Narendra Modi's office today denied any "ulterior motive" in the removal of top missile scientist Avinash Chander as the chief of the Defence Research and Development Organisation or DRDO.

Top Missile Scientist Avinash Chander Sacked As DRDO Chief Without Explanation

India News | Edited by Deepshikha Ghosh | Wednesday January 14, 2015

The government on Tuesday abruptly removed the chief of India's top defence research organization, Avinash Chander, 15 months before his contract was to end.

DRDO Chief and Architect of Agni Missiles Avinash Chander Sacked

India News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday January 14, 2015

The government today removed the chief of the Defence Research and Development Organisation Avinash Chander, 15 months before his contract was to end.

Avinash Chander to Continue as DRDO Chief 'On Contract' After Retirement This Month

India News | Press Trust of India | Saturday November 29, 2014

India's premier defence and research organisation DRDO's chief Dr Avinash Chander will retire on November 30 but will continue to occupy the position on a contractual basis till May, 2016.

India's Missile Programme for Peace: DRDO Chief

India News | Press Trust of India | Sunday October 19, 2014

Claiming that India's missile programme purely aims at peace in the country, Defence Research Development and Organisation (DRDO) Director General Avinash Chander on Saturday said Bhubaneswar has been the Gateway for all the Missile Launch campaigns.