Balasore (Odisha) Sep 6: India on Friday successfully test-fired an Intermediate Range Ballistic Missile, Agni-4, from the Integrated Test Range in Chandipur off the Odisha coast, defence sources said.

The launch successfully validated all operational and technical parameters.

It was conducted under the aegis of the Strategic Forces Command, the sources said.

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Berhampur (Odisha)(PTI): Seven students of a state-run engineering college in Odisha's Berhampur district were expelled from their hostel for allegedly cooking beef, a "restricted" activity on the premises, an official said on Monday.

Parala Maharaja Engineering College authorities issued an order on Thursday, stating that the seven boarders of two hostels were expelled for being involved in "restrictive activities".

One of the seven students was imposed a penalty of Rs 2,000. The college authorities also conveyed the decision to the parents of the students, he said.

According to the official, the expelled students cooked beef in their hostel room on Wednesday, violating the rules and the code of conduct of the institution.

"A section of college students drew the attention of the principal of the institution about the incident. The action was taken against the students after an inquiry," the official said.

Activists of Bajrang Dal and VHP have demanded strong action against the erring students.

Keeping in view of the situation, a team of police personnel was deployed near the college campus and hostels to avoid any untoward incident.