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Rajnath holds bilateral talks with Kazakh Defence Minister Yermekbayev
Discuss ways to further strengthen bilateral defence cooperation
Antony seeks clarification from Defence minister Rajnath Singh over Indo-China disengagement in Parliament
Congress leader AK Antony raised questions over Modi government’s version of disengagement with China in Ladakh and wanted clarifications from the sitting defence minister
India to respond to any kind of aggression: Defence Minister
"I suggest you to learn from history, know the present and prepare for the future," said Singh during their combined graduation parade (CGP).
Pak Minister’s Admission Revealed Truth Of Pulwama Attack, Silenced Govt Critics: Rajnath Singh
Pakistani minister Fawad Chaudhry admitted that his country was responsible for the Pulwama terrorist attack in J&K that killed 40 CRPF personnel
Rajnath inaugurates alternate alignment on NH-310 in Sikkim
Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang brought out the positive impact of the new alignment that will also boost tourism and socio-economic development of the state.
India can become base for defence industry: Rajnath Singh
Aero India 2021, the 13th edition of the biennial air show and aviation exhibition is scheduled to be held from 3-7 February 2021 in Bengaluru.
Former Union Minister Jaswant Singh dies at 82
Jaswant Singh dead: A former officer of the Indian Army, Singh had contested the 2014 Lok Sabha elections as an Independent candidate from Barmer district in Rajasthan after he did not get a BJP ticket. He lost to Colonel Sona Ram of the BJP.
Army at LAC has adequate amount of special clothes, tent, weapons: Rajnath
New Delhi, Sep 17 : Special warm clothes, special tent for living and adequate arrangement of weapons and…
China in illegal occupation of 38,000 sq km of Indian land: Defence Minister
China is in illegal occupation of 38,000 square km of Indian land and it considers another 90,000 square km as its own, Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said in Parliament on Tuesday, adding that the Line of Actual Control (LAC) is not clearly delineated.
Rajnath Singh briefs Modi on Ladakh situation
He also submitted a report about Indian preparedness on the border to PM Modi.
Outgoing army chief, Gen Bipin Rawat named India’s first CDS
The CDS will have all the powers like other secretaries, including financial.
Rajnath Singh meets US Defence Secy as 2+2 Dialogue begins
Pompeo tweeted before the meeting: "Throughout 2019 we've seen rapid growth in the #USIndia strategic partnership."
Rajnath hits out at Rahul over Rafale ‘puja’
Rahul has said that the Defence Minister had gone to Paris to receive delivery of the first Rafale jet because there was "guilt" in the minds of BJP leaders over the Rs. 59,000 crore deal for the purchase of 36 Rafale fighter jets.
Rajnath Singh receives first Rafale jet
France, Oct 8 : Defence minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday took “delivery” of the first of the 36…
Both India and China exercising restraint in Doklam along Sino-Indian border: Rajnath Singh
New Delhi, July 17: Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday told the Lok Sabha that both India…
Will leave no stone unturned to lift the morale of armed forces: Rajnath
New Delhi, June 18 : Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said that lifting the morale of armed forces and…
Antony, Venugopal decline to take up Congress chief’s post
New Delhi, June 14 : Amid the persisting leadership crisis in the Congress, former Defence minister A.K.Antony and…
Nirmala Sitharaman visits injured Shashi Tharoor in hospital
New Delhi, April 16: Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman paid a visit to Congress leader Shashi Tharoor, who is…
Sudanese President Bashir forced out in coup
Khartoum, April 11 (IANS) Sudanese Army on Thursday removed President Omar al-Bashir from power after nearly 30 years,…
Nirmala Sitharaman meets Abhinandan Varthman
New Delhi, Mar 2: Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday met Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthman at a hospital…
Goa CMO claims Parrikar hospitalised for endoscopy, Health Minister denies
Panaji, Feb 24 (IANS) Even as the Goa CMO late on Saturday claimed that Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar…
Manohar Parrikar’s role must be investigated: N Ram
New Delhi, Feb 8: Reacting to Ministry of Defence’s dissent on Rafale negotiations, Chairman of The Hindu Group…
Former Defence Minister George Fernandes passes away
New Delhi, Jan 29: Former Defence Minister George Fernandes died on Tuesday morning after prolonged illness. He was…
Is Defence Minister giving Pakistan clean chit on Uri, Pathankot attacks, asks Chidambaram
New Delhi, Jan 14: Attacking Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman for claiming that no major terror attack took place…
No major terror attack under Modi-Government: Nirmala Sitharaman
New Delhi, Jan 12 : Rallying the BJP workers ahead of the upcoming Lok Sabha polls, Defence Minister…
Defence Minister lied about HAL contracts in Parliament: Rahul Gandhi
New Delhi, Jan 7: Congress President Rahul Gandhi on Monday accused Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman of lying even…
Winter Session: Four more MPs suspended by Lok Sabha Speaker
New Delhi, Jan 7: Lok Sabha Speaker Sumitra Mahajan on Monday suspended three AIADMK MPs- P Venugopal, KN…
Defence Minister spoke for 2 hours, didn’t answer my 2 questions Rafale: Rahul
New Delhi, Jan 5: A day after Parliament witnessed a stormy discussion on the Rafale deal, Congress President…
Defence Minister to celebrate Diwali with troops in Arunachal
Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will celebrate Diwali with troops in forward areas of Dibang Valley in Arunanchal Pradesh,…
Amid rumours about health, Parrikar chairs official meeting
Parrikar, who is currently being treated for advanced pancreatic cancer, has been in and out of hospitals in Goa, Mumbai, New York and Delhi.
Sitharaman leaves for France, to visit Dassault plant
Meanwhile, Congress President Rahul Gandhi, whose party has been levelling allegations of crony capitalism and compromising national interest in the Rs 59,000-crore Rafale deal against Narendra Modi government, raised questions over the timing and purpose of Sitharaman's visit.
Phase-II of Coastal Surveillance Network to be completed on time: Sitharaman
New Delhi, Sep 24 : The second phase of the Coastal Surveillance Network (CSN) – that was conceived…
Defence Minister should resign for “misleading” on Rafale deal: Congress
New Delhi, Sep 20: The Congress on Thursday sought Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s resignation accusing her of “misleading” the…
Rafale Minister Nirmala Sitharaman ‘Must Resign’, says Rahul Gandhi
New Delhi, Sep 20: Congress president Rahul Gandhi today launched a scathing attack on the Narendra Modi government over the…
PM should make statement in Parl on Dokalam: Congress
The Congress today demanded that Prime Minister Narendra Modi make a statement in Parliament on the Chinese presence…
Rahul Gandhi attacks Modi, says Tax payers will pay Rs 1 lakh Crore to ‘Mr 56’s friend’ for Rafale deal
New Delhi, July 29 : Slamming Prime Minister, Congress President Rahul Gandhi reached out to people of India…
Monsoon Session: Fugitive Economic Offenders Bill 2018 passed in RS
New Delhi, July 25: The Rajya Sabha on Wednesday passed the Fugitive Economic Offenders Bill 2018. According to…
Govt misleading nation on Rafale deal: Congress
New Delhi, Jul 23 : In a fresh offensive, the Congress today accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi and…
Sitharaman meets Kin of martyred soldier Aurangzeb
Srinagar, June 20: Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Wednesday met the family of Sepoy Aurangzeb in Jammu and Kasmir’s…
Committed to Ramadan ceasefire, border truce with Pakistan: Defence Minister
New Delhi, June 5: Security forces in Jammu and Kashmir will honour the Ramadan ceasefire and the border…
Pakistan will have to pay for Jammu ‘misadventure’, warns India
The operation was called off on Monday morning after the three attackers were killed. A fourth one, she said, may have been a guide and didn't enter the military base.
Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman flies Sukhoi 30 MKI
New Delhi, Jan 17: Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Wednesday took off Sukhoi-30 MKI from the air base…
Nirmala Sitharaman thanks SRK for lending support to Armed Forces
Mumbai, Dec 15: Bollywood star Shah Rukh Khan received an appreciation note from the Defence Ministry of India for…
Defence Minister looking into education fund cap issue: Army chief
New Delhi, Dec 6: Army chief General Bipin Rawat on Wednesday said Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has promised to…
Sitharaman’s statement raises more questions than answers on Rafale: Yechury
New Delhi, Nov 18: Communist Party of India-Marxist leader Sitaram Yechury on Saturday said Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s media…
Ensured minimum loss of life as Defence Minister: Parrikar
Panaji, Nov 5: Goa Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar on Sunday said when he was held the Defence Minister portfolio,…
Sitharaman should take ‘inspiration’ from Indira: Congress
Panaji, Oct 31: Union Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman should take “inspiration” from late Prime Minister Indira Gandhi while dealing…
Sitharaman to visit Andaman on Diwali
New Delhi, Oct 17: Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will spend Diwali with soldiers in Andaman and Nicobar Islands, an…
Nirmala Sitharaman visits forward locations of Leh, Ladakh & Siachen
Srinagar, Sep 30: Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday visited the Siachen Glacier, the world’s highest and coldest battlefield,…
Defence Minister reaches J&K for two-day visit, to visit Siachen
Srinagar, Sep 29, 2017: Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman arrived here on Friday on a two-day visit to Jammu and…
All-women global naval circumnavigation is a historic occasion, says Sitharaman
Panaji, Sep 10: The global circumnavigation by an all-women Indian Navy crew is a historic occasion for India, the…
Sitharaman takes charge as Defence Minister
New Delhi, Sep 7: Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday took charge as India’s first full-fledged woman Defence Minister. Sitharaman was…
Will look at combat role for women with open mind: Sitharaman
New Delhi, Sep 3: Set to take charge as India’s first, full-fledged woman Defence Minister, Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday…
Nirmala Sitharaman is new Defence Minister, Piyush gets Railways Ministry
New Delhi, Sep 3: In a major reshuffle-cum-expansion of Prime Minister Narendra Modi cabinet on Sunday, Nirmala Sitharaman was named India’s Defence…
From RM to CM: Parrikar trades Tejas for tomatoes, surgical strikes for papad dough
Panaji, Aug 20 : Until some months ago, as Raksha Mantri, Manohar Parrikar, with his trademark fidgety eloquence,…
AC jackets for Indian Special Forces soon: Parrikar
Panaji, Aug 20: Trials for introducing air-conditioned jackets for the Indian Special Forces soldiers are on, former Defence Minister…
‘Defence Ministry post cheap or orphaned??’ Shiv Sena asks PM over Manohar Parrikar’s remark
New Delhi, Aug 18: Shiv Sena launched a scathing attack on Goa Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar over his remarks in a…
Defence Minister Arun Jaitley visits LoC, applauds soldiers
Srinagar, May 19, 2017: Defence Minister Arun Jaitley on Friday said the government wants people of Jammu and Kashmir…
Pakistan Army took part in Indian soldiers’ mutilation: Jaitley
New Delhi, May 3 : Defence Minister Arun Jaitley on Wednesday rejected Pakistan’s denial of involvement of its troops…
Arun Jaitley takes charge as defence minister
New Delhi, March 14: Union finance minister Arun Jaitley takes charge of Defence Ministery as former Raksha Mantri…
Modi may soon have to look for new ministers
New Delhi, March 12 : With the BJP naming Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar as the new Goa Chief Minister…
Parrikar woos global aerospace firms to make in India
Bengaluru, Feb 14 Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar on Tuesday wooed global aerospace firms to make their products in…
South Sudan orders public execution of rapists
If a soldier rapes a woman or a girl, the punishment is to shoot him in the head and in public.
Embraer Aircraft: Defence Minister seeks to CBI
The defence minister has asked CBI to investigate about the deal that has been signed in 2008 between…
Defence Minister taking Interest in Key Military Appointments
New Delhi, August 10: Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar is taking good interest in appointments of Principal Staff Officers…
Shortage of fire tenders, staff at Army’s arms depots, admits Parrikar
New Delhi, July 19 Months after a massive fire killed 19 at an arms depot in Maharashtra, Defence…
Congress slams Parrikar’s criticism of NGOs, green activists
Panaji, June 22 The Congress on Wednesday slammed Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar’s recent criticism of a section of…
Manohar Parrikar says,India will be part of anti-IS operations under UN flag
India will participate in operations against the Islamic State only if this is under the UN flag, Defence…
BJP dodges questions on Parrikar’s birthday bash funding
The BJP leaders in Goa on Saturday dodged questions on the funding of Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar’s birthday…