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The Army veterans who have joined the BJP are Lt Gen JBS Yadav, Lt Gen R N Singh, Lt Gen SK Patyal, Lt Gen Sunit Kumar, Lt Gen Nitin Kohli, Colonel RK Tripathi and Wing commander Navneet Magon. (Photo: ANI/ twitter)

Seven Army veterans join BJP in presence of Nirmala Sitharaman

,BJP is grateful for them to join us,' Sitharaman said.

27 Apr 2019 8:46 PM

Defence minister Nirmala Sitharaman addresses the media with colleagues Vinod Tawde and Ashish Shelar at the BJP office in Dadar. (Photo: Debasish Dey)

BJP is not politicising Balakot strike: Nirmala Sitharaman

The Union Minister stated that post the 2016 Uri terror attack and the 2019 Pulwama terror attack, the BJP led NDA took strong actions.

26 Apr 2019 3:12 AM

Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday said that the operation of the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act (AFSPA) can be withdrawn only when there is a change in the ground situation in areas where the law is in force. (Photo: File)

Ground situation needs to change to withdraw AFSPA: Nirmala Sitharaman

Sitharaman also accused Congress president Rahul Gandhi of disrespecting the Supreme Court.

25 Apr 2019 9:12 PM

Women will be inducted in a graded manner to eventually comprise 20 per cent of total Corps of Military Police and their role would range from probing crime cases to assisting the Army in field operations. (Photo: ANI)

Women to don the role of soldiers; Army starts recruitment

This is a major breakthrough for women in armed forces as, so far, they were being inducted only as officers in select roles.

25 Apr 2019 11:33 AM

BJP leader Nirmala Sitharaman presents a membership slip to actor Sunny Deol as he joins the party in New Delhi on Tuesday. (Photo: Bunny Smith)

Sunny Deol to fight from Gurdaspur

The actor joined the BJP in presence of Union ministers Nirmala Sitharaman and Piyush Goyal.

24 Apr 2019 3:34 AM

Sitharaman said, '100 per cent. It is always easy to hit at a woman when you talk about other things which don’t become part of the conversation or which are not germane to the discussion.' (Photo: ANI)

Apply mind before speaking: Sitharaman's advice to sexist leaders

'That is where I think all of us think before the word comes out of the vocal cord to the lips,' Sitharaman said.

17 Apr 2019 8:30 AM

'Touched by the gesture of Nirmala Sitharaman, who dropped by today morning to visit me in the hospital, amid her hectic electioneering in Kerala,' (Photo: Twitter)

Civility a rare virtue in politics: Tharoor after Sitharaman visits him in hospital

Tharoor was admitted on Monday, and is expected to be discharged later Tuesday.

16 Apr 2019 11:15 AM

Defence minister Nirmala Sitharaman (Photo: PTI)

We don’t want to politicise armed forces: Nirmala Sitharaman

She asked the people to differentiate between politicisation and talking about the political will.

15 Apr 2019 4:40 AM

Sitharaman said that the current 2019 Lok Sabha elections are a crucial one for the country. (Image: ANI)

Political will was lacking to retaliate 2008 Mumbai terror attacks: Sitharaman

Sitharaman said that India was better off in every aspect under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

14 Apr 2019 6:27 PM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi made the deal with Russian President Vladimir Putin in October, defying US warnings of sanctions on countries buying Russian military equipment. (Photo: File)

'Heard, Understood' by US: Sitharaman on Indo-Russian missile deal

US President Trump's administration imposed sanctions on China's military over Beijing's purchase of the S-400 and other military hardware.

13 Apr 2019 1:32 PM

No politics over forces, President urged

Former Army Vice Chief Lt. Gen. M.L. Naidu (retd) also said his consent was not taken before listing his name as one of the signatories.

13 Apr 2019 1:44 AM

Unutilised defence budget is not to be sent back: Nirmala Sitharaman

Defence minister makes ‘clear demand’ to finance ministry over issue.

13 Apr 2019 1:25 AM

Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said that two senior officers whose named are mentioned in the purported letter have denied signing it. (Image: ANI twitter)

Sitharaman condemns purported letter to President on 'politicisation of Armed Forces'

Sitharaman said Rashtrapati Bhawan has asserted that they have not received any such letter.

12 Apr 2019 3:34 PM

A BJP delegation, including Sitharaman, Union minister Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi and its media head Anil Baluni, submitted to the EC a memorandum. (Image: ANI twitter)

BJP moves EC for action against Rahul for making 'baseless' allegations against Modi

Senior BJP leader and Union minister Nirmala Sitharaman also expressed her party's 'disappointment' with the poll watchdog.

12 Apr 2019 3:26 PM

We will take action on them legally. We are not going to let this story down," Sitharaman told media at a press conference here. (Image: ANI)

Will take legal action against Cong' conspiracy-driven election campaign: Sitharaman

The minister further claimed a Romanian is the director of the website.

27 Mar 2019 5:56 PM

The woman alleged that Muralidhar Rao also started to threaten them. (Image: File)

Cheating case against BJP leader Muralidhar Rao, 8 others

However, Muralidhar Rao refuted the allegations and said he has nothing to do with the case.

27 Mar 2019 1:39 PM

Palimaru mutt chief Paryaya Swami Vidyadeesha Teertha, handed over the 'prasadam' to her. (Image: ANI)

Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman visits Udupi Sri Krishna mutt

Sitharaman said she had a close bond with the Sri Krishna mutt and Sri Mookambika temple at Kollur for the last several years.

26 Mar 2019 6:11 PM

Nirmala Sitharaman slams Opposition over Balakot strikes

The BJP government gave freedom to the armed forces to act and they delivered, she said.

25 Mar 2019 1:24 AM

. The government, Sitharaman said, had credible information that more such (Pulwama like) suicide terror attacks may happen and to prevent such attacks "we had to take a pre-emptive strike in Balakot." (Image: ANI)

Nirmala Sitharaman slams Cong, Oppn for questioning IAF air strikes

I am sorry to say it hurts me... shame on that party, Sitharaman said.

24 Mar 2019 7:00 PM

Goa Chief Minister and former Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar. (Photo: PTI)

Condolences pour in from all quarters over sad demise of Manohar Parrikar

Home Minister Rajnath Singh recalled the honesty and integrity of the late Goa CM while expressing his condolence.

17 Mar 2019 9:43 PM

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