There would have been more deterrence against terror strikes if proactive actions were taken after 26/11 attacks, Sitharaman said.
14 Mar 2019 4:52 PM
In 2014, the Trinamool Congress (TMC) won 34 seats, the Congress four, while the BJP and CPI(M) bagged two seats each from the state.
13 Mar 2019 4:43 PM
The minister said the government had given the armed forces a free hand to strike whenever they had information about terrorists.
13 Mar 2019 2:18 AM
Sitharaman, in Chennai for an event, avoided government car and escort vehicles and arrived at the airport in a BJP leader's car.
11 Mar 2019 9:08 AM
Reforms in Army are being implemented to make 1.3 mn-strong force leaner and meaner, and to enhance its combat capabilities.
08 Mar 2019 9:42 AM
'The foreign secretary gave the statement; that is the figure,' Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said.
05 Mar 2019 3:35 PM
For the last two days, the Indian Air Force (IAF) pilot has been undergoing medical treatment at a military hospital here.
04 Mar 2019 8:29 AM
The AK-203 will replace the INSAS rifles being used by the Army and other forces.
04 Mar 2019 3:15 AM
Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman shares details of 60-hour Pak trauma.
03 Mar 2019 4:45 AM
Earlier today, Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and Air Chief Marshal BS Dhanoa met Wing Commander Varthaman.
02 Mar 2019 7:52 PM
Modi said he was proud that India’s first woman defence minister Nirmala Sitharaman was from Tamil Nadu.
02 Mar 2019 2:25 AM
The meeting of the council, the highest decision-making body for defence purchase, was chaired by Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman.
27 Feb 2019 1:52 PM
Debris of the UAV was seen near Nanghatad village in Abdasa taluka of Kutch.
26 Feb 2019 12:10 PM
'What we need today is your trust in us, trust in the PM. And welfare of veterans is always on top of our priority,' defence minister said.
25 Feb 2019 7:10 PM
The Defence Minister added the nation will be disfavouring first-time voters if the BJP's is not recognised for its work.
25 Feb 2019 8:46 AM
An overheated silencer of a vehicle was the probable cause of the fire that gutted about 300 cars in the parking area of Aero India show.
24 Feb 2019 3:15 PM
Many overseas clients have shown an interest in buying from India, says Sitharaman.
21 Feb 2019 1:09 PM
In inaugural remarks, Sitharaman made a strong pitch for 'Make in India' and referred to a slew of govt initiatives.
20 Feb 2019 12:52 PM
Sitharaman made a strong pitch for 'Make in India' and referred to a slew of initiatives taken by the government.
20 Feb 2019 10:51 AM