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Vladimir Putin, along with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, will hold the 19th India-Russia annual bilateral summit during which the two leaders are expected to review bilateral defence cooperation in the wake of the US sanctions against Russian defence majors. (Photo: File)

With eye on S-400 missile system deal, Vladimir Putin in India today

'Key feature of visit will be signing of the agreement to deliver S-400 air defence systems,' Putin's top foreign policy aide said.

04 Oct 2018 8:37 AM

'They claimed that the fighter jet was cheaper...In that case they should tell how they (jets) are cheaper...They are not revealing,' the former Union minister said. (Photo: File)

Why NDA govt buying so few Rafale fighter jets, asks P Chidambaram

'If cost of the plane is cheaper then why not buy more jets? Why is the government buying only 36 jets?,' the former Union minister said.

01 Oct 2018 2:51 PM

Union defence minister Nirmala Sitharaman (Photo: PTI)

Nirmala Sitharaman stresses on making social media ‘toxic-free’

Sitharaman said that there should be an intelligent and smart narrative on the social media platforms.

01 Oct 2018 6:11 AM

Speaking to reporters at the Officers Training Academy, she said, '.. here was the former president of France who himself is facing an allegation of his associate having received some funds for some purpose. It (allegation) may be true or may not be true. But in such a situation, the former president saying this...' (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

Hollande's claims on Rafale come at time when his associate faces charges: Sitharaman

Sitharaman took swipe at Gandhi's August 30 tweet, saying he seemed to be predicting Hollande's actions well in advance.

29 Sep 2018 6:42 PM

The disclosure comes close to the Defence Minister's claims that one of the reason for the deal for 126 Rafale planes falling under the UPA regime was that HAL did not have required capability to produce them. (Photo: File)

HAL records highest-ever turnover amid questions over its capability

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited said, it produced 40 aircraft and helicopters, including Su-30 MKI, LCA Tejas.

29 Sep 2018 11:19 AM

w Commander Abhilash Tomy, rescued by French fishing vessel Osiris, is conscious and doing okay, said defence minister Nirmala Sitharaman

Indian Navy officer Abhilash Tomy rescued

Capt. Sharma said that Osiris proceeded to rescue a second sailor whose boat was also damaged in the storm.

25 Sep 2018 2:40 AM

Robert Vadra’s loss in jet deal behind Cong Rafale barbs: BJP

He alleged that there is a conspiracy to get the deal scrapped, defame the country and lower the morale of the Indian Air Force.

25 Sep 2018 1:38 AM

Gajendra Shekhawat dragged the Gandhi family into the intensifying political row over the fighter aircraft deal, alleging that the UPA government had called off the multi-billion USD deal after a private company linked to Vadra was not chosen as a broker. (Photo: ANI)

Rahul involved in conspiracy to sabotage Rafale deal, Hollande part of nexus: BJP

At a press conference, Gajendra Shekhawat named a private firm and claimed its owner had been working with Vadra.

24 Sep 2018 8:23 PM

The march would begin from Mahalaxmi Racecourse and culminate at the August Kranti Maidan, the party said in a statement Monday. (Photo: File)

Rafale deal: Cong to hold protest in Mumbai for PM Modi, Sitharaman's resignation

Maharashtra Congress leaders would participate in a protest march to be led by Ashok Chavan and Sanjay Nirupam on Thursday.

24 Sep 2018 8:05 PM

Union Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said she would run a nationwide campaign to fight the battle. (Photo: File | ANI)

‘This is perception battle, will fight’: Nirmala Sitharaman on Rafale row

Nirmala Sitharaman accused Congress of running a smear campaign against the Centre at a global level.

24 Sep 2018 7:07 PM

War of words have intensified between the BJP and Congress after former French presidnet Francois Hollande's claims escalated Rafale row. (Photo: File | PTI)

Rahul Gandhi ‘repeating untruth’: BJP hits back at Cong as Rafale row grows

Nirmala Sitharaman accused Rahul Gandhi of 'repeating untruth' and slammed him for using 'abusive language' against PM.

23 Sep 2018 9:45 AM

Ashok Chavan demands PM, DefMin’s resignation over Rafale

The former Maharashtra chief minister also said that the Rafale deal is in a way an attack on pride of India as well as Maharashtra.

23 Sep 2018 4:59 AM

External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj and Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman.

We need more women in politics

Certainly the lack of adequate representation of women in politics is not because of a lack of talent.

23 Sep 2018 2:41 AM

Dassault Aviation said that it decided to partner with Reliance in accordance with the policy of ‘Make in India’.

Govt denies role in Reliance deal

Dassault: Partnership with Reliance group our choice under ‘Make in India’ policy

23 Sep 2018 12:46 AM

Congress has stepped up attack on BJP government over Rafale deal and is seeking to make it a major poll issue ahead of assembly elections in some key states and 2019 general polls. (Photo: File | PTI)

Sitharaman 'lying again’ on Rafale deal, must resign: Rahul Gandhi

Rahul said Sitharaman's position as defence minister has become untenable as an ex-HAL chief has 'nailed her lie'.

20 Sep 2018 12:30 PM

Prasad said that former defence minister AK Antony has a lot to answer for keeping the public-sector Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), which was to be offset partner of the French maker of Rafale jets, in the lurch despite being in office for eight years. (Photo: File)

Probe into Rafale deal can’t be set up to satisfy ego of ‘ill-informed’ Cong leader: Govt

'I don’t think JPC or CAG inquiry is set up to satisfy ego of ill-informed leader who repeats lies with alarming regularity,' Prasad told.

19 Sep 2018 5:12 PM

Navjot Singh Sidhu courted controversy by hugging Pakistan Army chief Qamar Javed Bajwa during his visit to Pakistan for the swearing-in of Imran Khan as Prime Minister last month. (Photo: File)

Was just a hug, not Rafale deal: Navjot Singh Sidhu to Defence Minister

Sidhu reacted to Sitharaman's statement who had said that his gesture of hugging Pakistan's army chief impacted the soldiers back home.

19 Sep 2018 3:47 PM

'We have responded saying your basic price and the basic price that I am getting at, when compared with all the escalation and other things, is 9 per cent cheaper,' Sitharaman said. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

NDA govt got Rafale jets at 9 per cent cheaper rate than UPA deal: Sitharaman

Sitharaman said that it would be a 'good fight' in the 2019 Lok Sabha election and exuded confidence that the BJP would come back to power.

18 Sep 2018 4:59 PM

The former defence minister accused Sitharaman of trying to tarnish the image of public-sector Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) both nationally and internationally. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

Defence minister suppressing facts on Rafale deal: AK Antony

Antony accused the government of being 'guilty' of 'gravely compromising' national security in the Rafale fighter jet deal.

18 Sep 2018 3:21 PM

The controversial message sent by one of the arrested duo reads as, "Main shoot karunga Sitharaman ko, kal uska akhiri din hoga. ('I will shoot Sitharaman, tomorrow will be her last day')", police said. (Photo: File)

2 arrested in Uttarakhand for chatting about killing Defence Minister

It is being probed whether the duo had any criminal background or possessed any arms and ammunition, police said.

17 Sep 2018 8:56 PM

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