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Sitharaman was replying to a question on whether the US sanctions on military transactions with Russia will hit New Delhi's strategic and defence ties with one of its closest partners. (Photo: File)

US sanctions won't impact India-Russia defence ties: Sitharaman

Sithraman said negotiations on the S-400 missile deal with Russia are almost complete, hinting that India is on course to finalise it soon.

17 Sep 2018 6:00 PM

Sitharaman said AFSPA law was brought 'to address situations which are absolutely unique and very challenging.' (Photo: File)

No grudge against officers approaching SC on AFSPA: Sitharaman

Defence Minister said officers have chosen to go to court as there is a 'certain sense of worry' in their minds which she can understand.

16 Sep 2018 4:28 PM

At the same time, Sitharaman added that as defence minister of the country she was conscious of the fact that she will have to keep the border guards alert. (Photo: File)

India not lowering guard on border with China, says Sitharaman

Sitharaman said both sides recognised that the broad decisions arrived at the informal summit between PM Modi and Xi Jinping in Wuhan.

16 Sep 2018 4:02 PM

Nirmala Sitharaman said the weapon systems, avionics and other key add-ons to the Rafale aircraft will be 'much superior' in comparison to what was negotiated by the UPA. (Photo: File | ANI)

Nirmala Sitharaman rules out any engagement with Opposition on Rafale deal

Sitharanan said govt decided for procuring 2 squadrons of Rafale jets as emergency measure in wake of China, Pak ramping up their air power.

14 Sep 2018 8:31 PM

Hitting out at the Congress, Nirmala Sitharaman said letters were written to the Reserve Bank of India and State Bank of India during the UPA's rule to help Mallya. (Photo: File | ANI)

Motivated allegation: Sitharaman slams Cong for demanding Jaitley’s resignation

Sitharaman said the demand for Jaitley's resignation is a strategy to deflect attention from UPA govt's 'cronyism and favouritism'.

13 Sep 2018 8:18 PM

Congress party activists shout slogans and walk with a replica of Rafale aircraft during a protest accusing the government of inflating price of fighter aircraft during a protest in New Delhi on Saturday. (Photo:Biplab Banerjee)

BJP govt compromising national security, says Randeep Singh Surjewala

A Congress official said according to a PIB release, the RFP issued by UPA government completely exposes the “lies” of the PM.

09 Sep 2018 1:33 AM

Defence ministerNirmala Sitharaman (Photo: PTI)

Aero show will remain in Bengaluru, says govt

Later Karnataka CM also wrote a letter to PM insisting that Bengaluru would be the best choice for the event.

09 Sep 2018 1:26 AM

Shah sought to build a narrative about his party around the theme of development, especially targeting the poor, and nationalism, while painting the Opposition as those sympathising with 'urban Naxals' and working for 'breaking India' in its frustration over electoral losses. (Photo: PTI)

BJP working for 'making India', Congress for 'breaking India': Amit Shah

Shah said the proposed 'maha-gathbandhan' of the BJP's rivals is an illusion and myth, and will make no difference to its fortunes.

08 Sep 2018 9:29 PM

'Why did the Modi government forego transfer of technology for manufacture of next generation Rafale fighter aircraft to India through public sector HAL and despite foregoing transfer of technology, how did the cost increase?' Surjewala asked. (Representational image | AP)

Explain how Rafale jet price went up, demands Congress from Centre

Randeep Surjewala claimed that first Rafale fighter jet will be delivered by September 2019 and rest would be delivered by September 2022.

08 Sep 2018 6:46 PM

External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj, Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and US Secretary of Defense James Mattis at the joint press conference after the India-US 2+2 Dialogue, in New Delhi. (Photo: PTI)

2+2 is a step forward, but it’s no grand leap

The reality of military cooperation with a major power is summed up in the adage — in for a penny, in for a pound.

08 Sep 2018 12:50 AM

US defence secretary James Mattis, US secretary of state Mike Pompeo, external affairs minister Sushma Swaraj and defence minister Nirmala Sitharaman in New Delhi on Thursday. (Photo: AP)

India-US ink crucial defence agreement

Will help India obtain defence tech from US, waivers on S-400, Iran oil ‘being considered’.

07 Sep 2018 4:41 AM

India, US ask Pak to act against terrorism emanating from its soil

The stern warning to Pakistan came after India and the US held their first 2+2 dialogue in New Delhi.

06 Sep 2018 7:50 PM

Swaraj also said given strong bilateral ties, India has conveyed to US Secretary Pompeo its expectation that US will not 'act against' interests of Indians while taking a decision on H1B visa issue. (Photo: PTI)

2+2 talks: India, US ink critical defence pact; discuss cross-border terror, H1B

Addressing press conference, Swaraj expressed satisfaction over agenda of inaugural dialogue while giving the details of the deliberations.

06 Sep 2018 4:00 PM

Earlier in the day, Swaraj and Sitharaman held separate meetings with Pompeo and Mattis respectively. (Photo: MEA | Twitter)

India, US hold inaugural edition of 2+2 dialogue in New Delhi

Sushma Swaraj and Nirmala Sitharaman held the talks with US Secretary of State Michael R Pompeo and Defence Secretary James Mattis.

06 Sep 2018 12:46 PM

Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presents bouquet to US Secretary of Defence James Mattis on his arrival in Delhi, to attend India's first ever '2+2 Dialogue' between the two nations. (Photo: PTI)

2+2 talks: Jim Mattis says ready to discuss 'anything' with India

Focus of dialogue will be to resolve differences over India's defence engagement with Russia, crude oil import from Iran.

06 Sep 2018 9:49 AM

‘2+2 talks’ was meant to be held earlier in 2018 in Washington but was postponed by twice by the Trump administration. (Photo: File)

2+2 talks: India, US to work around Russian missiles, Iran oil

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and Secretary of Defence Jim Mattis will be meeting Nirmala Sitharaman and Sushma Swaraj on Thursday.

05 Sep 2018 3:18 PM

This is the inaugural 2+2 dialogue between the two countries. (Photo: File)

India buying Russian missile system not primary focus of 2+2 talks: Pompeo

Pompeo and Defence Secretary Jim Mattis are headed to India for the talks on Thursday with Sushma Swaraj and Nirmala Sitharaman.

05 Sep 2018 9:02 AM

Satheesh Reddy is the Scientific Adviser to the Defence Minister. (Photo: File)

DRDO gets a new chief

The UP IAS Association had also raised a strong objection on government adopting such practice against their cadre in contravention of the DoPT rules.

02 Sep 2018 12:10 AM

Kumaraswamy said that he had spoken to the Defence Minister over the phone on this matter. (Photo: File/PTI)

Time to forgive, forget: Kumaraswamy on row during Sitharaman visit

Kumaraswamy wrote that he was "deeply pained at the turn of events" and urged all those involved to forgive and forget.

26 Aug 2018 8:37 PM

111 utility helicopters will be acquired for the Navy at a cost of Rs 21,000 cr. These will be used in attack missions, search and rescue and surveillance operations.

Govt approves Rs 46,000 cr for guns, missiles and copters

Focus on Make in India, indigenous tech; aim to boost Naval power.

26 Aug 2018 4:57 AM

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