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Nirmala Sitharaman who is now Indias Defence Minister was earlier Commerce Minister. (Photo: PTI)

Defence ministry withdraws controversial note on status equivalence

The ministry said the cadre restructuring of AFHQ CS as approved by the Union Cabinet shall be duly implemented.

6 Jan 2018 4:10 AM

Navy to buy Rs 1,949 crore training simulator

Another four P-81 aircraft have been ordered, the delivery of which will begin in 2020.

4 Jan 2018 9:01 PM

Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said, Activities of terrorists in the hinterlands are severely curtailed due to relentless efforts of security forces. (Photo: ANI)

6 firms 'debarred', 14 suspended in defence ministry's graft list

Global arms majors Singapore Technologies Kinetics (STK), Israel Military Industries are in the 'blacklisted' list.

20 Feb 2018 1:56 PM

Security personnel take position during a militant attack at Sunjwan Army camp. (Photo: PTI)

Defence min nods to procure 7.40L assault rifles at Rs 12,280 Crore

The decision was taken at a meeting of Defence Acquisition Council presided over by Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman.

13 Feb 2018 1:33 PM

The IAF official was held a few days back after surveillance was mounted on him after his suspicious behaviour in the office and his activity on social media platforms alerted the authorities.

Honey-trapped IAF officer held on spying charges

Refusing to comment on the matter, the IAF refused even to identify the officer or his rank taking into account the...

31 Jan 2018 8:59 PM

Indian army soldiers patrol near the highly militarized Line of Control dividing Kashmir between India and Pakistan. (Photo: AP)

Parl panel demands classified report on arms bought during Kargil war

The draft report has been adopted by the sub-committee of the PAC, but it will be placed in Parliament after a full...

30 April 2018 5:32 AM

Security personnel take position during a militant attack at Sunjwan Army camp. (Photo: PTI)

9-year-long wait ends, Army finally to get bulletproof jackets

Defence Ministry inked a contract with a defence firm for procurement of 1.86 lakh bulletproof jackets for Army at a...

10 April 2018 9:20 AM

India began its search for new planes for the Indian air force in 2003 to replace its Soviet-era MiG fighters. (Photo: PTI)

India opens contest to supply more than 100 fighter jets

Aircraft must be built largely in India as part of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's drive to build a domestic industrial...

7 April 2018 7:05 AM

Its victory returns many figures of the tumultuous transition period, including CPN-UML leader KP Sharma Oli, who is expected to be the new prime minister. (Photo: AP)

Nepal's pro-China PM Oli to make 3-day visit to India

The Nepalese PM, who will reach New Delhi on Friday morning, will meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday.

6 April 2018 12:55 AM

The Income Tax Department has detected undisclosed income of over Rs 10,000 crore in fiscal 2017-18, thus recording a 20 per cent surge over the previous fiscal.

Govt seeks Parliament's nod for Rs 11,698 cr additional expenditure

The government is also seeking Rs 1,708 crore for the Petroleum Ministry.

31 July 2018 7:26 AM

Customs duty on motorcycles with engine capacity over 800 cc will be raised up to 50 per cent, almonds 20 per cent, walnuts 20 per cent and apples 25 per cent.

India, US to hold its first tri-military services drill this year

Three wings of armed forces of India, US hold separate military exercises, this will be first time both countries will...

15 July 2018 8:03 AM

Aakash missile system. (Photo: ANI)

Defence Ministry to decide on Army's Rs 10,000 crore Akash missiles...

The Akash missile system has been developed in India by DRDO and has proven to be highly successful in the defence...

21 Oct 2019 8:19 AM