7th Pay Commission: Modi govt's Diwali bonanza to armed forces! Indian Soldiers to get 10% arrears
Government is going to bring further cheers for the armed forces this Diwali, as it has decided to disburse 10 percent arrears to them on an ad hoc basis.
Oct 13, 2016, 10:22 AM IST
Govt trashes charge of disability pension for armed forces being reduced
The government tonight rubbished media reports which claimed the disability pension for armed forces has been reduced and said it has rather been "significantly increased" in the case of 90 per cent of the armed forces personnel as per the 7th Pay Commission recommendations.
Oct 10, 2016, 23:50 PM IST
Time to support armed forces, not politicise strikes: Congress
The Congress on Wednesday attempted to turn the tables on the ruling BJP by saying that it was time to support the armed forces in fighting terror and not make loud claims. The party reiterated its demand that the government come forth with proof of the surgical strikes.
Oct 05, 2016, 18:58 PM IST
Retaliate to any infiltration bid at border with full force: Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar to armed forces
Foreign Secretary S Jaishankar had issued a demarche to Pakistan High Commissioner Abdul Basit on Tuesday.
Sep 28, 2016, 18:52 PM IST
7th Pay Commission: Indian soldiers to get new salaries in September pay
Satisfied with assurances by Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar, Chairman of the Chiefs of Staff Committee (CoSC) Air Chief Marshal Arup Raha has issued directions to all service headquarters asking them to issue orders for implementation of the 7th Pay Commission.
Sep 19, 2016, 09:15 AM IST
7th Pay Commission: Parrikar meets Service Chiefs, assures to resolve all issues at earliest
Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar on Wednesday met the Service Chiefs and the members of the Armed Forces Pay Commission Cell to discuss the anomalies in the 7th Pay Commission of the Armed Forces.
Sep 14, 2016, 17:21 PM IST
Fiji military chief visits New Zealand for rebuilding of links between the armed forces
The Fijian military head arrived in New Zealand on Wednesday to continue the rebuilding of links between the armed forces of the two countries.
Aug 24, 2016, 14:20 PM IST
Haryana enhances ex-gratia for kin of armed forces from Rs 20 lakh to Rs 50 lakh
Haryana government has enhanced the ex-gratia grant given to the family members of the armed forces personnel, who sacrifice their lives in the line of duty, from Rs 20 lakh to Rs 50 lakh.
Aug 03, 2016, 17:10 PM IST
Slowly, women in large numbers will be part of armed forces: Manohar Parrikar
Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar said the NCC has been asked to encourage the girl cadets to take up such activities.
Jun 14, 2016, 17:12 PM IST
Left parties join hands ahead of polls in Northeast states
Joining hands ahead of elections in some northeastern states, the left parties have called for unity among themselves to stamp out corruption and communalism from the region.
Mar 06, 2016, 13:43 PM IST
Chennai floods: Amitabh Bachchan, Anushka Sharma hail Armed forces!
Big B, Anushka Sharma salute Indian Armed Forces for help during Chennai floods.
Dec 07, 2015, 17:43 PM IST
Armed forces continue rescue operations in Chennai
NDRF and army are helping and rescuing people in Chennai but things are stiil not well there. The Airports are all covered in water.
Dec 04, 2015, 11:39 AM IST
Military personnels have 50% risk of motor neurone disease
It is extremely rare, affecting only five to seven people in every 100,000 in the UK.
Oct 25, 2015, 20:07 PM IST
Prioritise needs, spend efficiently: MoS Defence to armed forces
Minister of State for Defence, Rao Inderjit Singh on Thursday asked the armed forces to "prioritise" their requirements in view of the limited budget and also spend the allocated money efficiently.
Oct 01, 2015, 15:23 PM IST
