Everything you need to know about India's Chief of Defence Staff
The position of CDS was recommended by the Kargil Review Committee formed in the aftermath of the 1999 war with Pakistan and the Naresh Chandra Committee.
Dec 24, 2019, 18:10 PM IST
PM Narendra Modi's announcement of India's ASAT missile capability not poll code violation: EC sources
The Prime Minister Narendra on Wednesday announced that India had demonstrated anti-satellite missile capability by shooting down a live satellite.
Mar 27, 2019, 14:11 PM IST
Govt approves Rs 25,000 crore mega internal security scheme to modernise police forces, fight terrorism
The Cabinet Committee on Security has approved the implementation of an umbrella scheme - Modernisation of Police Forces (MPF) - for 2017-18 to 2019-20.
Sep 27, 2017, 21:18 PM IST
CRPF recruits 743 youths from Bastar region to fight Naxals
The 'Bastariya' battalion in CRPF is a unique initiative to enhance local representation in security forces and also provide employment to youths, the official said.
Jun 08, 2017, 15:38 PM IST
Cabinet Committee on Security meet ends, PM Narendra Modi briefed on J&K situation post surgical strikes
During today's CCS meeting, Home Minister Rajnath Singh briefed PM Narendra Modi about the situation in Kashmir.
Oct 05, 2016, 10:18 AM IST
Surgical strikes: PM Narendra Modi to chair CCS meet today, review border situation
Prime Minister Narendra Modi also chaired a CCS meeting to consider the situation along the LoC yesterday.
Sep 30, 2016, 08:52 AM IST
PM Narendra Modi chairs CCS meeting, reviews LoC situation; big announcement on Pakistan likely
In the wake of repeated violations by Pakistan, India is likely to break the ceasefire agreement with the neighbouring country, a report said on Thursday.
Sep 29, 2016, 11:52 AM IST
CCS likely to discuss Uri attack on Wednesday
The Cabinet Committee on Security is likely to discuss the attack in uri on Wednesday, informed sources said.
Sep 21, 2016, 00:19 AM IST
French Defence Minister arriving to sign Rafale jet fighter deal with India
French Defence Minister Jean Yves Le Drian is likely to visit India next week to conclude the Inter-Governmental Agreement (IGA) between India and France for the purchase of 36 Rafale fighter jets, bringing to an end the 17-month-long negotiations.
Sep 16, 2016, 09:29 AM IST
2012 troop movement row: Manish Tewari sticks to stand, says 'nothing more to add or subtract'
Manish Tewari said on Sunday that he stood by his remarks on the 2012 troop movement controversy.
Jan 10, 2016, 17:45 PM IST
DIPP notifies FDI policy relaxation in defence sector
Foreign investment up to 49 per cent in defence sector, that results in change in ownership of a company, will need prior FIPB approval even though the government has put such investments under automatic route.
Nov 24, 2015, 23:11 PM IST
Ahead of PM Modi's US trip, govt clears $2.5 billion deal for Apache military helicopters
Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the US, the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) today cleared a multi-billion dollar deal for 22 Apache attack helicopters and 15 Chinook heavy-lift choppers with American aviation giant Boeing.
Sep 22, 2015, 14:25 PM IST
Govt notifies increase in FDI cap to 49% in defence sector
The government on Tuesday notified increase in foreign direct investment (FDI) limit to 49 percent through approval route in the defence sector.
Aug 26, 2014, 18:37 PM IST
