Indian Air Force to get first three women fighter pilots on June 18
Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar will formally commission the women fighter pilots along with flight cadets of various branches of the IAF.
Jun 10, 2016, 17:21 PM IST
India's 'goodwill window' for Pakistan closing as doubts still persist, says Manohar Parrikar
"Prime Minister Modi opened a window of opportunities when he visited Pakistan. I think that window is slowly closing,” Parrikar said.
Jun 04, 2016, 17:11 PM IST
Constitutional crisis in Goa as there're 2 CMs, Parrikar chairing cabinet meetings, claims AAP
AAP spokesman Ashutosh said as per the Indian constitution, one state cannot have two chief ministers.
Jun 03, 2016, 19:04 PM IST
Govt engaged in last minute bargaining to reduce price of Rafael fighter jets: Manohar Parrikar
The Defence Minister said his ministry removed obstacles in the way of procurement of defence equipment through a transparent mechanism.
May 20, 2016, 23:58 PM IST
India to select fighter jet under 'Make in India' initiative by March 2017
Parrikar said various issues, like cost and necessity, will have to be taken into account before selecting a foreign fighter jets.
We may do what we could not do in Bofors: Parrikar on AgustaWestland scam
Amid a walkout by Congress which was pressing for a Supreme Court-monitored probe, Parrikar said CBI is "very seriously" investigating the case.
May 06, 2016, 20:23 PM IST
No instances of incursions by Chinese troops into Indian territory: Manohar Parrikar
There have been no instances of incursions by Chinese troops into Indian territory. There is no commonly delineated the Line of Actual Control (LAC) between India and China. There are areas along the border, including areas in Ladakh, where India and China have differing perception of LAC. Due to both sides undertaking patrolling up to their perception of the LAC, transgressions do occur.
Apr 30, 2016, 06:57 AM IST
Parrikar raises JeM chief issue with Chinese counterpart
While expressing India's wish to engage China closely, he firmly conveyed New Delhi's reservations over Beijing's move in the UN to block bid to get JeM chief banned.
Apr 18, 2016, 23:41 PM IST
Marking LAC key to halting border disputes, Parrikar tells China
Parrikar said clarity over LAC will bring down tensions between the troops on both sides.
Apr 18, 2016, 23:18 PM IST
Manohar Parrikar on a 5-day visit to China
Parrikar will be the first Indian defence minister to visit China since 2013, the last being his predecessor A K Antony.
Apr 16, 2016, 18:12 PM IST
Goa BJP dismisses speculation on Parrikar's return to state
Goa BJP today ruled out that Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar could return to the state politics in the wake of 2017 Assembly election.
Apr 13, 2016, 12:32 PM IST
All ex-servicemen will get their dues by Holi under OROP scheme, says Parrikar
The minister also expressed his gratitude to banks and defence department which have worked overtime to disburse some 2,293 crores by March 17.
Mar 21, 2016, 20:44 PM IST
Never anticipated joining politics: Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar
An IIT alumnus, Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar says a public life was something he never anticipated and he was pushed into the river of politics from behind but managed to "swim successfully".
Mar 19, 2016, 18:31 PM IST
Manohar Parrikar wants 'smarter, leaner Army' to cut down 'inevitable' salary bills
Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar on Friday said that military has to cut down manpower to cut the salary bills and divert the funds for modernisation.
Mar 05, 2016, 10:35 AM IST
India won't vacate Siachen glaciers: Manohar Parrikar
India will not vacate the Siachen glaciers as Pakistan cannot be trusted and it may occupy the strategic location once it is vacated, Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar said on Friday.
Feb 26, 2016, 14:03 PM IST
Will teach a lesson to mastermind of Pathankot airbase attack, says Parrikar
Parrikar said there has been fresh information that some of the Pathankot attackers were inside the air base even before the intelligence was received.
Feb 05, 2016, 21:03 PM IST
Defence Ministry asks CBI to probe complaints against two major generals
The Ministry had in September red-flagged the promotion of certain officers following allegations of impropriety. The CBI will now look into the complaints and report back to the Ministry.
Jan 28, 2016, 18:42 PM IST
Parrikar's presence in Goa during Pathankot attack slammed
In separate statements issued here, the Nationalist Congress Party and the Congress said the defence minister's presence in the national capital may have elicited a better and timely response to the terror attack.
Jan 02, 2016, 21:00 PM IST
NCP accuses Parrikar of "interference" in Goa affairs
NCP has alleged that though former CM Parrikar is no more an elected representative of Goa, he is trying to hijack the issues here with his interference.
Dec 31, 2015, 12:48 PM IST
Manohar Parrikar deflects Donald Trump's Islamic bomb
Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar said: "As far as India is concerned, we believe that we are the second-largest Muslim population. And we gel well."
Dec 11, 2015, 12:28 PM IST
