Defence Minister

PM urges greater India-Japan cooperation against terror

 Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday called for greater greater bilateral and multilateral cooperation against terrorism at a meeting with visiting Japanese Defence Minister Gen Nakatani.

Jul 14, 2016, 19:32 PM IST

Afraid to crack jokes in Delhi, people lost their sense of humour: Parrikar

Days after Prime Minister Narendra Modi opined there is no humour left in public life, Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar on Saturday said he is a bit afraid to crack jokes in Delhi as they can be misinterpreted.

Jul 09, 2016, 18:16 PM IST

Mindset of suspicion in Defence Ministery needs to be removed: Parrikar

Admitting that some past scams have led to a mindset of suspicion in his ministry, Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar on Thursday said there is a need to get rid of this approach as unnecessary tightening of procedures is hurting the industry and country at large.

Jul 07, 2016, 17:44 PM IST

Boeing, Tata to set up joint aerospace facility in Hyderabad

 Boeing and Tata Advanced Systems Limited (TASL) have joined hands to set up a facility here to co-produce Boeing AH-64 Apache helicopter fuselages and other aerostructures.

Jun 18, 2016, 16:07 PM IST

Choppergate fallout: Govt cancels all defence tenders bagged by Finmeccanica

The government has decided to cancel all ongoing tenders for defence equipment won by Italy's Finmeccanica as a precursor to blacklisting of the firm which is being investigated for bribery in the AgustaWestland VVIP chopper deal.

May 29, 2016, 15:34 PM IST

VVIP chopper scam: Will not hesitate to take action whether it's 'the last family or the first', says Manohar Parrikar

The minister said all angles need to be investigated in the case that pertains to acquisition of 12 VVIP choppers for a cost of over Rs 3600 crores.

May 07, 2016, 18:10 PM IST

Defence Minister Manohar ​Parrikar to go back to Goa after Union Cabinet reshuffle?

 Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar could return to his home-state Goa later this year, as per a media report.

May 02, 2016, 23:19 PM IST

Incursions, strategic concerns on Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar's agenda in China

Beijing is also concerned over the inclusion of Japan in the Malabar naval exercises along with US.

Apr 17, 2016, 18:22 PM IST

Handwara unrest: J&K CM Mehbooba Mufti for time-bound inquiry into firing incident

In her meeting with Parrikar, she sought a time bound probe saying it will will act as a deterrent against such incidents in future.

Apr 13, 2016, 11:26 AM IST

To curb overpricing of food, stay, govt may ink MoUs for next Defence Expo in Goa: Parrikar

Taking note of overpricing of stay and other commodities during recently concluded Defence Expo, Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar has said that his ministry may ink a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with various stakeholders to curb it if the mega event is held again in Goa next year.

Apr 10, 2016, 11:47 AM IST

Goa RSS chief lambastes BJP govt, Parrikar for backstabbing Goans

In what may raise several eyebrows, Goa RSS chief Subhash Velingkar has criticised BJP government and Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar for backstabbing Goans.

Apr 02, 2016, 07:31 AM IST

Good news! 13 lakh veterans have got new pensions, rest by Holi

Upbeat at over 13 lakh military veterans getting their new monetary entitlements under 'One Rank-One Pension' scheme, Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar today said most of the rest will get their new pension by Holi.

Mar 21, 2016, 21:57 PM IST

Operational readiness always top priority: Manohar Parrikar

The 'Make in India' vision is a priority for defence procurement but "operational readiness" is the military's primary task as "we don't want people to look at us with big eyes", Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar has said.

Mar 19, 2016, 11:24 AM IST

Chinese transgression: Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar asks army to take up border issue with PLA

In the wake of increasing Chinese transgression in Pangong Tso Lake area , Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar has directed the India Army to take up this issue with the Chinese authorities during their flag meeting.

Mar 15, 2016, 19:32 PM IST

Foreign defence vendors' contracts to be cut in 2 years: Manohar Parrikar

Government plans to reduce contracts with foreign defence equipment vendors to 30 per cent of the total procurement over the next two years, Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar said on Friday.

Mar 12, 2016, 01:58 AM IST

Indian won't vacate Siachen, says Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar

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Feb 26, 2016, 22:29 PM IST

Jat quota stir: Haryana DGP says Army Chief, Defence Minister contacted; one killed, state FM's house set on fire

The Rohtak administration imposed prohibitory orders in the entire district banning assembly of five or more persons.

Feb 19, 2016, 17:47 PM IST

Government may consider OROP for premature retirees: Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar

Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar on Thursday said the grant of 'One Rank One Pension' to those who took premature retirement from the armed forces could be considered with certain conditions.

Feb 18, 2016, 23:09 PM IST

Government may consider OROP for premature retirees: Manohar Parrikar

 Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar on Thursday said the grant of `One Rank One Pension` to those who took premature retirement from the armed forces could be considered with certain conditions.

Feb 18, 2016, 22:55 PM IST