MoD's dissent note on Rafale had nothing to do with its pricing: Ex-Defence Secretary
A senior official of the Defence Ministry (MoD), who had earlier written a dissent note over Prime Minister's alleged interference in the Rafale fighter jet deal negotiations with France, sought to downplay the issue on Friday, saying, it had nothing to do with its pricing. Watch this video to know more.
Feb 08, 2019, 14:52 PM ISTRafale row: Nirmala Sitharaman calls out newspaper for 'one-sided report'
Nirmala Sitharaman calls out newspaper for 'one-sided report', informs LS about Parrikar's reply to MoD note. She called the report ‘motivated’ and said it failed to accurately describe the situation by withholding Parrikar's reply. Watch this video to know more.
Feb 08, 2019, 14:10 PM ISTMorning Breaking: Former defence minister George Fernandes dies at 88
Former defence minister George Fernandes died on Tuesday morning at the age of 88. The veteran leader breathed his last in Delhi. Watch this video to know more.
Jan 30, 2019, 10:02 AM ISTDNA's salute to former Indian defence minister George Fernandes
Former Defence Minister George Fernandes passed away today, at the age of 88. He served as the Defence Minister in the NDA government headed by Atal Bihari Vajpayee between 1998 and 2004.
Jan 29, 2019, 23:36 PM ISTDefence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman arrives Rajpath
Watch Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman arrives Rajpath to receive Narendra Modi.
Jan 26, 2019, 11:50 AM ISTKnow about India's new K9 Vajra, M777 howitzers
Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman introduced K9 Vajra and M777 howitzer guns to the nation at a ceremony at Deolali artillery centre in Maharshtra on November 8th. Know about the features of India's new K9 Vajra, M777 howitzers
Jan 26, 2019, 07:10 AM ISTDefence minister pitches for pushing targeted strength of NCC; says more youth keen to join the corps
Interacting with reporters at the Republic Day NCC Camp in Delhi Cantonment, she also said, girls were "more keen" to join the Corps than boys.
Jan 25, 2019, 23:59 PM ISTNirmala Sitharaman on 2-day visit to Andaman islands, to witness joint military drill
Andaman and Nicobar archipelago is straddled strategically near the mouth of the Malacca Straits.
Jan 13, 2019, 20:55 PM ISTCommittee to probe Major Akshay Girish's death in 2016 Nagrota terrorist attack: Nirmala Sitharaman
In November 2016, terrorists dressed in police uniform attacked an artillery unit in J&K's Nagrota. Two Army officers and five jawans lost their lives in the incident.
Jan 03, 2019, 23:57 PM ISTIndia, US partners in defence, says top American commander during Nirmala Sitharaman tour
India and the US are global partners in defence and regional security, a top US commander has said, as Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman toured the headquarters of the strategic Indo-Pacific command in Hawaii before concluding her maiden visit to America.
Dec 08, 2018, 13:41 PM ISTIndia sees US as an important defence partner: Nirmala Sitharaman
Commencing her five-day official visit to the United States, Union Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman Monday asserted that New Delhi sees the US as an important partner in the field of defence.
Dec 04, 2018, 06:18 AM IST'I understand Hindi': Nirmala Sitharaman upset with reporter's 'sarcastic' query on surgical strike
During a press conference here, a reporter asked her as to why the NDA government was "tom-tomming" the operation two years later.
Nov 24, 2018, 09:04 AM ISTDefence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman reviews operational preparedness of Indian Coastal Guard
Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday reviewed the operational preparedness, infrastructure development and coastal security mechanism of the Coast Guard during Consultative Committee Meeting of Ministry of Defence on Indian Coast Guard.
Nov 17, 2018, 23:55 PM ISTSitharaman celebrates Diwali with Army personnel in Arunachal's remote posts
Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman Wednesday celebrated Diwali with Army personnel in remote posts in Arunachal Pradesh near the Sino-India border.
Nov 07, 2018, 18:36 PM ISTDefence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman holds talks in France amid mounting Rafale deal 'cover-up' allegations
It is not yet known whether the Rafale deal was discussed by the two ministers.
Oct 12, 2018, 08:18 AM ISTNirmala Sitharaman to visit France, take stock of progress of Rafale fighter jets supply
Nirmala Sitharaman will take stock of progress in the supply of 36 Rafale jets by Dassault to the Indian Air Force under a Rs 58,000-crore deal.
Oct 09, 2018, 21:33 PM ISTCongress restless since it could not make money from Rafale deal: Nirmala Sitharaman
The UPA regime dealt with brokers and didn't buy equipment for the armed forces.
Sep 29, 2018, 19:24 PM ISTSurgical Strikes proved India won't tolerate terrorism: Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman
Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman spoke at an event about why Surgical Strikes are important for India.
Sep 28, 2018, 21:45 PM ISTRafale deal 'legal,' Reliance Defence was given contract under offset agreement: Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman
Rejecting Congress's charge, the Defence Minister said that the Rafale jet deal was sealed under a legal framework.
Sep 27, 2018, 17:48 PM ISTIAF successfully test fires ASTRA air-to-air missile, Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman lauds efforts
The Indian Air Force (IAF) on Wednesday successfully test-fired ASTRA, the indigenously developed Beyond Visual Range Air-to-Air Missile (BVRAAM).
Sep 26, 2018, 19:22 PM IST