Some forces in JNU waging war against India, alleges Nirmala Sitharaman; row erupts
JNUSU president has attacked the Defence Minister for criticising the varsity.
Sep 19, 2018, 06:32 AM IST
First after Doklam standoff: Chinese Defence Minister visits India today
Gen Wei Fenghe will hold bilateral talks with Indian defence minister Nirmala Sitharaman later in the day
Aug 21, 2018, 08:19 AM IST
Unified Commanders' Conference discusses 'joint issues' facing armed forces
The event was attended by the Defence Minister, State Defence Minister, National Security Advisor (NSA), Dy NSA, the Service Chiefs and other senior military and civil officials of the Services and MoD.
Aug 01, 2018, 09:21 AM IST
India has an eye on terror recruitment in Kashmir: Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman
There has been a spike in instances of Kashmiri youth joining terror-related activities in the Valley over the last few months.
Jul 13, 2018, 17:34 PM IST
Nirmala Sitharaman rubbishes report of UK minister turning down meeting
Britain's Defence Minister Gavin Williamson is reportedly under fire from within the UK Cabinet for turning down a bilateral meeting with Nirmala Sitharaman.
Jul 01, 2018, 20:20 PM IST
No scandal in Rafale deal: Nirmala Sitharaman
While addressing a press conference on the fourth anniversary of NDA government, Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman says that "not even a single rupee has been made in the Rafale"
Jun 05, 2018, 17:54 PM IST
Stand by Ramzan ceasefire but will retaliate to unprovoked attacks: Union Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman
The Defence Minister's statement comes two days after two BSF personnel and 13 civilians lost their lives in unprovoked firing by Pakistani ranger
Jun 05, 2018, 14:43 PM IST
Rahul Gandhi's speech at Congress Plenary rhetoric of a loser: BJP
Several Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders lashed out at Congress chief Rahul Gandhi for mocking Narendra Modi-led Centre at the Congress plenary session on Sunday.
Mar 18, 2018, 18:36 PM IST
Efforts will be made to manufacture military equipment in TN: Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman
Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman today said efforts would be made to manufacture military equipment in Tamil Nadu and urged local entrepreneurs to take part in it.
Mar 16, 2018, 20:33 PM IST
Full pay pension for soldiers killed or injured on India's border with China
Full pay pension in case of KIA or injury was previously only for soldiers along the international border with Pakistan. The latest move to extend it to Sino-India border is likely to boost troop morale.
Mar 10, 2018, 06:39 AM IST
No question of Rafale deal going the Bofors way: Nirmala Sitharaman
Dismissing allegations of corruption in the contract for 36 Rafale jets, defence minister Nirmala Sitharaman today asserted there can be no comparison between the scam-hit Bofors gun deal and the procurement of the fighter aircraft.
Mar 04, 2018, 10:42 AM IST
India, Nepal to hold joint exercise in Pithoragarh
India and Nepal would hold a joint exercise in Uttarakhand that will include training on jungle warfare, anti-terrorism combat as well as disaster response activities, the defence ministry sources here have said.
Feb 27, 2018, 15:48 PM IST
Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman questions Rahul's presence at Gitanjali Jewels event
Countering Congress charge that multi-crore bank fraud took place during the BJP government, Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said Rahul Gandhi was present at a promotional event of Gitanjali Jewels and the whole episode took place in the UPA regime.
Feb 17, 2018, 16:48 PM IST
PNB fraud: BJP blames Congress for 'original sin', questions Rahul Gandhi's presence at Gitanjali Jewels event
BJP has alleged that top Congress leaders are involved in the PNB scam
Feb 17, 2018, 15:09 PM IST
Pakistan expanding 'arc of terror' south of Pir Panjal: Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman
Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman today said Pakistan was resorting to ceasefire violations to assist infiltration and asserted that Islamabad was expanding its "arc of terror" to areas south of the Pir Panjal Range in Jammu region.
Feb 13, 2018, 08:10 AM IST
Watch: Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman addresses press conference
Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said that terrorists who attacked an Army camp in Jammu and Kashmir enjoyed some local support and had handlers across the border. She also said that Pakistan will have have to pay for the misadventure.
Feb 12, 2018, 22:07 PM IST
Nirmala Sitharaman leaves for Jammu to assess security situation
In wake of the continuous terror attacks on the Army and CRPF camp in Jammu and Kashmir, Union Defence Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday left for Jammu to assess the security situation in the state.
Feb 12, 2018, 15:31 PM IST
In Pics: Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman visits forward posts in Ladakh
Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday visited the Ladakh region of Jammu and Kashmir.
Feb 04, 2018, 07:42 AM IST
Watch video: Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman flies in Sukhoi-30 MKI
Sitharaman is the second defence minister after George Fernandes to fly in a Sukhoi-30 MKI.
Jan 17, 2018, 21:28 PM IST
In pics: Nirmala Sitharaman becomes first woman Defence Minister to fly in IAF's Sukhoi Su 30
Dressed in the pilot's G-suit, the country's first woman Defence Minister sat in the rear seat behind the pilot.
Jan 17, 2018, 13:44 PM IST
