Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman likely to fly sortie in Sukhoi 30 MKI in Jodhpur
The defence minister will fly a sortie in the formidable fighter, which has nuclear strike capability to penetrate deep into enemy territory, at the Air Force Station in Jodhpur.
Jan 15, 2018, 22:34 PM ISTArmed Forces Flag Day: Defence Minister lauds SRK for supporting campaign
The Armed Forces Flag Day is celebrated on December 7.
Dec 14, 2017, 18:18 PM ISTEnsured minimum life lost as Defence Minister, says Manohar Parrikar
Goa Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar on Sunday said that when he held the portfolio of the Defence Minister, he made sure that minimum life was lost.
Nov 05, 2017, 11:38 AM ISTRemain vigilant and ever ready, Nirmala Sitharaman tells Navy
Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday asked the Indian Navy to remain "vigilant".
Oct 26, 2017, 23:49 PM ISTNirmala Sitharaman to celebrate Diwali with troops in Andaman and Nicobar Islands
The Andaman and Nicobar command is India’s only tri-services command.
Oct 18, 2017, 08:06 AM ISTDiwali gift to Indian Navy - INS Kiltan commissioned: All you need to know
Union Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman commissioned the third of four indigenously built Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) stealth corvettes “INS Kiltan” under Project 28 (Kamorta class) into the Indian Navy at Visakhapatnam’s Naval Dockyard on Monday.
Oct 16, 2017, 08:03 AM ISTDefence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman to visit Andaman for Diwali, Philippines later
The Minister has a packed week ahead and will spend this Diwali with soldiers in the Andaman and Nicobar islands
Oct 12, 2017, 20:12 PM ISTIntegration of three armed forces essential for any future conflict: Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman
Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman recently undertook a whirlwind tour of defence bases across the country.
Oct 10, 2017, 21:58 PM ISTLack of timely decision-making resulted in gaps in IAF, govt committed to fill them: Nirmala Sitharaman
Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman addressed bi-annual conference of IAF commanders on Tuesday.
Oct 10, 2017, 20:07 PM ISTNirmala Sitharaman reviews implementation of ambitious reform process in Army
Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman took stock of the progress in implementing the ambitious reform process in the Indian Army under which nearly 57,000 officers and other ranks are being redeployed to enhance the combat capability of the force.
Oct 05, 2017, 10:35 AM ISTOne year of surgical strike: Nirmala Sitharaman begins 2-day J&K visit
Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is visiting Jammu and Kashmir on Friday to review the preparedness of the soldiers on borders and security in the hinterland.
Sep 29, 2017, 08:04 AM ISTDefence Minister to visit J&K today
Nirmala Sitharaman will for the first time visit Jammu and Kashmir after becoming the Minister of Defence. She will also visit Siachen on September 30.
Sep 28, 2017, 12:08 PM ISTNirmala Sitharaman chairs first DAC, clears sonars, missiles for Navy
Nirmala Sitharaman on Wednesday cleared a project worth Rs 200 crore for Indian Navy.
Sep 27, 2017, 20:08 PM ISTNo Indian troops to be deployed in Afghanistan: Defence Minister Sitharaman
India will expand development activities to help stabilise the war-torn country, said Sitharaman
Sep 26, 2017, 14:12 PM ISTNirmala Sitharaman visits field firing range in Pokhran
This was her second visit to Rajasthan after she took charge of the defence ministry earlier this month, becoming the first full-time woman defence minister of the country.
Sep 23, 2017, 20:50 PM ISTDefence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman visits Army's Western Command HQ
Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday visited headquarters of the Indian Army's Western Command at Chandimandir Military Station near here.
Sep 17, 2017, 08:11 AM ISTCAG report flagging ammunition shortage factually wrong: Defence Minister
A recent CAG report had stated that the defence forces had ammunition that could last for 20 days in the event of a war.
Sep 10, 2017, 23:10 PM ISTNirmala Sitharaman flags-off all-women crew of Navika Sagar Parikrama from Panaji
Almost a week after she took over as the country's first full-fledged woman Defence Minister, Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday flagged-off all-women crew of Navika Sagar Parikrama at the INS Mandovi naval training base near Panaji.
Sep 10, 2017, 16:18 PM ISTNirmala Sitharaman takes charge of Defence Ministry
Nirmala Sitharaman has taken charge of the Defence Ministry of India. She has replaced Arun Jaitley. Watch what Nirmala Sitharaman says after being appointed as the Defence Minister.
Sep 07, 2017, 13:36 PM ISTSitharaman to take charge as Defence Minister on Thursday
Nirmala Sitharaman will take charge as India's first full-fledged Defence Minister on Thursday morning.
Sep 06, 2017, 23:15 PM IST