Women officers to get Permanent Commission in 10 streams of Indian Army as Centre issues order
In a major development, the Ministry of Defence on Thursday (July 23, 2020) issued A formal sanction letter for grant of Permanent Commission to women officers in the Indian Army.
Jul 23, 2020, 17:23 PM IST
Indian Army gets right to purchase arms up to 300 crores
Indian Army gets the right to purchase essential arms up to 300 crores. Watch this video to know more.
Jul 15, 2020, 19:34 PM IST
#IndiaKaDNA Conclave: India will not bow down before any country, says Rajnath Singh
India and China are trying to sort out border issues through talks, said, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh while speaking about India-China relation in IndiaKaDNA conclave event. He further assured citizens that the Defence system of India is strong enough and India will never bow down before any country.
Jun 07, 2020, 14:04 PM IST
Loud boom heard by Bengaluru residents was routine IAF test flight, confirms Defence Ministry
Taking to the micro-blogging site, Twitter, the spokesperson said that the test flight took off from the Kempegowda International Airport and flew in the allotted airspace well outside city limits.
May 20, 2020, 23:37 PM IST
Defence Ministry abolishes 9,304 posts to make Military Engineering Service an effective organisation
The move is stated to be aimed at making MES an effective organisation with a leaner workforce, well equipped to handle complex issues in the emerging scenario in an efficient and cost effective manner.
May 08, 2020, 18:31 PM IST
Defence forces asked to put on hold acquisition processes amid coronavirus COVID-19 situation
At a time when a budget cut is in sight for the armed forces, the three services have been told to put on hold their acquisition processes to buy new weapon systems till the COVID-19 situation continues in the country.
Apr 23, 2020, 14:42 PM IST
157 terrorists neutralized in Jammu and Kashmir in 2019, says Centre
Minister of State for Defence, Shripad Naik informed the upper House of Parliament that there have been 138 cases of infiltration by terrorists along Line of Control/International Border during the year 2019.
Mar 02, 2020, 19:59 PM IST
Defence Expenditure increasing every year, says Centre
The Defence expenditure for the year 2019-20 remained at Rs 4,31,010.79 which is 2,04,42,233 (RE) of India's GDP, said the government on Monday (March 3, 2020).
Mar 02, 2020, 19:10 PM IST
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh announces creation of 10 more Defence Attache posts
The government has introduced a new scheme to promote defence exports through DAs to their respective countries. Under this scheme, funds have been allocated for export promotion to 34 countries.
Feb 03, 2020, 23:24 PM IST
Defence Expo 2020 to be held in Uttar Pradesh for the first time in February
Prior to the conference, Yogi Adityanath had held a meeting with Defence Minister Rajnath Singh along with officials regarding 'Defence Expo-2020'. Adityanath said that preparations are underway for the Defence Expo which is to be held in February.
Jan 05, 2020, 19:13 PM IST
Rajasthan, MP in Centre's list of shortlisted states for participation in Republic Day Parade
Defence Ministry's list of shortlisted participants also includes states of Andhra Pradesh, Assam, Chhattisgarh, Goa, Gujarat, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir, Karnataka, Meghalaya, Tamil Nadu and Uttar Pradesh.
Jan 03, 2020, 13:57 PM IST
Here's why Centre rejected West Bengal government's tableau proposal for Republic Day parade
It is learnt that the West Bengal government has given three proposals on tableaux for January 26 parade - 1. Kanyashree, 2. Save Green, stay clean, 3. Jol dhoro Jol bhoro.
Jan 02, 2020, 12:15 PM IST
Govt amends Army service rules ahead of appointing Chief of Defence Staff
As per existing rules, the three Services chiefs can serve up to the age of 62 or for three years, whichever is earlier.
Dec 29, 2019, 21:44 PM IST
Army sends proposal to MoD, seeks creation of new post of deputy Chief of Army Staff
Indian Army has sent the proposal to the Ministry of Defence.
Nov 28, 2019, 21:18 PM IST
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh arrives in Bangkok to attend ADMM plus meeting
The union minister will be taking part in the 6th ASEAN defence ministers meeting and he will also participate in the opening ceremony of Defence & Security 2019 Exhibition.
Nov 16, 2019, 21:34 PM IST
18 ISIS terrorists surrender to Afghan forces in Achin district: Defence Ministry
The ministry said that the increase in the number of surrenders is due to ramped-up military operations by the forces. In the last two weeks, over 615 ISIS terrorists and their family members have surrendered.
Nov 16, 2019, 17:10 PM IST
Rajnath Singh on two-day visit to Arunachal Pradesh from November 14
The Defence Minister is going there to review security preparedness and carry out several other engagements in the region.
Nov 13, 2019, 22:02 PM IST
Justice Rajendra Menon appointed AFT Chairperson
The tenure of appointment of Justice (Retired)Rajendra Menon will be for a period of three years. He is the Former Chief Justice of Delhi High Court.
Nov 05, 2019, 23:35 PM IST
Cyclone 'Maha': Indian Navy prepared for relief operations, says Defence Ministry
The Ministry of Defence through a press release informed that the Indian Navy is alert in the region of Gujarat and North Maharashtra Coast, which is likely to get affected by the cyclone 'Maha'.
Nov 05, 2019, 15:44 PM IST
Defence Ministry's EWS quota proposal for arms unit apprentices rejected
The 103rd Amendment Act, 2019 of the Constitution empowers the state to provide up to 10 per cent reservation for "economically weaker sections" in education and public employment.
Nov 05, 2019, 11:21 AM IST
