Three militants gunned down by security forces in north Kashmir's Kupwara, infiltration bid foiled
At least three militants were killed when the Indian Army foiled an infiltration bid on the Line of Control (LoC) in north Kashmir's Kupwara district on Monday, an official said.
Jul 10, 2017, 15:50 PM IST
Proposal cleared for modernisation of Army's armoured vehicles
The modernisation of the armoured vehicles will enhance their overall performance besides enabling them to fully operate at night.
Jul 08, 2017, 21:51 PM IST
Second North Korean soldier defects to South Korea in a month
A North Korean soldier defected to the South after crossing the heavily fortified border, a defence ministry spokesman said on Saturday, the second soldier to defect this month.
Jun 24, 2017, 11:07 AM IST
Russia claims it killed two more Islamic State commanders in Syria
The Russian defence ministry said on Saturday it killed around 180 militants and the two commanders al-Beljiki and al-Masri in air strikes close to Deir al-Zor on June 6 and June 8.
Jun 17, 2017, 23:48 PM IST
Russia accuses US of deploying missiles in Syria
"United States has moved two HIMARS multiple rocket launchers from Jordan to the Al-Tanaf US special forces base": Russian defence ministry
Jun 15, 2017, 21:19 PM IST
Disabled soldiers to get pension who retired prematurely before
Earlier the ministry used to pay pension to the disabled soldiers who retired after January 1, 2006.
Jun 15, 2017, 20:50 PM IST
Seoul says North Korean soldier defects across DMZ
The soldier, who has not been publicly identified, approached a South Korean border guard post and expressed a wish to defect, the ministry said in a statement.
Jun 13, 2017, 19:53 PM IST
Human shield: NHRC seeks action taken report from Defence Ministry
Taking cognisance of a complaint alleging rights violation in the 'human shield' incident involving the Army in Jammu and Kashmir, the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has sought a report from the Defence Ministry seeking details of the action taken on it.
Jun 01, 2017, 15:42 PM IST
Thai opposition activist says training ''civilian warriors'' to oust junta
Army chief suggested Wuthipong could have been behind an explosion at a military hospital in Bangkok on Monday that wounded 24 people.
May 26, 2017, 15:01 PM IST
Massive fire in MP ordinance factory, no casualty
A massive fire broke out in an ordinance factory here on Saturday evening after a series of explosions of bombs made there, an official said. No casualties have been reported in the incident.
Mar 25, 2017, 23:30 PM IST
Iraqi forces try to bring civilians out of west Mosul, US pledges more support
Iraqi government forces attempted to evacuate civilians from Mosul`s Islamic State-held Old City on Tuesday so that troops could clear the area, but militant snipers hampered the effort, Iraqi officers said.
Mar 21, 2017, 20:17 PM IST
North Korea engine test may be prelude to partial ICBM flight
North Korea has likely mastered the technology to power the different stages of an intercontinental ballistic missile and may show it off soon, analysts say, but is likely still a long way from being able to hit the mainland United States.
Mar 20, 2017, 17:14 PM IST
Opposition accuses government of reducing allocation for defence ministry
The opposition today accused the government of reducing the allocation for the defence ministry to the lowest level since the 1962 war with China and claimed that the 'achhe din' (good days) have not come for soldiers.
Mar 17, 2017, 16:18 PM IST
Russia sends 150 demining experts to Syria's Palmyra: Report
More than 150 Russian demining experts have arrived in Syria to help demine the ancient city of Palmyra, Russian news agencies quoted the Defence Ministry as saying on Thursday.
Mar 16, 2017, 11:14 AM IST
Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley given additional charge of Defence Ministry
Arun Jaitley was given the additional charge of Defence Ministry on Monday.
Mar 13, 2017, 15:24 PM IST
Ceasefire announced in Syria's eastern Ghouta: Russia
A ceasefire has been declared in Syria's Eastern Ghouta, a rebel bastion near Damascus, to run from midnight on Sunday to March 20, Russia's defence ministry said Tuesday.
Mar 07, 2017, 22:42 PM IST
Defence Ministry seeks CBI probe in Army exam paper leak
The Defence Ministry has sought a CBI inquiry in the leak of an Army recruitment exam paper, sources said here on Thursday.
Mar 02, 2017, 18:15 PM IST
This is why Indian Air Force is secretive about 36 Rafale fighter jet deal
Details of the agreement signed between Indian and French authorities regarding supply of 36 Rafale aircraft cannot be disclosed as they are confidential in nature, the Air Force has said.
Feb 05, 2017, 10:28 AM IST
OFB Recruitment 2017: Here's how you can apply online for 7048 Trade Apprentice posts at Ordnance Factory Board, Defence Ministry
Here's how you can apply online for 7048 Trade Apprentic posts at Ordnance Factory Board, Defence Ministry
Jan 17, 2017, 11:13 AM IST
Defence Ministry eyeing enhanced allocation in budget: Subhash R Bhamre
The Defence Ministry has pushed for enhanced allocation in the upcoming budget, Minister of State for Defence, Subhash R Bhamre indicated on Thursday.
Jan 05, 2017, 18:49 PM IST
