Manohar Parrikar

People want Manohar Parrikar back in Goa: State BJP chief

Goa will go to polls on February 4 to elect the 40-member House.

Jan 24, 2017, 13:24 PM IST

Next Goa govt will function under Manohar Parrikar's leadership: Amit Shah

Days after Union minister Nitin Gadkari fired up speculations about the Chief Ministerial candidate in poll-bound Goa, BJP chief Amit Shah on Sundaytoday said the next government in the state will "function under Parrikar's leadership, irrespective of his posting".

Jan 24, 2017, 00:46 AM IST

BJP to include Metro train plan in Goa poll manifesto

The BJP's manifesto for the upcoming Goa Assembly polls will focus on a comprehensive mobility plan for the state, including Metro train facility, Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar has said.

Jan 20, 2017, 10:01 AM IST

Goa BJP will have poll problem without RSS backing: Digvijay Singh

Senior Congress leader Digvijaya Singh on Tuesday said the Bharatiya Janata Party will face a problem in Goa assembly elections because of the party`s differences with the RSS.

Jan 17, 2017, 19:30 PM IST

No stray dog in Panaji when Jamir was Governor: Manohar Parrikar

Manohar Parrikar was appointed as Goa Chief Minister in 2000 and his first stint as Chief Minister ended in 2002.
 

Jan 16, 2017, 22:14 PM IST

India evolving as global hub in defence manufacturing: Manohar Parrikar

Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar on Monday said the partnership between the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and industries is transforming India into a global defence manufacturing hub.

Jan 16, 2017, 21:38 PM IST

India to pitch for defence exports: Manohar Parrikar

 Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar today said India will pitch for the sale of state-of-the-art indigenously built missile systems in the global market to earn foreign exchange as the country was emerging as a global defence manufacturing hub.

Jan 16, 2017, 19:34 PM IST

Manohar Parrikar ducks queries on his possible return to Goa politics

The BJP, which had won 21 of the 40 seats in the state in 2012, yesterday released the first list of candidates for the February 4 Assembly Elections in the coastal state.

Jan 13, 2017, 18:11 PM IST

Goa assembly election: BJP announces names of candidates for 29 seats

Refraining from projecting Chief Minister Laxmikant Parsekar as its chief ministerial candidate in the Goa Assembly polls, BJP today announced the names of candidates for 29 seats, including 17 sitting MLAs.

Jan 12, 2017, 14:17 PM 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

Integration of services important: General Rawat on CDS

Army chief Gen Bipin Rawat on Wednesday supported the creation of a post of 'Chief of Defence Staff' saying integration among the three services and with the Defence Ministry is important.

Jan 04, 2017, 18:45 PM IST

Another line of single engine aircraft to be made in India: Manohar Parrikar

Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar on Tuesday said a new line of production for single engine fighter jets will be started in India under the Strategic Partnership model.

Jan 03, 2017, 23:23 PM IST

Set procedure followed in Lt Gen Bipin Rawat's appointment as Army Chief: Manohar Parrikar

Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar on Tuesday asserted that a set procedure was followed in Lieutenant General Bipin Rawat`s appointment as the Army Chief.

Jan 03, 2017, 20:44 PM IST

99% pensioners will get OROP benefits by January-end: Defence Minster Manohar Parrikar

Defence Minster Manohar Parrikar on Tuesday said that around 20 lakh pensioners have been paid the benefits of One Rank One Pension so far, and more than 99 per cent of cases will be settled by January-end.

Jan 03, 2017, 20:38 PM IST

If seniority only criterion, even computer would have selected an Army chief: Manohar Parrikar

The government last month selected Gen Bipin Rawat as the new Army chief superseding two other officers - Lt Gen Praveen Bakshi and Lt Gen PM Hariz.

Jan 03, 2017, 19:24 PM IST

Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar's official car involved in minor mishap in Goa

Defence minister Manohar Parrikar's car was today involved in a minor mishap when it scraped past another car here this evening, police said.

Dec 29, 2016, 00:17 AM IST

Tainted Congressman's entry causes rift in Goa BJP

Pandurang Madkaikar joined the BJP last week in the presence of Manohar Parrikar, Goa Chief Minister Laxmikant Parsekar and state party president Vinay Tendulkar.

Dec 26, 2016, 12:33 PM IST

President Mukherjee, PM Narendra Modi greet nation on Christmas

President Pranab Mukherjee on Sunday extended his warm greetings to the nation on the occasion of Christmas. 

Dec 25, 2016, 10:22 AM IST

Won't tolerate blackmailing, we have numbers in Goa: Manohar Parrikar

Goa Chief Minister Laxmikant Parsekar recently sacked MGP ministers Sudin Dhavalikar and Dipak Dhavalikar.

Dec 16, 2016, 23:17 PM IST

Can`t understand Rahul Gandhi's state of mind: Manohar Parrikar

Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar on Friday said he could not understand the state of mind of Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and slammed his party for stalling the Parliament over demonetisation issue.

Dec 16, 2016, 22:36 PM IST