Nation pays homage to bravehearts of 1971 Indo-Pak war on Vijay Diwas
The nation is paying tributes to the bravehearts on Friday who laid down their lives during 1971 India-Pakistan war on the occasion of Vijay Diwas.
Dec 16, 2016, 09:32 AM IST
Despite two ministers being sacked, BJP-MGP alliance still on in Goa: Manohar Parrikar
The MGP had criticised the leadership of Parsekar, claiming the state had slipped backwards by 10 years with him at the helm.
Dec 13, 2016, 18:32 PM IST
Surgical strikes: Here's how Goa plans to thank Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar
Union Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar's birthday this time will be unique as the figurines of the Bofors gun and Arjuna tank will adorn the birthday cake which will be cut on Tuesday.
Dec 12, 2016, 19:00 PM IST
Mamata not happy with Parrikar's letter on troop deployment, says issue was on govt policy not army
Banerjee said she is not happy with the language of the letter and that her criticism only directed at the government policy and not the army.
Dec 09, 2016, 16:55 PM IST
India aware of Pakistan's nuclear arsenal expansion: Manohar Parrikar
India is aware of reports of Pakistan`s nuclear expansion and was taking all steps to safeguard India`s national interest, Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar said on Friday.
Dec 09, 2016, 16:03 PM IST
Allegations of 'Army coup' run risk of adversely impacting morale of armed forces: Manohar Parrikar to Mamata Banerjee
Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar has written a letter to West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee expressing pain over her claim of “Army coup”.
Dec 09, 2016, 10:01 AM IST
Manohar Parrikar slams Mamata Banerjee, says Army was doing routine survey in West Bengal
Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar on Sunday accused West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee of playing politics over Armed forces.
Dec 05, 2016, 00:00 AM IST
Soldiers' presence at toll plazas in Bengal kicks up storm; Mamata Banerjee cries 'coup', Centre, Army rebut charges
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee's protest against the alleged Army deployment in the state, earned stinging condemnation on Friday from the Centre which said the remark showed her "political frustration".
Dec 02, 2016, 23:43 PM IST
Manohar Parrikar exposes Mamata's attempt to politicise routine Army exercise in Kolkata
All that the Army wanted to do was to gather statistical data about load carriers that could be made available to the Army in case of a contingency.
Dec 02, 2016, 12:55 PM IST
Provocative statements by ministers after surgical strikes led to Nagrota terror attack: Omar Abdullah
Former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday stoked a controversy by saying Nagrota terror attack was result of statements made by various ministers against Pakistan post surgical strikes along the Line of Control.
Dec 01, 2016, 16:37 PM IST
Manohar Parrikar to meet Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina today
Manohar Parrikar is the first Indian Defence Minister to visit Bangladesh since 1971.
Dec 01, 2016, 12:13 PM IST
Manohar Parrikar discusses military, security ties with Bangladesh
India and Bangladesh today discussed military and security cooperation as Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar today held talks with Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's security adviser to strengthen bilateral strategic ties.
Nov 30, 2016, 19:05 PM IST
Manohar Parrikar arrives in Dhaka, first ever Indian Defence Minsiter to visit Bangladesh
Issues like bilateral naval and air force exercises, training and capability of Bangladesh defence personnel will be discussed between the two sides during his visit.
Nov 30, 2016, 10:52 AM IST
Manohar Parrikar to be first Indian Defence Minister to visit Bangladesh
Manohar Parrikar will be the first Indian Defence Minister to visit Bangladesh. He will call on the top leadership in the country to strengthen defence cooperation initiatives during his two-day visit.
Nov 30, 2016, 01:05 AM IST
Minor child can teach an app for cashless transaction to elders:Manohar Parrikar
Explaining how easy is the technology about cashless tansactions to learn, Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar on Sunday said a minor child can easily teach a related mobile application to the elder generation.
Nov 27, 2016, 22:30 PM IST
Would gouge out enemy's eyes if provoked: Parrikar
"We don't itch for a fight, but if someone looks at the country with evil eye, we will gouge his eyes out and put them back in his hand,” Parrikar said.
Nov 26, 2016, 22:48 PM IST
PM Narendra Modi interacts with top police officers on security issues
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday interacted with top police officers of the country on various security related issues.
Nov 26, 2016, 19:50 PM IST
After Indian Army's counter assault, Pakistan pleaded us to stop retaliation: Manohar Parrikar
Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar on Friday said that Islamabad urged New Delhi to stop after the Indian Army strongly retaliated to the cowardly attacks of Pakistan on the border.
Nov 26, 2016, 16:40 PM IST
Firing from across the border has stopped in last 2 days: Parrikar
"After the surgical strike, the cowardly attacks continued which were retaliated strongly by our Armed Forces on the border. Our response to their attacks was strong,” Parrikar said.
Nov 25, 2016, 23:32 PM IST
Three soldiers killed in J&K: Time for India to give a befitting reply to Pakistan
Three soldiers were killed, and one of them was beheaded on the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir - in action that the Army said bore the "signature" of the Pakistan Army's Border Action Team. Pakistan has, however, flatly denied the allegations.
Nov 23, 2016, 06:01 AM IST
