Defence Allocation
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Rajnath Singh meets Japanese General Nakatani, holds talks on regional security, defence cooperation
India | May 05, 2025, 06:10 PM ISTIn his remarks at the start of the India-Japan Defence Ministerial Meeting, Rajnath Singh recalled his earlier meeting with Nakatani and expressed confidence that the cooperation between the two countries will reach greater heights.
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Union Budget: How much defence funding was allocated in last year's budget? Check here
Budget | Jan 22, 2025, 08:59 AM ISTBudget 2025: As the Union Budget is set to be presented on February 1 for this fiscal, experts predict a moderate increase in the allocation for the defence sector this year. Here is a look at India's defence allocation in last year's budget.
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Budget 2025: How much hike can be expected in defence allocation and where will the focus lie?
Budget | Jan 21, 2025, 08:40 AM ISTBudget 2025: Despite being the 4th largest defence spender globally, India continues to rely on imports for 35% of its defence needs. As India continues to prioritise self-reliance and modernisation in its armed forces, the defence allocation is expected to see a significant increase this time.
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Budget 2025: Why is it crucial to increase India's military spending amid global instabilities?
Budget | Jan 15, 2025, 01:48 PM ISTBudget 2025: As the Union Budget 2025 is approaching, the spotlight is on India's defence budget. Amid escalating global tensions and regional instabilities, the case for enhanced military spending has never been more compelling.
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Trump vetoes annual defence bill; cites certain provisions as risk to national security
World | Dec 24, 2020, 09:41 AM ISTUS President Donald Trump has vetoed the USD 740.5 billion annual defence bill, saying that certain provisions in it posed risk to the national security even as the House geared up to override the veto with bipartisan support.
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Pakistan hikes defence budget by 11 per cent
World | Jun 05, 2015, 11:18 PM ISTIslamabad: Pakistan government today hiked its defence spending from Rs 700 billion to Rs 780 billion, an 11 per cent increase from the previous fiscal, to meet the military and security needs as it battles
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Budget 2015: Defence allocation increased by nearly 11%
Feb 28, 2015, 04:54 PM ISTNew Delhi: Government today increased the defence budget by 10.95 per cent to Rs 2.46 lakh crore for the next fiscal as compared to the revised estimates of Rs 2.22 lakh crore for 2014-15 as