Defence Minister Arun Jaitley
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Defence Ministry scraps Rs 6000-cr tender for light choppers
India | Aug 29, 2014, 09:02 PM ISTNew Delhi: The Defence Ministry today scrapped a scam-tainted tender worth over Rs 6,000 crore to procure 197 light helicopters from foreign vendors and decided to allow indigenous players to manufacture these choppers for the
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Government to discuss role of agents in the defence deals
India | Aug 29, 2014, 12:05 AM ISTNew Delhi: Government is likely to discuss the issue of engagement of agents by foreign firms in defence deals against the backdrop of alleged involvement of middlemen in a recent scam where commissions were paid
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Defence Minister reviews Scorpene submarine project
India | Aug 27, 2014, 08:01 PM ISTNew Delhi: With the Navy facing shortage of under-water vessels, Defence Minister Arun Jaitley today reviewed in Mumbai the progress of the long-delayed Scorpene submarines which are planned to be deployed on the western sea-board
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India responding adequately to Pak provocations: Arun Jaitley
India | Aug 24, 2014, 07:49 PM ISTJangipur (WB): Amid repeated ceasefire violations by Pakistan, Defence Minister Arun Jaitley today said there has been a series of “provocations” by Pakistani Army and the country's armed forces are “responding adequately”.“I have said yesterday
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Need defence preparedness for peace in 'disturbed' neighbourhood: Jaitley
India | Aug 21, 2014, 08:37 PM ISTNew Delhi: Observing that India lives in the “middle of a disturbed neighbourhood”, Defence Minister Arun Jaitley today said the country's defence preparedness is the “best guarantee” of peace and pitched for urgent development of
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Jawans prepared to respond to Pakistan's ceasefire violations, says Arun Jaitley
India | Aug 18, 2014, 08:35 PM ISTNew Delhi/ Chandigarh: In a strong message to Pakistan, Defence Minister Arun Jaitley today asserted that Indian armed forces are fully prepared to respond to any ceasefire violation by it “Our jawans are fully prepared
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India, US agree to cooperate in joint production of defence hardware
India | Aug 08, 2014, 09:39 PM ISTNew Delhi: Having decided to increase the FDI cap in defence sector to 49%, India on Friday said it wants to work closely with the US in developing its indigenous military hardware manufacturing industry and
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Defence Reform: The reality is the economy
Jun 26, 2014, 09:44 PM ISTNew Delhi: Defence Minister Arun Jaitley's first media briefing during the naval commanders conference in Delhi was a disappointment. He divulged no details about policy or procurement, waved away uncomfortable questions and left. But there
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Violations by Pakistan must stop for dialogue to progress: Arun Jaitley
National | Jun 15, 2014, 07:14 PM ISTSrinagar: The Centre today asserted that dialogue with Pakistan cannot progress if ceasefire violations and infiltration continue, saying such hostilities “must stop” for the situation to “normalise”.“For the situation to normalise I think it is
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Policy measures for Kashmiri Pandits' return in next few days: Arun Jaitley
India | Jun 15, 2014, 05:16 PM ISTSrinagar: The Centre will announce policy measures for return of Kashmiri Pandits to the Valley in the next few days, Defence Minister Arun Jaitley today said while voicing optimism about the situation in J-K and
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Narendra Modi introduces council of ministers in Lok Sabha
National | Jun 06, 2014, 08:39 PM ISTNew Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi Friday introduced his council of ministers in the Lok Sabha.Beginning with Home Minister Rajnath Singh, the prime minister introduced all the ministers one by one in Hindi.The only minister