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  India may strike again within a year, warns Pakistan's opposition leader Omar Ayub | Watch

  World | June 25, 2025 23:49 IST

  PTI leader Omar Ayub highlighted growing concern within Pakistan’s security establishment over India’s rapidly expanding defence budget. Citing Pakistani media, he noted that the pace and magnitude of India’s arms procurement have alarmed policymakers in Islamabad.

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  Budget 2025: Government allocates Rs 6.81 lakh crore to defence, over 9 pc hike from last year

  Budget | February 01, 2025 16:22 IST

  Budget 2025: According to an official release, this year's budget allocation is 9.53 per cent more than the Budgetary Estimate of FY 2024-25 and stands at 13.45 per cent of the Union Budget, which is the highest among the ministries.

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  India's defence budget in last 10 years: Rs 2.53 lakh crore to Rs 6.22 lakh crore

  Budget | January 23, 2025 17:29 IST

  India's defence budget has seen a continuous rise in the previous ten years, as it went up from Rs 2.53 lakh crore in 2014 to Rs 6.22 lakh crore in 2024. The hike in these 10 years is almost 2.5 times, which strongly positions India among highest military spenders in the world.

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  Union Budget: How much defence funding was allocated in last year's budget? Check here

  Budget | January 22, 2025 8:59 IST

  Budget 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 | January 21, 2025 8:40 IST

  Budget 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 needs to give extra impetus to fighter jet acquisition to match adversaries beyond Himalayas

  Budget | January 17, 2025 18:01 IST

  As the central government is slated to present the Union Budget, the depleting squadrons of the Indian Air Force is a crucial issue that needs attention. Clearly, the Budget 2025 this time needs to focus on an enhanced outlay to the Air Force, especially aimed at capital investment.

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  Budget 2025: Why is it crucial to increase India's military spending amid global instabilities?

  Budget | January 15, 2025 13:48 IST

  Budget 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.