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  No firm blacklisted for misconduct in defence deals in 3 years, says Parrikar

  National | December 02, 2016 16:43 IST

  Defence minister Manohar Parrikar on Friday said that the last three years had seen no firm or entity being blacklisted for misconduct or wrongdoing in defence deals. He, however, said that six firms have been

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  Was shivering on first day in office as Defence Minister: Manohar Parrikar

  National | November 28, 2016 6:48 IST

  In a candid admission, Manohar Parrikar today said he was "shivering" on his first in office as Defence Minister though he tried to put up a brave face.

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  'Would gouge out enemy’s eyes if provoked', warns Manohar Parrikar

  National | November 27, 2016 8:52 IST

  Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar on Saturday said India did not seek war, but would “gouge out eyes” of the enemy if provoked.

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  Parrikar hails Modi for ‘daring’ move; says demonetisation ended terror-funding, stone-pelting

  National | November 14, 2016 23:37 IST

  Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar on Monday claimed that terror funding has come down to zero since the demonetisation of high currency notes and there hasn't been stone-pelting on security forces.

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  Ex-armyman who committed suicide was OROP recipient, anomaly was due to clerical error at bank: Defence Ministry

  India | November 02, 2016 23:25 IST

  Ex-serviceman Ram Kishan Grewal, who allegedly committed suicide over OROP, was one of the recipients of benefits under the revised pension scheme, Defence Ministry sources said.

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  Army must be allowed to fire, can’t use lathis: Manohar Parrikar

  National | July 31, 2016 8:38 IST

  Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar on Saturday said that Indian army should be allowed to resort to firing to control activities like "transgression" and "incursion". “I don't want to train the army to use lathis,”

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  India to export missile systems to friendly nations: Manohar Parrikar

  National | June 18, 2016 7:00 IST

  Bengaluru: Government has decided in principle to allow export of missile systems to ‘certain’ countries that have friendly relationship with India, marking a new era of arms export for World’s largest arms importer. Defence

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  Army can't operate in civilian areas without special law: Manohar Parrikar

  National | May 29, 2016 16:55 IST

  New Delhi: The Indian Army cannot operate in civilian areas without a contentious act that gives it sweeping special powers, Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar has said, amid demands from several quarters that the act be

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  Rafale deal not done yet, negotiating to reduce price: Manohar Parrikar

  National | May 06, 2016 20:48 IST

  New Delhi: The deal for purchase of 36 Rafale fighter planes from France is not done yet, Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar said today with an assertion that the government was negotiating to reduce to deal

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  Manohar Parrikar reaches Beijing, likely to discuss border patrolling with top PLA officials

  World | April 17, 2016 21:17 IST

  Beijing: Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar today arrived here on his first official visit to China for high-level talks with top military officials to consolidate ties between the armed forces of the two countries. Parrikar arrived

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  Can't source defence equipment 100 percent from private sector: Manohar Parrikar

  March 29, 2016 16:06 IST

  Panaji: Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar on Tuesday said defence equipment and weapons cannot be sourced 100 percent from the private sector. The Ordnance Factories Board (OFB) needed to be an essential part of the defence

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  Never anticipated joining politics, says Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar

  National | March 19, 2016 19:02 IST

  Roorkee: An IIT alumnus, Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar says a public life was something he never anticipated and he was pushed into the river of politics from behind but managed to "swim successfully". He used

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  Manohar Parrikar casts vote in Panaji civic polls, walks into restaurant as commoner

  National | March 06, 2016 12:56 IST

  Panaji: Locals in city's Masson de Amorin area were taken for a surprise on Sunday after Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar walked into a restaurant to enjoy the Sunday morning tea.Taking out time from his busy

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  Let me save money for nation: Manohar Parrikar on Rafale deal

  India | March 05, 2016 15:55 IST

  New Delhi: India is making every effort to get a better deal with the France as both the nations are expected to close the purchase of 36 Rafale multi-role fighters soon.Calling himself a tough negotiator

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  Need to evolve mechanisms to resolve sea disputes: Manohar Parrikar

  National | February 07, 2016 16:13 IST

  Visakhapatnam: New ways and better mechanism need to be evolved to resolve peacefully the disputes related to the seas, Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar said today."In the changing economic situation, the scenario of finding more and

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  No interference from PMO, no delays in arms deals, says Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar in Aap Ki Adalat

  National | February 06, 2016 18:21 IST

  New Delhi: Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar has said there has been no interference of the Prime Minister's Office in the working of his ministry, nor has there been any "unnecessary delays" in arms acquisitions in

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  'India can strike at Pathankot masterminds at its own time'

  India | February 06, 2016 8:45 IST

  New Delhi: Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar has said that India can strike back at those who masterminded the Pathankot air base attack at a time of its own choosing. "Selection of time will depend on

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  Def Min wants CBI to probe two serving Major Generals for corruption

  India | January 29, 2016 9:40 IST

  New Delhi: In a possible first, the Union Defence ministry today asked the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to investigate two serving Major Generals of the Indian Army on allegations related to bribery and possessing assets

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  Ex-servicemen meet Jaitley, seek changes in OROP notification

  India | January 03, 2016 16:38 IST

  New Delhi: A delegation of ex-servicemen today met Finance Minister Arun Jaitley and submitted a memorandum seeking "corrections" in the One Rank One Pension (OROP) notification, as their protest on the issue entered the 203rd

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  India ready for operation against ISIS if UN adopts resolution: Manohar parrikar

  National | December 16, 2015 12:13 IST

  New Delhi: Defence Minister Manohar Parikkar said today that India can undertake operations against the ISIS terror group under a UN flag if the global body adopts a resolution in this regard.      Parrikar, who has returned