Defence Ministry
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Centre likely to import 20,000 tonnes of currency paper by next week: Report
Dec 12, 2016, 08:18 AM ISTIn an attempt to end the prevailing scarcity of currency in banks across the nation following the demonetisation drive, the government is importing a high-volume limited tender of currency paper from a clutch of foreign firms, possibly by next week.
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Mamata Banerjee claims Army deployed outside state secretariat, refuses to leave until troops withdrawn
National | Dec 02, 2016, 06:44 AM ISTWest Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee today alleged that Indian Army troops have been deployed at two toll plazas in the state while keeping her government in the dark.
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New blacklisting policy approved by Defence Ministry, no more blanket ban on 'tainted' arms companies
National | Nov 07, 2016, 11:50 PM ISTA new blacklisting policy that will do away with blanket bans on companies indulging in corrupt acts was today approved by the Defence Ministry.
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OROP row: Government mulls centralised mechanism to resolve problems
India | Nov 04, 2016, 03:02 PM ISTAs a controversy raged over the suicide of an ex-serviceman over grievances with the implementation of the One Rank One Pension (OROP), the government is now mulling the creation of a centralised mechanism to resolve the problems related to the schem
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No change in rank parity of armed forces personnel: Defence Ministry
India | Oct 27, 2016, 06:36 PM ISTDefence Ministry today rubbished media reports claiming that there has been change in the rank structure or the status of Armed Forces personnel with respect to their civilian counterparts.
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India, US likely to ink pact for 145 ultra-light M777 howitzer guns
Oct 21, 2016, 09:28 PM ISTThe proposal which has been in the pipeline for several years is now likely to see light of the day as the Defence Ministry may acquire 145 American Ultra-Light Howitzers, worth about Rs 5,000 crore,
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Government needs to increase Defence budget to pay for new purchases: Report
India | Oct 19, 2016, 09:57 AM ISTHaving signed Rs 59,000 crore Rafale deal, the government will have to increase the defence budget midway through this financial year to pay for new orders.
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Surgical strikes: What they mean and how they are carried out
India | Sep 29, 2016, 06:38 PM ISTThe Indian Army on Thursday said it carried out surgical strikes on terror launch pads and terror camps targeting three locations last night across the Line of Control (LoC) and inflicted significant casualties and heavy
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Embraer deal: Defence Ministry gives key documents to CBI
Sep 16, 2016, 10:25 PM ISTIn an effort to help CBI in its probe into Embraer aircraft deal, the defence ministry has handed over a set of key documents to the investigative agency. This also includes minutes of the meetings
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As tensions mount, airlines seek govt nod to skip Pakistan airspace
Aug 23, 2016, 12:01 PM ISTTop Indian carriers including government-run Air India have sought the Civil and Defence ministries’ nod to avoid flying over Pakistani airspace.
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Manohar Parrikar curtails powers of his deputy, orders to route secret files directly to him
National | Aug 19, 2016, 04:13 PM ISTDefence Minister Manohar Parrikar has cut down the powers of his deputy Subhash Bhamre. In an order issued on August 11, Parrikar has directed all departments of his high-profile Ministry that top secret files should be routed directly to him and not
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India to purchase six flight refuelling aircraft: Report
India | Jul 31, 2016, 10:59 AM ISTIn a bid to enhance the reach of its aircrafts, India is planning to have a “direct purchase” of six flight refuelling aircraft (FRA) or tankers. The move is aim to enhance the reach
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Poor coordination delayed Tejas by a decade, says Manohar Parrikar
National | Jul 09, 2016, 09:36 AM ISTNew Delhi: Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar said on Friday that the production of Light Combat Aircraft (LAC) Tejas was delayed for “eight to 10 years” because of shoddy coordination by the Defence Ministry agencies involved
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Defence Ministry nod to buy 145 ultra light Howitzers from US
India | Jun 26, 2016, 06:32 AM ISTNew Delhi: The defence ministry on Saturday paved the way for purchase of 145 Ultra Light Howitzers, worth about $750 million, from the US and also approved bulk production of 18 Dhanush artillery guns, the
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DRDO ready to compete with foreign companies: DG
India | Jun 23, 2016, 03:38 PM ISTIn the wake of the FDI reforms in defence sector, the government-run Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) today said it was not only ready to compete with foreign companies but also to export its products.
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Have broken middlemen-Defence Ministry nexus: Manohar Parrikar
National | May 27, 2016, 11:20 PM ISTThe nexus between the middlemen, arms agents and Defence Ministry officials has been broken, Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar said
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CIC orders Defence Ministry to disclose of records of AgustaWestland deal
India | May 26, 2016, 04:49 PM ISTNew Delhi: The Central Information Commission has directed the Defence Ministry to disclose some records related to Agusta Westland helicopters deal including the opinion of the Attorney General on returning procured choppers and records related
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No enquiry ordered into Navy tanker deal with Italian firm: Defence Ministry
India | May 13, 2016, 09:51 PM ISTthe Defence Ministry has said that it has not opened any other deal for investigation besides the AgustaWestland chopper contract
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FIPB has sought Defence Ministry inputs on FDI in Agusta, Tata JV
May 03, 2016, 08:45 PM ISTNew Delhi: As AgustaWestland remains mired in controversy, the Finance Ministry has sought inputs from the Defence Ministry about a FDI proposal from the Italian company for its joint venture with Tata Sons to assemble
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Increase in assertiveness by China during LAC patrol: Report
World | Mar 22, 2016, 11:49 PM ISTIncrease in assertiveness by China during LAC patrol: Report