Defence Ministry
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Defence Ministry asks Finance Ministry to remove education fee cap for martyrs' children
India | February 10, 2018 18:58 ISTOn July 1 last year, the government had issued an order saying the assistance under the scheme cannot exceed Rs 10,000 per month, triggering widespread discontent among all the three services.
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Defence Acquisition Council may clear all backlog by year end: Nirmala Sitharaman
India | December 15, 2017 8:27 ISTAddressing the 90th Annual General Meeting of FICCI, she also said that government will allocate more funds for defence research and development in next budget.
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In a first, India test-fires supersonic cruise missile BrahMos from Sukhoi-30MKI
India | November 22, 2017 19:19 ISTThe Defence Ministry said the missile hit a sea-based target in the Bay of Bengal from the combat jet. The land and warship versions of the missile have already been inducted into the armed forces.
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Govt removes norm restricting allowance to widow of gallantry awardee
India | November 21, 2017 19:05 ISTAs per existing norm, the payment of the allowance is continued to a widow until her death or if she re-marries, then the spouse has to be the late husband's brother.
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Cannot spell out what happened due to UPA indecision on Rafale: Nirmala Sitharaman
Politics | November 18, 2017 20:55 ISTThe Congress party recently raised several questions on the deal including the rates, and charged the government with compromising national interest and security while promoting "crony capitalism" and causing a loss to the public exchequer.
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Army finalises mega procurement plan to replace ageing weapons
India | October 29, 2017 13:49 ISTIndian Army has been pressing for fast-tracking the procurement of various weapons systems considering the evolving security threats including along India's borders with Pakistan and China.
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Nirmala Sitharaman assures defence firms over licensing, tax concerns
India | October 29, 2017 13:17 ISTDefence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman asked the officials to ensure timely conclusion of procurement proposals.
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Army equipped to give a blow to adversary when required, says MoS Defence Bhamre
India | October 05, 2017 22:24 ISTMoS Defence Bhamre said that all support will be provided to ensure that the Army is operationally fully equipped to give a blow to the adversary as and when required.
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Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman reviews implementation of reform in Army
India | October 04, 2017 23:45 ISTThe government in August had unveiled an ambitious reform initiative for the Indian Army based on recommendations of a committee headed by Lt Gen (retd) DB Shekatkar.
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Dalit youth should join Army: Ramdas Athawale
Politics | October 01, 2017 23:07 ISTAthawale said the demand for the reservation for Dalits has been his party's demand for a long time and he would soon speak to Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman about it.
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Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman chairs first DAC, clears sonars, missiles for Navy
India | September 27, 2017 19:22 ISTNirmala Sitharaman has decided to hold meetings of the DAC, the highest decision making body for defence acquisitions in the ministry, every fortnight.
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Services corps being discriminated against in promotional avenues, Army officers tell SC
India | September 11, 2017 10:51 ISTOver 100 officers of the services corps have approached the SC alleging "discrimination and injustice" in promotion
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Government approves Army's cadre review policy
India | September 08, 2017 22:12 ISTThe decision was conveyed to former Army chiefs by incumbent General Bipin Rawat at the biennial Chiefs' Conclave where they were also apprised about overall security challenges facing the country.
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Need to cut delays in supply of weapons to CRPF: Rajnath Singh
India | September 07, 2017 18:53 ISTRajnath Singh on Thursday lamented the "delay" in supply of weapons and critical equipment to the CRPF by the defence ministry and said there was a need to develop a framework involving defence PSUs to address the issue
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Who is Sitharaman, India's first woman defence minister and star performer in Modi Cabinet
Politics | December 28, 2017 12:59 ISTNirmala Sitharaman is married to Dr. Parakala Prabhakar, alumnus of Jawharlal Nehru University and London School of Economics, and they have one daughter.
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Nirmala Sitharaman lands crucial Defence portfolio; thanks 'cosmic grace'
Politics | September 03, 2017 15:12 ISTNirmala Sitharaman was earlier Minister of State (Independent Charge) Commerce.
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Amid Sikkim standoff, BRO gets more powers to speed up roads along China border
India | August 20, 2017 23:54 ISTIn a bid to avoid delays in projects of road construction in the border areas, the Defence Ministry on Sunday announced it has delegated administrative and financial powers to the Border Roads Organisation (BRO)
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Defence ministry approves acquisition of 6 Apache AH64E attack helicopters for Indian Army
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Adarsh scam: Defence ministry report indicts two ex-Army chiefs, top officials
India | July 09, 2017 10:37 ISTAn inquiry report by the Ministry of Defence (MoD) has indicted several top military officers, including two former Army chiefs, for various alleged acts of omission and commission in the infamous Adarsh housing society scandal
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Defence Ministry clears proposal for modernisation of Army's armoured vehicles
India | July 08, 2017 20:12 ISTThe modernisation of the armoured vehicles will enhance their overall performance besides enabling them to fully operate at night.
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