Defence
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We feel insulted: 71 defence veterans slam Rahul on Ladakh tweet
India | Jun 11, 2020, 04:20 PM ISTAfter Congress leader Rahul Gandhi claimed the Chinese have taken possession of Indian territory in the Ladakh region, as many as 71 Armed forces veterans have issued a strong statement against the former Congress president, questioning his "motivation" for making the controversial statement.
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Govt unleashes major privatisation reforms for coal, defence, power distribution and space
Business | May 17, 2020, 12:10 AM ISTUnion Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said crucial sectors such as coal production and exploration, defence production and space would see an increased participation from private entities
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Defence Expo 2020: UP CM Yogi Adityanath terms Uttar Pradesh 'Mahakumbh'
India | Feb 08, 2020, 11:57 PM ISTAs the 5-day-long biennial event, Defence Expo 2020 held in Lucknow concluded on Saturday, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath termed the state as the 'Mahakumbh' with reference to defence equipment manufacturing companies' gathering.
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Defence Expo 2020: 23 MoUs worth Rs 50,000 crores inked; UP govt assures of over 3 lakh jobs
India | Feb 07, 2020, 10:16 PM ISTOn the third day of Defence Expo's 11th edition, Uttar Pradesh government inked 23 MoUs worth Rs. 50,000 crores in UPEIDA event. The government assured that these agreements with global companies would provide employment to over 3 lakh youth.
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BHEL, BEL sign to develop products for defence, non-defence applications
Business | Feb 07, 2020, 01:06 PM ISTBHEL on Friday said it has entered into a pact with Bharat Electronics Ltd to develop and market products, systems and sensors for defence and non-defence applications
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Defence Expo 2020: UP can provide better infrastructure, logistics for defence production, says CM
India | Feb 07, 2020, 02:26 PM ISTOn the second day of 11th Defence Expo 2020, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath addressed a seminar organized by UPEIDA and FICCI at DefExpo-2020 on Thursday.
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From Balakot to post of Chief of Defence Staff, eventful 2019 for defence
India | Dec 28, 2019, 12:57 PM ISTIn a landmark decision this year, the government created the post of Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) in the rank of a four-star General. The CDS will also head the Department of Military Affairs (DMA), to be created within the Ministry of Defence and function as its Secretary.
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China's defence budget increases 850 percent over 20 years
World | Dec 05, 2019, 11:27 PM ISTChina's defense budget has grown 850 percent in the last 20 years from USD 20 billion to USD 170 billion in 2018, a top Pentagon official told lawmakers on Thursday.
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'Japan a cornerstone for India's Act East Policy', PM Modi tells Foreign Affairs Minister Motegi
India | Nov 30, 2019, 05:55 PM ISTJapanese Foreign Affairs Minister Toshimitsu Motegi and Minister of Defence Taro Kono, who are paying a visit to India to attend inaugural meeting of India-Japan Foreign and Defence Ministerial Dialogue (2+2), called on PM Narendra Modi on Saturday.
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64,000 trees to be felled in Lucknow for Defence Expo
India | Nov 29, 2019, 05:15 PM ISTEven as Lucknow remains among the ten most polluted cities in the country, the state government is preparing to cut down 63,799 trees along the Gomti river for the Defence Expo, scheduled to be held in February next year.
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US, South Korea postpone joint military drill
World | Nov 18, 2019, 07:47 AM ISTA top US military official said the United States and South Korea have postponed a combined flying training event, according to the US Department of Defence.
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Defence exports to rise to Rs 35,000 cr by 2024: Army Chief
India | Oct 18, 2019, 04:01 PM ISTGeneral Rawat, who was speaking at a conclave of foreign defence attaches at the Constitution Club, further said that India is committed to the ethos of indigenisation of defence production. The conclave was also attended by Navy Chief Admiral Karambir Singh.
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PM to visit France; defence, nuclear energy, counter-terrorism to top talks agenda
World | Aug 19, 2019, 07:14 PM ISTFrom France, the prime minister will proceed for bilateral visits to the UAE and Bahrain, and will return to the French city of Biarritz on August 25 to attend the G7 Summit where India has been invited as a partner country.
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Over 56,000 acres of land in Jammu and Kashmir with defence departments, wings, organizations: Government
India | Jul 17, 2019, 06:09 PM ISTOver 56,000 acres of land in Jammu and Kashmir is with different defence departments, wings and organisations, and the total rent paid for it to land owners or the state government in the last three years is more than Rs 134 crore, Lok Sabha was informed on Wednesday.
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After 20 years of Kargil, India awaits defence reforms
India | Jul 15, 2019, 10:19 AM ISTOn the 20th anniversary of the Kargil conflict, several defence experts told IANS that they were looking up to the Narendra Modi-led government to implement the national security plan proposed by the Kargil Review Committee which was reviewed again in 2011.
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Funding not a constraint for defence preparedness: Rajnath
India | Jun 24, 2019, 05:23 PM ISTFunding will not come in the way of the country's defence preparedness and there will be no compromise on it, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh assured the Rajya Sabha on Monday.
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French aviation, defence industries have chosen India, says French Ambassador to India Alexandre Ziegler
World | Jun 18, 2019, 09:24 PM ISTFrench Ambassador to India Alexandre Ziegler said his country is looking forward to further exchanges with the new government in India to deepen the industrial relations in defence as well as civilian aerospace sectors.
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Rajnath Singh reviews progress in critical defence technologies
India | Jun 14, 2019, 11:44 PM ISTAppreciating the commitment and dedication of the DRDO scientists, Singh directed them to focus their energies on the flagship programs of national importance, a Defence Ministry statement said.
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Defence canteens to sell vehicles only up to Rs 12 lakh with 2,500 CC engine capacity
May 30, 2019, 06:54 AM ISTThe decision will lead to exclusion of most of the SUVs that cost more than Rs 12 lakh or with an engine capacity of more than 2,500 CC. Defence personnel can buy vehicles from military canteens comparatively at a cheaper price than what is available in the market as they get GST exemption.
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Post Balakot airstrikes, India TV's ground report from forward line airbase
India | May 27, 2019, 11:08 PM ISTIn the same backdrop, India TV's Defence Correspondent Manish Prasad has come out with an exclusive ground report from Bhisiana Air Force station on the great strength and capability of the Indian AirForce. The Squadron is also known as 'Golden Arrows' squadron.