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  Chemical weapons could be used against India in war, warns Army chief General Bipin Rawat

  India | March 03, 2017 14:55 IST

  Army chief General Bipin Rawat on Thursday warned of a possibility of India being attacked with chemical and biological weapons by its adversaries during war.

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  I believe in freedom of expression within legal limits: Manohar Parrikar on Gurmehar Kaur row

  National | March 02, 2017 14:21 IST

  Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar today said that he believed in the freedom of expression within the legal ambit.

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  Plan to develop stealth fighters with Russia facing some issues, admits Manohar Parrikar

  India | February 15, 2017 13:00 IST

  Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar on Tuesday admitted that the plan to co-develop fifth-generation stealth fighters with Russia was indeed facing some issues that are yet to be resolved.

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  India wants good ties with Pakistan, China: Manohar Parrikar

  National | February 14, 2017 17:33 IST

  Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar on Tuesday said India desired good ties its neighbours including Pakistan and China.

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  US Defence Secretary calls Parrikar, vows to build upon ties

  World | February 09, 2017 9:59 IST

  US Defence Secretary James Mattis on Wednesday called his Indian counterpart Manohar Parrikar and agreed to sustain the momentum on key bilateral defence efforts.

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  13 firms barred from dealing with Ministry of Defence

  India | February 08, 2017 8:52 IST

  The government has informed that the ban on six firms dealing with the Ministry of Defence will remain for 10 years and it will also extend to their sister firms.

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  Soldiers posting grievances on social media is indiscipline: Manohar Parrikar

  India | February 07, 2017 19:38 IST

  Facing flak over instances of security personnel taking to social media to air their grievances, the government today said it is not desirable that armed force personnel indulge in such acts as mechanisms to raise

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  Goa Assembly elections: Manohar Parrikar among early voters, dodges question on return to state

  National | March 02, 2017 10:39 IST

  Amid speculation of his return to Goa politics, Union Defence minister Manohar Parrikar today kept everyone guessing by describing himself as a "party man" who will work as per the directions of party leaders.

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  Assembly Elections 2017: Goa registers record 83 pc turnout, Punjab 70 pc

  National | March 02, 2017 10:40 IST

  Polling began for 117-member Punjab and 40-member Goa Assemblies amid tight security. Voting began at 7am in both the states and will conclude at 5pm.

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  EC notice to Manohar Parrikar over ‘take money, vote for BJP’ remarks

  National | February 01, 2017 20:00 IST

  Election Commission today served a show cause notice to Defence Minister and senior BJP leader Manohar Parrikar over his bribery remarks and has been asked to reply to the notice before February 3. Responding to

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  I never keep work pending in Defence ministry, says Manohar Parrikar

  National | January 31, 2017 18:36 IST

  Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar today said that the opposition parties criticise his repeated visits to Goa because they are scared of him.

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  Manohar Parrikar reduces India’s war readiness from 40 to 10 days: Report

  India | January 31, 2017 13:01 IST

  Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar has reportedly scaled down India’s war readiness from 40 days to 10 days of intense conflict under a new policy.

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  ‘Will EC dare to take action against Parrikar, Captain Amarinder?’, asks Kejriwal

  National | January 30, 2017 14:40 IST

  Arvind Kejriwal on Monday asked the Election Commission if it will "dare" act against Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar and Congress leader Amarinder Singh for asking voters to accept money to attend rallies.

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  India a budding global hub in defence manufacturing: Manohar Parrikar

  National | January 16, 2017 21:14 IST

  The partnership between the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and industries is transforming India into a global defence manufacturing hub, Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar said today. He said this synergy provided the much-needed

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  Manohar Parrikar dodges queries on his possible return to Goa politics

  National | March 02, 2017 11:12 IST

  Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar today parried queries on his possible return to Goa politics after the upcoming state Assembly elections.

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  Manohar Parrikar could be next Goa Chief Minister, hints Nitin Gadkari

  National | March 02, 2017 11:13 IST

  Union Minister and BJP in-charge of Goa Assembly elections Nitin Gadkari has hinted that Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar may be repatriated to his home state to head the government if party retains power here.

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  Am personally monitoring quality of food served to Army, says Manohar Parrikar

  National | January 12, 2017 19:10 IST

  Union Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar today said that he personally monitors quality of food served to Indian Army personnel.

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  Defence Minister busy in Goa politics while terrorists attack Army: Shiv Sena’s Sanjay Raut

  January 10, 2017 14:09 IST

  Expressing outrage over the continuous terrorist attacks on Army camps, senior Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut on Monday said that it was unfortunate that Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar was ‘busy in Goa’s politics’ instead of doing his job.

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  Set procedures followed in appointment of Bipin Rawat: Manohar Parrikar

  India | January 03, 2017 23:42 IST

  Appointment of Army Chief General Bipin Rawat and all candidates were done according to set procedures and were equally good, Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar today said. The Defence Minister told media if seniority and date

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  Aiming to achieve USD 2 billion defence export target by 2019: Manohar Parrikar

  National | January 03, 2017 22:13 IST

  Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar on Tuesday said that the Narendra Modi–led NDA government aims to achieve a $2 billion (Rs 13,600 crore) defence export target by the end of its term in May 2019.