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  Lt Gen Praveen Bakshi, superseded by junior officer for Army chief's post, meets Defence Minister

  India | December 21, 2016 18:18 IST

  Lieutenant General Praveen Bakshi, who has been superseded by another officer Lt Gen Bipin Rawat for the post of Army chief, on Wednesday met Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar in Delhi.

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  ‘Dance naked’: Manohar Parrikar's latest advice to his critics

  Politics | December 21, 2016 9:56 IST

  Known for his unrestrained statements, Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar has now offered a piece of advice for his critics that may not go down well with them. In a stern critique of a section of

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  'Demonetisation will make govt richer by Rs 2-3 lakh crore'

  Politics | December 18, 2016 22:10 IST

  The Central government will earn at least Rs 2 lakh crore to Rs 3 lakh crore in taxes due to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's demonetisation move, Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar said today. "A minimum of

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  Announcement of new Indian Army, IAF chiefs soon: Manohar Parrikar

  India | December 16, 2016 12:30 IST

  Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar today said that the government will soon announce the names of new chiefs of Indian Army and Indian Air Force.

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  ‘You don’t know how to write to a CM,’ Mamata Banerjee responds to Manohar Parrikar

  Politics | December 09, 2016 19:58 IST

  West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee today hit back at Defence minister Manohar Parrikar for accusing her of demoralising the armed forces and took strong exception to the comments made against her. Mamata, in a

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  India aware of Pakistan's nuclear arsenal expansion, says Manohar Parrikar

  Politics | December 09, 2016 17:04 IST

  Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar on Friday said that India had full knowledge of Pakistan's nuclear weapons expansion and was taking all steps necessary to guard India’s national security. “The government is aware of reports

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  Parrikar slams Mamata Banerjee for dragging Army into controversy

  Politics | December 09, 2016 14:10 IST

  Defence minister Manohar Parrikar has expressed pain over West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee dragging the Army into unnecessary controversy by questioning the presence of the armed forces at toll booths across the state. In

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  Ashton Carter meets Manohar Parrikar for the 7th time, finalises 'major defence partner' status to India

  India | December 08, 2016 22:10 IST

  Terming New Delhi as a "major defence partner", the American Defence Secretary Ashton Carter met his counterpart Manohar Parrikar and vowed to expand the bilateral defence cooperation between India and United States. "Thank you my

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  Am not a coward to compromise on security fearing war, says Manohar Parrikar

  Politics | December 07, 2016 19:11 IST

  Referring to the increasing tension at Pakistan border, Union Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar today said that though India definitely stands for peace, he is not a “coward” who will compromise on security in fear of a war.

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  Those who looted crores through chit funds are feeling heat of demonetisation: Parrikar

  Politics | December 05, 2016 7:34 IST

  Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar today claimed that those involved in chit fund scams were now in trouble due to the Centre's demonetisation decision.

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  My presence helps BJP get more votes, says Manohar Parrikar

  Politics | December 03, 2016 23:55 IST

  Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar today said that he is only like an icing on the cake when it comes to cornering votes during elections. Speaking at a poll rally in Pernem assembly constituency, located 35

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  Manohar Parrikar clears names of new chiefs of Indian Army and Indian Air Force, announcement soon

  India | December 03, 2016 14:25 IST

  Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar has said that the Defence Ministry has cleared the names of the new chiefs of the Indian Army and the Indian Air Force.

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

  Politics | 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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  Manohar Parrikar arrives in Bangladesh on a two-day visit

  Politics | November 30, 2016 15:00 IST

  Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar will today embark on a two-day visit to Bangladesh. This is the first ever visit of an Indian Defence Minister to the neighbouring country.

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  Ask Parrikar to 'gouge out Pak’s eyes’ to avenge Nagrota: Shiv Sena to PM

  Politics | November 29, 2016 23:24 IST

  Modi should ask Parrikar to gouge out Pakistan’s eyes to avenge the death of seven soldiers who were today killed in an attack on a military base in Nagrota near Jammu, Shiv Sena said.

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  Manohar Parrikar to be first Indian Defence minister to visit Bangladesh

  World | November 29, 2016 14:27 IST

  Defence minister Manohar Parrikar is all set to leave for Bangladesh on Wednesday to bolster defence cooperation between the two countries.

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  Demonetisation has choked funding for terrorism, borders are now secure: Parrikar

  Politics | November 28, 2016 6:58 IST

  Demonetisation is a "surgical strike" by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on black money and it has choked the funding for terrorism and crime, Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar said here on Monday.

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

  Politics | 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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  Army jawans gave befitting reply to each misadventure at LoC: Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar

  India | November 27, 2016 22:15 IST

  Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar today said that Indian armed forces have responded appropriately to acts of aggression from across the border, whether it is firing across the LoC or mutilation of a soldier's body. Parrikar

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

  Politics | 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.