Tag: Armed forces
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Judicious use of finances key to armed forces combat readiness: Rajnath
The defence minister called on the Defence Accounts Department (DAD) through quick and transparent decision-making, terming it as the key to strengthening the combat readiness of the armed forces.
November 14, 2022 -
‘Judicious use of finances key to armed forces’ combat readiness’
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh called on the Defence Accounts Department (DAD) to ensure quick and transparent decision-making
November 14, 2022 -
‘Armed forces fully prepared to give befitting reply to anyone casting evil eye on us’
He commended the Prime Minister for transforming India’s global image to an assertor from a mere listener, stating that the world now keenly listens to New Delhi.
November 13, 2022 -
Advanced ammunition is reality of new age warfare: Rajnath Singh
He said, from capping the participation of bidders, criteria of financial eligibility or the issue of credit ratings, the government has given considerable relaxation.
July 28, 2022 -
Hair-brained schemes will undermine our defence
The government is responsible for ensuring that armed forces possess the requisite capabilities to deter the enemy.
May 3, 2022 -
Armed forces will see larger participation of women: Rajnath
The event ‘Celebrating Women’, on the theme ‘Women Transforming India’ was organised as part of ‘Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav’ being celebrated across the country to commemorate 75 years of Independence.
March 15, 2022 -
BJP youth wing to pay tribute to CDS Rawat, others at 500 martyrs’ memorials across country
CDS Rawat, his wife Madhulika Rawat and 11 other armed forces personnel lost their lives in the crash near Coonoor in Tamil Nadu on Wednesday.
December 10, 2021 -
DAC approves acquisition proposals worth about Rs 8000 crore for armed forces
All of these proposals are under the ‘Make in India’ initiative with the focus on design, development and manufacturing in India.
November 2, 2021 -
Steps taken to strengthen women’s role in security setup, armed forces: Rajnath
"It has now moved to inducting women officers in most of the branches of the Army. Women are now being accepted for permanent commission and shall be commanding army units and battalions in near future",
October 14, 2021 -
Women can be inducted into armed forces through NDA, SC told
Justice Kaul said that the court has been periodically nudging the authorities to do it themselves, and sometimes things only move when the court steps in. "Armed forces are respected forces of this country. But on gender equality, they have to do more",
September 8, 2021 -
Rajnath’ nod to enhanced fin. powers for armed forces’ field formns.
"An enabling provision of Emergency Financial Powers to the field formations below Command level for the defence services has now been incorporated in the Emergency Powers Schedule which till present was available to Vice Chiefs and C-in-Cs/equivalent,"
September 7, 2021 -
Greater role for women in forces
In November 2017, Shubhangi Swaroop became the first woman pilot in the Indian Navy. Given proper scope, suitable infrastructure and training, women can prove themselves.
August 27, 2021 -
President Kovind: Cyber, space threats require upgraded technological responses
President Kovind said that India is passing through challenging times, which is full of changes and the concepts of National Security and Defence are also changing.
August 4, 2021 -
DRDO providing latest technology to armed forces
The modernization projects are being progressed as per the approved capital acquisition plan and in terms of extant Defence Procurement Procedure.
August 3, 2021 -
Armed forces swing into action in flooded areas
In addition, teams have been kept on standby in ICG’s ashore units for providing assistance at other locations.
May 27, 2021 -
Rajnath Singh reviews efforts of MoD, Armed Forces, DRDO and Defence organisations in fighting second COVID-19 wave
The meeting was attended by Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat, Defence Secretary Dr Ajay Kumar, Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Karambir Singh, Chief of Air Staff Air Chief Marshal R K S Bhadauria, Chief of Army Staff General M M Naravane, Secretary Department of Defence R&D and Chairman DRDO Dr G Satheesh Reddy, Additional Secretary (Defence Production) Shri Sanjay Jaju, ADG Armed Forces Medical Services (AFMS) and other senior officials of MoD.
May 18, 2021 -
Breaking News: Matter being considered by Defence Minister, ASG tells Delhi HC for handing over oxygen supply management to Armed Forces
The bench sought a response from the centre to a request made by the Delhi government for calling in the army to manage the crisis.
May 3, 2021