Tag: Defence
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Defence exports in India have grown seven-fold in last two years: Government
In a written reply to MP Sambhaji Chhatrapati in Rajya Sabha, the Minister of State for Defence Shripad Naik said that various reforms and steps have been taken to enhance defence exports.
February 10, 2020 -
Defence of the Realm
This is the right time for the Chief of Defence Staff to intervene and fight for the modernisation of the armed forces lest we are again caught with our pants down as in 1962. The defence strategists have failed to analyse as to why the Modi government is not giving priority to defence modernisation when a severe threat from our adversaries is lurking. Pakistan's defence budget is about 3.5 per cent of GDP whereas China's is about 4 per cent of GDP. India's budget should at least be about 3 per cent of GDP if not more, notwithstanding the economic slowdown
February 7, 2020 -
PM Modi launches DRDO Young Scientists Laboratories in Bengaluru
There are five such institutes coming up in Bengaluru, Kolkata, Chennai, Hyderabad and Mumbai.
January 2, 2020 -
As US looks forward to withdraw troops, it backs India’s role in Afghanistan
India's involvement in Afghanistan has been a cause of consternation for Pakistan, which has maintained ties to the Taliban in part citing fears of encirclement.
November 22, 2019 -
Malegaon blast accused Pragya Thakur nominated to Parliamentary panel on defence
Her remarks during the Lok Sabha election campaign where she described Nathuram Godse, Mahatma Gandhi's assassin, as a "patriot" sparked fury from the opposition.
November 21, 2019 -
India-US bilateral defence trade to reach $18 billion by year end: Pentagon
Undersecretary Of Defense For Acquisition And Sustainment Ellen M Lord said the US is committed to strengthen its partnership with India while furthering military-to-military relationships and cooperation.
October 19, 2019 -
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh signs two MoUs with South Korea
Singh, who is on a three-day visit to the far-east country, also attended the Seoul Defense Dialogue on Thursday where he spoke about 'the strong currents towards peace that are present in the Korean Peninsula.'
September 6, 2019 -
Rajnath Singh in South Korea to ‘enhance defence engagements’
The defence minister is also scheduled to have a bilateral dialogue with his Korean counterpart Jeong Kyeong-Doo, besides calling on South Korean Prime Minister Lee Nak-Yon.
September 4, 2019 -
India to get first Rafale fighter jet next month; Rajnath Singh to travel to Paris
The Indian Air Force has already completed preparations, including readying required infrastructure and training of pilots, to welcome the fighter aircraft.
August 22, 2019 -
‘Need long-term fiscal support’, says Navy chief after China’s ‘White Paper’ on defence plans
China on Wednesday released a ‘White Paper’ on its overall defence strategy which, among other things, speaks about the efforts being made by its armed forces to promote stability with India.
July 25, 2019 -
PM Modi, Trump discuss Iran, trade, defence, 5G ahead of G20 Summit; S-400 deal not mentioned
At the press briefing, Modi and Trump agreed that they would meet at an early date to try and sort out issues pertaining to trade between the two countries.
June 28, 2019 -
Sensex logs record closing high ahead of swearing-in
The Sensex advanced by 329.92 points, or 0.84 per cent, while the Nifty also advanced by 84.80 points, or 0.71 per cent, to 11,945.90.
May 30, 2019 -
In big move, Centre approves first batch of reforms in Army: Report
Finalised after 12 independent studies, the transformative reforms in the Indian Army are being implemented to make the 1.3 million-strong force leaner and meaner.
March 8, 2019 -
India to buy $5 billion oil, gas from US and spend $18 billion in defence: envoy
The US export to India has gone up by at least 30 per cent, India's Ambassador to the US Harsh Vardhan Shringla told the American business community, his first major public engagement Tuesday.
January 16, 2019 -
The dishonoured Air Chief
Is India a banana republic? The answer is an emphatic 'No'. Yet, why does a political stalwart, who and whose political party had the pleasure and privilege of ruling India for 55 years, publicly target and viciously denigrate the incumbent Indian Air Force chief? Why this humiliation? Especially, on a day, when the Chinese foreign minister, Wang, and a military delegation from Beijing are in town? How happy will the Chinese be? Will, they not celebrate? Elated to see helplessness of the dishonoured serving Air Chief.
December 29, 2018 -
Difference narrows
It is the “strength” of public support that is the power behind every bullet the soldier fires. Loose talk, catering to a limited audience, can ultimately prove enfeebling. Can the nation afford that?
December 2, 2018 -
Truth and absolute truth is my only defence: Priya Ramani on Akbar’s defamation charge
Journalist Priya Ramani, against whom MJ Akbar filed a defamation complaint in a Delhi court on Monday, shot back at the Minister of State for External Affairs asserting that she will fight the charge against her.
October 15, 2018