Tag: Defence Ministry
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Defence Ministry took major initiatives in 2021 to make India self-reliant
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh handed over five Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) developed products to the armed forces and other security
January 1, 2022 -
PM Modi inaugurates defence office complexes; slams critics of Central Vista project
Modi said that with the inauguration of the complexes today, India has taken another step in developing the country's capital according to the needs and aspirations of a new India in the 75th year of India’s independence.
September 16, 2021 -
BRO constructs highest motorable road in the world in Eastern Ladakh
The BRO has achieved the feat due to the grit and resilience of its personnel who work in treacherous terrain and extreme weather conditions.
August 4, 2021 -
Defending India
With challenges on two fronts, India would have to gradually raise its defence spending to deal with increasing external threats
February 8, 2021 -
India to conduct large-scale military exercise next week
The joint force would execute multi-domain, high intensity offensive and defensive manoeuvres in the Andaman Sea and Bay of Bengal and carry out amphibious landing operations, air-landed operation, helicopters-borne insertion of special forces from sea.
January 23, 2021 -
Sub-machine gun designed by DRDO successfully completes Defence Ministry’s user trials
The successful completion of trials has paved the way for this 5.56x30 mm gun's induction into the armed forces, the defence ministry said in a statement.
December 11, 2020 -
Rajnath Singh approves proposal to expand NCC in 173 border, coastal districts
'About one-third of the girls will be part of a total of one lakh cadets from 173 border and coastal districts who will be inducted into the NCC,' said the Defence Ministry statement.
August 16, 2020 -
Construction of strategic roads, bridges to be expedited, says Defence Minister Rajnath Singh
After the standoff began on May 5, the government had told the BRO to continue with its infrastructure projects in eastern Ladakh.
July 8, 2020 -
Defence Ministry gives clarification on allegation of PM Modi’s visit to Leh Hospital as ‘orchestrated’
'The injured braves have been kept there since their arrival from Galwan to ensure quarantine from COVID areas,' the Defence Ministry said.
July 4, 2020 -
‘Rajnath Singh will not be meeting his Chinese counterpart in Moscow’: Defence Ministry refutes reports
Rajnath Singh had further informed about having an 'excellent meeting' with Russia’s Deputy Prime Minister Yury Borisov.
June 23, 2020 -
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh condoles death of 17 soldiers in Sukma Maoist attack
Officials called it the biggest Maoist attack on security forces since the attack in Sukma in 2017 when 24 CRPF personnel, part of a road opening party, were killed.
March 23, 2020 -
CAG slams Defence Ministry for delays in procuring high-altitude clothing, equipment for troops
There was a critical shortage of snow goggles ranging from 62 per cent to 98 per cent.
February 4, 2020 -
Defence ministry shortlists firms to build six conventional submarines in India
The Congress last week had alleged that the government was "favouring" the Adani group for the submarine project. The Adani group had joined hands with Hindustan Shipyard (HSL) in a bid to bag the project.
January 22, 2020 -
Centre rejects West Bengal’s tableau proposal for Republic Day parade
The tableau proposal made by the state was rejected for the Republic Day Parade this year after the expert committee made a few objections.
January 2, 2020 -
Chief of Defence Staff uniform will have all components of three services’ uniforms
The Chief of Defence Staff's residence would be at 3, Kamraj Marg.
December 31, 2019 -
Siachen avalanche: Defence Minister condoles death of army personnel, porters
A group of eight persons, including six Army personnel and two porters were struck by the avalanche at an altitude of 19,000 ft around 3 pm.
November 19, 2019 -
Retired army officer sends legal notice to former adjutant general for disability pension remark
The legal notice states that the remarks made by General Kumar, give an impression as if disabled soldiers "beg or ask" for disability pension when the real position is that the government itself rightly grants it to them.
November 7, 2019