Tag: Defence Ministry
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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 -
Army wants homosexuality, adultery to remain punishable offences to ensure discipline
If an officer faces charges of homosexuality, he might not be tried under Section 46 of the Army Act, but under section 45 for 'behaving in a manner unbecoming of his position and character expected of him'.
November 1, 2019 -
India, Japan to conduct joint military exercise from 19 October
Twenty-five soldiers each from the Indian Army and Japanese Ground Self Defence Forces (JGSDF) will participate in the exercise with an aim to share experience gained during various counter-terrorism operations in respective countries, the Defence Ministry said on Saturday.
October 12, 2019 -
Defence Ministry approves four-fold hike in compensation for battle casualties
Currently the amount granted to the next kin of all categories of battle causalities is Rs 2 lakh which will be increased to Rs 8 lakh.
October 6, 2019 -
Defence Ministry issues tenders worth Rs 1500 crore for next generation warships
While no specifications have been mentioned, these warships are reported to be fitted with Point Defence Missile System (PDMS) and have 'stealth features' with a range of over 15 km.
July 3, 2019 -
Bite the bullet
Without getting bogged down in a minefield speculating over who will head the defence ministry in the next government, it would be prudent to suggest that there is urgent need for a minister who appreciates the need for sincere and sustained efforts to keep the military machine well-oiled, not be so “political” as to assume that rhetoric will scare potential adversaries into submission.
May 16, 2019 -
Defence Ministry says Rafale case petitioners presenting ‘selective and incomplete’ picture
The Supreme Court admitted three documents connected to the Dassault Rafale fighter jet deal as evidence in the review petitions and dismissed the Centre’s “preliminary objections”.
April 10, 2019 -
Vice Admiral Karambir Singh appointed new Navy chief
Before taking over as FOC-in-C Eastern Naval Command in October 2017, he was Director General Project Seabird, Deputy Chief of Naval Staff and Vice Chief of the Naval Staff.
March 23, 2019 -
Defence Ministry objected to PMO role in Rafale deal, says report; Rahul Gandhi slams PM Modi
The note accessed is a shot in the arm for the Congress which has has been accusing massive irregularities in the deal, alleging that the government was procuring each aircraft at a cost of over Rs 1,670 crore as against Rs 526 crore finalised by the UPA.
February 8, 2019 -
Bureaucracy targets another military institution
The MoD, ignoring service HQs had unilaterally amended the gazette notification containing recruitment rules for the GMBOA in 2017, opening doors for a Joint Secretary-ranked bureaucrat to be appointed.
December 25, 2018 -
India-Japan begin joint military exercise ‘Dharma Guardian 2018’
Both sides will jointly train, plan and execute a series of well-developed tactical drills for neutralization of likely threats that may be encountered in urban warfare scenario, said the statement.
November 2, 2018