Tag: Ministry of Defence
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Government approves higher rewards for NCC cadets
NCC cadets are now entitled to receive two “Raksha Mantri Padaks”, the top award, carrying cash incentive of Rs 30,000, as against one “Padak” of value Rs 20,000 earlier.
July 24, 2019 -
Indian Coast Guard and Bangladeshi counterpart join efforts to repatriate 516 Indian fishermen, 32 boats
The boats were stranded and had taken shelter at Payra Port in Bangladesh approximately 135 kilometres from IMBL due to inclement weather and rough sea conditions in the Bay of Bengal.
July 17, 2019 -
IAF abandons plan to buy 38 more Pilatus planes amid CBI probe
Last month, the CBI had registered a case against fugitive arms dealer Sanjay Bhandari, Switzerland-based Pilatus Aircraft Ltd and unknown officials of the IAF and MoD in the 2009 trainer aircraft deal case.
July 13, 2019 -
China tests latest submarine-launched ballistic missile: Report
The SLBM might have a range of up to 14,000 kms and be equipped with 10 independent guided nuclear warheads.
June 28, 2019 -
CBI books arms dealer Sanjay Bhandari, IAF, MoD officials in 2009 aircraft deal
The case was registered on charges of irregularities and corruption (kickbacks to the tune of Rs 339 crore) in the procurement of 75 basic trainer aircraft in 2009.
June 22, 2019 -
Should bureaucracy deny veterans their due?
Unless the defence minister acts firmly, by either sacking the hierarchy of the CGDA for its failure to resolve anomalies even after three years, or for questioning government decisions, he would only face stumbling blocks throughout his tenure.
June 18, 2019 -
Rajnath Singh pays tribute at National War Memorial, takes charge as Defence Minister
Singh was accompanied by the chiefs of the three forces - Army Chief General Bipin Rawat, Air Chief Marshal BS Dhanoa, and Navy Chief Admiral Karambir Singh.
June 1, 2019 -
MoD rejects Vice Admiral Bimal Verma plea against govt decision on Navy chief post
Rejecting the plea, the MoD claimed that seniority is not the only criteria for top appointments in the armed forces and deep selection has been done several times in the past.
May 18, 2019 -
Pak intrusion bid to attack Army; IAF pilot ill-treated by Islamabad: MoD
The Defence officials further said that the Pakistan Army was actively supporting the Jaish-e-Mohammed and was harbouring leaders including Masood Azhar in its facilities.
February 28, 2019 -
Aero India 2019: Winging across the skies
The Aero India Show 2019 in Bengaluru, one of the biggest in Asia, saw widespread enthusiasm among visitors, with the main attraction being the aerobatics display. Here is a first-hand account of the show
February 28, 2019 -
Elephants in the MoD
After Pulwama, the nation is looking at the armed forces to give a reply to the enemy.
February 26, 2019 -
Meet Hina Jaiswal, the first woman flight engineer in IAF
Commissioned on 5 January 2015 in the engineering branch of the IAF, Flt Lt Hina Jaiswal completed her course at 112 Helicopter Unit, Air Force Station, Yelahanka, on Friday
February 16, 2019 -
Defence ministry in another turf war
Whatever the reason, the MoD forces service chiefs to jointly approach the defence minister to resolve issues on which the MoD has no locus standi but desires to intervene.
February 12, 2019 -
Rafale Deal: CPI-M demands JPC probe, puts forth 10 points to be investigated
Terming the Rs 59,000-crore deal a "mega scam," the CPI-M said the Narendra Modi government was trying to "hide behind half-truths and lies."
December 17, 2018 -
Confusing MoD actions impact military morale
It is surprising that medical resources of the armed forces can be compelled to absorb millions registered under this scheme but cannot provide services to those who wore the uniform and gave the best years of their life to the service of the nation. An irony of this nature can only flow from an unconcerned MoD.
December 4, 2018 -
Lt General PS Rajeshwar is new Chief of Integrated Defence Staff
Lt General Rajeshwar was commissioned into the Regiment of Artillery in December 1980. He is an alumnus of the Indian Military Academy, Dehradun and the National Defence College, Delhi.
November 1, 2018 -
Ministry of Defence clears purchase of 111 naval helicopters
A meeting of the Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), the ministry's highest decision-making body on procurement, cleared the proposals
August 26, 2018