Will Centre rollback Agnipath recruitment scheme? Top military officer replies
Agnipath scheme: Department of Military Affairs said Agniveers' kin will receive a compensation of Rs 1 crore if they sacrifice their life in service of the nation.
Jun 19, 2022, 16:15 PM IST
Agnipath scheme: Centre reserves 10% jobs for ‘Agniveers’ in Defence Ministry amid protests
Agnipath protests: “The 10% reservation will be implemented in the Indian Coast Guard and defence civilian posts, and all the 16 Defence Public Sector Undertakings. This reservation would be in addition to existing reservation for ex-servicemen,” Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said.
Jun 18, 2022, 15:16 PM IST
Protests against ‘Agnipath’ scheme: ‘Don't take 'agnipareeksha' of unemployed youths,’ Rahul Gandhi to PM
Attacking the government over the 'Agnipath' scheme, Rahul Gandhi had warned on Wednesday that it will reduce the operational effectiveness of the armed forces whose dignity and valour must not be compromised.
Jun 16, 2022, 14:52 PM IST
Pensioners alert! Defence ministry extends date for submitting annual identification, life certification till 25 June
The process of Annual Identification/Life Certification is a statutory requirement for continued and timely credit of monthly pension.
May 27, 2022, 11:20 AM IST
Govt issues alert! Monthly pension money would be affected if you fail to complete annual identification by May 25
The government has said that that nearly 1.2 lakh pensioners have not completed their annual identification through any of the means available.
May 20, 2022, 15:22 PM IST
India test-fires extended-range BrahMos missile from Sukhoi fighter jet
"The launch from the aircraft was as planned and the missile achieved a direct hit on the designated target in the Bay of Bengal region," the Defence Ministry said in a statement.
May 12, 2022, 21:18 PM IST
3 injured in stampede-like situation in Tirupathi Temple
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Apr 12, 2022, 18:36 PM IST
50% army officers may retire in just 5 years under Centre's new proposed recruitment model, details here
The Defence Ministry may introduce a new recruitment model in the Indian Army that will allow the government to recruit soldiers for shorter periods of three and five years.
Apr 07, 2022, 08:02 AM IST
'Deeply regrettable': Technical malfunction led to 'accidental firing of missile' into Pakistan, says Defence Ministry
The Defence Ministry on Friday said a "technical malfunction" in the course of routine maintenance led to the "accidental firing of a missile'' into Pakistan on March 9.
Mar 11, 2022, 19:17 PM IST
Atal Tunnel is 'longest highway tunnel above 10,000 feet', says World Book of Records
The 9.02 km long, strategically significant, Atal Tunnel, that runs under the `Rohtang Pass` was constructed on the Manali - Leh Highway under the challenging conditions of freezing temperatures in extremely difficult terrain. Atal Tunnel was dedicated to the nation by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on October 3, 2020.
Feb 09, 2022, 22:34 PM IST
e-Counselling for students seeking admission into 100 new Sainik Schools
"The Sainik School Society (SSS) is in the process of developing an automated system for the conduct of e-counselling," the defence ministry said in a statement.
Feb 06, 2022, 19:13 PM IST
Man-Portable Anti-Tank Guided Missile, equipped with IIR seeker and advanced avionics, flight-tested successfully
The indigenously developed anti-tank missile was launched from a man-portable launcher integrated with the thermal site, Principal Spokesperson, Ministry of Defence, also said.
Jan 11, 2022, 18:38 PM IST
Defence Ministry to take up Rs 20,000 crore Predator drones deal with US
India and the US have been negotiating the deal for more than two years and it is now in the final stages of getting cleared by the government, the sources said. The Indian Navy is the lead service for this acquisition case, and it is jointly putting it up for clearance from the government.
Nov 15, 2021, 13:10 PM IST
Defence Ministry issues new list of firms with whom dealings have been suspended or put on hold
"There are a total of 13 firms with whom the ministry has suspended or put on hold the dealings. These firms include IDS, Mauritius; Unitech Enterprises and others," said the Ministry of Defence.
Nov 14, 2021, 15:23 PM IST
Defence Ministry changes family pension rules, dependents can now get up to Rs 2.5 lakh pension
The Defence Ministry has increased the maximum limit of family pension payable to dependents in accordance with the 7th Central Pay Commission (CPC).
Oct 30, 2021, 19:50 PM IST
India's Agni -V missile, nuclear-capable with striking range of 5,000 Km, successfully test fired
The indigenously-developed missile Agni-V, can carry a nuclear warhead of more than one tonne and is capable of striking a target more than 5,000 km.
Oct 27, 2021, 21:26 PM IST
Tata, Airbus sign Rs 20,000 crore deal to make military aircraft in India
The 56 C-295 medium transport aircraft will replace the Avro-748 planes.
Sep 24, 2021, 12:59 PM IST
Defence Ministry formalises acquisition of 56 Airbus C295 aircraft
Nearly Rs 20,000 crore contract was inked with Airbus Defence and Space of Spain and will replace Avro-748 planes of the Indian Air Force.
Sep 24, 2021, 12:48 PM IST
Defence Ministry places order for 118 Arjun Mk-1A tanks at cost of Rs 7,523 crore
The Defence Ministry has sealed a contract to procure 118 Main Battle Tanks (MBTs) which are a new variant of Arjun tanks designed with enhanced fire power, mobility and survivability.
Sep 23, 2021, 19:09 PM IST
Central Vista Project: Opponents remain silent as soon as truth comes out, says PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Defence Ministry building built under the Central Vista Project. Speaking on this occasion, PM Modi told why the country felt the need for this. PM Modi also praised those artisans who did not let this work stop amid the Coronavirus epidemic.
Sep 16, 2021, 13:30 PM IST