Defence

No FDI in defence, ports, coal in Apr-Dec period: Govt

As many as five sectors including defence, ports and coal have failed to attract any foreign direct investments during the April-December period of the current fiscal, Parliament was informed on Monday.

Mar 20, 2017, 15:53 PM IST

We are with Indian soldiers, says MoS for Defence Subhash Bhamre

Minister of State for Defence Subhash Bhamre on Tuesday expressed the need to take adequate steps to counter stress-related manifestations in soldiers and gave a message that the Indian government is there to support the jawans and their families in every situation.

Nov 08, 2016, 18:29 PM IST

Chinese incursion in Uttarakhand clear case of intelligence failure: Defence Expert

Asserting that the reports of Chinese incursion in Uttarakhand was an extremely worrisome factor for India, Defence Expert P.K. Sehgal on Thursday stated that the grim development indicates that India is not as alert as it should be at it borders and also called for increased surveillance.

Jul 28, 2016, 10:16 AM IST

China says South Korea damaged 'mutual trust'

China has blamed South Korea for damaging "mutual trust" with its planned deployment of an advanced US missile defence system in the face of Beijing's opposition.

Jul 25, 2016, 12:52 PM IST

India receives $5.34 billion FDI in April-May

India received USD 5.34 billion foreign direct investment in the first two months of the current financial year, Parliament was informed Friday.

 

Jul 22, 2016, 16:22 PM IST

Brexit a chance for closer EU security ties: Germany

The EU should take advantage of Britain`s departure from the union to forge a common security policy.

Jul 13, 2016, 19:27 PM IST

Army flags off national integration tour for Ladakh students

A National Integration Tour (NIT) was today flagged off by the Army from Leh to Chandigarh and Amritsar in North India under 'Operation Sadbhavana'.

Jul 07, 2016, 16:26 PM IST

Focus on defence, security as PM Modi meets Uzbek President

India and Uzbekistan on Thursday took note of their growing defence cooperation and called for enhanced security ties as Prime Minister Narendra Modi held bilateral talks with Uzbekistan President Islam Karimov here on Thursday.

Jun 23, 2016, 23:52 PM IST

Any exception in granting membership to NSG will disturb regional stability: Pakistan

Any "exception" in granting membership to the NSG will "disturb" strategic stability in South Asia, Pakistan President Mamnoon Hussain today told his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping.

Jun 23, 2016, 18:38 PM IST

Barack Obama to discuss defence ties, climate change with PM Narendra Modi

President Barack Obama is looking forward to discussing a number of issues including security and defence cooperation, economic growth priorities and climate change with Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his visit here, the White House has said.

Jun 04, 2016, 14:28 PM IST

China ''positive'' on India military hotline proposal

China is "positive" towards proposals to establish a military hotline with India to deal with issues along their disputed border, Defence Minister Chang Wanquan told his Indian counterpart during a meeting in Beijing, state media reported.

Apr 19, 2016, 07:08 AM IST

Invest and make in India: Jaitley to Australian businesses

Inviting Australian businesses to "invest and make in India", Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Wednesday said sectors like railways, defence and manufacturing now offer huge scope for foreign investments with liberalised FDI norms.

 

Mar 30, 2016, 14:00 PM IST

Delhi model Priyanka Kapoor commits suicide

Dead body of model Priyanka Kapoor was found in her home in defence colony area in Delhi. Parents of deceased model suspects husband for death.

Mar 27, 2016, 20:48 PM IST

Tatas expect FY16 defence revenue to grow 7.5% to Rs 2,650 crore

Diversified Tata Group today said it expects to close fiscal 2016 with a 7.5 percent growth in revenue from the defence and aerospace sector at Rs 2,650 crore and with the government focusing on localising the sourcing, it affirmed the commitment to invest in the space

Mar 16, 2016, 18:17 PM IST

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Dec 24, 2015, 19:55 PM IST

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Dec 24, 2015, 19:54 PM IST

PM Modi arrives in Moscow, welcomed with ceremonial guard of honour

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Moscow on Wednesday to a red carpet welcome on his first bilateral visit to Russia during which both countries are set to seal a raft of deals in key sectors

Dec 23, 2015, 21:56 PM IST

Watch: Grand reception of PM Narendra Modi In Moscow

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Moscow on Wednesday on a two-day visit during which India and Russia are expected to seal a raft of major deals in defence, nuclear energy and hydrocarbons s

Dec 23, 2015, 21:52 PM IST

Defence items can be "big item" of exports: Manohar Parrikar

Defence items can be "big item of exports" if we put quick clearance procedures in place and develop products required by many across the globe who cannot afford the top most available equipment, Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar said on Monday.

Dec 14, 2015, 19:28 PM IST

Shinzo Abe in India: Nuclear, defence, bullet train deals fast-track India-Japan ties

The 16 agreements came during Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's visit to India, during which he also attended the annual bilateral summit on the "special strategic and global partnership" with his host and Indian counterpart Narendra Modi.

Dec 13, 2015, 00:19 AM IST