Congress urges people to pray for Goa CM, his family
Feb 24, 2019, at 08:46 pm
Panaji, Feb 24 (UNI): The Congress in Goa on Sunday asked people to pray for Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar and his family and not to mock his health.
Mamata-Centre-Military standoff: Army rebuts allegation of wrongful deployment
Dec 02, 2016, at 05:44 pm
Kolkata, Dec 2 (IBNS): The Army on Friday released a series of letters to prove that it had not made any deployment without informing the West Bengal Police and authorities about some routine exercises in some toll plazas, including the one of the second Hooghly Bridge near state secretariat Nabanna in Howrah.
Missing IAF aircraft : All leads have turned out to be bad, says Defence Minister
Jul 26, 2016, at 08:30 pm
New Delhi, July 26 (IBNS) : As the search for the missing IAF aircraft drew a blank even after five days, Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar on Tuesday indicated the worst, saying all leads have turned out to be bad.
The country wants to know who instigated, benefited from AgustaWestland scam: Parrikar
May 05, 2016, at 03:13 am
New Deli, May 4 (IBNS) Amid repeated disruptions, Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar made a strong statement on the ongoing AgustaWestland scam issue, which was debated in the Rajya Sabha on Wednesday, as he said the country wanted to know who instigated, supported and benefited from the corruption.
Chopper scam: Manohar Parrikar to make his statement in Parliament
May 04, 2016, at 02:53 pm
New Delhi, May 4 (IBNS): Amid a political battle, Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar is likely to make a statement on the AugustaWestland VVIP chopper scam in the Parliament on Wednesday.
AugustaWestland scam: Rajya Sabha adjourned
May 02, 2016, at 05:31 pm
New Delhi, May 2 (IBNS) A huge uproar forced adjournment of the Rajya Sabha till 12 30 pm on Monday as Political slugfest over the controversial AgustaWestland chopper scam continued to rule the roost Parliament.
Agreeing on mutually acceptable LAC can solve border transgressions: India to China
Apr 19, 2016, at 05:04 am
Beijing, Apr 18 (IBNS): Indian Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar, who met his Chinese counterpart Chang Wanquan, a General with the People's Liberation Army, on Monday here said the solution to the problem of border transgressions with China is to agree on a mutually acceptable Line of Actual Control (LAC).
OROP arrears payment in record time, tells govt
Mar 22, 2016, at 01:55 am
New Delhi, Mar 21 (IBNS) The Government on Monday said it accords utmost importance to the welfare of ex-servicemen, has kept its promise with regard to the historic decision taken on Sept 5 to implement the more than four decades old demand of ex-servicemen for One Rank One Pension (OROP), by ensuring that payments have begun to the concerned in record time.
Feb 08, 2016, at 06:02 am
Srinagar, Feb 7 (IBNS): In a letter to Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar, Jammu and Kashmir Governor N.N. Vohra requested him to enhance compensation rates payable to those persons in Jammu And Kashmir who were affected by field firing and artillery practices.
Home and Defence Ministers hold high level security meeting
Jan 15, 2016, at 06:01 pm
New Delhi, Jan 15 (IBNS) Home Minister Rajnath Singh and Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar on Friday will hold a high level meeting to review the developments in Pathankot Air Force base which came under terror attack, and strengthening security there, reports said.
Terrorists who attacked Pathankot air base might have received inside help
Jan 07, 2016, at 05:09 pm
Pathankot, Jan 7 (IBNS) The attack on the Pathankot Air Force base would not have been possible without any inside help, media reports said.
Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar avoids direct answer to Trump question
Dec 11, 2015, at 04:55 pm
Washington, Dec 11 (IBNS) Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar, who is touring the US, on Friday avoided a direct answer to the Donald Trump issue where the US Presidential candidate and a front runner for the White House had earlier claimed the ban of Muslims from the USA.
Goa Congress take jibes at Manohar Parrikar, asks him to cancel birthday plans
Dec 08, 2015, at 07:39 pm
Panaji, Dec 8 (IBNS) The Goa Congress hit out at Defence Minsiter Manohar Parrikar over his expensive birthday celebrations, scheduled for Dec 13, according to reports.
ISIS is one one of the best users of internet technology: Parrikar
Nov 23, 2015, at 11:36 pm
New Delhi, Nov 23 (IBNS): Urging the Army on the need of enhancing capabilities to ensure protection from disruptive cyber attacks, Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar on Monday said militant group ISIS is one of the best users of internet technology to promote their cause.
Defence Minister inaugurates DEFCOM-2015
Nov 23, 2015, at 10:32 pm
New Delhi, Nov 23 (IBNS) Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar has stressed the need to enhance the Information, Communications, Technology, Electronics and Cyber (ICTEC) infrastructure capabilities of the Indian Army to ensure protection from disruptive cyber-attacks and manipulations.
OROP : War veterans to return medals today
Nov 10, 2015, at 06:08 pm
New Delhi, Nov 10 (IBNS) Agitating ex-servicemen will return their medals on Tuesday as the standoff over "One Rank One Pension" continues.
OROP notification will be issued after Bihar polls: Manohar Parrikar
Oct 26, 2015, at 08:08 pm
New Delhi, Oct 26 (IBNS): Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar on Monday said the notification to clarify the modalities of One Rank One Pension (OROP) scheme will be issued after the Bihar Assembly elections.
Abdul Kalam was 'Rashtra-Ratna' before a 'Rashtrapati: PM Modi
Oct 15, 2015, at 06:52 pm
New Delhi, Oct 15 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday described former President Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam as one who was a 'Rashtra-Ratna' before a 'Rashtrapati.'
DRDO Missile Complex in Hyderabad to be named after Kalam
Oct 14, 2015, at 03:12 pm
New Delhi, Oct 14 (IBNS) Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar will rename the country’s prestigious Missile Complex in Hyderabad as "Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Missile Complex".
Defence Minister commissions INS Vajrakosh at Karwar
Sep 09, 2015, at 11:52 pm
New Delhi, Sept 9 (IBNS) Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar commissioned INS 'Vajrakosh', the latest establishment of the Indian Navy, at Karwar in Karnataka on Wednesday.
OROP: Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar 'salutes' soldiers
Sep 06, 2015, at 02:51 am
New Delhi, Sept 5 (IBNS) Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar on Saturday 'saluted' the 'brave and selfless' soldiers after the Centre announced the implementation of the OROP scheme.
Centre announces OROP implementation, ex-servicemen dissatisfied
Sep 06, 2015, at 02:29 am
New Delhi, Sept 5 (IBNS): The Centre on Saturday announced the implementation of the One Rank One Pension scheme even as the ex-servicemen expressed their disappointment over the issue, yielding no positive solution to the ongoing conflict.
Congress slams Centre over OROP implementation
Sep 05, 2015, at 10:01 pm
New Delhi, Sept 5 (IBNS): The Congress on Saturday attacked the Cetre over the implementation of the OROP scheme and said it was 'disappointing'.
Govt announces OROP, ex-servicemen not fully satisfied
Sep 05, 2015, at 09:18 pm
New Delhi, Sept 5 (IBNS): The ongoing tussle over the OROP scheme received a jolt as ex-servicemen said they were not 'fully satisfied' by the move taken by the Centre as it announced the implementation of the scheme on Saturday.
Defence Minister visits Ladakh
Aug 24, 2015, at 04:47 am
New Delhi, Aug 23 (IBNS) Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar arrived at Leh on Sunday on a visit to the Ladakh region.
Statements by Indian leadership deeply disappointing: Nawaz Sharif
Jun 12, 2015, at 02:41 am
Islamabad, June 11 (IBNS): Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on Thursday attacked India and said that statements by "Indian leadership had been deeply disappointing."
Myanmar refutes Indian claim of Army Op, Oppn blasts govt
Jun 11, 2015, at 10:40 pm
New Delhi, June 11 (IBNS) Despite suggestions by the Indian government of its army crossing over to Myanmar to kill Northeast militants to avenge the ambush on the soldiers in Manipur recently, the neighbouring country has denied reports that Indian forces had attacked ultras inside its territory as the Opposition here slammed the ruling regime for boastful claims and immaturity that forced Myanmar to disown any such action.
Myanmar op changed mindset, those who fear India are reacting: Parrikar
Jun 11, 2015, at 04:48 pm
New Delhi, June 11 (IBNS) Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar on Thursday said that Indian Army's operation in Myanmar to kill Northeast militants, responsible for Manipur ambush, "shows a change in mindset."
Ex-servicemen meet Parrikar over pension issue
Jun 06, 2015, at 07:08 pm
New Delhi, June 6 (IBNS) Former military servicemen met Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar and Army Chief General Dalbir Singh Suhag on Saturday over the delay in 'One Rank One Pension' scheme.
Modi condemns Manipur ambush, Rajnath chairs high-level meeting
Jun 05, 2015, at 03:28 am
New Delhi, June 4 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday condemned the attack in Manipur which left at least 21 army personnel killed and 10 others injured.