Defense Minister Rajnath Singh

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Rajnath Singh Proposes 10% Reservation For Agniveers In Defense Ministry Jobs

The government to set aside 10% of employment in the Defense Ministry to absorb "Agniveers," according to the office of Defense Minister Rajnath Singh. The declaration comes after four days of violent demonstrations by military aspirants in numerous states over concerns over job security at the conclusion of the four-year "Agnipath" tour of service plan. The… read-more

Sat, 18 Jun 2022 - 05:06 PM / by Vidhi Jhunjhunwala

Tags: agnipath, Protests, reservation for agniveers, Defense Ministry, Rajnath Singh

Courtesy: Free Press Journal

Rafale jet.

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Remaining Six Rafale Jets To Arrive In India By April 2022

India will receive the remaining six Rafale fighter jets in April 2022, said Emmanuel Lenain, French Ambassador. "As per the contract, it'll be done on time. COVID hasn't disrupted anything even if factories and many companies were closed for a few weeks," added Lenain. So far 30 rafale jets have arrived in India, with which the Air Force will begin upgrading its fleet from January 2022.

Sun, 05 Dec 2021 - 03:08 PM / by Varsha Joshi

Tags: Rafale jets, Ambala Air Base, France, India, Defense Ministry

Anita Anand

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Anita Anand Appointed As Canada's New Defence Minister; Indian-Origin

Indian-origin politician, Anita Anand has been appointed as Canada's new defence minister by the Canadian PM, Justin Trudeau. According to reports, Anita will be replacing Harjit Sajjan, who will now be serving as the minister of the international development agency. "My top priority is to make sure that everyone in the armed forces feels safe and protected, and that they have the supports that they need," she said. 

Thu, 28 Oct 2021 - 10:50 AM / by Nehal Surana

Tags: Canada, Defense Ministry, Indian origin, Women In Politics, World news

Courtesy: India Times

Air Marshal VR Chaudhauri.

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Govt Appoints Air Marshal VR Chaudhari As The Next IAF Chief

The Indian government on September 21 announced that Air Marshal VR Chaudhari will be the next Chief of the Indian Air Force (IAF). Chaudhari will take charge after the retirement of RKS Bhadauria on September 30. Currently, VK Chaudhari, the awardee of Param Vishisht Seva Medal, Ati Vishish Seva Medal, and Vayu Sena Medal, has been serving as the Vice Chief of Air Staff. He's in IAF since 1982.

Wed, 22 Sep 2021 - 10:53 AM / by Ettishree Shukla

Tags: IAF, IAF Chief, rks bhadauria, Defense Ministry

Courtesy: Times Now

PM Modi at New Defence Building with Rajnath Singh and Bipin Rawat

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PM Modi Inaugurates New Defence Ministry Office in Delhi

PM Modi inaugurated two Defence Ministry offices at Kasturba Gandhi Marg and Africa Avenue on September 16. The inauguration was completed in the presence of Chief of Defence Staff Bipin Rawat, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Union Minister Hardeep Puri and Army Chief MM Naravane. The new defence office will serve 7,000 officials. The buildings have integrated command and control center with modern and safe working spaces. 

Thu, 16 Sep 2021 - 05:21 PM / by Ettishree Shukla

Tags: PM Narendra Modi, Defense Ministry, Delhi, Indian Army, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh

Courtesy: Hindustan Times

Akash surface-to-air missile testing

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DRDO Test Fires Surface-To-Air Akash Missile From Coast Of Odisha

The new generation Akash surface-to-air missile system was successfully flight-tested by the DRDO from a test range off the Odisha coast. According to the defense ministry, the missile was test-fired around 12:45 PM on July 21. “Once deployed, the Akash-NG weapon system will prove to be a force multiplier for the air defense capability of the IAF,” the Ministry said. The missile can fly at about Mach 2.5.

Fri, 23 Jul 2021 - 04:45 PM / by Prateek Chakradhar

Tags: Defense Ministry, Akash Missile System, missile testing, DRDO

Courtesy: Business Standard

Defense Minister Rajnath Singh approves Rs 499 crore budget for military advancement for the next five years.

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Defence Minister Approves Rs 499 Crore Budget For Innovations in Defence Sector

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has authorized a budget of roughly Rs 499 crore for research and innovation in the defense sector for the next five years. The financial support will be provided to roughly 300 start-ups, micro, small, and medium companies (MSMEs), and individual innovators with the greater objective of guaranteeing defense sector's self-sufficiency. The enormous budget lines up with the government's aim to cut imports on… read-more

Sun, 13 Jun 2021 - 07:56 PM / by Anvitha Shetty

Tags: Rajnath Singh, Defense Ministry, Budget, Indian Military

Mali President

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Mali's Military Detains Prez, PM, Defence Minister Of Interim Govt

The military in Mali on May 24 detained the President, PM and Defence Minister of the interim government. Reportedly, the action came after government removed to military leaders in reshuffling. While the UN, African Union and ECOWAS urged for the immediate and unconditional release of the leaders, a military official from Kati said 'What they (the detained leaders) have done is not good' and the decision will be made soon.

Tue, 25 May 2021 - 09:25 PM / by Sohini Mandal

Tags: Mali, President, Prime Minister, Defense Ministry, Military, Coup

Courtesy: Reuters

Armed Forces

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Nearly 99% Of Armed Forces Given 1st COVID Jab, 75% Completely Vaccinated

Nearly 75% of the armed forces personnel are completely vaccinated while approximately 99% have been administered the first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, informed the Defence Ministry sources. Reportedly, 15.5 lakh personnel have got the first dose while 11.7 lakh have been administered with both the doses. Notably, working as frontline workers, the forces have helped state governments in the COVID-19 pandemic.

Sat, 24 Apr 2021 - 01:44 PM / by Nikita Thakur

Tags: Indian Army, Indian Defense Forces, Defense Ministry, Covid Vaccination

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India’s Arms Import Dipped By 33%; Russia Worst Sufferer: SIPRI

The Stockholm International Peace Research Institute has reported a 33% decline in India's import of arms between 2011–15 and 2016–20. It cited India's complex procurement processes and the country's efforts to reduce dependence on imported arms and boost defense manufacturing at home as the reasons. Notably, the report said that Russia was the worst sufferer of the decline followed by the US from where India's arms import dipped by 46%.

Tue, 16 Mar 2021 - 06:33 PM / by Neha Sanjeev

Tags: Defense Ministry, Imports, arms trade, Russian Army

Courtesy: The Tribune