The muck that goes with power back home has starkly been laid bare by former French President Francoise Hollande. The disclosures made by him on September 21 about the purchase of 36 Rafale fighter aircraft by India have set off a bitter political battle, putting the Opposition virtually at the[Read More…]
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Some JNU forces anti-India, waging war against it: Sitharaman
Union Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday alleged that some forces in the Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) are openly waging a war against the country and said that she would not hesitate in calling them “anti-India”. “I feel sad for so many things happening there. During the election time, arguments,[Read More…]
Keeping S-400 Russian missiles in mind, India signs COMCASA with US
Indicating that the US is keen to strengthen its position in the Indo-Pacific region, America under the Donald Trump administration moved ahead and sealed the long-pending Communications Compatibility and Security Agreement (COMCASA) with India. This development took place as the two countries held their first two plus two dialogue, involving[Read More…]
Women power at Indo-US 2+2 Dialogue
It is astonishing and equally a proud moment for India to see two of its women representing the country at the international platform while the hailing US comes with two men in front. External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj and Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman held the first high-level two-plus-two talks with[Read More…]
Defence Acquisition Council approves procurement for services amounting to nearly Rs 46,000 crores
The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), in a landmark decision today, approved procurement of 111 Utility Helicopters for the Indian Navy at a cost of over Rs. 21,000 crores. This is the first project under the MoD’s prestigious Strategic Partnership (SP) Model that aims at providing a significant fillip to the[Read More…]
Clarification from Defence Ministry says, ‘pariwar’ referred to ex-servicemen
In an attempt to clarify Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s stance on ‘Pariwar visit’ Ministry of Defence has issued a clarification through a press release. Calling it a gross misrepresentation, the MoD writes, one of the four departments of the Ministry of Defence is the Department of Ex-Servicemen Welfare and in[Read More…]
Rafale Controversy: Rahul Gandhi to hold nation-wide press conference to expose Modi government
Congress plans to call a nation-wide conference to expose Narendra Modi government over Rafale Deal. According to reports, Rahul Gandhi has constituted a team of six members for the conference which will be lead by Senior Congress leader Jaipal Reddy. The press conference will be held at 100 cities all[Read More…]
Naipaul’s death major loss to world of literature: Modi
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday condoled the death of Nobel Prize-winning author V.S. Naipaul, who shared ancestral roots with India. “Sir V.S. Naipaul will be remembered for his extensive works, which covered diverse subjects ranging from history, culture, colonialism, politics and more. “His passing away is a major loss to the world of literature. Condolences to his family and well wishers[Read More…]
Where did Rs 1,30,000 crore figure come in Rafale deal?
Rafale Deal has been in controversy for quite some time now. During no-confidence motion against NDA in Lok Sabha on July 20, 2018, the Congress had raised their suspicion. Rahul Gandhi in his speech had claimed that the government’s refusal from revealing the price of the fighter jet with an[Read More…]
Journalists covering Rafale deal being threatened: Rahul Gandhi
New Delhi: Congress President Rahul Gandhi on Monday slammed Prime Minister, saying the journalists reporting the Rafale scam are being threatened. Supreme leader’s minions are now sending threatening messages to journalists reporting on the #RafaleScam asking them to ‘back off or else…’, wrote Gandhi in Twitter. I’m really proud of[Read More…]
Nirmala Sitharaman blames UPA for Nirav Modi banking fraud
Shillong: Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday blamed the UPA government for the Rs 11,500 crore fraud in the Punjab National Bank blamed on diamond merchant Nirav Modi and said action will be taken against those responsible. “This happened in UPA’s time and has been kept suppressed. It is their gift.[Read More…]
We will pay back India in own coin, says Pakistan Defence Minister
Islamabad: A day after Indias Defence Minister warned that Pakistan would have to “pay” for a terror strike on an army camp in Jammu and Kashmir, Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khurram Dastgir said on Tuesday that Islamabad will pay New Delhi in “its own coin in case of any Indian misadventure”. He[Read More…]
Pakistan will pay for Jammu terror attack: Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman
Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday warned Pakistan that it will pay a price for the terror attack on an army camp in Jammu that left five soldiers and a civilian died in a two-day gunfight. “Pakistan will have to pay for this misadventure,” Sitharaman told reporters. Intelligence inputs show[Read More…]
Eight Chinese pharma firms may be blacklisted over quality issues
The Indian government has issued showcause notices to, and may soon blacklist, eight Chinese pharmaceutical companies found to be supplying poor quality raw material to drug manufacturers in this country. The notices were issued after a special inspection team of the Drug Controller General of India (DCGI) inspected the eight[Read More…]
Are those observing black day in favour of black money, asks Sitharaman
Union Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Wednesday wondered if the opposition parties are in favour of black money as they are observing the first anniversary of demonetisation as a black day. On this day last year, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced demonetisation of Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 notes, which[Read More…]
Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman begins two-day J&K visit
Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is visiting Jammu and Kashmir to take stock of the security condition and examine readiness of soldiers on borders. Sitharaman is also expected to visit Siachen on 30 September. The defense minister may meet senior commanders as well during her visit. This will be Sitharaman’s first[Read More…]
Flag to fly at half-mast for Marshal of the Indian Air Force Arjan Singh today
The state funeral will be accorded to the Marshal of the Indian Air Force, Arjan Singh on Monday, said the home ministry. The national flag will fly at half-mast at all government buildings in his honour today. Prominent leaders of the nation also paid respects to the air veteran praising him[Read More…]
Nirmala Sitharaman takes charge as Defence Minister today
Nirmala Sitharaman took over charge as defence minister of the country on Thursday in the presence of finance minister, Arun Jaitley who was present there to hand over the baton. Now, Sitharaman has becomes the first full-time female defence minister. “My first job is to ensure that interest of soldiers[Read More…]
Nirmala Sitharaman as defence minister is an “excellent” choice: Defense expert PK Sehgal
Nirmala Sitharaman as defence minister is an “excellent” choice in the cabinet reshuffle feels defense expert PK Sehgal. “I think it is an excellent choice. She is focused, committed, hardworking leader,” he said. Sitharaman will prove to be an outstanding defense minister and has established herself as a persevering leader,[Read More…]
Nirmala Sitharaman is India’s new defence minister
After being promoted to the union cabinet today, Nirmala Sitharaman has been made the country’s new defence minister. She takes charge of the ministry from Arun Jaitley, who has been saying for a long time that he would like to focus his attention entirely on the finance ministry. Sitharaman is[Read More…]
Dharmendra Pradhan, Nirmala Sitharaman, Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi, Piyush Goyal promoted to union cabinet
Four ministers were promoted to the cabinet rank and nine new ministers took oath at the Rashtrapati Bhavan on Sunday morning following the cabinet reshuffling. The focus is now on who PM Modi will pick to be the new defence and railways ministers. Ministers from the Janata Dal United, will[Read More…]
Centre agrees to grant exemption to Tamil Nadu from NEET 2017
The Centre on Sunday agreed to grant an exemption to Tamil Nadu from the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) for admissions to MBBS and BDS courses this year. The decision was announced by union minister Nirmala Sitharaman at an event in Chennai. State health minister, Vijayabaskar confirmed that the[Read More…]
Nirmala Sitharaman claims her viral comment to be a farrago of ‘distortions’
Post the GST rollout, AC restaurants are charging 9% as CGST (Central Goods and Services Tax) and SGST(State Goods and Services Tax) each, while 6% tax is charged by non-AC restaurants. Tuesday morning saw a minister’s statement doing the rounds on Twitter, which was allegedly given by Union Minister of[Read More…]
Nirmala Sitharaman rejects Hindi imposition charge
Working to make India an investor friendly destination: Nirmala Sitharaman
Commerce and Industry Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Wednesday said the government is working at various levels to make India an investor friendly destination. Speaking at the India Summit 2016 organised by The Economist, she said the government is removing obstacles to make economy more vibrant and provide transparent and accountable[Read More…]