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Defence Minister Parrikar hoists highest tricolour at Ranchi

Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar on Saturday hoisted the largest tricolour in the country atop the tallest pole at Pahari Mandir in Ranchi on the occasion of birth anniversary of Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose.

Jan 23, 2016, 16:56 PM IST

Terror attacks are nothing less than 'organised war': Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar

Terror attacks on India are nothing less than an "organised war", Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar has said.

Jan 18, 2016, 20:04 PM IST

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Jan 16, 2016, 15:35 PM IST

Pathankot attack: Fresh explosion heard ahead of Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar's briefing

An explosion was heard from the Indian Air Force base in Pathankot where combing operations are underway and Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar is expected to give a briefing on the ground situation at the under-attack base.

Jan 05, 2016, 15:54 PM IST

Govt has been successful in reducing influence of ISIS among youth: Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar

Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar said on Thursday that Centre had achieved considerable success as far as ISIS was concerned.

Dec 24, 2015, 16:50 PM IST

Don't judge me by my clothes: Parrikar

Responding to repeated criticism of his dressing sense, Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar on Sunday asked his critics not to judge him on the basis of the clothes he wears but on his performance.

Dec 13, 2015, 21:56 PM IST

Parrikar and Carter to meet at Pentagon

Indian Defense Minister would be at Pentagon, Washington, on Wednesday and Thursday. 

Dec 07, 2015, 23:20 PM IST

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-INS Airavat is rescuing people stuck in Chennai floods.
-PM Modi discussed the matter of Chennai floods with the Defence Minister and Home Minister.

Dec 02, 2015, 13:38 PM IST

No plans to retire, I didn't say anything: Manohar Parrikar

Manohar Parrikar on Monday rejected the reports about his retirement. A day after the media reports that he was planning to take retirement from politics, the former Goa chief minister said he didn't say anything like this. 

Nov 30, 2015, 13:10 PM IST

Agents to be allowed but no scope for mischief: Manohar Parrikar

Drawing a distinction between agents and middlemen, Parrikar said the government will not leave room for any "hanky-panky".

Nov 15, 2015, 09:51 AM IST

India capable of giving befitting reply to Pakistan: Manohar Parrikar

Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar on Wednesday said India is capable of giving a befitting reply to Pakistan for its actions. Watch the full report here.

Oct 16, 2015, 21:04 PM IST

Parrikar hits out at Nawaz Sharif, says India doesn't need advice about troops in Siachen

Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar on Sunday hits back at Pakistan over its suggestion that the Siachen Glacier should be demilitarised.

Oct 04, 2015, 20:13 PM IST

Defence procurement policy will be industry friendly: Parrikar

Government Sunday said it will come up with industry friendly defence procurement policy with a view to attracting overseas and domestic investment for manufacture of equipment in the country.

Jan 11, 2015, 22:32 PM IST