Sitharaman joins powerful ''sisterhood'' of female defence ministers
Nirmala Sitharaman is now a member of a powerful sisterhood of 16 female defence ministers, in a sign of rising women empowerment in an overwhelmingly male-dominated arena.
Sep 04, 2017, 10:01 AM IST
Sitharaman, an excellent choice for Defense Minister: PK Sehgal
Defense Expert P.K. Sehgal has labeled the appointment of Nirmala Sitharaman as Defence Minister as an "excellent" choice in the cabinet reshuffle.
Sep 04, 2017, 07:22 AM IST
Watch: First woman Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on her appointment
Nirmala Sitharaman has been appointed defence minister and she will be the first woman defence minister.
Sep 03, 2017, 19:27 PM IST
Nirmala Sitharaman: From economics to defence
Set to be the first woman to be a full-time Defence Minister in India, Nirmala Sitharaman`s journey in the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) started as a spokesperson and grew in rank soon with her speaking style and debating skills.
Sep 03, 2017, 19:03 PM IST
Sitharaman to take charge of Defence after Jaitley visit to Japan
Arun Jaitley, who took additional charge of defence after Manohar Parrikar returned to Goa to take over as the Chief Minister, is leaving on Sunday night for Japan.
Sep 03, 2017, 16:31 PM IST
Cabinet reshuffle: Nirmala Sitharaman becomes first independent woman Defence Minister
Nirmala Sitharaman was on Sunday named the first independent woman defence minister of India. However, Prime Minister Indira Gandhi was the first woman to hold the portfolio as the additional charge till 1982.
Sep 03, 2017, 13:59 PM IST
Whereabouts of former Thai PM Yingluck Shinawatra unknown: Defence minister
"We don`t know where Yingluck fled and whether she has asked for asylum anywhere," Defence Minister Prawit Wongsuwan, who is also a deputy prime minister, told reporters.
Aug 28, 2017, 12:20 PM IST
Air-conditioned jackets for the Indian Special Forces soon, says Manohar Parrirkar
Former Defence Minister and Goa Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar said that trials for introducing air-conditioned jackets for the Indian Special Forces soldiers are on.
Aug 20, 2017, 09:00 AM IST
For insulting Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar should lose Goa by-polls: Shiv Sena
This, the Sena pointed out, was tantamount to not only "rubbishing" the post of Goa Chief Minister but also belittling the post of the country`s Defence Minister.
Aug 18, 2017, 12:18 PM IST
Armed forces ready to counter any eventuality, says Defence Minister Arun Jaitley
Union defense minister Arun Jaitley said today that our armed forces are ready to face any eventuality and they are equipped sufficiently. Jaitley's statement comes amid Doklam standoff.
Aug 11, 2017, 19:30 PM IST
Our armed forces have adequate defence equipment, prepared to face any eventuality: Arun Jaitley
Amid the ongoing stand-off going between Indian and Chinese military at Doklam, Union Defence Minister Arun Jaitley on Friday assured the Lok Sabha that India Army has enough force to tackle any kind of situation and are prepared to face any eventuality.
Aug 11, 2017, 18:23 PM IST
Former Japanese defence minister may replace scandal-hit Inada: Media
Kyodo news agency said Abe is likely to choose as her successor somebody who has already served in the post in an effort to project an image of stability as he battles a number of scandals.
Jul 27, 2017, 09:10 AM IST
Our defence preparedness best deterrent, will guarantee peace: Arun Jaitley
Defence Minister Arun Jaitley on Tuesday said India`s defence preparedness is the "best deterrent" and will guarantee peace in the region.
May 30, 2017, 23:58 PM IST
No talks with Kashmiri separatists, at least for now: Defence Minister Arun Jaitley
Defence Minister Arun Jaitley said on Thursday that NDA government would neither compromise with separatists nor with terrorists.
May 25, 2017, 20:03 PM IST
Manohar Parrikar: BJP's poster boy in Goa returns as CM
For Manohar Parrikar, who proved himself to be BJP's best bet in Goa by sewing up a coalition and proving its majority on the floor of Assembly, it is a homecoming and another stint as chief minister of the coastal state.
Mar 16, 2017, 14:50 PM IST
Devendra Fadnavis to become next Defence Minister and Chandrakant Patil to be new CM of Maharashtra?
A day after Manohar Parrikar resigned from the post of Defence Minister to become Goa CM, speculations are rife that Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis may get promoted to Centre to become minister in Narendra Modi government.
Mar 14, 2017, 20:59 PM IST
Manohar Parrikar resigns as Defence Minister, will take oath as Goa Chief Minister on Tuesday
In a major development on Monday, Manohar Parrikar has resigned from the post of Defence Minister.
Mar 13, 2017, 11:55 AM IST
US warned Israel against annexing West Bank: Defence Minister
Israeli Defence Minister Avigdor Lieberman said on Monday that the United States has warned that annexing the West Bank would lead to an "immediate crisis" with President Donald Trump`s administration.
Mar 06, 2017, 16:58 PM IST
India must be prepared for chemical, biological warfare: Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar
Manohar Parrikar on Thursday said India must be well-prepared to deal with chemical and biological warfare.
Mar 02, 2017, 22:43 PM IST
Pakistan's Defence Minister admits Hafiz Saeed a serious threat to country
Pakistan has said Jamaat-ud-Dawa chief Hafiz Saeed, who has been listed under an anti-terrorism law, can pose a "serious threat" to the nation and was thus placed under house arrest in the country's "larger interest".
Feb 21, 2017, 10:17 AM IST
