The government on Thursday postponed the inauguration of 43 bridges made by the Border Road Organisations across 7 states and Union Territories In the wake of state mourning due to demise of Minister of State for Railways Suresh Angadi. Read More

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will inaugurate 43 bridges built by Border Roads Organisation (BRO) across seven states and Union Territories on Thursday. Read More

Defence minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday reiterated that there would be no change in patrolling pattern of Indian armed forces along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) with China where several friction points come up since April as and when the China’s PLA started amassing equipment and troops. Read More

Reiterating the commitment of the government to protect India's sovereignty and territorial integrity, Defence minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday asserted that India will not accept any attempt to change the status quo at Line of Actual Control (LAC) which acts as border with China and remain prepared to deal with all contingencies. Read More

Both India and China have formally agreed that the boundary question is a complex issue which requires patience and have committed to seeking a fair, reasonable and mutually acceptable solution through dialogue and peaceful negotiations. Read More

In May, 2001, the Defence Industry sector, which was hitherto reserved for the public sector, was opened up to 100 per cent for Indian private sector participation, with Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) up to 26 per cent both subject to licensing. Read More

An amount of Rs. 90,048 crore has been allocated for Capital Acquisition (Modernization) in Budget Estimates 2020-21 under Defence Service Estimates which is an increase of Rs 9,088.92 crore over BE 2019-20 allocations, the Rajya Sabha was informed on Monday. Read More

A total of 3,186 incidents of ceasefire violations by Pakistan were reported along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu region so far this year, the Rajya Sabha was informed on Monday. Read More

Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) Gen Bipin Rawat on Saturday said India’s security would be maintained not only along the northern and western borders but in the strategic space of the “extended neighbourhood” as well in the emerging defence paradigm. Read More

Amidst simmering border standoff with China in eastern Ladakh, Chief of Defence Staff Gen Bipin Rawat on Thursday warned Pakistan against trying to take advantage of the ongoing crisis at the Line of Actual Control (LAC) and said they would suffer heavy losses if it attempted any misadventure. Read More