Defence Secretary Ajay Kumar tests COVID-19 positive
New Delhi: Defence secretary Ajay Kumar has tested positive for Covid-19 and is under home isolation.“He tested positive on Tuesday. His condition is stable and he will stay at home til…
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Army Commanders of India and China to meet on June 6
New Delhi: Aiming to defuse tension along the Line of Control (LAC) in Eastern Ladakh areas, top military commanders of India and China will meet on June 6 for talks.Sources in the Army…
MoD places Rs 1,094 crore indent for combat vehicles on ordnance factory
New Delhi: In a major boost to ‘Make in India’ initiative, the Ministry of Defence’s (MoD) Acquisition Wing on Tuesday placed an Indent for supply of 156 BMP 2/2k Infantry Combat Vehicl…
Rafale aircraft to be delivered timely in India: France
New Delhi: France on Tuesday reaffirmed its commitment to ensure timely delivery of Rafale fighter aircraft despite the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic.In a telephonic convers…
Maj Gen Bipin Bakshi relinquishes appointment of NER NCC ADG
Shillong: After serving for 38 years in Indian Army and proceeding on superannuation, Maj Gen Bipin Bakshi on Saturday relinquished the appointment of National Cadet Corps’ (NCC) North …
NDA POP faces corona wrath
Pune: Passing Out Parade (POP), the much-awaited event of the Pune-based National Defence Academy (NDA), Khadakwasla will not take place the traditional way this year for it’s 138th cou…
India beefing up infrastructure along China border
New Delhi: Amid standoff in the areas of Eastern Ladakh, India continues the road construction work on its side of the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in the Ladakh region, sources in the …
Defence manufacturing adversely affected due to COVID-19: Rajnath
New Delhi: Acknowledging the hardships faced by the defence industry, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday said that the government has taken several steps for industries, especia…
26 defence items to be purchased from domestic market under ‘Make in India’
New Delhi: Aiming to give an impetus to Make in India initiative, the government on Wednesday issued directives providing for procurement of 26 spares and equipment for military use onl…
Govt implements Shekatkar Committee recommendations
New Delhi: Aiming to enhance the border infrastructure, the government on Monday gave approval for implementation of the Committee of Experts' recommendation to outsource road construct…
Government hikes FDI in defence cap from 49% to 74%, Rajnath hails
New Delhi: Aiming to attract investments from abroad, the government on Saturday announced a slew of measures to promote indigenisation of defence production under its 'Make in India' i…
Rajnath Singh approves Rs 400 crore Defence Testing Infrastructure Scheme
New Delhi: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday gave approval for the launch of Defence Testing Infrastructure Scheme (DTIS) with an outlay of Rs 400 crore for creating state of the…