India plans dedicated marine police to protect coastline
05 February 2015 20:18 IST
Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar held a review of coastal security on Tuesday, deciding to set up a dedicated marine police force and to survey all landing points along the entire Indian coastline to identify isolated ... READ
India plans to monitor all vessels in Indian seas
20 January 2015 11:31 IST
The government is working on a "special mechanism" to track all vessels operating in India's Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ), Union Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar said here on Monday. READ
No terrorist infiltration during Obama visit possible, predicts Parrikar
19 January 2015 22:20 IST
Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar on Monday dismissed reports linking any possible infiltration bid by terrorists from across the border with the upcoming visit of US President Barack Obama. READ
Khabardar! Parrikar warns Pakistan on proxy war
13 January 2015 21:22 IST
In a blunt message to Pakistan, Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar today warned that India will take “proactive steps” to deal with proxy war by that country. READ
Parrikar clears defence deal worth Rs 4444 Cr
17 December 2014 21:18 IST
Defence minister Manohar Parrikar on Wednesday cleared proposals to buy military equipment worth Rs. 4,444 crore, including four survey vessels for the navy for Rs. 2,324 crore. READ
Parrikar launches first India-made nuclear submarine
15 December 2014 22:18 IST
Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar flagged off the first made-in-India nuclear-powered submarine INS Arihant from Vizag for sea trials on Monday. READ
Fresh norms for blacklisting & policy for arms purchase: Parrikar
12 December 2014 21:42 IST
Resolving to end perennial delays in arms procurement, Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar today said government will unveil a "clear-cut" policy next month on engaging "representatives" for arms purchase and announce fresh norms to blacklist erring ... READ
Fight against terrorism will continue: Parrikar
06 December 2014 18:44 IST
Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar has said the government is determined to continue its fight against terrorism and their perpetrators in Jammu and Kashmir, which was yesterday rocked by multiple attacks, leaving 21 people dead, including ... READ
To avoid suicides, Parrikar for welfare measures in defence
30 November 2014 18:58 IST
In view of cases of suicide by armed personnel, Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar today said the welfare measures for them is a priority for the government and it is more important than arms procurement. READ
India paid 1 L Cr to foreign countries for defence equipment
25 November 2014 22:21 IST India has directly paid over Rs 1 lakh crore to foreign firms for acquisition of equipment for the armed forces during the last five years, Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar said today. READ
