Parrikar planning new policy to blacklist defence suppliers
17 November 2014 18:10 ISTDefence Minister Manohar Parrikar is considering the introduction of a new policy on the vexed issue of blacklisting defence equipment suppliers accused of corruption as well as reforming rules for lobbyists to balance the needs ... READ
Chinese incursion not a serious issue: Parrikar
13 November 2014 19:24 ISTUnion Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar on Wednesday said reported incursions by China into Arunachal Pradesh were "not serious" and being effectively tackled by Army on day-to-day basis even as he underlined the need to set ... READ
Tackling 'corrupt' defence deals a priority: Parrikar
12 November 2014 21:39 ISTIndia’s defence minister Manohar Parrikar said he will tackle the issue of controversial arms deals on priority basis. READ
Parrikar the DM to continue to travel in passenger flight
12 November 2014 20:58 ISTDefense minister Manohar Parrikar will travel in a passenger plane, utilizing rarely his privilege of special defense flight. READ
Parrikar meets Service Chiefs at 8.30 am
11 November 2014 23:13 ISTDefence Minister Manohar Parrikar was on Tuesday given a detailed briefing by the top echelons of the Ministry as well as the three service chiefs on various matters including acquisition proposals and processes, and issues ... READ
Will Parrikar cut 'defense' babus to size?
11 November 2014 10:20 ISTWill Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar be able to break the bureaucratic stranglehold over the defence services and restore to them their due dignity? This would be one of his major challenges in his new job. READ
Will Parrikar fulfill Modi's 'Make in India' dream in arms & ammunition?
10 November 2014 19:10 ISTIndia's new Defence Minister Manohar Gopalkrishna Prabhu Parrikar, today walks into an office with a long to-do list waiting on the table. READ
5 immediate challenges before Parrikar as Defence Minister
10 November 2014 18:51 ISTNewly take over defense minister Manohar Parrikar has five pressing issues that he will face even before he properly settles in the hot seat. READ
Defense deals will be fast & transparent: Parrikar
10 November 2014 18:26 ISTManohar Parrikar today took charge as Defence Minister and said the defence acquisition process will be transparent and fast under his stewardship. READ