Defence News

China says Nirmala Sitharaman's 'Namaste' sends warm signals to them

Nirmala Sitharaman had visited the Sino-Indian border in Sikkim on Saturday and had a pleasant exchange with the Chinese troops. Read on to know how China has reacted to her gestures.

Oct 10, 2017

Mortal remains of Tawang chopper crash victims wrapped in cardboard; Indian Army calls it aberration [PHOTOS]

The Indian Army has received flak from many for wrapping the dead bodies of the personnel killed in the chopper crash in cardboard boxes. Read on to know why they did so.

Oct 9, 2017

WATCH: Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman teach the meaning of 'namaste' to Chinese forces

Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman taught China's soldiers the meaning of Indian greeting during her visit to Sikkim. Read on to check out the video of their interaction.

Oct 8, 2017

Forces in Kashmir valley get "less lethal" plastic bullets to replace controversial pellet guns

The new bullets are developed by Defense Research and Development Organisation(DRDO) and manufactured by the Pune based Ordnance Factory.

Oct 7, 2017

United States President, Donald John Trump and White House Chief of Staff John Francis Kelly

Trump warns Pakistan over harbouring terrorist groups; US diplomats to visit soon

"We have been paying Pakistan billions and billions of dollars at the same time they are housing the very terrorists that we are fighting," said US President Donald Trump, earlier in August, in his address over Pakistan harbouring terrorist groups.

Oct 7, 2017

RaGa to Modi: When done thumping your chest, explain what's going on in Doklam

Rahul Gandhi took a dig at PM Modi over the under-construction road in Doklam plateau.

Oct 6, 2017

We're ready in full synergy for a two-front war with China and Pak: IAF chief Dhanoa

IAF has the potential "to locate, fix and strike across the border, Air Chief Marshal Dhanoa said when questioned on Pak's recent claims over having short-range nuclear weapons.

Oct 5, 2017

Jammu and Kashmir: BSF detects tunnel from Pakistan on international border

A 14-foot-long tunnel from from the Pakistan side across the international border was discovered in the Jammu district on Saturday. Read to know more.

Sep 30, 2017

Pakistan Sea King helicopter in the northern Arabian Sea

Pakistan fires anti-ship missile into Arabian Sea [PHOTO]

Pakistan said it conducted a successful test of an anti-ship missile in the Arabian Sea on Saturday. Read to know more.

Sep 23, 2017

India, US strengthen ties with military exercises: Should Pakistan be worried?

India and the US are holding a joint military drill to build relations and inter-operability and familiarise themselves with each other's military tactics and equipment. Read on to know more

Sep 23, 2017

DGMO talks: Infiltration along LOC continues, India says it has right to retaliate

Director General of Military Operations Lt.Gen. A.K. Bhatt reaffirmed the sincerity in the efforts of the Indian Army to maintain peace along the Line of Control provided Pakistan makes similar efforts.

Sep 22, 2017

US defence firms want control over tech in Make-in-India plan

Lockheed Martin and Boeing are both bidding to supply combat jets to India's military.

Sep 19, 2017

Iran claims it has 'Father of all Bombs' after US dropped 'Mother of all Bombs'

Iran's top commander has claimed that their nation has successfully manufactured the 'Father of all Bombs' which is more in weight than the US's MOAB. Read on to know more.

Sep 17, 2017

World War 3: Who will win if North Korea drags superpowers into an all-out conflict?

Speculation is rife that growing tensions in the Korean Peninsula could drag world's superpowers into World War 3. Who will be the winner?

Sep 15, 2017

Don't put words in my mouth, didn't mention CAG report even once: Nirmala Sitharaman

Sitharaman had reportedly described the CAG report as "factually wrong" on Sunday and asserted that the defence forces did not have any dearth of ammunition.

Sep 11, 2017

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