Manohar Parrikar

7th Pay Commission: Defence ministry refers 'disability pension' issue to Anomaly panel

The move comes after criticism from the opposition parties and the armed forces over a letter issued on September 30.

Oct 14, 2016

Will Indian Air Force opt for Boeing KC-46 Pegasus for its six tanker requirements?

Boeing briefed Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar about KC-46 Pegasus' capabilities during his visit to the US in August.

Oct 12, 2016

Evening wrap: Parrikar on surgical strikes, Army ends Pampore operation, PNB woos govt staff and more

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Oct 12, 2016

Credit for Indian Army's surgical strikes goes to all Indians, including doubters: Parrikar

"All Indians, including those doubting it, also can share the credit," said Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar.

Oct 12, 2016

Daring Modi government showed political will by allowing surgical strike, says Manohar Parrikar

Parrikar said the Army's capacity is unquestionable, but that needed the government's gritty move to carry out such surgical strikes.

Oct 10, 2016

Despite PM Modi's stern warning, 'enthusiastic BJP workers' flood UP streets with 'surgical' posters

Many opposition leaders strongly objected to the posters crediting the BJP leadership along with the Army for the strikes in PoK.

Oct 6, 2016

Manohar Parrikar calls Army's surgical strikes '100% perfect,' those asking proof are 'disloyal' to country

Several individuals demanded proof from the government after the Army's surgical strikes.

Oct 6, 2016

Rafale jet deal: Reliance Group, Dassault Aviation set up joint venture

The aim is to benefit from local manufacturing requirements under the recently signed Rafale fighter aircraft deal.

Oct 3, 2016

Rafale jets may arrive earlier than expected, says Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar

The minister said India has requested France to deliver it as soon as possible.

Oct 2, 2016

Manohar Parrikar warns Pakistan of 'befitting reply' if terror continues; Hamid Ansari backs govt and Army

Acts of terrorism against India will be given a befitting reply again, the Indian defence minister says.

Oct 1, 2016

7th Pay Commission: Punjab and Haryana High Court directs Central Govt to include armed forces in anomalies panel

The HC notice to the government was in response to a petition filed by a serving army officer over the 7th pay panel proposals.

Sep 22, 2016

Scorpene leaks: Navy chief says data got out from France

The Scorpene-class submarine is India's most advanced underwater vehicle.

Sep 18, 2016

IAF puts western sector bases on high alert for massive combat exercise

The exercise is expected to be held at Halwara Air Force Station in Punjab's Ludhiana district.

Sep 12, 2016

Goa: More than 400 RSS workers resign after state chief Subhash Velingkar sacked

The decision was taken after Velingkar said he would be floating a party to contest the 2017 Assembly elections.

Sep 1, 2016

Manohar Parrikar brings up Kashmir issue in US, blames Pakistan

Parrikar said that a small percentage of people in Kashmir were holding the majority to ransom.

Aug 30, 2016

India, US sign historic LEMOA agreement; Parrikar lays wreath at 9/11 memorial

The LEMOA is a logistics pact that allows militaries of both the countries to use each other's bases.

Aug 30, 2016

Scorpene leaked documents contain details on SM39 anti-ship missiles

Manohar Parrikar had dismissed the recent Scorpene documents leak as "not a big worry" as they did not include data on weapons systems.

Aug 29, 2016

India eyeing U.S. Predator drones; will Manohar Parrikar discuss it in Washington D.C. next week?

Predator drones are armed drones that are famous for taking out terror suspects and leaders on the Pakistan-Afghanistan border.

Aug 27, 2016

Scorpene leak: Aussie scribe ridicules Parikkar's claims, says sensitive info redacted only as a safety measure

Manohar Parrikar's claims that the leaked Scorpene documents pose no threat because they were redacted were challenged by Australian journalist Cameron Stewart.

Aug 26, 2016

India plans massive $223 billion military spending over next decade

The country's Defence Ministry also seeks about 8% hike in capital spending annually to buy or produce new military hardware.

Aug 24, 2016