Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman

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Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

BJP MP boycotts defmin’s programme

Besides her, chief minister Shvraj Singh Chouhan and Union rural development minister Narendra Singh Tomar also attended the functions.

27 Feb 2018 12:45 AM

Defence minister Nirmala Sitharaman during a visit to the NCC Republic Day camp at Delhi Cantonment. (Photo: Bunny Smith)

‘Act East’ policy taking shape now: Nirmala Sitharaman

The minister also underlined the government’s vision is to expand the footprint of the corps in the country.

23 Jan 2018 12:58 AM

A cap on the scholarship was imposed earlier this year, after the Seventh Pay Commission report and impacted nearly 3,400 children of army personnel. (Photo: ANI)

Soldiers died for nation, don't cut their kids' education fund: Navy chief

Lanba's comment came after the Defence Ministry decided to cap the scholarship given to children of martyred, disabled or missing soldiers.

06 Dec 2017 9:02 AM

Defence Minister attended a signature campaign organised by Tamil Nadu BJP Youth Wing in Chennai to observe the Anti Black Money Day. (Photo: File)

Demonetisation of higher currency gave major blow to terrorism: Nirmala Sitharaman

Note ban cut off terrorist fund flows and reduced their numbers, Sitharaman says on BJP's Anti Black Money Day.

08 Nov 2017 12:51 PM

Defence minister Nirmala Sitharaman acknowledging a row of Chinese soldiers from across the fence who were taking pictures of her reaching Nathu La. (Photo: PTI)

Keeping up morale of forces is Sitharaman’s top priority

Implementation of cadre review of JCOs and ORs resulting in 1,45,5137 additional promotional vacancies shall be the top priority.

17 Oct 2017 12:31 AM

Official sources said capacity enhancement along the Sino-India border was a major focus area. (Photo: Twitter | ANI)

Doklam Effect: Army to enhance infrastructure along China border

Sources said the conclave decided to boost infrastructure along the entire stretch with China including around areas of dispute.

13 Oct 2017 9:50 PM

The Doklam standoff began on June 16 over the PLA's plans to build a road in the area claimed by Bhutan after which Indian troops intervened to stop the construction as it posed a security risk to the 'Chicken's Neck' - the narrow corridor connecting India with its northeastern states. (Photo: Representational/PTI)

Obey border treaty: China to India after Sitharaman's Sikkim visit

Sitharaman on Saturday visited the Nathu La area on the China-India border and interacted with Army and ITBP officials.

08 Oct 2017 7:52 PM

Sitharaman was on a visit to the Sikkim state to meet the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) officials at Nathu-La, where she interacted with the Vice Chief of Army Staff and other senior army official. (Photo: Twitter/@DefenceMinIndia)

Sikkim: Do you know what 'namaste' is, Sitharaman asks Chinese troops

The light-hearted exchange saw Sitharaman greeting them 'Namaste', as the Chinese troops responded with the greeting, 'Ni Hao'.

08 Oct 2017 4:48 PM

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