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Union minister for defence, Nirmala Sitharaman with the Chief of Army Staff, Gen. Bipin Rawat and other officers after witnessing firing of ATAGS and MBT Arjun at Pokhran Field Firing Range, Rajasthan. (Photo: PTI)

Sitharaman can strengthen India's military muscle

The panel was appointed to recommend measures to enhance combat capability of the armed forces.

29 Sept 2017 3:41 AM IST

Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman after taking charge at her office in New Delhi, becoming the first full-time woman Defence Minister of the country. (Photo: PTI)

Defence Min Nirmala Sitharaman to visit J&K on Sept 29, to review...

Defence Minister Sitharaman will visit Srinagar and Siachen on September 29 and September 30 respectively.

28 Sept 2017 4:08 PM IST

Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman after taking charge at her office in New Delhi, becoming the first full-time woman Defence Minister of the country. (Photo: PTI)

Delhi-Kabul ties in a new environment

The defence minister's statement is a definitive rejection of any guess-work in this matter, and this is a good thing.

28 Sept 2017 1:18 AM IST

Defence minister Nirmala Sitharaman welcomes US defence secretary Jim Mattis at South Block in New Delhi. (Photo: PTI)

Together we'll wipe out terror, says James Mattis

Mattis meets PM, Nirmala to strengthen defence, regional ties.

27 Sept 2017 1:56 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi with US Defence Secretary, Jim Mattis in a meeting in New Delhi. (Photo: PTI)

Mattis meets PM, discusses enhanced Indo-US cooperation

Modi appreciated the close engagement between India and the US on regional and global issues of mutual concern.

26 Sept 2017 8:47 PM IST

Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and her US counterpart James Mattis greet each other prior to delegation meet. (Photo: PTI)

No tolerance for terror hotbeds: Sitharaman after talks with James...

The world's largest democracies share strong and vibrant strategic partnership and also fundamental values and...

26 Sept 2017 2:36 PM IST

James Mattis (Photo: AP)

James Mattis arrives in Delhi today, will hold crucial talks

Trump while announcing his new Afghan policy had asked India to do more to help Afghanistan with its developmental...

25 Sept 2017 6:35 AM IST

Defense Secretary Jim Mattis presented the initial draft of the review to Trumps top national security advisors. (Photo: AP)

US defence secretary Mattis to visit India next week, to meet Modi,...

Pentagon chief will participate in a wreath-laying ceremony at the India Gate, and meet the prime minister and...

23 Sept 2017 2:53 PM IST

Army Chief Gen. Bipin Rawat, Navy Chief Adm. Sunil Lanba and IAF chief Air Chief Marshal B.S. Dhanoa salute Marshal of the IAF Arjan Singh as his mortal remains are cremated at Brar Square in Delhi Cantonment. (Photo: PTI)

Flypast, 17-gun salute bid adieu to Air Force legend

President Ram Nath Kovind and Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Singh's residence on Sunday.

19 Sept 2017 4:02 AM IST

The last rites of Singh, who died after a cardiac arrest at the Armys Research and Referral Hospital, would be performed at Brar Square in Delhi at 10:00 am. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

1965 war hero last rites: Flypast, gun salute to honour Arjan Singh

The national flag will fly at half-mast at all government buildings in Delhi in the honour of the veteran.

18 Sept 2017 10:28 AM IST

IAF chief Air Chief Marshal B.S. Dhanoa pays his last respects to Marshal of the IAF Arjan Singh in New Delhi on Sunday. Air Chief Marshal Dhanoa paid tribute to the 1965 war hero, saying: IAF yesterday lost a legend and icon. When I was a young boy I was inspired by the then Chief of Air Force Arjan Singh. (Photo: PTI)

Arjan Singh's state funeral today, nation pays tribute

Air Chief B.S. Dhanoa described the late Marshal of the Indian Air Force as a legend, icon, philanthropist and flying...

18 Sept 2017 5:48 AM IST

Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman pays her last respects to Marshal of the Indian Air Force Arjan Singh in New Delhi on Sunday. (Photo: PTI)

If weather permits, Marshal of IAF may be given Flypast: Sitharaman

Also, a wreath was placed by Sitharaman on behalf of Modi, who is in Gujarat on Sunday to inaugurate the Sardar Sarovar...

17 Sept 2017 5:40 PM IST