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Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presents bouquet to US Secretary of Defence James Mattis on his arrival in Delhi, to attend Indias first ever 2+2 Dialogue between the two nations. (Photo: PTI)

2+2 talks: Jim Mattis says ready to discuss 'anything' with India

Focus of dialogue will be to resolve differences over India's defence engagement with Russia, crude oil import from...

6 Sept 2018 9:49 AM IST

A file photo of Prime Minister Narendra Modi with US President Donald Trump in Manila, Philippines, in November 2017.

2+2 talks: India, US to work around Russian missiles, Iran oil

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and Secretary of Defence Jim Mattis will be meeting Nirmala Sitharaman and Sushma Swaraj...

5 Sept 2018 3:18 PM IST

US secretary of state Mike Pompeo and defence secretary Jim Mattis will reach India Wednesday evening for the dialogue being hosted by external affairs minister Sushma Swaraj and defence minister Nirmala Sitharaman on September 6.

India buying Russian missile system not primary focus of 2+2 talks:...

Pompeo and Defence Secretary Jim Mattis are headed to India for the talks on Thursday with Sushma Swaraj and Nirmala...

5 Sept 2018 9:02 AM IST

Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman addressed a press conference about the achievements of Ministry of Defence in last four years in New Delhi. (Photo: Twitter/ANI)

Motivated allegation: Sitharaman slams Cong for demanding Jaitley's...

Sitharaman said the demand for Jaitley's resignation is a strategy to deflect attention from UPA govt's 'cronyism and...

13 Sept 2018 8:18 PM IST

Speaking to reporters at the Officers Training Academy, she said, .. here was the former president of France who himself is facing an allegation of his associate having received some funds for some purpose. It (allegation) may be true or may not be true. But in such a situation, the former president saying this... (Photo: File)

Hollande's claims on Rafale come at time when his associate faces...

Sitharaman took swipe at Gandhi's August 30 tweet, saying he seemed to be predicting Hollande's actions well in advance.

29 Sept 2018 6:42 PM IST

The first ever mid-air refuelling of the indigenously developed light combat aircraft Tejas was successfully carried out on Monday, Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL) said. (Photo: Twitter | @DefenceMinIndia)

HAL records highest-ever turnover amid questions over its capability

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited said, it produced 40 aircraft and helicopters, including Su-30 MKI, LCA Tejas.

29 Sept 2018 11:19 AM IST

I appeal to Sonia Gandhi to rise above vote bank politics. I would also request the same from Mayawati and Mamata Banerjee, Union Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad said. (Photo: Twitter | ANI)

Probe into Rafale deal can't be set up to satisfy ego of...

'I don't think JPC or CAG inquiry is set up to satisfy ego of ill-informed leader who repeats lies with alarming...

19 Sept 2018 5:12 PM IST

Was just a hug, not Rafale deal: Navjot Singh Sidhu to Defence Minister

Was just a hug, not Rafale deal: Navjot Singh Sidhu to Defence...

Sidhu reacted to Sitharaman's statement who had said that his gesture of hugging Pakistan's army chief impacted the...

19 Sept 2018 3:47 PM IST

We have responded saying your basic price and the basic price that I am getting at, when compared with all the escalation and other things, is 9 per cent cheaper, Sitharaman said. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

NDA govt got Rafale jets at 9 per cent cheaper rate than UPA deal:...

Sitharaman said that it would be a 'good fight' in the 2019 Lok Sabha election and exuded confidence that the BJP would...

18 Sept 2018 4:59 PM IST

The former defence minister accused Sitharaman of trying to tarnish the image of public-sector Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) both nationally and internationally. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

Defence minister suppressing facts on Rafale deal: AK Antony

Antony accused the government of being 'guilty' of 'gravely compromising' national security in the Rafale fighter jet...

18 Sept 2018 3:21 PM IST

Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said, Activities of terrorists in the hinterlands are severely curtailed due to relentless efforts of security forces. (Photo: ANI)

2 arrested in Uttarakhand for chatting about killing Defence Minister

It is being probed whether the duo had any criminal background or possessed any arms and ammunition, police said.

17 Sept 2018 8:56 PM IST

Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said Rafale deal was finalised following a transparent procedure. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

US sanctions won't impact India-Russia defence ties: Sitharaman

Sithraman said negotiations on the S-400 missile deal with Russia are almost complete, hinting that India is on course...

17 Sept 2018 6:00 PM IST