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June 25, 2024, 09:47 PM - 2 mins read
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will second the motion as the post will see an election for the first time since 1976.
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June 21, 2024, 09:31 AM - 3 mins read
India and Qatar recently engaged in discussions about a potential purchase of 12 second-hand Qatari Mirage-2000-5 fighter jets. The talks took place in New Delhi, where a Qatari team presented the current condition of these aircraft to Indian officials.
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June 13, 2024, 04:13 AM - 2 mins read
Union Minister Rajnath Singh has assumed office as Defence Minister, emphasising the need for self-reliance in defence manufacturing. He aims to bolster the country's defence capabilities through indigenous production.
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June 10, 2024, 08:46 AM - 6 mins read
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will oversee several key portfolios in his third term, including the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, Department of Atomic Energy, Department of Space, and all other portfolios not allocated to any minister.
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June 10, 2024, 07:28 AM - 6 mins read
The BJP has retained control of the crucial 'Big 4' ministries - Finance, External Affairs, Defence, and Home.
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June 9, 2024, 08:33 PM - 3 mins read
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has taken significant steps in appointing new leadership for Odisha. Union Ministers Rajnath Singh and Bhupender Yadav have been named as central observers for selecting the Chief Minister of Odisha. This announcement was made by Arun Singh, the National General Secretary of BJP, in an official release on Sunday.
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June 9, 2024, 02:53 AM - 3 mins read
According to sources familiar with the development, prominent leaders such as Amit Shah, Rajnath Singh, Nirmala Sitharaman, and S. Jaishankar, who managed the Home, Defence, Finance, and External Affairs ministries respectively, will continue in their roles.
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June 9, 2024, 01:03 AM - 3 mins read
Prime Minister Narendra Modi hosted a high tea for newly elected members of parliament and prospective ministers ahead of their swearing-in ceremony. The event took place at his residence on Sunday afternoon.
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May 30, 2024, 05:10 AM - 2 mins read
The Indian Air Force (IAF) contingent has landed at the Eielson Air Force Base in Alaska for the multinational exercise 'Red Flag 24'. This exercise is a crucial two-week advanced aerial combat training session aimed at enhancing aircrew integration in a multinational environment.
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May 27, 2024, 08:30 AM - 3 mins read
The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet has granted a one-year extension to Dr. Samir V. Kamat, the Chairman of the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO). This extension, approved on Monday, allows Dr. Kamat to continue his leadership of DRDO until May 31, 2025.
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May 26, 2024, 08:13 AM - 3 mins read
In an unexpected move, the Government approved a one-month service extension for Indian Army Chief General Manoj Pande, extending his tenure until June 30.
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May 22, 2024, 02:54 AM - 3 mins read
The government has included reforms for the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) in its 100-day agenda following the elections. These reforms aim to expand the country's defence technology base.
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