India, Russia ink pact to station 3,000 troops, warships and aircraft in each other’s territoryIndia and Russia have entered into a reciprocal logistics agreement allowing up to 3,000 troops, naval ships, and aircraft to be stationed ...
19 Apr, 2026, 05.48 PM IST
DRDO to showcase Pralay, BrahMos missiles, other advance defence systems at Bihar exhibitionThe exhibition is being organised by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) at the Mahatma Gandhi Prekshagrih in Motihari...
13 Apr, 2026, 09.13 PM IST
8th Pay Commission salary: When will employees get it? Key employee body meeting set for April 13, 2026; 8th CPC salary increment details8th Pay Commission salary hike: The 8th Pay Commission salary increment will depend on the fitment factor that the 8th CPC decides. Employe...
07 Apr, 2026, 11.53 AM IST
UK's first turbaned Sikh MP Tanmanjeet Singh Dhesi elected Chairman of Defence CommitteeTanmanjeet Singh Dhesi, Britain's first turbaned Sikh MP, has been elected Chairman of the Defence Committee in the new Parliament. The Lab...
12 Sep, 2024, 05.10 PM IST
Maldives parliamentary committee decides to probe agreements with India despite Muizzu visitA total of four agreements will be probed. The committee has alleged that these agreements are a threat to the sovereignty and independence...
10 Jun, 2024, 10.43 PM IST
Our Defence Shipyard plays a pivotal role in strengthening the Navy and Coast Guard, says Union Minister Rajnath Singh"The strengthening of the Navy and Coast Guard is possible only when it is fully equipped with modern weapons for the security of the marit...
02 Dec, 2022, 04.32 PM IST
Oppn objects to Agnipath meet ahead of Parliament sessionOn Monday, the 20-member consultative committee will be briefed by defence minister Rajnath Singh. The Opposition has demanded the policy b...
09 Jul, 2022, 01.13 AM IST
Tanks, but no ammo; Germany's Ukraine pledge shows military muddleKyiv's pleas for heavy weapons have intensified since Moscow turned its firepower on Ukraine's east and south. But one reason for Germany's...
25 May, 2022, 06.09 PM IST
At parliament panel meet, Rahul Gandhi raises national security issues related to Pakistan, China, AfghanGandhi stressed that rather than discussing the working of board, the panel should deliberate on more relevant and important security issue...
14 Jul, 2021, 08.44 PM IST
Presiding officers saying no to virtual meetings of parliamentary standing committees disappointing: P Chidambaram"The conclusion of the presiding officers are very-very disappointing. Parliaments all over the world are meeting. Our Parliament also shou...
15 May, 2021, 09.51 PM IST
Germany, France, Spain aim for fighter jet agreement next weekLast week, the defence ministers of Germany and France set an end-April deadline to broker a deal over the Future Combat Air System (FCAS),...
03 May, 2021, 04.14 PM IST
Congress MPs cast Rafale deal shadow on meeting of parliament’s defence committeeThe Congress has alleged that purchase of just 36 fighter jets would affect IAF’s defence preparedness.
15 Oct, 2018, 11.22 PM IST
Around 3 million defence personnel, family members could not vote: Parliament panelStanding Committee on Defence has sought finalisation of procedure for online registration and one way e-movement of postal ballot for effe...
11 Jul, 2018, 03.11 PM IST
Parliamentary panel asks Defence Mininstry for classified report of CVC on arms purchased during Kargil warA sub-panel of the Public Accounts Committee (PAC), headed by BJD MP Bhartruhari Mahtab, in its draft report has asked the ministry to plac...
30 Apr, 2018, 12.15 PM IST
'Single, comprehensive' legislation to set up universities soon?PMO sources also said even private sector should not be ignored in setting up universities under the umbrella legislation.
25 Apr, 2015, 11.34 AM IST
CAG report on T-90 tanks goes to PAC sub-committeeThe PAC has decided to form three sub-committees this year, including on Defence, Direct and Indirect Taxes and Railways.
24 Oct, 2014, 04.42 PM IST
IAF needs 39 squadrons for 2-front war scenario, has only 34: Defence CommitteeIAF will require 39 aircraft units to meet the challenge of fighting a war simultaneously on Pak and China fronts, a Par panel has been inf...
29 Apr, 2013, 08.33 PM IST