Manohar Parrikar
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On June 4, Prime Minister Narendra Modi received Afghanistan’s highest civilian honour, the Amir Amanullah Khan Award, from President Ashraf Ghani.
BJP will soon project CM candidate for UP polls: Manohar Parrikar
Hitting out at Samajwadi Party government over the Mathura violence, Manohar Parrikar said it is the biggest failure of the state government which has also failed to control 'goonda raj' in the state.
Manohar Parrikar to meet industry representatives on strategic ties
The meeting will be the first one with a sub-group that has been created to have a more focused discussion on it, sources said.
Upcoming Mopa airport to have separate naval enclave: Manohar Parrikar
The proposed greenfield airport at Mopa in North Goa will have a separate Naval enclave for which five acres of land would be earmarked, Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar has said.
Manohar Parrikar hold talks with Vietnam Prez, PM, Defence minister
The contentious South China Sea was also believed to have been discussed by the two Defence ministers, official sources said here.
Manohar Parrikar to travel to Singapore; hold talks on Rafale jets
Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar will tomorrow travel to Singapore to take part in the crucial Shangri-La Dialogue, an inter-governmental security forum, on the sidelines of which he will also hold talks with his French coun
Finmeccanica threatens to reconsider ongoing projects in India
Stung by India initiating process of blacklisting it, VVIP chopper scam-tainted Italy's Finmeccanica has warned that it may "assess" its ongoing projects of supplying components and essential services if "agreed and transpare
No sabotage, cause to be known after inquiry: Manohar Parrikar on Pulgaon fire
Union Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar today said there was no sabotage involved in the fire at the central ammunition depot at Pulgaon in the district but the exact cause would be known only after inquiry.
SC diesel ban: Some orders senseless, unscientific, says Manohar Parrikar
“Senseless directions are being given without any scientific basis. Some people who do not understand science have begun interpreting it,” he said at a public function in Panaji.
Rafale fighter deal: Manohar Parrikar to meet French counterpart in Singapore
As India and France look at closing the multi-billion Euro deal for 36 Rafale fighter jets soon, Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar will meet his French counterpart Jean Yves Le Drian in Singapore this week.
Govt to cancel all defence tenders bagged by Finmeccanica: Manohar Parrikar
The government has decided to cancel all ongoing tenders for defence equipment won by Italy's Finmeccanica as a precursor to blacklisting of the firm which is being investigated for bribery in the AgustaWestland VVIP chopper
We have alternative for Finmeccanica’s torpedos: Manohar Parrikar
Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar today said the government had found an alternative source for procuring torpedos following the blacklisting of Italian company Finmeccanica...
Have broken middlemen-Defence Ministry nexus: Manohar Parrikar
The nexus between the middlemen, arms agents and Defence Ministry officials has been broken, Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar said today and termed it as one of the "biggest achievement" of the NDA government.
Have sought report on Rafale negotiations: Manohar Parrikar
Manohar Parrikar has sought a report negotiating the price for the Rafale fighter jets as India looks at concluding the deal in a couple of months.
Govt looks at concluding Rafale deal in June: Manohar Parrikar
The government is looking at concluding the much-hyped multi billion Euro Rafale deal next month, more than a year after Prime Minister Narendra Modi...
Defence ministry makes private players head of sub-groups to choose strategic partners
The platforms selected for these five sub-groups are: Armoured fighting vehicles (AFV), aircraft and helicopters, submarines, ammunition including smart ammunition, and macro process management of issues. These are consistent
I believe in performance, not dressing up, says Manohar Parrikar
Defence was new to me… It took months to gather information on how things are done here. Due to infamous arms deals and scams, the ministry had withdrawn into a cocoon. There was no openness, there were always fears and sus
Manohar Parrikar less available in Delhi, more in Goa: Arvind Kejriwal
Delhi Chief Minister and Aam Aadmi Party National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal today alleged that Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar was concentrating less on his ministry and more on Goa.
Manohar Parrikar visit: India and Oman sign four key defence agreements
India and Oman today vowed to deepen bilateral defence ties as the two countries signed four key agreements in the critical sector with focus on enhancing military cooperation.
India to select fighter jet under ‘Make in India’ by March: Manohar Parikkar
The government will zero in by the end of current fiscal a fighter jet it wants to build under 'Make in India' initiative, Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar said today, as he expressed confidence that the deal for 36 Rafale j
Manohar Parrikar’s visit to Oman, UAE gets delayed
The proposed official trip of Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar to UAE tonight has been delayed due to certain scheduling issues and he will now travel to Oman on May 20 and then to the Emirates.
Opportunities to expand Indo-US military cooperation: Pentagon
Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the US, the Pentagon has said there are opportunities to further expand bilateral military co-operation and it is looking forward to enhancing relations with India.
Target to raise India’s defence exports to $2 bn: Manohar Parrikar
Manohar Parrikar, however, took a dig at defence players who were objecting to proposed strategic partnerships, saying it seems they have realised that they will not be able to "go through the window".
Agustawestland case: Either PM Modi is lying or Manohar Parrikar is, says Congress
Irate over Modi’s remarks against Sonia Gandhi, Congress MPs stall RS, stage walkout in Lok Sabha.
Manohar Parrikar: Decision on permanent commission to women IAF pilots in a year
The decision to grant permanent commission to women in the fighter stream of the Indian Air Force will be taken in one year, Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar said today.
Lok Sabha Speaker angry at BJP MP for saying women fear flying MiG-21s
BJP chief whip in Lok Sabha Arjun Ram Meghwal today faced the ire of the Speaker for saying that women are afraid of flying MiG-21 fighters due to its high accident rate.
Manohar Parrikar warns Congress in Lok Sabha: What we could not do in Bofors, may be we can do it in AgustaWestland
Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar on Friday made a statement in the Lok Sabha on the AgustaWestland VVIP chopper scam controversy.
