Defence
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US President Donald Trump vetoes Annual Defence Bill
News | December 24, 2020 9:35 ISTUS President Donald Trump vetoed a broad defence funding bill sent to him by Congress Wednesday, complaining that it helps Russia and China and objecting to provisions to rename military bases.
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Rajnath reviews defence corridor progress in Uttar Pradesh
India | August 24, 2020 16:57 ISTUnion Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, on Monday, reviewed the progress on implementation of the MoUs signed with Uttar Pradesh Defence Industrial Corridor through video conferencing.
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Defence Ministry announces import embargo on 101 items: Full List
India | August 09, 2020 13:44 ISTThe Defence Ministry on Sunday introduced import embargo on at least 101 items to boost the indigenization of defense production. The major announcement was made by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh.
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From Pinaka to Astra, DAC approves military equipment worth Rs 38,900cr to boost combat capability
India | July 02, 2020 23:42 ISTIn a bid to boost the combat capability of the armed forces, India on Thursday approved procurement of 33 frontline fighter jets, a number of missile systems and other military hardware at a cost of Rs 38,900 crore. The nod comes amid India's tense border standoff with China.
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India-China Standoff: Defence forces granted special powers to buy critical weapons upto Rs 500 cr
India | June 21, 2020 19:41 ISTSimilar financial powers were given to the armed forces after the Uri attack and the Balakot aerial strikes against Pakistan. The requirement of granting this power again to the forces was felt by the government after the Chinese aggression in Eastern Ladakh along the Line of Actual Control (LAC).
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We feel insulted: 71 defence veterans slam Rahul on Ladakh tweet
India | June 11, 2020 16:20 ISTAfter Congress leader Rahul Gandhi claimed the Chinese have taken possession of Indian territory in the Ladakh region, as many as 71 Armed forces veterans have issued a strong statement against the former Congress president, questioning his "motivation" for making the controversial statement.
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Govt unleashes major privatisation reforms for coal, defence, power distribution and space
Business | May 17, 2020 0:10 ISTUnion Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said crucial sectors such as coal production and exploration, defence production and space would see an increased participation from private entities
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Defence Expo 2020: UP CM Yogi Adityanath terms Uttar Pradesh 'Mahakumbh'
India | February 08, 2020 23:57 ISTAs the 5-day-long biennial event, Defence Expo 2020 held in Lucknow concluded on Saturday, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath termed the state as the 'Mahakumbh' with reference to defence equipment manufacturing companies' gathering.
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Defence Expo 2020: 23 MoUs worth Rs 50,000 crores inked; UP govt assures of over 3 lakh jobs
India | February 07, 2020 22:16 ISTOn the third day of Defence Expo's 11th edition, Uttar Pradesh government inked 23 MoUs worth Rs. 50,000 crores in UPEIDA event. The government assured that these agreements with global companies would provide employment to over 3 lakh youth.
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BHEL, BEL sign to develop products for defence, non-defence applications
Business | February 07, 2020 13:06 ISTBHEL on Friday said it has entered into a pact with Bharat Electronics Ltd to develop and market products, systems and sensors for defence and non-defence applications
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Defence Expo 2020: UP can provide better infrastructure, logistics for defence production, says CM
India | February 07, 2020 14:26 ISTOn the second day of 11th Defence Expo 2020, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath addressed a seminar organized by UPEIDA and FICCI at DefExpo-2020 on Thursday.
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From Balakot to post of Chief of Defence Staff, eventful 2019 for defence
India | December 28, 2019 12:57 ISTIn a landmark decision this year, the government created the post of Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) in the rank of a four-star General. The CDS will also head the Department of Military Affairs (DMA), to be created within the Ministry of Defence and function as its Secretary.
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China's defence budget increases 850 percent over 20 years
World | December 05, 2019 23:27 ISTChina's defense budget has grown 850 percent in the last 20 years from USD 20 billion to USD 170 billion in 2018, a top Pentagon official told lawmakers on Thursday.
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'Japan a cornerstone for India's Act East Policy', PM Modi tells Foreign Affairs Minister Motegi
India | November 30, 2019 17:55 ISTJapanese Foreign Affairs Minister Toshimitsu Motegi and Minister of Defence Taro Kono, who are paying a visit to India to attend inaugural meeting of India-Japan Foreign and Defence Ministerial Dialogue (2+2), called on PM Narendra Modi on Saturday.
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64,000 trees to be felled in Lucknow for Defence Expo
India | November 29, 2019 17:15 ISTEven as Lucknow remains among the ten most polluted cities in the country, the state government is preparing to cut down 63,799 trees along the Gomti river for the Defence Expo, scheduled to be held in February next year.
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US, South Korea postpone joint military drill
World | November 18, 2019 7:47 ISTA top US military official said the United States and South Korea have postponed a combined flying training event, according to the US Department of Defence.
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Defence exports to rise to Rs 35,000 cr by 2024: Army Chief
India | October 18, 2019 16:01 ISTGeneral Rawat, who was speaking at a conclave of foreign defence attaches at the Constitution Club, further said that India is committed to the ethos of indigenisation of defence production. The conclave was also attended by Navy Chief Admiral Karambir Singh.
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PM to visit France; defence, nuclear energy, counter-terrorism to top talks agenda
World | August 19, 2019 19:14 ISTFrom France, the prime minister will proceed for bilateral visits to the UAE and Bahrain, and will return to the French city of Biarritz on August 25 to attend the G7 Summit where India has been invited as a partner country.
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Over 56,000 acres of land in Jammu and Kashmir with defence departments, wings, organizations: Government
India | July 17, 2019 18:09 ISTOver 56,000 acres of land in Jammu and Kashmir is with different defence departments, wings and organisations, and the total rent paid for it to land owners or the state government in the last three years is more than Rs 134 crore, Lok Sabha was informed on Wednesday.
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After 20 years of Kargil, India awaits defence reforms
India | July 15, 2019 10:19 ISTOn the 20th anniversary of the Kargil conflict, several defence experts told IANS that they were looking up to the Narendra Modi-led government to implement the national security plan proposed by the Kargil Review Committee which was reviewed again in 2011.
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