Defamation case: CIC asks Def Min to respond to Tejinder Singh

Last Updated: Monday, December 23, 2013, 20:49

The Central Information Commission has directed the Defence Ministry to provide "appropriate response" to Lt Gen (retd) Tejinder Singh who took the RTI route to know about action taken against army officers allegedly involved in issuance of a defamatory press release against him.

Antony asks DRDO to share research projects with pvt agencies

Last Updated: Thursday, December 19, 2013, 21:10

Against backdrop of delay in providing critical technologies to armed forces, Defence Minister AK Antony asked DRDO to focus on major programmes and give low-end research projects to private sector.

196 ceasefire violations by Pakistan this year: Antony

Last Updated: Thursday, December 19, 2013, 00:02

There have been 196 ceasefire violations along LoC in J&K this year till Dec 15, Defence Minister AK Antony told the Rajya Sabha Wednesday.

No militant entered India through Keran in Sep-Oct: Antony

Last Updated: Wednesday, December 18, 2013, 16:48

No militant could infiltrate into Kashmir Valley through Keran sector in September and October during the fierce gunfight that had broken out between them and Army when they had tried to sneak into the state from Pakistani side, Parliament was informed on Wednesday.

India to upgrade 73 roads along China border

Last Updated: Wednesday, December 18, 2013, 16:47

The government has planned 73 critical and strategically important roads for development under Indo-China Border Roads Project and 61 of them have been assigned to Border Roads Organisation.

Disciplinary action recommended against 105 MoD officials

Last Updated: Wednesday, December 18, 2013, 15:30

The Central Vigilance Commission has recommended disciplinary action against 105 officials of the Ministry of Defence since 2012.

DGMOs of India, Pak to meet when needed: Antony

Last Updated: Monday, December 16, 2013, 14:24

The Directors General of Military Operations of India and Pakistan will meet each other when they feel the need for it, Defence Minister AK Antony said here on Monday.

Nation salutes 1971 war heroes on `Vijay Divas`

Last Updated: Monday, December 16, 2013, 11:29

The Nation on Monday paid tribute to its martyred soldiers, on the occasion of the 42nd anniversary of its victory over Pakistan in the 1971 war that resulted in the liberation of East Pakistan now called Bangladesh.

India`s quest for peace not its weakness: Antony

Last Updated: Saturday, December 14, 2013, 15:23

India`s quest for peace should not be mistaken for its weakness, Defence Minister A K Antony said here on Saturday.

India committed to boosting defence ties with Maldives: Antony

Last Updated: Thursday, December 12, 2013, 22:09

Defence Minister A K Antony on Thursday said India was committed to strengthening defence relations with Maldives as he met with Maldivian Minister of Defence and National Security Mohamed Nazim who is here on an official visit.

Our accident record `not all that bad`, says Navy Chief

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 3, 2013, 17:53

Close on the heels of Defence Minister AK Antony pulling it up over the sinking of submarine INS Sindhrakshak, the Navy today said its record was "not all that bad" in terms of accidents when compared to other navies in the world.

Replaced officer will continue to handle chopper case: Defence Minister

Last Updated: Saturday, November 30, 2013, 14:56

A day after he was replaced as in-charge of the department handling the controversial AgustaWestland chopper deal, Defence Ministry on Saturday said Joint Secretary Upamanyu Chatterjee will continue to look after the case.