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Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar on Saturday courted embarrassment after his "who Parrikar?" remark drew sharp reactions during an interaction with citizens in Pune, Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar on Saturday courted embarrassment after his "who Parrikar?" remark drew sharp reactions during an interaction with citizens in Pune, when a woman cited the late Goa chief minister Manohar Parrikar as an example of hands-on governance. Ajit Pawar, accompanied by Pune Municipa ...Read More >
Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], September 15 (ANI): Union Minister G Kishan Reddy on Sunday slammed the Congress and the BRS and said that they never celebrated the Hyderabad Liberation Day because of their "vote bank politics". He also said that Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will participate in this year's Hyderabad Liberation Day celebration. "Because of vote bank politics, Congress and BRS never celebrated Hyderabad Liberation Day in this area. On the occasion of 'Azaadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav,' ...Read More >
India on Sunday (September 14, 2025) unveiled a new framework to streamline, simplify and rationalise the revenue procurement process for the armed forces, with an overall focus on making available required resources without any delays. The Defence Procurement Manual (DPM) 2025 lays down the guiding principles and provisions for all revenue procurements in the Defence Ministry valued around ₹1 lakh crore for the current fiscal, an official readout said. "It will foster jointness among the thre ...Read More >
Kolkata: After his two-day visit to the northeastern states of Manipur, Mizoram and Assam, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the three-day 16th Combined Commanders Conference (CCC) in Kolkata at the Eastern Command headquarters on Monday morning. The theme for this year's conference is 'Year of Reforms - Transforming for the Future'. The high-level conference will be attended by defence minister Rajnath Singh, national security advisor Ajit Doval, chief of defence staff General Anil ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday approved the Defence Procurement Manual (DPM) 2025, which aims to streamline, simplify, and rationalise the revenue procurement process in the Ministry of Defence while addressing the evolving needs of the Armed Forces in modern warfare. "The new manual aims to achieve self-reliance in fulfilling the needs of the Armed Forces under Revenue Head (Operations & Sustenance Segment). It will foster jointness among the three Services and help in mai ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], September 14 (ANI): Defence Minister Rajnath Singh approved the Defence Procurement Manual (DPM) 2025 to further streamline, simplify, enable and rationalise the revenue procurement process in the Ministry of Defence and cater to the emerging requirements of the Armed Forces in the era of modern warfare. The new manual is aimed at achieving self-reliance in fulfilling the needs of the Armed Forces under Revenue Head (Operations & Sustenance Segment). It will foster jointness ...Read More >
India introduces the Defence Procurement Manual (DPM) 2025, modernizing the revenue procurement process for the armed forces. Aimed at enhancing jointness among the services, it promises timely resource availability, supports Aatmanirbharta, and aligns with updated procurement norms emphasizing technology, transparency, and fairness. In a bid to modernize its defence acquisition strategy, India has introduced the Defence Procurement Manual (DPM) 2025, which promises to streamline and simplify t ...Read More >
New Delhi, Sep 14 (PTI) India on Sunday unveiled a new framework to streamline, simplify and rationalise the revenue procurement process for the armed forces with an overall focus on making available required resources without any delays. The Defence Procurement Manual (DPM) 2025 lays down the guiding principles and provisions for all revenue procurements in the defence ministry valuing around Rs 1 lakh crore for the current fiscal, an official readout said. "It will foster jointness among the ...Read More >
New Delhi: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has approved a new framework to streamline, simplify and rationalise the revenue procurement process for the military. The Defence Procurement Manual (DPM) 2025 also aims to foster jointness among the three services and help in maintaining the highest level of military preparedness through an expeditious decision-making process for revenue procurement, an official readout said on Sunday. "It (DPM) will ensure timely availability of requisite resources ...Read More >
Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], September 14 (ANI): Defence Minister Rajnath Singh arrived in Kolkata on Sunday for a two-day visit, ahead of the 16th Combined Commanders' Conference-2025, which will be inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on September 15. The three-day conference, to be held from September 15 to 17, will also be attended by National Security Advisor Ajit Doval, Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan, Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh, and other top officials. On ...Read More >
New Delhi, Sep 14 (SocialNews.XYZ) As India marked Hindi Diwas on Sunday, leaders across the country extended greetings on the occasion, describing the language as a powerful force of unity and an essential element in building a 'Viksit' and 'Atmanirbhar' India. Observed every year on September 14, Hindi Diwas commemorates the adoption of Hindi as one of India's official languages. The date holds historical importance, as in 1949, the Constituent Assembly reached a consensus on the official lan ...Read More >
Kolkata: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate a three-day Combined Commanders' Conference of the armed forces at the Eastern Command headquarters here on September 15. Focusing on reforms, transformation and operational preparedness, the theme for this year's conference is 'Year of Reforms - Transforming for the Future'. "The focus of the conference reflects the armed forces' commitment to institutional reforms, deeper integration and technological modernisation, while sustaining a hig ...Read More >
Mumbai, Sep 13 (PTI) Targeting the BJP-led Centre on the eve of the India-Pakistan Asia Cup cricket match, Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray on Saturday said it is an insult to national sentiments as Indian soldiers are sacrificing their lives on the borders, and announced 'sindoor' protests across Maharashtra. Traditional rivals India and Pakistan will face off in Dubai on Sunday in what will be the first match between the two sides since the escalation of the border conflict in May when ...Read More >
Mumbai, Sep 13 (SocialNews.XYZ) Shiv Sena-UBT Chief and former Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray, on Saturday, criticised the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led government at the Centre for allowing the India-Pakistan cricket match being played at Abu Dhabi on Sunday. "Prime Minister Narendra Modi used to say that blood and water will not flow together. So where did cricket come into this? Does this mean that we have stopped the war with Pakistan? What will be Defence Minister Rajnath S ...Read More >
New Delhi : The 59th Nathula Vijay Diwas was commemorated today at the historic Nathula Pass with solemnity, pride, and national spirit, in the esteemed presence of Governor Mr Om Prakash Mathur and Chief Minister Mr Prem Singh Tamang. The event marked the continuation of last year's historic declaration by the Governor, officially recognizing September 11 as Nathula Vijay Diwas, a significant evolution from the previously observed Nathula Diwas. The day honours the extraordinary courage and vi ...Read More >
New Delhi: Chandrapuram Ponnusamy Radhakrishnan was on Friday sworn in as the 15th vice president of India. He later assumed charge as the chairman of the Rajya Sabha in his office in Parliament. President Droupadi Murmu administered oath to Radhakrishnan (67) at a brief ceremony at the Rashtrapati Bhawan, which was attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and several Union ministers. Dressed in a red kurta, Radhakrishnan took oath in English in the name of god. Murmu congratulated him after ...Read More >
New Delhi: Chandrapuram Ponnusamy Radhakrishnan was sworn in as the 15th vice president of India on Friday, three days after he won the election to the second-highest constitutional post in the country. Later, he also assumed charge as the chairman of the Rajya Sabha and held his first meeting with floor leaders of various political parties. President Droupadi Murmu administered oath to 67-year-old Radhakrishnan, who, clad in a red kurta and mundu, -- the traditional Tamil attire -- took oath i ...Read More >
CP Radhakrishnan was sworn in as the 15th Vice President of India at Rashtrapati Bhawan, with President Droupadi Murmu administering the oath. The event was attended by several chief ministers and governors from various states. Radhakrishnan, the NDA nominee, secured 452 votes, surpassing B. Sudershan Reddy, and the election saw a high turnout of 98.2%. CP Radhakrishnan took oath as the Vice President on Friday at the Rashtrapati Bhawan in Delhi. The oath was administered by President Droupadi ...Read More >
NEW DELHI/ITANAGAR, 12 Sep: Chandrapuram Ponnusamy Radhakrishnan was on Friday sworn in as the 15th vice president of India. President Droupadi Murmu administered the oath to the 67-year-old Radhakrishnan at a brief ceremony at the Rashtrapati Bhavan. Dressed in a red kurta, Radhakrishnan took oath in English in the name of god. Radhakrishnan will hold the office till 11 September, 2030. He is the third leader from Tamil Nadu to occupy the coveted post. President Murmu congratulated Radhakri ...Read More >
New Delhi, Sep 12: Chandrapuram Ponnusamy Radhakrishnan was on Friday sworn in as the 15th Vice President of India. He later assumed charge as the Chairman of the Rajya Sabha in his office in Parliament. President Droupadi Murmu administered the oath to Radhakrishnan, 67, at a brief ceremony at the Rashtrapati Bhawan, which was attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and several Union Ministers. Dressed in a red kurta, Radhakrishnan took an oath in English in the name of god. Murmu congratu ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Chandrapuram Ponnusamy Radhakrishnan was on Friday sworn in as the 15th vice president of India. He later assumed charge as the chairman of the Rajya Sabha in his office in Parliament. President Droupadi Murmu administered oath to Radhakrishnan (67) at a brief ceremony at the Rashtrapati Bhawan, which was attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and several Union ministers. Dressed in a red kurta, Radhakrishnan took oath in English in the name of god. Murmu congratulated him after ...Read More >
The Indian Army has begun dismantling a stage erected by the Trinamool Congress near the Gandhi statue in Kolkata's Maidan area. This action follows the expiration of the permitted two-day event duration, with the structure remaining for nearly a month despite reminders. The Trinamool Congress alleges political targeting by the central government, while shifting their protest venue. The Indian Army on Monday took up the dismantling of a stage erected beside the Gandhi statue in Maidan area here ...Read More >
Kolkata: In a fresh clash with the Centre, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee accused the BJP, especially defence minister Rajnath Singh, of "misusing" the Army after its troops dismantled a Trinamul Congress agitation venue in the Maidan area in the city stating that permission had lapsed. The location was Gandhi statue on Mayo Road where the ruling party had built a dais for its 'Bhasa Andolon' stir over the attacks on Bengali-speaking migrant workers outside the state. It falls under ...Read More >
Underlining how the defence sector is constantly being shaped and influenced by changing geopolitics, Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday emphasised that India's self-reliance in defence is not an option, but a necessity. Speaking at NDTV Defence Summit, Singh said that India's self-reliance in defence should not be viewed as protectionism but should be seen as a aspect related to India's sovereignty. "The world today is changing so rapidly that new challenges are emerging before ...Read More >
India's Defence Self-Reliance Gets Boost: Rajnath Singh Announces Progress On Indigenous Powerful Jet Engine Monday, September 01, 2025 by Indian Defence News India is accelerating its journey towards defence self-reliance with Defence Minister Rajnath Singh announcing concrete progress on the development of a powerful indigenous jet engine, a landmark step in the nation's aerospace and defence sector. Speaking at the NDTV Defence Summit, Singh stressed that dependence on foreign powers for cr ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Torrential rains have left a person dead and four others missing in Kamareddy and Medak districts. Rescue operations are underway on a massive scale as rivers, streams, and irrigation tanks overflowed, submerging colonies, breaching roads and halting transport.A govt doctor lost his life in Kamareddy after a wall collapsed on him. Two men were swept away in Neelakatta stream at Domakonda in the same district, while two others - Bestha Sathyam and Yada Goud of Rajpet village - were car ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Bandi Sanjay Kumar's proactive action has come under appreciation following his swift action contacting the Union Defence Minister Rajath Singh in rescuing five villagers trapped in the floods in Narmala, Gambhiraopet mandal of Sircilla district. Following Bandi Sanjay's request to Rajnath Singh, the Defence Ministry sent four helicopters, two of which successfully airlifted the stranded victims to safety. The rescued individuals -- Pitla Nars ...Read More >
India's naval capabilities are set to receive a significant boost with the simultaneous commissioning of 'Udaygiri' and 'Himgiri' at Visakhapatnam. These Project 17A stealth frigates, built by MDL and GRSE respectively, represent a major step towards self-reliance in warship design and construction. The ships will enhance India's maritime security in the Indian Ocean Region. The Navy is all set to augment its combat readiness and strengthen India's ability to safeguard its maritime interests wi ...Read More >
Vishakhapatnam (Andhra Pradesh) [India], August 26 (ANI): Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Dinesh Kumar Tripathi on Tuesday highlighted the Indian Navy's growing maritime strength and its critical role in safeguarding national security, citing the operational success of 'Operation Sindoor'. Speaking at the commissioning ceremony of two state-of-the-art Project 17A multi-mission stealth frigates, INS Udaygiri and INS Himgiri, Admiral Tripathi said the Navy today stands as a 'credible deterrence agai ...Read More >
New Delhi, Aug 26 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Indian Navy on Tuesday commissioned two stealth frigates - INS Himgiri and INS Udaygiri, in a ceremony presided over by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, in Visakhapatnam. The two 'Made in India' warships mark a new milestone in India's maritime security and also give fresh impetus to 'Atmanirbharta' in the nation's defence capabilities, as outlined and envisioned by the government. Both the warships are homegrown with over 75 per cent indigenous component, ...Read More >
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