Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday approved a proposal of the National Cadet Corps (NCC) for a major expansion scheme to meet the aspirations of youth in all the border and coastal districts, a day after Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced from the ramparts of the Red Fort on the occasion of 74th Independence Day. Read More

Amid the ongoing border tension between India and China in eastern Ladakh, in a clear message to China and Pakistan, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said India`s sovereignty is supreme and Read More

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be assisted by a woman officer of the Indian Army while he unfurls the national flag on Saturday during the 74th Independence Day celebration at the Red Fort. Read More

Amid the simmering border tension with China in eastern Ladakh, Defence minister Rajnath Singh on Friday said India will give a befitting reply if an enemy country attacks it. Read More

The Ministry of Defence is organising Independence Day Flag Hoisting Ceremony on August 15 at Red Fort maintaining the balance between the sanctity and dignity of the National function while factoring in precautions related to the COVID-19 scenario. Read More

Defence minister Rajnath Singh launched 15 products developed by defence public sector undertakings (DPSUs) and Ordnance Factory Board (OFB) on Thursday as part of Atmanirbhar Bharat Week celebrations which will last on Friday. Read More

In a major boost to Indian armed forces, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh-chaired Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) on Tuesday gave approval for capital acquisitions of various platforms and equipment worth Rs 8,722.38 crore. Read More

Defence minister Rajnath Singh on Monday launched the initiatives of a number of modernization and upgradation of facilities and new infrastructure creation by defence PSUs and OFB, through digital link, as part of the Atmanirbhar Week (self-reliant week) celebration of his ministry. Read More

Giving a fillip to India’s Atma Nirbhar Bharat initiative, the defence ministry will stop the import of 101 items "beyond given timeline" to boost indigenous production. Read More

The situation in eastern Ladakh arising from “unilateral” aggression by China continues to be “sensitive”, and requiring close monitoring and prompt action based on evolving situation, the ministry of defence has said. Read More