New Delhi: The government on Monday announced outgoing Army Chief Gen Bipin Rawat as first Chief of Defence Staff (CDS).His appointment came a day before his superannuation as the Army Chief.“The government has decided to appoint Gen Bipin Rawa...
New Delhi: In order to mark 76th anniversary of hoisting of Tricolour on Indian soil by Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose, Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare Ashwini Choubey on Monday unfurl the tricolour at the same spot in Andaman and Nicoba...
Beijing: The Chinese and Indian militaries will conduct various exchanges and celebration activities next year to mark the 70th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries, according to China's d...
New Delhi: In a landmark decision aimed at bringing reforms in higher defence management in the country, the Cabinet on Tuesday approved to create the post of Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) in the rank of a four-star General with salary and perquisites...
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi had a telephone conversation on Tuesday with President of Afghanistan Mohd Ashraf Ghani.The conversation was marked by the warmth and the cordiality which characterises the relationship between the two leaders ...
• India should not have a fragmented approach. Our entire military power will have to work in unison. All the three (Services) should move simultaneously at the same pace.• Changing nature of war and security environment; Government c...
New Delhi: Aiming to keep Indian Army combat ready in all situations, India will sign a pact with the US for acquisition of six Apache combat helicopters next month.“We will sign the deal in January 2020 for procurement of Apache choppers. It w...
New Delhi: Aiming to take relations between both the nations to a newer height, India and the US have committed to further deepen military-to-military and strategic cooperation.Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar...
Singapore: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday called on Deputy Prime Minister & Finance Minister of Singapore Heng Swee Keat in Singapore.During the meeting, Mr Singh expressed satisfaction at the increasing engagement of the Armed Forces ...
Bangkok: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday called upon the international community to eliminate terrorist safe havens, disrupt their networks & financing and thwart their cross-border movement to ensure sustainable regional security.Addres...