Top Congress leaders AK Antony and Ambika Soni will visit Bangalore to decide Congress' Chief Ministerial candidates following its landslide victory in the state elections. Earlier, Siddaramaiah was supposed to travel to Delhi for the same.
Defence Minister AK Antony confirms that there has been discrepancies in the AgustaWestland deal. He promises to initiate strict action against those who will be found guilty after the CBI probe into the scam.
Defence Minister AK Antony says that the recent controversies in UDF were unnecessary and unfortunate and asks UDF to make sure that such controversies do not occur in the future.
DMK withdraws its support from the UPA government over the Sri Lankan issue, but in a statement, DMK has said that the party would give the government time till March 25th. If the government agrees to its demands, it will return to the coalition. In a statemen...
The UDF MPs from Kerala decide to raise the long-pending demands of Kerala before the Central government. The decision was taken in a meeting held at the residence of Kodikunnil Suresh, Union Minister of State for Labour. The MP's meeting comes in the backgrou...
The Rajya Sabha is all set to discuss the VVIP chopper scam today, as 12 MPs have given a notice demanding a discussion on the issue. Defence Minister AK Antony is likely to give his statement on the alleged scam, and a BJP Parliamentary committee meeting will...
The UDF MPs from Kerala will meet Railway Minister Pawan Kumar Bansal to covey their displeasure over the Railway Budget, while the Left MPs will stage a dharna in front of Parliament in protest. Meanwhile, the chopper scam will be discussed in Rajya Sabha tod...
Defence Minister AK Antony says that it is time that India reduces its dependency on defence imports and buy Indian made defence equipment. Antony reveals that he is saddened by the rampant corruption in the arms procurement process despite the stern warning i...
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), probing the VVIP chopper scam, is likely to question former Air Chiefs including SP Tyagi. Meanwhile, it is revealed that Indian government has sent six letters to the Italian government demanding more details on the ...
A team of CBI and government officials will leave for Italy today in connection with the VVIP chopper scam. The team comprises a CBI DIG, a law officer of the agency, Joint Secretary of the Defence Ministry and an official from the External Affairs Ministry. T...
Senior BJP leader Ravi Shankar Prasad questions the government over the chopper kickback scam. He pauses a few stinging questions to Defence Minister AK Antony who, according to him, has hid facts which were already in the public domain, from Parliament. He sa...
Defence Minister AK Antony says if wrongdoings are found by the CBI in the VVIP chopper deal, the contract will be scrapped. The companies, who are found guilty in the alleged Italian chopper scam, will be blacklisted, he says. Meanwhile, former IAF chief SP T...
Defence Minister AK Antony addresses the media regarding the Rs 3,700 crore Agusta Westland helicopter deal kickbacks scam. He assured the public that the Indian government wouldn't loose any money, as the defence procurement procedure says that in any contrac...
The Defence Minister AK Antony says that the Oommen Chandy government will decide on the Suryanelli case and if anyone has any complaint they can approach the court. Let the law take its own course, said Antony. He also criticised Opposition Leader VS Achuthan...
Defence Minister AK Antony has flagged off the five-day bi-annual military and aerospace spectacle in Bangalore. More than 70 countries are participating in the ninth edition of the Aero India Show. Fighters, choppers and other military aircraft will demonstra...
More than 650 companies from 27 countries will participated in the ninth edition of the Aero India Show. The companies will show their military and defence advances as over the next five days in this biennial event. Defence Minister AK Antony will flag off the...
In the wake of recent revelations about Pakistan's intentions during the Kargil War 12 years ago, Defence Minister AK Antony sends out a tough message to the neighbouring country. Antony says that mere promises are not enough as India wants to see these promis...
Reacting to China's aggressive move to approve three dams on Brahmaputra in what it claims an attempt to generate electricity, Defence Minister AK Antony says that the government will take a stand over the matter after getting all the required details regardin...
The Defence Minister AK Antony promises action against those who are behind the defence deal scam. He said that once the CBI inquiry about the defence deals for Arjun tanks gets over, the culprits will face the law. The CBI is looking into the alleged irregula...
Defence Minister AK Antony says India is in no hurry to normalise ties with Pakistan. Even with the second round of talks going on, and the tension at the LoC considerably down, India cannot lower its guard, he said.
Defence Minister AK Antony says that he does not prescribe to the view of Sri Lankan Foreign Minister GL Peiris' that Tamil Nadu politicians are cynical. Antony said that the sentiments of Tamil people had to be respected when forging ties with Sri Lanka, and ...
Speaking on the occasion of the 65th Army Day celebrations, Chief of Army Staff General Bikram Singh reiterated the Army's commitment to it's soldiers and stressed on the need for modernisation in keeping with the challenges it faces. The Army Chief says thInd...
The Indian Army Chief, General Bikram Singh addressed a gathering on the occasion of the 65th Army Day Celebrations. He says that Indian Army is ready to face any situation and also speaks about the undertakings of the Army for both servicemen and ex-serviceme...
January 15th of every year is celebrated as Army Day. This time around the festivities will include a parade and programmes. Defence Minister, AK Antony will also join in the festivities. The Chief of Army Staff will honour officers at today's event.
Even as the Pakistani troops continue to violate the ceasefire agreement, Pakistan has requested India to honour the ceasefire agreement. Pakistan Foreign Minister Hina Rabbani Khar has stated that Pakistan will not respond to the protests emanating from India...
Indian Air Force chief reiterates defence minister AK Antony's stand that increasing ceasefire violations at the Line of Control raises serious security concerns. However, he was tight-lipped about the plan of action by the government to curb the cross-border ...
Defence Minister AK Antony has said that the increasing incidents of ceasefire violations by Pakistan is a matter of concern. He says that although the incidents of violence in Kashmir has come down, attempts of terrorist infiltration has increased considerabl...
Defence Minister AK Antony has said that the increasing incidents of ceasefire violations by Pakistan is a matter of concern. However, he says the Indian government is monitoring the situation and not jumping to any conclusions or speculations. He says he has ...
In a media conference, Manish Tewari says that the Indian Government had written a strict letter demanding answers for the recent ceasefire violation as well as the heinous treatment of Indian soldiers. He also put to rest the rumours that the army is not equi...
Shiv Sena leader, Sanjay Raut, said that he absolutely supports Uddhav Thackeray's comments on the recent ceasefire violation. Raut went on to say that if India did not retaliate now then it would be an open invitation for Pakistan to attack the country again....
In Shiv Sena's mouthpiece Saamna, Uddhav Thackery came out strongly against the recent ceasefire violation and the government's inability to prevent such incidents. He blamed the Defence Minister, AK Antony and asked for his resignation. He said that after the...
Shiv Sena leader, Uddhav Thackeray, in the party mouthpiece Saamna, expressed his anger at the recent ceasefire violation and inhuman treatment of two Indian soldiers. He went on to say that its time that India took action and that a true way of showing respec...
Expressing anger over the treatment of two Indian soldiers, Lance Naik Hemraj and Lance Naik Sudhakar Singh, leaders from across political parties have condemned the issue. The Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut said that Defence Minister AK Antony must resign and a...
Pakistan has provoked India once again by violating the ceasefire and has denied any knowledge of doing so. Condemning the ceasefire violation by Pakistan, Defence Minister AK Antony has said that the manner in which Pakistan treated the Indian soldiers who we...
All the big names in Indian politics attend the wedding reception of MP PC Chacko's son, Siddarth. Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and UPA chairperson Sonia Gandhi turned up for the reception. Other dignitaries who thronged the venue were AK Antony, Salman Khurs...
Defence minister AK Antony celebrates his 73rd birthday today. Antony, who entered politics through KSU, is known for his simplistic and honest living even as a politician. Antony became the youngest Kerala chief minister at the age of 37 in 1977.
Reacting to Defence Minister AK Antony's criticism of the UDF government, UDF convener PP Thankachan says that the remarks by Antony were well-intentioned. Union Minister KV Thomas says that the message Antony wanted to convey is clear to everyone.
Inaugurating the seventh Cooperative Congress, Defence Minister AK Antony stresses the need to strengthen the cooperative movements for the betterment of economy. The Cooperative Congress is set to discuss the implications of the 97th constitutional amendment ...
Defence Minister AK Antony will inaugurate the seventh Cooperative Congress. The Cooperative Congress is set to discuss the implications of the 97th constitutional amendment and the role of cooperatives in public distribution system.
The delay in the delivery of aircraft carrier, Admiral Gorshkov, has been alarming India for a while now. Recent reports suggest that the delay could have been caused by China. The Russian Deputy CM has said that the equipment used to make the ship has been fr...
Defence Minister AK Antony says that the government is mulling over the possible withdrawal of the Armed Forces Special Powers Act. Stating clearly that no hasty decisions will be made, the Defence Minister clarifies that the likelihood of withdrawing the AFSP...
Minister of State for Defence Lalchand Kataria's portfolio is likely to be changed as both Kataria and the other MoS for Defence hail from the same state. Meanwhile there were reports that suggested that Defence Minister AK Antony was not too happy with Katari...
Lalchand Katariya was sworn in as a Minister of State on Sunday, and his portfolio was declared as MoS defence. But he did not take charge. Instead now he says he will take charge on Wednesday, although he refused to reveal his portfolio. Was the widely differ...
Lalchand Kataria, the newly appointed Minister of State in the defence ministry, has not taken charge. The reason apparently is that another MP from his home state of Rajasthan is also in the Cabinet, while the Defence Minister AK Antony himself is said to be ...
With Shashi Tharoor and Kodikunnil Suresh swearing in today, the number of the representatives of Kerala in the union cabinet will rise to eight. The Kerala representatives in the Union cabinet are AK Antony (Defense), Vayalar Ravi (Overseas Affairs), KV Thoma...
Congress leader K Muraleedharan says that there is no need to drag Defence Minister AK Antony into the ISRO spy scandal case. He denies demanding a fresh probe into the case. He says that his only intention is to establish the innocence of former Kerala Chief ...
Despite the delay in the delivery of aircraft carrier, Admiral Gorshkov, India is all set to expand its military relationship with Russia. More fighter aircrafts and helicopters are being acquired from Russia. The deal is expected to be signed by Defence Minis...
A 1971 war soldier has been found in a remote island in Oman. The soldier was declared dead by the government over 41 years ago. Sepoy Jaspal Singh, who was actually captured by the enemy in the 1971 war against Pakistan, was termed a martyr by the government....
The Cabinet Committee on Political Affairs (CCPA), also the highest political decision making body, meets for a crucial discussion. The meet is attended by Petroleum Minister Jaipal Reddy and the important decision on increasing fuel prices is expected to be d...
China is seriously concerned about the US build-up in the Asia Pacific region. China has reportedly asked India for joint cooperation to oppose the US presence in the surrounding oceans. Chinese Defense Minister General Liang Guanglie makes it clear in his mee...
Chinese Defence Minister Gen Liang Guanglie has met his Indian counterpart AK Antony. Guanglie has said that this year is a year of Sino-Indian friendship. Nothing much is expected from this meet as it is only meant to clear the air for the upcoming annual Ind...
Union Home Minister P Chidambaram is likely to take up the issue of delay in the deployment of Army in the riot-hit Assam with Defence Minister AK Antony after Assam Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi blamed the centre for failing to act promptly. The four-day delay i...
Union Home Minister P Chidambaram is likely to take up the issue of delay in the deployment of Army in the riot-hit Assam with Defence Minister AK Antony. The four-day delay in Army deployment had reportedly led to the increased loss of life and property in th...
Defence Minister AK Antony officially commissioned the INS Sahyadri, a stealth warship armed with an array of missiles, at the Western Naval Command Headquarters in Mumbai on July 21. The last of the Shivalik Class Project-17 warships after INS Shivalik and IN...
The Prime Minister now reaches out to NCP Chief and key ally Sharad Pawar, calling him a 'valued colleague'. The government has left no stone unturned in its attempt to placate a miffed Sharad Pawar. Both the Prime Minister and Sonia Gandhi have individually m...
In what could be the end of the NCP-Congress standoff the Prime Minister extends a hand to NCP Chief Sharad Pawar, calling his wisdom and experience a great asset to the government. This development comes after Sonia Gandhi allegedly placated the NCP supremo, ...
UPA Chairperson Sonia Gandhi is to meet the Prime Minister ahead of the core-group meet this evening. They are likely to discuss the NCP crisis at the meet. Both the Prime Minister and Sonia Gandhi have individually met with NCP Chief Sharad Yadav and they are...
The Congress core group is set to meet in the backdrop of the standoff with the NCP. Contrary to what was previously reported, the war over the 'Number 2' position in the upcoming Cabinet rejig continues. The NCP, after its crucial meet at Sharad Pawar's resid...
Sonia Gandhi has come up with a new formula to please Sharad Pawar, who did not attend the Cabinet meeting over the No 2 post in absence of the Prime Minister. The new formula is a three member commitee of Pawar, AK Antony and leader of the Lok Sabha. But the ...
NCP chief Sharad Pawar, who was upset after Defence Minister AK Antony was allotted the seat next to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, seeks an appointment with the Prime Minister to discuss the issue of hierarchy in the UPA. Enraged over UPA's pecking order, Sha...
NCP chief Sharad Pawar, who was enraged after Defence Minister AK Antony has been allotted the seat next to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, has met UPA chairperson Sonia Gandhi. A NCP meet is slated to discuss the next course of action. Sonia Gandhi has reporte...
Miffed over AK Antony being offered a seat next to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, NCP leaders had refused to attend a Cabinet meeting on July 19. However, following talks with Congress chief Sonia Gandhi, a compromise was reached wherein in the absence of the ...
News Night | There seems to be no end to the troubles in the UPA alliance. Enraged after Defence Minister AK Antony has been allotted the seat next to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, Agriculture Minister Sharad Pawar and Heavy Industries Minister Praful Patel h...
Enraged after Defence Minister AK Antony has been allotted the seat next to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, Agriculture Minister Sharad Pawar and Heavy Industries Minister Praful Patel boycott the Cabinet meet. Congress has already made it clear that the seat n...
Defence Minister AK Antony is likely to be sitting next to Prime Minister in the cabinet meeting. The seat next to Manmohan Singh has been vacated after the exit of Pranab Mukherjee from the Council of Ministers. NCP chief Sharad Pawar seems to be annoyed by t...
Defence Minister AK Antony has ordered the immediate transfer of Lt Gen Jitendra Singh, commandant of the National Defence Academy (NDA) after the disgraceful cash-for-jobs scam, to ensure free and fair investigation into the matter. NDA's recruitment board pr...
Marking Pranab Mukherjee's final day in office as a politician, the Congress forms a Control Room for his Presidential campaign. The AK Antony-led core team of the Congress is to campaign for their long-term troubleshooter as a parting gift. The Prime Minister...
In his first comments on the controversy over Gen VK Singh's age issue, his predecessor Gen J J Singh also rejected allegations of a "succession plan" in the Army as "malicious and incorrect."
Newsnight | US Defence Secretary Leon Panetta's meet with Defence Minister AK Antony seem to have concluded with India buying American President Barack Obama's 'checkmate China' plan. Will China take this act benignly or consider it as a provocation? Former US...
Aimed at countering China's influence in the Asia-Pacific region and curtailing terror from the Af-Pak zone, Panetta emphasizes the need for India to enhance its military ties with the US.
In a strategic meet, US Defence Secretary Leon Panetta and Defence Minister AK Antony discuss China, Pak-based terror and assert convergence on Af-Pak security.
Pullout of troops from Afghanistan and military trade are likely to be the key discussion points when US Defence Secy Leon Panetta meets Defence Minister AK Antony.
Informed sources reveal that Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee is not likely to head the politically sensitive GoM on 'Coalgate'. Instead it will be headed by Home Minister P Chidambaram.
United States Secretary of Defence, Leon Panetta, arrives in India to hold strategic talks with the PM even as the US bolsters its naval presence in the Asia Pacific region.
BJP MP Pinaki Mishra unearths another can of worms which brings to light an ARV defense scam wherein the vehicles were sold at exorbitant rates without even being indigenised as per the agreements.
Defence Minister AK Antony and Pakistan Army Chief General Kayani will likely meet at the Shangri-La dialogue in Singapore to discuss the Siachen issue.
Reacting to the interview given by Army Chief General VK Singh, Congress remarks that Defence Minister is the right person to answer all the questions related to his claims.
Union Minister AK Antony directs Defence Secretary SK Sharma to provide details of the alleged standoff between Army officers and jawans within 12 hours.
Demanding speeding action, Defence Minister AK Antony directs Defence Secretary SK Sharma to provide the details of the alleged standoff between the Army officers and Jawans within 12 hours.
Congress leader Digvijaya Singh avoids answering questions on AK Antony's UP poll debacle report, saying that he cannot comment on a report that has never come out.
Defence Minister AK Antony issues a clarification on procurement of Tatra trucks by the Army and promises speedy action against those involved in the scam.