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 says that all steps are being undertaken to maintain security of India. He was speaking in connection with the Chinese intrusion in Ladakh. He also said that negotiations were on with China for a peaceful settlement of the issue.
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 DMK withdraws its support from the central government over the Sri Lankan issue. This news comes in as a huge shock for the UPA government as DMK has 18 seats in the Lok Sabha. The resignation means that the UPA government is now in a delicate condition at...
Karunanidhi withdraws support from the UPA government over the Sri Lankan issue. But according to sources, the DMK government will support the UPA from outside at the centre. Five of the DMK ministers in the UPA government will submit their resignations by the...
Karunanidhi threatens to pull out from the government at the Centre over the Sri Lanka issue. The Congress government had sent three of its leaders to speak to Karunanidhi but the talks fell through as his demands were huge. If Karunanidhi's demands are not me...
Congress sends top leaders like P Chidambaram, AK Antony, and Ghulam Nabi Azad to meet DMK leader Karunanidhi to pacify him and convince him to not quit the coalition. The leader had earlier threatened to do so if India did not vote against Sri Lanka at the UN...
DMK chief Karunanidhi threatens to quit the UPA government following the Sri Lanka issue. The Congress party has sent its three main politicians, P Chidambaram, AK Antony and Ghulam Nabi Azad to Chennai to update the DMK leader on the issue. DMK forms an integ...
Newshour | The Rajya Sabha adopts government motion for a JPC into the chopper scam. However, Leader of Opposition in Rajya Sabha, Arun Jaitely calls the JPC an 'exercise in futility'. Opposition parties including BJP, TMC and the JDU stage a walkout from the ...
The Rajya Sabha adopts government motion for a JPC into the chopper scam. However, Leader of Opposition in Rajya Sabha, Arun Jaitely calls the JPC an 'exercise in futility'. Opposition parties including BJP, TMC and the JDU stage a walkout from the House stati...
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...
Katchatheevu wears a festive look as the fishing hamlet gears up for the annual St Antony's Church festival. People from Sri Lanka and India throng the town every year to attend this religious festival. Security has been increased this year to ensure that no u...
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...
The Indian government has issued a three-page showcause notice to AgustaWestland with provisions of the DPP that allows the scrapping of the deal. A failure to provide a satisfactory response will result in the formal scrapping of the contract, which will resu...
'Celluloid', directed by Kamal, based on the life of JC Daniel, Kavya Madhavan's 'Breaking News Live', Linson Antony's 'Housefull' and Rajaputra Ranjith's 'Black Butterfly' hit the screens today. Scripted by Shibu Nambiath, 'Housefull' features Tini Tom and Jy...
The Ministry of Defence has releases a seven-page white paper on the infamous VVIP chopper deal today. This is clearly being seen as a desperate face-saver move by the government before the Budget session in the Parliament. Sources claim that the CBI is seekin...
The Ministry of Defence has written to AgustaWestland to ask the company if bribes were paid in the VVIP chopper deal. The ministry has also issued a seven-page white paper today. This is clearly being seen as a desperate face-saver move by the government befo...
Centrestage | Senior Congress leader Ajit Jogi and Deputy Leader of the Opposition Ravi Shankar Prasad debate on why the government took a year to investigate the chopper scam.
In a strongly worded message, Defence Minister AK Antony says that strong action will be taken against those found guilty by the CBI probe into the alleged kickbacks in the VVIP chopper deal. He says that the entire company will be blacklisted if the allegatio...
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 speaks to the media and says that action will only be taken after CBI submits its investigation report into the VVIP helicopter deal kickbacks allegations. According Antony, if the allegations are proved, then while the guilty will b...
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...
Defence Minister AK Antony, reacting to the Finmeccanica controversy, says that Defence Ministry would not hesitate to cancel a deal if there is any allegations of corruption. A probe has been ordered into the deal and if anyone is found guilty, strongest poss...
Defence Minister AK Antony is under scanner after the CEO of Italian firm Finmeccanica was arrested from Milan for alleged bribery in Agusta Westland VVIP chopper deal with India. According to sources, the allegations about kickbacks surfaced in February 2012,...
KN Govindacharya, a former BJP member, and now a critic of Congress and BJP says that he sees worthy politicians whose talents are being wasted away. He also believes that LK Advani should be BJP's Prime Ministerial candidate and Modi should be the Home Minist...
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 ...
Andhra Pradesh Congress politicians formed an important component of the party's Chintan Shivir at Jaipur. And when the Congress High Command today formed five teams to go through various issues facing the party and the country, state's Congress leaders found ...
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.
Disputing all claims made by the Pakistani army as well as their media, General Bikram Singh, at a press conference in Delhi said the attack on Indian soldiers by Pakistani troops was a planned operation. The chief of Indian Armed Forces said that Indian Army ...
Just ahead of the crucial flag meeting between India and Pakistan at the Line of Control, Indian Army chief General Bikram Singh, at a press conference, says that Indian Army will retaliate in kind if Pakistan army launches any more provocative operations. Sin...
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 ...
According to DIG of Poonch and Rajouri districts, Pakistan is trying to push in terrorists under the cover of heavy shelling and firing. The DIG says that as most part of the Line of Control is snowed in, Poonch is the only sector from where infiltration can b...
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...
Calling the Pakistani Army's violation 'extremely provocative', the Defence Minister AK Antony says that the country condemns the incident and that strict action would be taken. The Pakistani Army not only violated the ceasefire agreement but also killed two j...
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...
Defence Minister, AK Antony, says that the violation of ceasefire by the Pakistani Army was provoking. He said that the Pakistani soldiers crossed all lines of humanity when they beheaded two Indian soldiers, Lance Naik Hemraj and Lance Naik Sudhakar Singh, an...
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.
The Defence Ministry refutes Arvind Kejriwal's claims that the 26/11 war heroes were not given their dues. The Ministry says that it was informed on November 16 that war injury pension was sanctioned and that NSG commando NK Surender Singh has already been giv...
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...
Despite an agreement signed between India and Sri Lanka two years ago to repatriate Indian prisoners, 33 Indians continue to languish in Colombo's Welikada jail for over 10 years. Of these, 26 are from Tamil Nadu and the rest from Kerala. One of the prisoners,...
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...
Member of Parliament Anto Antony says that both the Leader of the Opposition VS Achuthanandan and the CPI(M) must make their stance on the Aranmula airport project clear, as the airport project was cleared during the tenure of the previous LDF Government heade...
The country on Saturday paid homage to the soldiers who fought the 1962 Indo-China war for the first time in 50 years. Defence Minister AK Antony , who along with minister of state for defence MM Pallam Raju, Marshal of the Air Force Arjan Singh and the three ...
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 ...
Antony, from Tuticorin, has been detained by the Maduravoyal police in connection with a shooting incident a few days ago. A 35-year-old realtor, L Manikumar, was shot in his stomach while he was standing in the backyard of his house. He was rushed to the hosp...
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...
On Sunday, Telangana March has its repercussions in Delhi too. The overwhelming response to the march in Hyderabad had been noticed by the Congress High Command. And feeling them information are seniors Andhra Pradesh leaders, Palvai Goverdhan Reddy and V Hanu...
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. Antony has said that he has been invited to China and will visit the nation at an opportune time. He has further said that he had a fruitful discussion with Liang Guanglie.
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 Sports Minister Ajay Maken puts the onus on the Army and the Defence Ministry for rewarding the London Olympic silver medallist Vijay Kumar with a promotion. Army had earlier told Kumar who demanded promotion that he would get his due. Army and Defence M...
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...
Three passengers on the Bhadrachalam-Chennai super luxury bus were attacked with a knife inside the bus. The incident happened as the bus was on the highway near Arambakam, near Tada in Nellore district. Other passengers were unable to give a description of th...
Four passengers on board an RTC super luxury bus from Bhadrachalam to Chennai were attacked on the bus. Three of them died. The passengers noticed the attack and stopped the bus near Tada. But the attacker got down and escaped. Is this the work of a new psycho...
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...
Denying an obvious rift with the Congress, ally NCP says that the issue is more about the functioning of the government than an alliance threat. Claiming that his party supremo, Sharad Pawar, is not a petty man, Praful Patel turns the debate on its head slammi...
Praful Patel rips into the Congress, making it amply clear that the NCP has good reason to be upset with its UPA ally. Claiming that his party supremo, Sharad Pawar, is not a petty man, Praful Patel turns the debate on its head blaming the Congress for raking ...
NCP leader Praful Patel blames the Congress for making an issue out of the 'difference in opinion' between the two parties. Claiming that his party supremo, Sharad Pawar, is not a petty man, Praful Patel turns the debate on its head slamming the Congress for r...
The crucial meeting of the NCP draws to a close. Sharad Pawar convened a meeting of all the top party leaders at his residence to discuss the way forward. The NCP get-together comes close on the heels of the NCP Chief's meeting with Sonia Gandhi at 10 Janpath....
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 ...