DEFENCE MINISTRY
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Army saddled with 900 unreliable tanks Times Now
Ministry of Defence audit reveals deficiencies. About 900 T72 tanks, the backbone of India's tank regiment, are non-operational or unreliable because their overhaul is overdue.3:17
British army in spotlight over Iraq torture RT
Prisoner abuse and military misconduct reports during the war in Iraq has always put US troops in the dock, but recent revelations by soldiers who served at a secret facility in Baghdad have made allegations of torture against British army, too. However, UK's ...2:00
Armsgate | MoD steps in Times Now
Defence Ministry orders Navy to look into allegations surrounding the 127 MM gun deal.2:13
SP Tyagi named in AgustaWestland kickback scam Headlines Today
The CBI team, probing the AgustaWestland kickback scam, names former IAF chief SP Tyagi and ten others in its preliminary investigation. Four companies, including the parent company Finmeccanica, is accused of paying kickbacks to middlemen to influence the dea...3:37
Agusta thumbs nose at India Headlines Today
AgustaWestland has responded to the show cause notice that was issued by the Indian Ministry of Defence. It has expressed its inability to provide effective response, denied any breach of integrity pact and has said that the allegations made by the MoD are 'ge...3:50
India's 3 options to access chopper scam docs Headlines Today
Headlines Today lists out the three options before India to access Italy's documents on the AgustaWestland chopper deal. The options have been suggested by the judge in whose court the initial trial of Finmeccanica's kickback case has been going on.3:48
CBI team to return from Italy Headlines Today
The Ministry of Defence has withdrawn the delegation from Italy, which had been sent to investigate the chopper scam. The CBI team will be returning to India tomorrow. Finmeccanica is likely to reply to the show-cause notice, that was sent by the defence minis...2:42
MoD completes internal probe Headlines Today
Ministry of Defence concludes an internal examination of the files pertaining to the VVIP chopper deal with AugustaWestland and surprisingly, it has found no evidence of internal 'mischief'.1:08
CBI likely to question former Air Chief JAIHIND TV
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 ...3:51
UPA is ready for discussion: Manmohan Times Now
Breaking his silence for the first time on the VVIP chopper deal, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has said that the government is ready to discuss the matter and Parliament is the forum to do so. The Budget session starts in three days.3:08
Is the probe team on a wild goose chase? Headlines Today
India may have decided to rush a joint team of CBI and MoD officials to Italy, but it is unlikely that the team would be able to get to the bottom of the VVIP chopper deal with the Italian court refusing to share information with India.1:15
CBI, govt officials to leave for Italy today JAIHIND TV
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...5:25
Multi-agency team to reach Italy today Times Now
A team from India is set to arrive in Italy today to probe into the chopper deal scam. With the Italian court refusing to share information, it could be a tough few days for Indian investigators in Milan.3:14
Chopper deal | Govt faces heat from Opposition Times Now
The government is facing a lot of heat from the Opposition over the revelation of alleged irregularities in the 3,700 crore VVIP chopper deals. While the government is promising to take action after the CBI submits its report, the Opposition is threatening to ...1:15
BJP likely to raise chopper scam in Parliament Times Now
The BJP is likely to raise chopper scam in the Parliament and seek a Supreme Court-monitored probe into India's dealings with AgustaWestland and allegations of corruption in the acquisition of 12 choppers.2:24
Chopper deal still on: AgustaWestland Times Now
AgustaWestland has clarified that the chopper deal with India has not been cancelled, but the Indian authorities have requested some clarifications within seven days.2:32
Ministry deputes official to Italy for evidence Times Now
The Defence Ministry is deputing a senior joint secretary, AK Bal, to Italy to gather more evidence on corruption in the acquisition of 12 choppers. The official is expectedly to leave in two days.5:24
MoD team meets CBI Times Now
The Ministry of Defence team today came to the CBI to explain the AgustaWestland procurement process. BJP leader Kirit Somaiya has written to the CBI director about the alleged involvement of the Indian company Emaar MGF. He has also raised questions on Rahul ...3:27
India seeks more information Times Now
The Defence Ministry asks the Indian Embassy in Rome to send a new request for more information on the VVIP chopper deal.13:07
MoD releases white paper on chopper deal Headlines Today
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...1:47
MoD writes to AgustaWestland Headlines Today
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...3:30
Delhi lawyer comes clean on chopper deal Headlines Today
Delhi-based lawyer Gautam Khaitan, whose name has come up in the ongoing investigation into the allegations of kickbacks in the AgustaWestland helicopter deal with India, claims he has nothing to do with the deal. Khaitan, who was one of the directors of Aerom...5:00
Govt's shocking apathy to VVIP chopper scam Headlines Today
Government, it appears, is totally unconcerned about the CBI probe into the VVIP chopper scam. Although CBI had requested the government to provide it with relevant documents, all that the investigating agency has so far received is newspaper clippings of the ...1:39
Chopper deal | Haschke vs Tyagi, who's lying? Headlines Today
The confessional statement of the Swiss national and middleman in the alleged kickbacks in the AgustaWestland helicopter deal implicates former IAF chief SP Tyagi. According to Haschke's confession, he met Tyagi while he was the IAF chief and not after his ret...2:41
Chopper deal | CBI to seek more defence documents Headlines Today
Sources say that the Central Bureau of Investigation will seek more documents pertaining to the internal communication within the defence ministry on the AgustaWestland helicopter deal. The investigative agency also seeks the ministry's cooperation in the prob...14:55
Chopper scam to kill Army deal? Headlines Today
The CBI probe and fresh revelations of the VVIP chopper scam will scrap another deal to procure 197 light helicopters for the IAF and Army. The Ministry of Defence scrapped the acquisition and delayed the process as a result of deviations in the deal. The new ...2:31
Chopper deal probe | CBI to hold high-level meet Times Now
Sources say that the Central Bureau of Investigation will hold a high-level meeting to discussion the plan of action for the probe into VVIP helicopter deal. The meeting is likely to take place at the CBI headquarters.5:02
We have zero tolerance to corruption: AK Antony Times Now
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...3:39
Govt in a tight spot following Orsi's arrest Times Now
After the CEO of Italian aerospace giant Finmeccanica Guiseppe Orsi was arrested in Milan, the Indian government has sprung into action and ordered a CBI probe into the deal with the company that got India 12 swank new AW-101 helicopters. There are serious all...1:33
India blames Italy now Times Now
India is investigating the payment of kickbacks linked to the purchase of a dozen helicopters from the Italian state-controlled defence group Finmeccanica. An Indian defence official said that Italy has failed to provide full details on the chopper deal. Earli...1:41
CCI likely to clear 40 oil blocks Headlines Today
The Cabinet Committee on Investment, which is set to meet, is likely to clear 40 oil block worth around $ 20 billion, stuck in the country’s red tape. The decision, if taken, will be overriding the objections set by the Defence Ministry.0:27
Police suspect criminal motive in Tel Aviv blast RT
Israeli police consider the car bombing in Tel Aviv that injured several people as a criminal act and not a terrorist attack. The bomb went off close to the Israeli Ministry of Defence headquarters and a local crime ring leader may have been the intended targe...2:19
MoD claims ownership of Adarsh land Headlines Today
Ministry of Defence (MoD) has filed a suit in the Mumbai High Court, claiming Adarsh land as its own. But this move by the MoD will not affect the CBI case as the agency is probing if there was criminal conspiracy in the way the land was allotted to the Adarsh...4:33
MoD clears military build up Times Now
The Ministry of Defence has cleared an Army proposal for an additional 9,000 troupes in East Ladakh. This is in the wake of China building civil and military infrastructure along the line of control region in Ladakh. But the implementation could be slowed down...1:09
MiG-21 crashes in Gujarat, no casualties reported Times Now
A MiG-21 Bison aircraft of the IAF has crashed near Naliya Airbase, 100 kms away from Bhuj district of Gujarat. No causality has been reported as the pilots managed to eject out of the aircraft at the last moment. Ministry of Defence has ordered a probe into t...4:52
Ungrateful govt forgets NSG heroes Headlines Today
Four years after they were hailed for fighting with terrorists and 24 hours after the one person responsible for the attack was hanged, NSG heroes question the government for forgetting about them. PV Maneesh, an NSG soldier who was awarded a Shaurya Chakra, w...4:22
Govt reacts to Kejriwal's claims on war heroes Times Now
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...17:12
26/11 commandos live dismal lives: Kejriwal Times Now
Activist-politician Arvind Kejriwal claims that National Security Guard (NSG) commandos, who fought the terrorists during the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks in 2008, live in pitiable conditions as they have been forgotten by the government. He says while one was ...3:54
Army row over Lt Gen Dastane's elevation plea Headlines Today
The Army has written a letter to the Defence Ministry stating that the statutory complaint filed by Lt Gen Ravi Dastani should be rejected. The Lt Gen Dastane has filed a plea seeking elevation as an Army commander and if that plea were to be accepted it would...14:01
'General disorder' in the Army | Oct 31, 2012 Headlines Today
News Night | The promotion system in the Indian Army has been challenged by a top ranking official with the Army. Lt Gen Ravi Dastane has claimed that he was designated to be the Army Chief but was neglected because of preferential treatment. Dastane has alleg...2:57
Army promotion system flawed? | Oct 30, 2012 Headlines Today
Centre Stage | The promotion system in the Indian Army is under scrutiny as a top ranking official with the Army has challenged the promotion system. Lt Gen Ravi Dastane has come out claiming that he was designated to be the Army Chief but was neglected becaus...14:36
Army promotion system under scrutiny Headlines Today
The promotion system in the Indian Army is under scrutiny as a top ranking official with the Army has challenged the promotion system. Lt Gen Ravi Dastane has come out claiming that he was designated to be the Army Chief but was neglected because of the prefer...14:35
Top officer questions Army promotion system Headlines Today
The promotion system in the Indian Army is under scrutiny as a top ranking official with the Army has challenged the promotion system. Lt Gen Ravi Dastane has come out claiming that he was designated to be the Army Chief but was neglected because of the prefer...2:23
Row over cabinet reshuffle continues Times Now
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...3:04
Kataria appointment put on hold? Aaj Tak
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 ...8:09
100 crore scam in Indian Army exposed Times Now
Defence Ministry has admitted that there is a 100 core loss in army procurements. Lack of due diligence allegedly has led to this massive loss. A report by the MoD has suggested that things that aren't really necessary are brought in large quantities, causing ...1:21
Civilians bear the brunt of lawlessness in Libya RT
Lawlessness continues to grip Libya as militia linked to the Defence Ministry continues to march towards Bani-Walid, a former stronghold of the late Colonel Gaddafi. Over eleven people were killed and scores more injured in an explosion in the city on Thursday...1:24
Lawlessness grips Libya as 11 more civilians die RT
Eleven people have been killed and scores wounded in Libya after militia linked to the Defence Ministry shelled Bani-Walid, a former stronghold of the late Colonel Gaddafi. The country remains close to chaos even a year after the West-backed armed rebellion, w...1:02
Greek riot police lob teargas shells at protestors RT
The Greek riot police lob teargas shells at shipyard workers who try to storm the defence ministry. Around 70 people are arrested and several are injured. The workers were protesting as they had not received wages for nearly half a year. The Greek Govt is repo...1:56
Hillary in China, raises South China Sea dispute Times Now
US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton asks China to help resolve disputes in the South China Sea, which has islands with oil and gas reserves. China has responded curtly, asking US to stay out of the dispute.1:43
Jaya takes on Centre in Lankans' training row Times Now
A massive controversy has broken out over the training of two Sri Lankan personnel in India. Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Jayalalithaa has followed up her stinging letter to the Prime Minister, with a resolution in the TN Assembly to halt the training immediately...3:32
Ajay Maken ups the ante Headlines Today
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...17:01
Vijay Kumar puts Indian Army in a fix Times Now
Union Sports Minister Ajay Makan has asked the Defence Ministry to make an exception for London Olympic silver-medalist shooter Vijay Kumar and promote him. But the Army has said that it can only offer him a cash award. Makan had earlier said that anyone who w...0:47
MoD to send back Lanka Air Force personnel Headlines Today
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Jayalalithaa forces the Ministry of Defence to send back the Sri Lankan Air Force personnel from the Tambaram Air Force base in Chennai, where they have been undergoing training. But the Sri Lankan authorities have refuted the claim t...5:01
Sinde arrives to depose before Adarsh commission Times Now
Union Power Minister and former Maharashtra Chief Minister Sushil Kumar Shinde arrives before the judicial panel probing the Adarsh Housing Society scam. The judicial commission investigating the 'Kargil for profit' scam is expected to grill him. There are re...1:14
Tatra scam | MoD Secy warned of dirty deal in 2009 Headlines Today
The Ministry of Defence might have ignored categorical objections and warnings from the then Secretary of Defence Production RK Singh. He had written about his reservations about the supply of Tatra trucks in 2009.3:41
'VK Singh damaged Army's morale' Headlines Today
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."2:04
BEML's CMD Natarajan suspended over Tatra deal Aaj Tak
The Centre has suspended VRS Natarajan, Chairman and Managing Director of Bharat Earth Movers Limited, on the basis of the CBI's recommendation that such was move was necessary to ensure a fair and tansparent investigation into the Tatra Truck deal.2:20
Explanation sought from BEML chief VRS Natarajan Times Now
The Defence Ministry seeks explanation from from BEML chief VRS Natarajan for his alleged remarks against former Army Chief Gen VK Singh in a recent press conference in Bangalore. Natarajan had also criticised the interview that VK Singh had given to Times Now...3:14
Ignore General VK Singh's comments: AK Antony Headlines Today
The Defence Minister AK Antony orders the MoD to abstain from reacting to General VK Singh's comments that unjust civilian supremacy must be resisted.3:46
Adarsh scam | CBI files affidavit in Bombay HC Headlines Today
After facing flak from the Bombay HC on its shoddy work, the CBI pulls up its socks and assures the Bombay HC of a detailed probe against ex-CMs like Vilasrao Deshmukh and Sushil Shinde.1:44
VRS Natarajan hits out at VK Singh Times Now
BEML chairman and managing director VRS Natarajan comes out all guns blazing against former Army Chief General VK Singh, saying that all the allegations levelled against his company are false.24:00
BEML: Charges are absolutely false, motivated Headlines Today
BEML honcho VRS Natarajan rubbishes allegations that BEML provided sub-standard, obsolete and over-priced vehicles to the Army and adds that he will sue General VK Singh for the defamation.5:08
BJD MP unearths another Tatra-like scam Headlines Today
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.20:00
Fast Track 50 | Jun 1, 2012 Headlines Today
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MoD sends notice to Maha Govt Times Now
The Ministry of Defence issues a notice to the Maharashtra Government to hand over the Adarsh land or face a civil suit.7:15
MoD reacts to Army Chief's claims Times Now
Reacting to General VK Singh's claims that there are people in the Defence Ministry working against him, the Ministry says if he mentions a name, they are ready to probe.4:03
Antony upset over show cause notice Headlines Today
Army Chief General VK Singh's show cause notice to Lt General Dalbir Singh Suhag angers Defence Minister AK Antony.2:31
Pro-Chief lobby strikes back Headlines Today
Retired Officers Association seeks the review of Supreme Court's order dismissing the PIL to restore the date of Army Chief General VK Singh.2:48
Land scam bigger than Adarsh exposed Headlines Today
A land scam similar to Adarsh but bigger in value at Santa Cruz has been exposed.5:51
Govt to clear trainer jets acquisition deal Headlines Today
The Cabinet Committee on Security is set to approve a $700 million deal for the acquisition of 75 Swiss Pilatus Basic Trainer Aircraft (BTA).5:03
India to maintain hard stance on Siachen Times Now
Ministry of Defence (MoD) sources say that India has no plans to soften its stance on Siachen because of trust deficit with Pakistan.3:59
Age row could have been avoided: Gen Singh Times Now
Army Chief General VK Singh remarks that the controversy over his age could have been avoided.10:10
Tatra truck deal creates row in Lok Sabha Times Now
Defence Minister AK Antony talks about the Tatra truck deal initiated for Defence procurement in 1997 and defends the order of the trucks.19:52
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Defence Panel tables report on arms procurement Times Now
The Parliamentary standing committee on Defence, tables a report on arms procurement that says that Army Chief VK Singh's stand on shortage of armaments was correct.3:19
Chopper deal row: Agusta issues statement Times Now
Italian helicopter company Agusta Westland issues a statement revealing that no commissions of any kind were paid for the sale of choppers.3:06
Lt Gen Tejinder Singh files PIL against Army Chief Headlines Today
Lt General Tejinder Singh files a PIL against Army Chief General VK Singh for intercepting and monitoring conversations through air surveillance.3:04
Lt Gen Tejinder Singh takes Gen VK Singh to SC Times Now
Lt Gen Tejinder Singh moves the Supreme Court against Army Chief General V K Singh, accusing him of phone tapping.5:16
Exclusive | Gen VK Singh's letter to Antony Times Now
General VK Singh seeks to know the status of a high-powered committee promised by the Government in a letter to AK Antony dated April 11, 2011.13:06
Is there a rift between bureaucracy and military? Times Now
Newshour | Is there a possible rift between civilian and military establishments?8:20
SC dismisses PIL against Bikram Singh Headlines Today
The Supreme Court dismisses a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) challenging the appointment of Army Chief designate Lieutenant Colonel Bikram Singh.7:28
Army Chief anointment row | SC demands files Headlines Today
The Supreme Court demands files regarding the appointment of next Army Chief Lieutenant Colonel Bikram Singh.1:47
'We acted as per specific complaint': MoD Times Now
The Ministry of Defence confirms that the unauthorized construction probe against Lt Colonel (Retd) Suresh Patil has been done upon receiving a specific complaint.10:39
Adarsh land scam: Land belongs to state, not Army Headlines Today
The report by the Maharashtra government-appointed Judicial Commission discloses that the controversial Adarsh land belongs to the state and not the Ministry of Defence.5:14
Adarsh land belongs to state: Judicial Commission Headlines Today
The interim report tabled by the Judicial Commission, appointed by the Maharashtra government, reveals that the land on which the controversial Adarsh building stands, belongs to the State and not the Army.3:57
China complicates border issue Times Now
In an alleged attempt to complicate border issues, China strives to garner support from neighbouring nations like South Korea and Japan, to build an astronomical observatory in the disputed territory of Aksai Chin.14:58
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Former MEA Secy slams China Times Now
Former MEA Secretary JC Sharma says that the Chinese move of building an observatory in Aksai Chin will harm Sino-Indian relations.2:11
China eyes Aksal Chin for building observatory Times Now
In an alleged attempt to complicate border issues, China strives to garner support from neighbouring nations like South Korea and Japan, to build an astronomical observatory in the disputed territory of Aksai Chin.2:31
AK Antony to meet Army Chief Times Now
Defence Minister AK Antony calls for a meeting with Army Chief VK Singh on April 17th to discuss defence procurement.1:20
CBI to meet Army Chief Gen VK Singh Times Now
The CBI seeks time from Army Chief Gen VK Singh to interview him regarding the bribery allegations.21:18
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India watchful of China's rising military profile Aaj Tak
Noting that China has upgraded its military force projection against India, the defence ministry has said the country is conscious and watchful of Beijing's rising military profile.11:39
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Gen Singh files a formal complaint with CBI