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DRDO chief meets Parrikar over Embraer aircraft deal row
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Sept. 12 (ANI): Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) chief S Christopher on Monday met Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar over the Embraer aircraft deal row and briefed him about the situation, said Ministry of Defence (MoD) sources.
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If case takes criminal turn, will hand it over to CBI: Parrikar on Embraer
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
Vadodara [India], Sept. 11 (ANI): With the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) writing to Brazilian company Embraer, seeking details on a report that it employed an agent to sell three EMB 145 aircraft to the DRDO in 2008, Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar on Sunday asserted
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Rajnath commissions Offshore Patrol Vessel ICGS 'Sarathi'
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
Goa [India], Sept. 9 (ANI): Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday commissioned Indian Coast Guard Ship 'Sarathi', third ship in the series of six Offshore Patrol Vessels (OPV), in presence of Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar here.
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Centre has taken decision on LEMO Agreement in an 'opaque' manne
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], Aug. 31 (ANI): Questioning the manner in which the Indian government has signed the Logistics Exchange Memorandum of Agreement (LEMOA) with the United States during Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar's visit, the Congress Party has alleged that the decision
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Parrikar hits out at Pak, says 'small percentage' holding majori
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
Virginia [US], Aug.30 (ANI): Launching a veiled attack at Pakistan for the present unrest in Jammu and Kashmir, Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar has said that a "small percentage" of population is holding the "majority at ransom" in the Valley.
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India to seek armed drones technology from US during Manohar Parrikar'
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
New York, Aug. 29 (ANI): India will aim to get armed drones technology from the United States during Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar's visit to the United States.
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India to seek armed drones technology from US during Parrikar visit
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Aug. 28 (ANI): India will aim to get armed drones technology from the United States during Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar's visit to the United States.
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Scorpene data leak does not include details of weapon system: Parrikar
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
New Delhi, Aug. 26 (ANI): Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar on Friday said the leak of secret data on the combat capability of the Scorpene-class submarines is not a big worry since the leak does not include details of weapon system, adding the Indian Navy has been asked to address the areas
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Scorpene leak: most 'incompetent' Defence Minister of free India
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
New Delhi, Aug. 25 (ANI): The Congress party on Thursday described Manohar Parrikar as India's "most incompetent and careless" defence minister, and alleged that he is guilty of a facilitating a cover-up in the leak of secret details related to the six Scorpene submarines.
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Scorpene leak: Congress slams PM Modi, Parrikar for underplaying 'stu
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
New Delhi, Aug. 24 (ANI): Following the furore over the leak of documents related to Indian's Scorpene submarine, the Congress on Wednesday lashed out at Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar for their 'myopic' approach towards the matter and under
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Scorpene leak: Congress for thorough probe, says 'don't pass the
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
New Delhi, Aug. 24 (ANI): Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha, Mallikarjun Kharge, on Wednesday demanded a through probe into the leak of documents related to Scorpene submarine and asked Defence Minister Manohjar Parrikar not to take this issue lightly as it is related to the country's n
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Scorpene leak: Antony cautions govt., demands high-level probe
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
New Delhi, Aug 24 (ANI): Former defence minister A.K Antony on Wednesday urged the Centre to order a high-level probe into the sensitive leak of information concerning India's Scorpene Submarine as it is a matter concerning national security.
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