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Defence Minister confers Raksha Mantri Padak to Ten girl cadets
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Jan. 26 (ANI): Ten girl cadets and one Girls Cadets Instructor (GCI) were conferred with Raksha Mantri Padak by Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar on his visit to the NCC Republic Day Camp 2017 in Delhi. Defence Minister also distributed certificates of commendation to NCC
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Terrorism was major concern in Trump-Modi talks: Parrikar
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Jan 25 (ANI): Asserting that terrorism was a major issue discussed between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President of United States Donald Trump, Union Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar on Wednesday said India with the help of other nations aims to eradicate terrorism.
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Defence Minister Parrikar refrains from speaking on BSF jawan viral video
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
Gandhinagar (Gujarat) [India], Jan 12 (ANI): Refraining from speaking on Border Security Force (BSF) soldier video, Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar on Thursday said that he did not want to comment on the issue as the BSF comes under the Home Ministry.
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Govt has made huge change in mindset in terms of defence procurement: Parr
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
Gandhinagar(Gujarat)[India], Jan. 12(ANI): Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar on Thursday said that the government has made a huge difference in mindset in terms of defence procurement.
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'Saamna' slams Parrikar over rising terror attacks post demoneti
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
Mumbai(Maharashta),[India] Jan. 10(ANI): Hitting out at Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar on rising militant attack, the Shiv Sena mouthpiece 'Saamna' on Tuesday slammed demonetisation drive while urging the government to release the deaths of soldiers post demonetisation.
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Terrorists attacking army camps while Parrikar busy campaigning in Goa: Sh
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
Panaji (Goa) [India], Jan. 9 (ANI): Expressing outrage over the continuous terrorist attacks on the army base camps with the latest taking place in Jammu and Kashmir's Akhnoor area leaving three civilians dead, the Shiv Sena on Monday tore into Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar for focu
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Set procedure followed in General Bipin Rawat's appointment as Army C
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Jan. 3 (ANI): Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar on Tuesday asserted that a set procedure was followed in General Bipin Rawat's appointment as the Army Chief.
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Parrikar assures of settling 99 percent of eligible OROP cases by January
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
New Delhi, [India], Jan. 3 (ANI): Highlighting the initiatives taken by the Defence Ministry, Union Defence Minister Manohar Parikkar on Tuesday said that around 99 percent of the eligible cases under One Rank One Pension (OROP) will be settled by January, 2017, adding that around 13,000 ca
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Parrikar congratulates DRDO for successful test of Agni 5 missile
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Dec. 26 (ANI): Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar on Monday congratulated the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) scientists for the successful test of 'Agni 5' missile and further strengthening India's defence capabilities.
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Army Chief appointment row: Lt Gen Bakshi meets Parrikar
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Dec. 21 (ANI): Lieutenant General Praveen Bakshi met Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar at the South Block here on Wednesday in the wake of ongoing controversy surrounding the appointment of Lieutenant General Bipin Rawat as the new Army Chief.
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Announcement of next army chief will be very soon: Parrikar
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Dec. 16 (ANI): Union Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar on Friday said the announcement of the next army chief would be very soon.
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OROP demand, unheard for last 40 years, fulfilled by our govt.: Parrikar
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
Dehradun (Uttarakhand) [India], Dec. 12 (ANI): Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar on Monday highlighted the Centre's role towards betterment of the army, stating that it was their government which fulfilled the demand of One Rank One Pension (OROP) Scheme, which had been otherwise been s
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