Nirmala Sitharaman: News

Defense Minister Nirmala Sitharaman to visit China in April

Defense Minister Nirmala Sitharaman today said she would visit China next month, which will be a major boost in ties between India and China.

Former Cabinet secretary TSR Subramanian passes away, he was 79

Former Cabinet secretary TSR Subramanian has passed away, officials confirmed today. He was 79.

Srinagar encounter: Operation ends with death of two terrorists

Two terrorists holed up near a CRPF base in Srinagar were killed this morning by Indian security forces. The operation has now ended.

Nirmala Sitharaman slams Opposition's charges about Rafale deal

The NDA government blasted Congress for suggesting that there was complicity involved in the Rafale deal.

Mumbai vada pav seller to donate one-day's income for jawans

On the occasion of Mahatma Gandhi 's death anniversary on January 30, a Mumbai-based vada pav seller decided to donate his one-day's earning for the welfare of the Indian Army.

Strike disrupts life a day after civilian killings rock Kashmir

Separatists in Kashmir have called for a strike today after two youths were killed allegedly in army firing in Shopian.

India, US will hold first 2-by-2 dialogue in April

Reportedly, India and the US are expected to hold the first edition of long-awaited simultaneous meetings of their defense and external affairs ministers, called 2-by-2 dialogue in April at Washington DC.

Nirmala Sitharaman takes off in IAF's combat jet Sukhoi-30 MKI

To review its operational functionality and combat prowess, India's first woman defense minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Wednesday flew in Sukhoi-30 MKI from the Jodhpur airbase in Rajasthan.

Nirmala Sitharaman clears procurement of weapons for IAF, Navy

Defense Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is standing true on her promise of modernization and improving military preparedness. To aid the IAF and Navy, Sitharaman has cleared proposals worth Rs. 1,700cr.

Uproar in RS over Anantkumar Hegde's remarks of changing Constitution

Now, with the issue of PM Modi insulting his predecessor Manmohan Singh done and dusted, the opposition has found another issue.

Cyclone Ockhi kills 16; fishermen sail to find colleagues

With two more bodies found on Sunday, the cyclone Ockhi death toll has risen to 16 in Kerala.

Reports: China helping Pakistan build bunkers along India border

#DefenseDiaries: Jawans do their bit, now it's time to reciprocate

On December 7 every year, India pays homage to its valiant soldiers and martyrs by celebrating Armed Forces Flag Day.

Nirmala Sitharaman: No sir, memsaab, madam, call me Raksha Mantri

India's army officials were confused: How do you address the country's first woman defense minister?

Not concerned with China's objection to my Arunachal visit: Sitharaman

Defense Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has dismissed China's objection to her visit to Arunachal Pradesh, claiming the state is Indian territory.

#DefenseDiaries: India tests Nirbhay cruise missile, here's why it matters

After two back-to-back failures, India successfully conducted a flight test of the indigenous 1,000-km ranged subsonic Nirbhay cruise missile.

Mumbai: New foot over-bridge at Elphinstone Road station by February'18

Beginning March 2018, it will be a lot safer for Mumbaikars to use the Elphinstone Road station, where 23 people were killed in a stampede on September 29.

BJP attacks Congress over Robert Vadra's links with arms dealer

BJP and Congress locked horns over a Times Now report alleging that Congress president Sonia Gandhi's son-in-law Robert Vadra had "links" with fugitive arms dealer Sanjay Bhandari.

Indian Navy commissions submarine hunter INS Kiltan

Defense Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has commissioned INS Kiltan, the third of the Indian Navy's advanced Project-28 Kamorta-class anti-submarine warfare corvettes.

China ready to maintain peace with India along the border

Following Defense Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's maiden visit to Nathu La post in Sikkim on the Sino-Indian border, China said it was ready to maintain peace with India jointly.

Nirmala Sitharaman teaches Chinese soldiers the meaning of 'Namastey'

When Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman visited the Sino-Indian border in Sikkim, one thing the Chinese personnel weren't expecting was a lesson in Indian traditions.

Mattis to meet Sitharaman to boost Indo-US defense ties

US Defense Secretary James Mattis will be visiting New Delhi on September 25 where he'll attempt to forge "a strong political connect" to boost the Indo-US defense cooperation.

A week of India's new Defense Minister

Nirmala Sitharaman is the first Defense Minister in 16 years to visit the sensitive Uttarlai airbase in Barmer, Rajasthan after George Fernandes in 2001.

Arjan Singh, only ever Marshal of Indian Air Force dies

Arjan Singh, the only officer to hold the title of "Marshal of Indian Air Force" has passed away at 98. The cause of death was cardiac arrest.

Armed forces raise pay disparity issue within MoD with Sitharaman

Newly appointed Defense Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is faced with a pay disparity tussle between the military and civilians working under the Ministry of Defense (MoD).

Sitharaman dismisses reports that India has two-day stock of ammunition

Defense Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has rubbished reports that India has enough ammunition to last just two days.

The challenges faced by India's new Defense Minister Nirmala Sitharaman

Of all surprises that Modi sprang at us during the cabinet reshuffle, appointing Nirmala Sitharaman defence minister was the biggest of them all.

Delhi: JNU's reaction to Sitharaman's appointment as Defense Minister

Ahead of Delhi's Jawaharlal Nehru University polls on 8 September, the appointment of JNU alumna Nirmala Sitharaman as the Defense Minister has become a heated subject of discussion among the university's political parties.

Cabinet reshuffle: Interesting facts about the new ministers

In its third cabinet reshuffle, the Modi government has inducted nine new faces and promoted four Ministers of State to cabinet rank.

Nirmala Sitharaman, India's second female defense minister, after Indira

The highlight of the Modi government's third cabinet reshuffle is Nirmala Sitharaman.

Cabinet reshuffle: Nirmala Sitharaman new defense minister, Goyal gets Railways

After the Narendra Modi government's third cabinet reshuffle, Nirmala Sitharaman has become the new defense minister, the first woman to hold the portfolio after Indira Gandhi.

India says WTO is raking up controversial new issues

India accused WTO of raking up new issues like e-commerce and investment facilitation, despite opposition from large majority of members.

Making India business-friendly

The government is keen to ensure that India soon ranks among the top 50 countries with respect to doing business.

Indian rupee takes a hit on reports of devaluation

The Indian rupee plunged on 15th Sep when media channels reported that a possible devaluation of the rupee was in the cards.

200 e-commerce companies suspected fake, under DIPP scanner

Around 200 e-commerce companies have come under the scanner of the Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion (DIPP), many of whom are suspected to be fake.

US Secretary of State John Kerry meets Sushma Swaraj

The 2nd Indo-US Strategic and Commercial dialogue was held in New Delhi on August 30.

India's trade deficit with China soars to $53 billion

India's trade deficit with China reached a new high with numbers nearing $53 billion during the fiscal year 2015-16.