Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman
(Search results - 26)IndiaApr 27, 2019, 5:26 PM IST
7 retired Army officers join BJP, Sitharaman lauds the move
The Army veterans joined the party in presence of the defence minister Nirmala Sitharaman, who said that induction of such senior ex-servicemen who have served the nation will benefit the BJP
IndiaApr 25, 2019, 3:23 PM IST
Women can now join Indian Army as military police, registration open till June 8
Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in January 2019 took this landmark decision. After three months, in April, the Army put out a formal advertisement calling for women who are willing to join as soldiers.
SecurityMar 7, 2019, 8:00 PM IST
Indian Army gets leaner: Govt shifts senior officers from headquarters to the ground
The decision was taken by defence minister Nirmala Sitharaman in line with the government’s resolve to make the 1.3 million strong Army leaner and fit for a 21st century war.
IndiaFeb 20, 2019, 6:37 PM IST
Aero India 2019: Rafale wows audience on inaugural day; Surya Kiran grounded for this event
Defence minister Nirmala Sitharaman and Karnataka chief minister HD Kumaraswamy were present during the inaugural session of Aero India 2019. The Surya Kiran team stayed on ground after Tuesday’s unfortunate crash.
IndiaFeb 19, 2019, 9:21 PM IST
IndiaFeb 19, 2019, 5:12 PM IST
Nirmala Sitharaman taunts Rahul Gandhi's take on ‘Make In India’, highlights contributions of people
Defence minister Nirmala Sitharaman indirectly mocked Rahul Gandhi for his 'Make in India' remarks earlier this week. She said it is important that Indians believed in themselves and moved ahead, absorbing good qualities seen in other countries.
IndiaFeb 19, 2019, 2:10 PM IST
Aero India 2019: 1 IAF pilot dead as Surya Kiran jets crash during practice in Bengaluru
Two IAF Surya Kiran jets crashed during rehearsals for Aero India 2019 on Tuesday. Defence minister Nirmala Sitharaman, who arrived in Bengaluru today for the event, is rushing to the spot.
IndiaFeb 11, 2019, 11:54 AM IST
Nirmala Sitharaman: Defence corridors will provide 3.5 lakh job opportunities in Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh
The two defence corridors are expected to generate 3.5 lakh jobs; 2.5 lakh in Uttar Pradesh, and one lakh in Tamil Nadu at various stages of the supply chain, said defence minister Nirmala Sitharaman in a Facebook post.
IndiaJan 28, 2019, 11:05 AM IST
Defence minister Nirmala Sitharaman watches Uri with army veterans in Bengaluru amid 'high josh' and energy in cinema hall
After watching the movie, Defence Minister raised the slogan 'How is the josh?' to which army veterans responded with a 'High Sir'.
IndiaJan 28, 2019, 10:06 AM IST
Defence minister Nirmala Sitharaman watches Uri in Bengaluru along with war veterans
Uri is based on the 2016 Indian Army’s surgical strikes on terror launch pads in Pakistan. The minister said the she felt recharged due to the high josh (energy) and atmosphere in the cinema hall
BollywoodJan 16, 2019, 4:56 PM IST
Union defence minister Nirmala Sitharaman showers praises on URI team
Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday interacted with the filmmakers and actors of Uri: The surgical strike and congratulated the cast for having made a 'slick war movie on the spirit of our heroes'.
IndiaJan 10, 2019, 2:32 PM IST
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Army officer mistaken for Nirmala Sitharaman's daughter in photo gone viral
Here is the truth behind the photo of an army officer posing next to defence minister Nirmala Sitharaman with the claim that the army officer is the defence minister's daughter