Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman left for Kyrgyz capital Bishkek on Sunday on a three-day visit to attend a key meeting of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO).

Sitharaman leaves for Kyrgyzstan to attend SCO defence ministers' meet

A strong Navy remains a necessary guarantor of India's security and prosperity, Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said Tuesday, addressing top commanders of the Indian Navy.

Strong navy guarantor of India's security and prosperity: Nirmala Sitharaman

Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday slammed Congress president Rahul Gandhi on his reply in the Supreme Court regretting the remarks made against Prime Minister Narendra Modi in connection with the Rafale deal.

I feel sorry that president of national party like Congress depends only on falsehood: Sitharaman slams Rahul

Attacking Congress president Rahul Gandhi, Union Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday urged the people here to vote for BDJS candidate Tushar Vellappally and send across a message to Delhi and Amethi that "you do not want failed MP coming and parachuting into Wayanad.

Don't want failed MP coming to Wayanad: Nirmala Sitharaman slams Rahul Gandhi

Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman speaks on veterans letter to Prez. To know more watch the video

Nirmala Sitharaman on Politicisation of Forces

No defence acquisition under Modi has raked up mud, Rafale inclusive, said Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Wednesday. ''We're also very clear that if they quickly want to purchase some ammunition again, post-Pulwama, they can go ahead.

No defence acquisition under Modi has raked up mud: Nirmala Sitharaman 

Empathising with BJP candidate and actor Jaya Prada, Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman today said political leaders should apply their minds before they speak about women-related issues.

Apply mind before you speak: Defence Minister's advise to politicians on sexist remarks

After the Pulwama attack, the Narendra Modi government has given emergency powers to the three services to buy whatever equipment is required by them for safeguarding the borders with Pakistan.

Post-Pulwama attack, government grants emergency powers to armed forces to buy weapon systems

Political will was lacking to retaliate the terror attacks in Mumbai in 2018, said Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in Bengaluru on Sunday, while accusing the Congress party of ‘politicising the armed forces.

Political will was lacking to retaliate 2008 Mumbai terror attack: Nirmala Sitharaman

Senior BJP leader Nirmala Sitharaman Saturday urged people to assess the Congress' five years in the opposition, claiming it was creating chaos to stop the government from doing good work.

Defence minister Sitharaman slams Congress' role as opposition party

Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Wednesday slammed Congress' manifesto for upcoming Lok Sabha Elections. During a press conference in Delhi, Sitharaman citing manifesto said, ''Congress is supporting separatists and anti-nationalists and its leaders back terrorists.

Congress trying to dilute immunity of our security forces: Nirmala Sitharaman

Union Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Monday that in three terms as a member of parliament from Amethi, Congress president Rahul Gandhi has nothing done for his constituency.

In 3 terms as MP, Rahul Gandhi has done nothing for Amethi: Nirmala Sitharaman at 'India ka DNA' conclave

An Indian man died and his wife sustained injuries after they were stabbed by an immigrant near Munich in Germany, External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj, said Saturday.

Indian national stabbed to death in Germany's Munich: Sushma Swaraj

Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday accused the opposition of politicising the air strike in Pakistan's Balakot. The Defence Minister said: "The Opposition is the one who is politicising the airstrike issue and indulging in false allegations.

Opposition is politicising Balakot air strike, says Nirmala Sitharaman

Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday said that she has enough reasons to believe that the armed forces did not take a deterrent action after the Mumbai attack adding that she wished a similar action, like that of an airstrike, could have taken place after 26/11.

If only a similar deterrent action was taken after Mumbai attack: Sitharaman on Balakot airstrikes

India bids farewell to Goa Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday paid tribute to Goa chief minister Manohar Parrikar, who died of pancreatic cancer on Sunday. After arriving in the coastal state, Modi reached the Kala Academy in Panaji where he paid his last respect to the 63-year-old senior leader.

PM Modi pays tribute to Manohar Parrikar in Goa

Condolences began pouring in from all over India the moment after the news of sad demise of Goa Chief Minister and former Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar. The death was announced by President of India from his Twitter handle.

Condolences pour in after the sad demise of Goa CM Manohar Parrikar

At a time when tensions with Pakistan are heightened, the Defence Ministry is likely to consider a proposal to buy 10 lakh multi-mode hand grenades for the Indian Army under the 'Make in India' project in the military sector.

Defence Ministry plans to buy 10 lakh hand grenades for combat troops

Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday alleged that the UPA denied benefits to the "martyrs" of paramilitary forces for years and it was the Modi government which ultimately conferred these benefits.

UPA denied martyr benefits to paramilitary forces, Modi govt conferred it: Nirmala Sitharaman

Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday said that the February 26 air strike by the Indian Force on Pakistan's Balakot was a targeted attack on terrorists which should have been done by Pak.

Air strike was targeted attack at terrorists... Pakistan should have done it: Nirmala Sitharaman

Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said Tuesday the Indian Air Force strike that destroyed a Jaish-e-Mohammad terror camp in Pakistan's Balakot area was "not a military action" as there was no civilian casualty.

Balakot air strike 'non-military action' as no civilian casualty caused: Nirmala Sitharaman

Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Wednesday cautioned the ex-servicemen of the country and requested them to not to believe on rumours. "I request you to please do not believe in people who spread rumours, please be aware.

Do not believe in people who spread rumours: Nirmala Sitharaman to ex-servicemen

Indian defence minister Nirmala Sitharaman meets IAF pilot Abhinandan

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