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Monday, November 10, 2025
TopicDefence Ministry

Topic: Defence Ministry

India successfully test-fires Quick Reaction Surface-to-Air Missile system in Odisha

Defence ministry says missile 'accurately' neutralised an airborne target, in its second successful test in five days.

Veterans must know that rising defence pension bill needs to be tamed for military’s own good

Modi govt needs to come out with a new National Pension Scheme for India's armed forces to give them extra in comparison to the civilian workforce.

Don’t criticise CDS, service chiefs for integrity pledge. Accept corruption in armed forces

Procurement procedures in the armed forces are near perfect. So if sub-standard equipment pass through, it's either because the leadership is corrupt or it is incompetent.

Work on border roads, bridges surged 75% in 7 states, UTs bordering China, Pakistan in 2 yrs

Defence ministry data shows the work includes roads & bridges at strategic locations in border towns in Ladakh, J&K and Arunachal, aimed at faster deployment of military when required.

China lacks ‘honest intent’, be prepared for any eventuality, Rajnath Singh tells Army

Speaking in Delhi, the Defence Minister told military commanders that the government will strongly back reforms in the armed forces including setting up of theatre commands.

Defence Ministry to stop sale of imported goods, including from China, in military canteens

The decision to stop sale of imported goods in canteen store departments is part of efforts to promote local goods. Defence sources say sale of foreign liquor also may follow.

India successfully test-fires naval version of BrahMos missile from INS Chennai

BrahMos will ensure the warship’s invincibility by engaging naval surface targets at long ranges, making the destroyer another lethal platform of Navy, defence ministry said.

Defence Ministry signs contract worth Rs 409 cr for supply of multi-mode hand grenades to Army

These multi-mode hand grenades will replace the World War-II vintage design grenades that are being used by the Indian Army.

Army says ‘poor quality’ Ordnance Board ammo, mines have cost India Rs 960 crore since 2014

Pointing out these shortcomings in an internal assessment, the Army has thrown its weight behind government plans to corporatise the OFB to make it more efficient.

UAE govt reaches out to India over carbine deal, firm offers to manufacture rifles locally

UAE govt is likely to push more at the higher level for the deal, which the Defence Ministry had in-principle decided to scrap as it wants to divert it to ‘Make in India’ initiative.

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Alongside buying into the grift that is dating apps, the girlies are also installing astrology apps like Astrotalk to investigate the same tired mystery—will he ever text back?

Africa’s blue economy is booming. What it can learn from Asia

Aquaculture is the fastest growing food sector in Africa, offering significant returns on investment for all involved and achieving the continent’s goals for food security, dignified livelihoods and economic growth.

‘Let them see’: Putin says new nuclear-powered missiles in the making, in message to Washington

At a ceremony felicitating Russian military engineers, Putin highlights Moscow’s 'parity' in defence technologies for the next century.

Bihar is where politics moves, and everything else stands still

Bihar is blessed with a land more fertile for revolutions than any in India. Why has it fallen so far behind then? Constant obsession with politics is at the root of its destruction.