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Tuesday, August 12, 2025
TopicDefence Ministry

Topic: Defence Ministry

Defence ministry orders 118 Arjun Mark 1-A tanks: Here’s what to expect from ‘Hunter Killers’

Arjun Mark 1-A tanks will be the most potent armoured system in the Army inventory but this could be the last order for this tank, which weighs 68.5 tonnes, since the Army requires lighter tanks.

Notification allowing women to take NDA exam to be out by May 2022, defence ministry tells SC

The Modi govt proposes to have the necessary mechanism in place for the entrance exam by the time UPSC publishes its first notification, according to the ministry's statement.

MS Dhoni, Anand Mahindra named in 15-member defence ministry panel to review NCC

The defence ministry said the committee has been constituted for suggesting measures which can empower National Cadet Corps to contribute more effectively towards nation-building

Rajnath Singh approves expansion of financial powers to armed forces for revenue procurement

Defence ministry said the primary focus of the enhanced delegation is to procure equipment & 'war-like stores' in a speedy manner for urgent operational necessities.

India, US sign pact for cooperation in development of air-launched unmanned vehicle

According to the defence ministry, the project agreement for air-launched UAV was signed on 30 July under the overall framework of the Defence Technology and Trade Initiative.

India inks deal with Russia to immediately procure 70,000 latest AK rifles off the shelf

The assault rifles will replace the 5.56×45 mm INSAS (Indian Small Arms System) rifles in use with the armed forces currently.

Delhi HC refuses to hear PIL to end pension disparity between armed forces under MHA

The court was hearing a PIL by Humara Desh Humare Jawan Trust and said that several petitions by aggrieved personnel are already pending adjudication & under consideration.

No transaction carried out with NSO Group, defence ministry tells Rajya Sabha on Pegasus row

Israel's NSO group has been under attack following allegations that its Pegasus software was used to spy on politicians, journalists among others in several countries, including India.

Army grants permanent commission to 147 additional women SSC officers as per SC guidelines

The Supreme Court on 25 March had criticised the Army's evaluation criteria for granting permanent commission to women officers and called out its systematic discrimination.

PMO can help theatre command take off by finding a politician with defence background

The grave diggers of the theatre command system have won the current round and the political leadership has failed to discern the nature of the issues.

On Camera

Caged parrot or fearless eagle? India should give the Shastri formula a try

While the CBI has built its reputation as a premier crime investigation agency by cracking high profile cases, many other cases have remained unresolved or resulted in acquittals.

How mining, manufacturing & power sectors weighed on India’s industrial output since January 2024

India’s industrial output growth saw a 10-month low in June, with Index of Industrial Production (IIP) growing by mere 1.5% as against 1.9% in May 2025.

Can’t restrict ‘extent of induction’—why SC struck down gender quotas in Army’s JAG recruitment

New Delhi: The Supreme Court has ruled that the Indian Army cannot cap the number of women in its Judge Advocate General (JAG) branch...

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.