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Sports minister Kiren Rijiju responds to call for help by powerlifter on Twitter; Gets authorities to take action

In a unique interaction on the social media platform, the minister took notice of the sportsperson's problem and extended help to her.

Jul 6, 2019

Tutankhamun's statue, which Egypt claims was stolen, sells for $6 million

The statue is believed to be stolen from the Karnak temple complex at Luxor in the 1970s, according to Egyptian authorities.

Jul 6, 2019

Russian S-400 air defence mobile missile launching systems

Turkey to receive Russian S-400 missiles amid US sanctions threat

Turkish President Erdogan claimed that the decision to purchase the Russian S-400 missiles is for the purpose of strengthening the country's military capabilities.

Jul 6, 2019

Union Budget 2019: Sitharaman increases the financial outlay for defence

Sitharaman's omission of defence allocation in speech surprised many, she being a former defence minister, but the finance minister defended her choice of highlights for the speech at the post-budget press conference

Jul 5, 2019

Budget 2019: Here's how people are profiled in TV coverage

The budget coverage has evolved into a perfect format where everyone in society is represented, unequally, with a voice proportionate to their social standing.

Jul 5, 2019

Market on tenterhooks as Sitharaman begins speech presenting Union Budget 2019

Sectoral indices of banks, auto, FMCG, and realty advance while metals worst hit in a market that is vertically split.

Jul 5, 2019

Nirmala's Budget 2019: 'Gaon, gareeb, kisan' to be core agenda, India inc new job creator, 25% tax for Rs 400 cr firms

Apart from revving economic growth, the rising fiscal deficit is another challenge that Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman addressed in Parliament today.

Jul 5, 2019

ICJ to deliver verdict in Kulbhushan Jadhav case on July 17

In a major relief for India, the International Court of Justice ordered Pakistan not to execute alleged spy Kulbhushan Jadhav till a final decision is taken.

Jul 5, 2019

Budget 2019: Big push likely for farm sector, water projects, employment

The Budget is likely to include a proposal to spend 75 per cent of rural employment guarantee scheme MNREGA allocation on water-related projects.

Jul 5, 2019

Will former defence minister's first budget set right defence outlay anomaly?

As a former defence minister, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is expected to realise how Rs 3.05-lakh crore allocation in interim budget in actual terms meant a reduction in the outlay amid worsening geopolitical tensions

Jul 4, 2019

India evaluates offer from Boeing, Lockheed Martin for 'world's largest' fighter jet deal

The deal, involving 114 fighter jets worth $15 billion, has attracted offers from major defence manufacturing companies, including Boeing Co., Lockheed Martin Corp. and Sweden's Saab AB.

Jul 4, 2019

Rangoli Chandel calls Taapsee Pannu 'sasta copy', Anurag Kashyap 'desperate'

After lashing out at Varun Dhawan for not 'mentioning' Kangana Ranaut in his tweet while congratulating the team for 'Judgmental Hai Kya' for the film, Rangoli Chandel has lashed out at Taapsee Pannu

Jul 4, 2019

Union Budget 2019: What to expect from new finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman

Finance Minister Sitharaman is likely to retain allocations in the interim budget to ministries and departments in her maiden full budget.

Jul 4, 2019

Get ready for catastrophic hit: NASA reveals details of monstrous asteroid that could hit Earth in October

NASA reveals that this asteroid, dubbed FT3, will initially make its close approach with Earth on October 3, 2019.

Jul 4, 2019

Military modernisation programme to be delayed as marginal jump in defence budget expected

The government allocated Rs 4.31 trillion ($62.27 billion) for defence, a marginal 6.6 percent rise as against past year in the interim budget announced in February before national elections.

Jul 4, 2019

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Search Results for: Ministry of Defence

Sports minister Kiren Rijiju responds to call for help by powerlifter on Twitter; Gets authorities to take action

Tutankhamun's statue, which Egypt claims was stolen, sells for $6 million

Turkey to receive Russian S-400 missiles amid US sanctions threat

Union Budget 2019: Sitharaman increases the financial outlay for defence

Budget 2019: Here's how people are profiled in TV coverage

Market on tenterhooks as Sitharaman begins speech presenting Union Budget 2019

Nirmala's Budget 2019: 'Gaon, gareeb, kisan' to be core agenda, India inc new job creator, 25% tax for Rs 400 cr firms

ICJ to deliver verdict in Kulbhushan Jadhav case on July 17

Budget 2019: Big push likely for farm sector, water projects, employment

Will former defence minister's first budget set right defence outlay anomaly?

India evaluates offer from Boeing, Lockheed Martin for 'world's largest' fighter jet deal

Rangoli Chandel calls Taapsee Pannu 'sasta copy', Anurag Kashyap 'desperate'

Union Budget 2019: What to expect from new finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman

Get ready for catastrophic hit: NASA reveals details of monstrous asteroid that could hit Earth in October

Military modernisation programme to be delayed as marginal jump in defence budget expected

Time for India to follow suit? France, Germany, Netherlands, US banned use of EVMs [here's why]

Dhanush's Captain Miller has no buyers in Telugu states? Here's why

Deepika Padukone is a sight to behold in velvet gown; attends Academy Museum Gala with Selena Gomez, Dua Lip [see pics]