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Former Defence Minister AK Antony Hospitalised After Suffering 'Minor' Haemorrhage
Former Defence Minister AK Antony was admitted to Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital in New Delhi on Wednesday after he suffered a "minor" brain haemorrhage.
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India delays Rafale fighter jet deal after exhausting capital budget
India's military has postponed until the next financial year a plan to buy 126 fighter planes from France's Dassault Aviation, the defence minister said on Thursday.
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Indian Navy accidents a concern: Defence Minister AK Antony
Accidents suffered by some Indian Navy vessels over the past few months was a "matter of concern", Defence Minister AK Antony said on Thursday.
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No proof of Sonia Gandhi link in chopper deal, says Defence Minister
Amid angry shouts alleging corruption within the government, Defence Minister AK Antony today said there was no proof of Congress president Sonia Gandhi's alleged link to the VVIP chopper scam, which involves the now-cancelled deal to buy 12 luxury helicopters from defence manufacturer AgustaWestland.
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India fully capable of defending itself: AK Antony
India has strengthened its military power since the 1962 Sino-Indian war and is now fully capable of defending itself, Defence Minister AK Antony said on Thursday.
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India concerned over China's military spending: Antony
India today expressed concern about the hike in Chinese military spending, but said it does not perceive Beijing as a threat.
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No shortage of tank ammunition, says Antony, contradicts Army vice-chief
Defence Minister A K Antony has said that reports of the Army being short of tank ammunition are just "rumours."
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Defence Minister AK Antony says 'I'm not a mad man'
"I am not a mad man. I am a realist and I know my limitations," was how Defence Minister AK Antony reacted when asked whether he was a candidate for the Presidential elections. "There should be a limit to ambition...That is madness," he said, virtually ruling himself out of the race for elections in July when the tenure of President Pratibha Patil...
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Defence Minister Antony meets service chiefs, wants acquisitions streamlined
After two important meetings, both attended by Army chief General VK Singh, Defence Minister AK Antony has asked the Army to streamline its acquisition process and has favoured more financial powers to the three services if it can lead to speedier acquisition of equipment.
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Army Chief vs Govt: Ceasefire possible?
Is a ceasefire possible in the high-pitched battle between the Army Chief, General VK Singh, and the government? General Singh yesterday hit out at allegations that he is responsible for leaking his confidential letter to the Prime Minister. But the Defence Minister, acting as an elderly statesman, tried to calm tempers by saying the government has...
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Tatra denies any link to bribe offered to Army Chief
The revelation by the Army chief, General VK Singh, of an offer of a 14-crore bribe has sharply brought into focus what was really at stake. The bribe was allegedly offered by a lobbyist for a truck supplier who flooded the Army for more than two decades with 7,000 over-priced vehicles which performed poorly when put to use.
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Latest Mi-17 V5 choppers formally inducted into Indian Air Force
India on Friday, formally inducted its latest Mi-17 V5 armed helicopters from Russia to enhance its operational capabilities including carrying troops and cargo to high altitude areas.
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Defence Minister Antony leaves for Saudi Arabia
Defence Minister A.K. Antony left on Monday on a two-day visit to Saudi Arabia, the first by an Indian defence minister to the Gulf nation with whom India is developing a strategic partnership.
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Former Defence Minister AK Antony Hospitalised After Suffering 'Minor' Haemorrhage
Former Defence Minister AK Antony was admitted to Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital in New Delhi on Wednesday after he suffered a "minor" brain haemorrhage.
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India delays Rafale fighter jet deal after exhausting capital budget
India's military has postponed until the next financial year a plan to buy 126 fighter planes from France's Dassault Aviation, the defence minister said on Thursday.
-
Indian Navy accidents a concern: Defence Minister AK Antony
Accidents suffered by some Indian Navy vessels over the past few months was a "matter of concern", Defence Minister AK Antony said on Thursday.
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No proof of Sonia Gandhi link in chopper deal, says Defence Minister
Amid angry shouts alleging corruption within the government, Defence Minister AK Antony today said there was no proof of Congress president Sonia Gandhi's alleged link to the VVIP chopper scam, which involves the now-cancelled deal to buy 12 luxury helicopters from defence manufacturer AgustaWestland.
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India fully capable of defending itself: AK Antony
India has strengthened its military power since the 1962 Sino-Indian war and is now fully capable of defending itself, Defence Minister AK Antony said on Thursday.
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India concerned over China's military spending: Antony
India today expressed concern about the hike in Chinese military spending, but said it does not perceive Beijing as a threat.
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No shortage of tank ammunition, says Antony, contradicts Army vice-chief
Defence Minister A K Antony has said that reports of the Army being short of tank ammunition are just "rumours."
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Defence Minister AK Antony says 'I'm not a mad man'
"I am not a mad man. I am a realist and I know my limitations," was how Defence Minister AK Antony reacted when asked whether he was a candidate for the Presidential elections. "There should be a limit to ambition...That is madness," he said, virtually ruling himself out of the race for elections in July when the tenure of President Pratibha Patil...
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Defence Minister Antony meets service chiefs, wants acquisitions streamlined
After two important meetings, both attended by Army chief General VK Singh, Defence Minister AK Antony has asked the Army to streamline its acquisition process and has favoured more financial powers to the three services if it can lead to speedier acquisition of equipment.
-
Army Chief vs Govt: Ceasefire possible?
Is a ceasefire possible in the high-pitched battle between the Army Chief, General VK Singh, and the government? General Singh yesterday hit out at allegations that he is responsible for leaking his confidential letter to the Prime Minister. But the Defence Minister, acting as an elderly statesman, tried to calm tempers by saying the government has...
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Tatra denies any link to bribe offered to Army Chief
The revelation by the Army chief, General VK Singh, of an offer of a 14-crore bribe has sharply brought into focus what was really at stake. The bribe was allegedly offered by a lobbyist for a truck supplier who flooded the Army for more than two decades with 7,000 over-priced vehicles which performed poorly when put to use.
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Latest Mi-17 V5 choppers formally inducted into Indian Air Force
India on Friday, formally inducted its latest Mi-17 V5 armed helicopters from Russia to enhance its operational capabilities including carrying troops and cargo to high altitude areas.
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Defence Minister Antony leaves for Saudi Arabia
Defence Minister A.K. Antony left on Monday on a two-day visit to Saudi Arabia, the first by an Indian defence minister to the Gulf nation with whom India is developing a strategic partnership.
