Arguments of political convenience to provide alibi for terror groups no longer tolerable: India

April 25, 2018 8:11 AM

Arguments of political convenience to provide alibi for terror groups no longer tolerable: India

In an apparent reference to Pakistan, India has said, arguments of political convenience to provide an alibi for terrorist organisations are no longer tolerable. ''''Speaking at the Shanghai Co-operation Organisation (SCO) Council of Defence Ministers' meeting in Beijing yesterday, Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman raised the issues of cross-border terrorism, extremism, cyber security and narcotics trafficking. ''''She said, these issues require solutions based on co-operative frameworks ...

Defence Acquisition Council approves procurement of weapons costing over Rs. 9,000 crore

March 1, 2018 8:46 AM

Defence Acquisition Council approves procurement of weapons costing over Rs. 9,000 crore

''''The Defence Acquisition Council, DAC, chaired by Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Wednesday gave approval to Capital Acquisition Proposals of the Services and Coast Guard valued at approximately Rs. 9,435 crore. ''''''In a major boost to the Make in India initiative, the Council accorded approval for procurement of 41,000 Light Machine Guns and over 3.5 Lakh Close Quarter Battle Carbines under 'Buy and Make (Indian)' category. ''''''These weapons are an essential co...