A K Antony

As Bharat Jodo Yatra ends, India gets to see new Rahul Gandhi: A K Antony

A K Antony, speaking at a programme organised by the Kerala Pradesh Congress Committee here to pay tribute to Mahatma Gandhi on his 75th death anniversary, said it was time to begin the "second phase" to weaken and defeat the divisive forces in the country.

Cong's aim is to oust PM Modi from power: A K Antony

The former defence minister alleged that Karnataka Governor Vajubhai Vala had invited the BJP to form the government in the southern state on the instructions of Modi, though the Congress-JD(S) combine had more MLAs and vote share than the saffron party.

Unlike present PM Modi, Indira Gandhi stood up for refugees: A K Antony

The former defence minister yesterday accused the government of pushing out around 40,000 Rohingyas when they were seeking help and care.

PM's Somalia remark will impact BJP's prospects in Kerala:Antony

"Modi had compared Kerala to Somalia, which is infamous for starvation deaths and sea pirates. The pride of Keralites has been hurt," Antony told reporters after exercising his franchise at a booth here.

I never met Sonia, Manmohan or Antony: Christian Michel

"No, never," was the prompt reply of Michel when he was asked whether he had ever met Gandhi, Singh or the then Defence Minister A K Antony for pushing the deal.

Sena takes a dig at BJP for targeting Cong over chopper deal

"What is the difference in today's situation? Today the BJP has been elected to power to solve people's issues. The chaos over the Augusta Westland deal could have been avoided. Instead of an inquiry, certain people are being repeatedly targeted. This reminds us of Indiraji," it said.

AgustaWestland was never blacklisted: Arun Jaitley

Jaitley disputed the statement of former Defence Minister A K Antony that the UPA regime had blacklisted AugustaWestland Finmeccanica after the bribe issue come out on the chopper deal.

DEA to pitch for FIIs in defence production sector

As per the current foreign direct investment (FDI) policy, up to 26 % FDI is allowed in defence production through the FIPB route, and above 26%, the cabinet committee on security will take a call on a case to case basis.

Nothing to conceal on issue of Chinese incursion: Govt

BJP leader Prakash Javadekar attacked the government saying that it may maintain that nothing has happened but reports emanating from the border and the account by eyewitnesses say that "Indian Army is being prohibited from patrolling in areas inside the Line of Control on the Indian side".

IAF to induct its biggest transport plane tomorrow

Bolstering IAF's capability to swiftly transport combat troops and equipment such as tanks to the front, Defence Minister A K Antony will tomorrow formally induct its biggest 70-tonne C-17 heavy-lift transport aircraft into service at the Hindon Air Base near here.

Telangana process likely to gain momentum post-Par session

The process for formation of separate Telangana state is expected to gain momentum after the conclusion of the Monsoon Session of Parliament on September 6.

India accuses Pakistan army of killing soldiers in ambush

India for the first time directly accused the Pakistan army of involvement in an ambush in which five Indian soldiers were killed, and said the incident would hurt warming relations with its neighbour and hinted at possible military retaliation.

Scindia seeks boost to gas supply for projects worth $21 bn

Besides seeking untied gas currently produced or likely to be produced in future by companies like state-owned ONGC and GSPC, Scindia wants fertiliser plants to spare some gas after fulfilling the requirement for producing urea.

EGoM on gas to meet on July 25

The Empowered Group of Ministers (EGoM), headed by Defence Minister A K Antony, was to meet on July 22 but the meeting got postponed due to bereavement in Oil Minister M Veerappa Moily's family.

Power minister assures solution to gas allocation

Before this meeting on gas allocation took place on Wednesday, it was anticipated that the EGoM would look into a plan to put off the priority status for natural gas allocation to urea facilities and re-allocate the gas to the power sector.

EGoM to meet on July 25 to decide new bid norms for UMPPs

The Empowered Group of Ministers, headed by Defence Minister A K Antony will meet on Thursday to finalise fresh bidding norms for ultra mega power projects.

Sinha asks govt to take note of Chinese General's warning

BJP leader and former External Affairs Minister Yashwant Sinha today urged the Government to take serious note of a Chinese General's warning to India against provoking "new trouble" by increasing military deployment at the border.

Anthony commissions MiG-29 K fighter planes into Navy

Naval officials said that MiG-29 K is a potent carrier borne fighter, which, once integrated with INS Vikramaditya will bolster the Navy's punch with its multi-role capability.

Oil Min to move EGoM on changing priority of gas supply

With power plants, involving investments of Rs 100,000 crore, facing closure due to natural gas shortage, Oil Minister M Veerappa Moily today said he will move a note for the consideration of high powered ministerial group to change priority of allocation of the fuel as well as pooling price of imported and domestic gas.