By Shaurya Karanbir Gurung, ET Bureau, Aug 08, 2018 After a Central Bureau of Investigation probe into corruption allegations, the Comptroller and Auditor General has also cast a shadow on an indigenous program for Airborne Early Warning and Control (AEW&C) system ordered by the Air Force. In a detailed report, the CAG has stated that […]
Landour cantonment case: Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar acts, notices soon
By Manu Pubby, ET Bureau | Jul 29, 2016, NEW DELHI: The defence ministry is taking stock of the situation at Landour cantonment, Mussoorie, after a complaint by a serving officer alleged wrongdoing related to several prime properties at the hill station that he said may prove to be “bigger than the Adarsh Housing scam“. […]
With DRDO chief S Christopher’s posting, govt signals end of extension era
By Manu Pubby, ET Bureau | 30 May, 2015, 05.44AM IST NEW DELHI: The government has sent a firm signal against the rampant culture of service extensions at Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) with the appointment of its new head, S Christopher, who has superseded the top four scientists who are all on their […]
Army’s fleet of Arjun tanks face technical issues; major proportion of 124 tanks in service not operational
By Manu Pubby, ET Bureau | 30 Apr, 2015, 04.50AM IST NEW DELHI: The Army is facing major technical issues with its ‘indigenous’ Arjun tanks, as a significant proportion of its fleet has become inoperable in recent months and are non-serviceable due to continued maintenance problems. The Army, which reluctantly inducted 124 tanks from 2009, […]
Manohar Parrikar tells DRDO to focues on core areas; says not to take up new projects
By Manu Pubby, ET Bureau | 26 Mar, 2015, 04.52AM IST NEW DELHI: Most of the military systems it develops face time delays and cost escalation but ironically the one thing that the Defence Research and Development Organisation is considered good at by the armed forces – constructing buildings and executing civil works – is […]
PMO to replace existing public web-interface with new portal ‘PRAGATI’
By Rajesh Ramachandran, ET Bureau | 24 Mar, 2015, 10.20AM IST NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will launch a brand new website for public grievances on Wednesday. Corruption in central government seems to be the top concern as the PMO replaces the existing public web-interface for the prime minister with ‘PRAGATI’, the new portal. The […]
