New Delhi has reached out to Moscow while waiting for a new president in Washington. New Delhi knows well that in international relations, there are no permanent friends or foes, only permanent national interests, points out Dr Rup Narayan Das.
'At this moment you cannot give her asylum because if you do, then you are directing public anger against India.'
In a video message, Parrikar, 62, appealed people to continue praying for his health.
Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar on Monday appeared to give credit to "RSS teaching" for the decision to launch cross-Line of Control surgical strikes even as he slammed those seeking proof for the Indian Army's anti-terror operation in the Pakistan-occupied Kashmir.
"Shame on you Mr Parrikar and your hunger for power. You have cheated the people of Goa. Apologise to them," he said on Twitter.
Parrikar, who is suffering from pancreatic ailment, presented a revenue surplus state budget sitting on his chair in the state assembly, with a tube inserted through his nose.
Two days after the cross-Line of Control surgical strike, Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar on Saturday described Pakistan as an "anaesthetised patient after a surgery" and said "if you give us pain, this country's forces are capable of giving the same pain to you".
'The defence minister should concentrate on acquiring a bigger stick, rather than brag of using terrorists as State policy.'
Criticising those doubting the cross-Line of Control surgical strikes, Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar on Monday said the action by the Indian army has increased the sensitivity among Indians regarding national security in a very effective way.
'Like any other person who may not occupy public office has a right to not disclose his health problems to the public'
Despite being in New Delhi for nearly one-and-a-half years, Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar said he has not "settled" in the national capital as he can never be a "Delhi politician".
The Goa CM knows running a coalition government while pursuing a development agenda will require a fine balancing act.
"Earlier, there were rates: Rs 500 for stone pelting (on security forces in Kashmir) and Rs 1,000 for doing something else. PM has brought terror funding to zero," Parrikar said.
More than 95 per cent people are benefiting from pension after the implementation of OROP, Parrikar said.
Manohar Parrikar's remarks that "terrorists have to be neutralised only through terrorists" is the "worst" declaration by a state functionary his Pakistani counterpart, Defence Minister Khawaja Asif said.
In the event of a war with China, AMCA deep strikes would target China's rail and road links with Tibet, isolating PLA divisions there.
The opposition Congress could muster only 16 votes against the government with one of its legislators absenting from the crucial floor test.
Citing certain examples, Naik said the defence minister 'falsely claims that India never conducted surgical strikes in the past'.
'China refuses to talk to India on nuclear or ballistic missile issues and conclude any de-targeting agreement as Beijing did with Russia or a non-targeting agreement with the US.'
Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar on Wednesday alleged that some former prime ministers had compromised the country's 'deep assets' on national security but refrained from naming them.
Earlier, BJP leader Ram Lal said the Goa government is stable and no demand has been made for a change in the leadership.
With Manohar Parrikar's methodical approach to governance Goa may see better days ahead, says Aditi Phadnis
Calling for a rethink of its submarine building programme, Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar on Tuesday said India should look for greater numbers than the existing plan of constructing 24 such vessels.
The incident regarding Chinese troops entering the border district of Chamoli in Uttarakhand is that of "transgression" and not "incursion", the government said on Thursdy.
"The people of Goa demand that we should send Parrikar back to the state," Shah said.
'If the charge is not given immediately, we will contest all upcoming elections, that is (Assembly) by-election and Lok Sabha polls, by fielding our candidates against official candidate of the government'
Instead of ramming through change, Mr Parrikar has tied his own hands by placing reform at the mercy of numerous committees, says Ajai Shukla.
On Friday, the 'raksha mantri' boarded the USS Eisenhower to view flight operations while the ship was at sea.
On Saturday, Parrikar stoked controversy when Parrikar took a jibe at Aamir Khan as he raked up his remark about leaving the country and described it as "arrogant".
'Parrikar should never have bracketed himself with Modi.' 'That was an act of blasphemy that could invite divine retribution,' says Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.
He dismissed reports about Pakistan's threat of use of tactical nukes, saying 'empty vessel makes more sound'.
The defence minister conducted an aerial survey of northern glacier Siachen and interacted with troops at the base camp.
Goa Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar, who is tipped to become the Union defence minister, on Saturday tendered his resignation from the post paving way for the appointment of his successor in the state.
Engagement with neighbours is a strategic imperative, and not an option, asserts Rup Narayan Das.
On Twitter, people used #GirlsWhoDrinkBeer hashtag to say cheers to Parrikar.
Former NSA Shivshankar Menon said the defence minister did not have a right to voice his personal opinion on nuclear policy in public, particularly when that opinion contradicted the country's official policy.
'There is uncertainty regarding job opportunities for our children after they serve for just four years under the Agnipath scheme.'
Whether Rajeev Chandrasekhar wins or not, Thiruvananthapuram will likely never see such an interesting contest again.
The nexus between middlemen, arms agents and government officials has been broken, according to Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar.
Parrikar has been admitted to the AIIMS for follow-up treatment reportedly for a pancreatic ailment.
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