India fast emerging as global player in defence sector: PM

Lepcha (HP), Agencies: India is fast emerging as a “big global player” in the defence sector and the capabilities of its security forces are constantly rising, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Sunday.

Addressing soldiers here after celebrating Diwali with security personnel stationed near the border, Modi said the circumstances of the world are such that the expectations from India are constantly rising.

"There was a time when we were dependent on others for small things but now, we are also fulfilling the needs of our friends and allies," Modi said.