Army must stay out of politics, says Indian Army chief amid row over China remarks
Feb 19, 2025, at 09:06 pm
New Delhi: Expressing his concerns over involving the defence forces in political debates, Indian Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi emphasised that the Army should not be drawn into politics, media reports said.
Rajnath Singh invites global community to co-develop, co-produce advanced systems in India
Feb 11, 2025, at 04:55 pm
Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has exhorted the global community to join India in the co-development and co-production of advanced systems, emphasising that the present global security scenario demands innovative approaches and stronger partnerships.
Aero India 2025: Rajnath Singh inaugurates India, iDEX & Karnataka Pavilions
Feb 10, 2025, at 06:09 pm
Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh inaugurated the India, iDEX and Karnataka Pavilions at Aero India 2025 in Bengaluru, Karnataka on February 10, 2025.
Feb 09, 2025, at 08:53 pm
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday said New Delhi is aiming for Rs 1.60 lakh crore defence production in the domestic sector by the end of 2025-26.
Rajnath Singh reaffirms India's readiness to support Bhutan during his meeting with Batoo Tshering
Feb 04, 2025, at 06:25 pm
Chief Operations Officer (COO), Royal Bhutan Army (RBA) Lt Gen Batoo Tshering called on Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh in New Delhi on Tuesday, and held discussions encompassing a variety of issues on bilateral relations.
Irresponsible politics: Rajnath Singh counters Rahul Gandhi for his remarks on 'China' in Parliament
Feb 04, 2025, at 05:50 pm
Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday slammed Congress MP and Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi for his comments in the Parliament on the border row with China and said he was engaging in 'irresponsible politics' on issues related to national interest.
Rajnath Singh flags off USD 278.42 million surveillance system SANJAY
Jan 24, 2025, at 02:01 pm
Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh flagged off ‘SANJAY - The Battlefield Surveillance System (BSS)’ from South Block, New Delhi on Friday.
Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj: Rajnath Singh takes holy dip in Triveni Sangam
Jan 18, 2025, at 06:51 pm
Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh recently visited Prayagraj and took a holy dip in the sacred waters of the Triveni Sangam to take part in the Maha Kumbh Festival.
Jan 17, 2025, at 06:15 pm
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has underlined the need to strengthen India’s offensive and defensive responses in view of the turmoil being witnessed in the rules-based international order.
Nag Mk 2: India conducts Field Evaluation Trials of indigenously-developed Anti-Tank guided missile
Jan 14, 2025, at 08:59 am
The Indian government on Monday said it successfully conducted the Field Evaluation Trials of the indigenously-developed Nag Mk 2, the third-generation Anti-Tank Fire-and-Forget Guided Missile, at Pokhran Field Range in Rajasthan recently.
India possesses one of the largest defence industrial ecosystems in Asia: Rajnath Singh
Jan 12, 2025, at 09:34 pm
Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh recently said the country possesses one of the largest defence industrial ecosystems in Asia.
Jan 07, 2025, at 05:10 pm
Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will meet his Maldivian counterpart Mohammed Ghassan Maumoon in New Delhi on Wednesday, months after New Delhi withdrew its military personnel from the island nation following a demand by President Muizzu.
Congress always prioritised personal interest over Constitution: Rajnath Singh
Dec 13, 2024, at 02:57 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday lashed out at the Congress, beginning the government's address to the debate over Constitution in Parliament's lower house Lok Sabha.
Dec 10, 2024, at 10:07 pm
Moscow/IBNS: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh Tuesday called on Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow on the margins of the 21st session of the India-Russia Inter-Governmental Commission on Military and Military Cooperation (IRIGC-M&MTC).
Dec 07, 2024, at 02:48 pm
Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will visit Russia from December 8 to December 10 where he will co-chair the 21st meeting of India-Russia Inter-Governmental Commission on Military and Military Technical Cooperation (IRIGC-M&MTC) in Moscow.
President Droupadi Murmu, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh pay homage to 26/11 victims
Nov 26, 2024, at 04:53 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: President Droupadi Murmu, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and others on Tuesday paid their homage to the victims of the terror attack, which was carried out by Pakistan-based militant group Lashkar-e-Taiba in Mumbai on this day in 2008.
Winter Session of Parliament begins today, 16 key bills remain on government agenda
Nov 25, 2024, at 02:11 pm
The Winter Session of the Indian Parliament will begin on Monday with the legislators expected to discuss several crucial bills including the Waqf Act (Amendment) Bill.
India completes flight tests of guided Pinaka weapon system before induction to army
Nov 15, 2024, at 06:21 am
New Delhi/IBNS: The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has successfully completed the flight tests of the guided Pinaka weapon system as part of Provisional Staff Qualitative Requirements (PSQR) Validation Trials.
DRDO conducts maiden flight test of Long Range Land Attack Cruise Missile off Odisha coast
Nov 13, 2024, at 04:07 pm
India's Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) conducted the maiden flight test of Long Range Land Attack Cruise Missile (LRLACM) from the Integrated Test Range (ITR), Chandipur off the coast of Odisha on Tuesday from a mobile articulated launcher.
India's defence exports will touch Rs 50,000 crore by 2029-30, says Rajnath Singh
Nov 04, 2024, at 12:00 am
Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday said the country's defence exports will reach Rs 50,000 crore by 2029-30.
'Will try to go beyond disengagement of troops': Rajnath Singh on end to India-China border conflict
Oct 31, 2024, at 06:11 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday said the disengagement of Indian and Chinese troops along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) is "almost complete" updating about the consensus reached by the two Asian giants.
Oct 25, 2024, at 02:14 am
Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday said a broad consensus achieved by India and China to resolve their differences in certain areas along LAC is a proof that continuous dialogue brings solutions.
Rajnath Singh meets Singaporean counterpart Ng Eng Hen, discusses bilateral defence ties
Oct 22, 2024, at 11:37 pm
Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Minister of Defence of Singapore Dr Ng Eng Hen co-chaired the sixth India-Singapore Defence Ministerial Dialogue in New Delhi on October 22 when they acknowledged the deep and long-standing bilateral defence relations based on shared outlook on regional peace, stability and security.
Oct 19, 2024, at 09:52 pm
Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has called upon the military leaders to think critically, adapt to unforeseen circumstances and leverage latest technological advancements to gain a strategic advantage in today’s ever-evolving geopolitical landscape.
Oct 19, 2024, at 01:04 am
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has called upon the private sector to move forward from ‘participation’ to ‘taking lead’ in the defence sector, assuring the Government’s full support to make India an innovation and technology hub and one of the strongest countries in the world.
Why Omar Abdullah is keen on meaningful ties with Centre after winning Jammu Kashmir polls
Oct 13, 2024, at 02:12 am
Srinagar: The results of the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly elections have revealed key realities that will shape the region's government for the next five years. National Conference (NC) leader Omar Abdullah is acutely aware of these dynamics, and his remarks since his party emerged as the single-largest in the Assembly have reflected a tone of cooperation, particularly with the Narendra Modi-led central government.
Oct 05, 2024, at 11:51 pm
Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday said India’s vision for the Indo-Pacific is based on Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s idea of SAGAR (Security and Growth for All in the Region) as the country believes in fostering partnerships that prioritise sustainable development, economic growth and mutual security.
Sep 30, 2024, at 07:51 am
Gurez (Jammu and Kashmir): The assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir are not just routine, but a powerful demonstration of India's democratic strength, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Sunday, media reports said.
Sep 09, 2024, at 12:59 am
Srinagar: Defence Minister and senior BJP stalwart Rajnath Singh took potshots on National Conference leader Omar Abdullah on Sunday for his comments on the execution of Afzal Guru, the 2001 Parliament attack convict, describing the remarks as "unfortunate."
India commissions second nuclear submarine 'INS Arighaat'
Aug 30, 2024, at 07:07 am
Visakhapatnam/IBNS: India commissioned its second nuclear submarine INS Arighaat in Visakhapatnam on Thursday in the presence of Defence Minister Rajnath Singh.