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Broad India-China consensus to resolve differences is proof that continuous dialogue brings solutions, says Rajnath Singh

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.

India, USA are a formidable force which can ensure peace in world, says Rajnath Singh after arriving in Washington DC 

Aug 23, 2024, at 08:29 pm

India and US, together, are a formidable force which can ensure peace, prosperity and stability in the world, stated Defence Minister Rajnath Singh while interacting with the Indian diaspora after landing in Washington on August 22, 2024 on a four-day visit to the US.

Rajnath Singh to visit USA on August 23 to further deepen defence strategic partnership

Aug 21, 2024, at 09:04 pm

Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will commence his four-day visit to America when he will aim to further deepen India-US Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership.

Rajnath Singh celebrates Holi with soldiers in Leh, commends their valour and sacrifice

Mar 24, 2024, at 10:36 pm

Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh celebrated the Hindu festival of colours Holi with soldiers in Leh on Sunday.

Rajnath Singh visits forward posts in Arunachal Pradesh, reviews defence preparedness along LAC

Oct 24, 2023, at 10:28 pm

Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday (October 24, 2023) visited the forward posts in Arunachal Pradesh and carried out first-hand on-ground assessment of the operational preparedness of the Armed Forces there.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh approves 23 new Sainik Schools in partnership mode

Sep 16, 2023, at 09:28 pm

New Delhi: The Government of India has approved the initiative of setting up 100 new Sainik Schools in partnership with NGOs/Private Schools/State Governments in a graded manner class-wise, starting from Class 6th onwards.

VBU convocation: Rajnath Singh calls upon students to innovate, develop latest technologies

Feb 24, 2023, at 07:34 pm

Shantiniketan/UNI: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday called upon the students and youth to innovate, develop new technologies and set up new enterprises, research establishments and start-ups to help the Government accelerate efforts towards making India a more powerful and self-reliant nation.

India stands for rules-based international order: Rajnath Singh at Aero India 2023

Feb 14, 2023, at 11:33 pm

New Delhi: Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh hosted the Defence & Deputy Defence Ministers of 27 countries at the Defence Ministers’ Conclave held on the sidelines of Aero India 2023 in Bengaluru on Tuesday.

Rajnath Singh inaugurated 28 infrastructure projects

Jan 03, 2023, at 06:46 pm

Siyom Bridge (Arunachal Pradesh)/IBNS: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday inaugurated and dedicated 28 infrastructure projects to the Nation at a cost of Rs 724 crore.

Need resolute global efforts to counter cross-border terror: Rajnath Singh

Nov 24, 2022, at 04:44 pm

Siem Reap/UNI: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday called for urgent and resolute global efforts to counter transnational and cross-border terrorism, terming it as the gravest threat to regional and global security.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Cambodian counterpart co-chair maiden India-ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Meeting in Siem Reap

Nov 23, 2022, at 10:46 pm

New Delhi: The maiden India-ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Meeting was held on Wednesday at Siem Reap, Cambodia to commemorate the 30th Anniversary of India-ASEAN relations in 2022, which has also been designated as ‘ASEAN-India Friendship Year’.

Information war can threaten our political stability: Rajnath Singh

Nov 10, 2022, at 07:36 pm

New Delhi/UNI: The information war has the potential to threaten our political stability, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Thursday drawing attention to emerging security threats.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh to visit Egypt next week

Sep 17, 2022, at 07:00 pm

New Delhi/UNI: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will pay an official visit to Egypt on Sept 19 and 20 to hold bilateral talks with his counterpart General Mohamed Zaki.

Government committed to create a robust & self-reliant logistics system to deal with security challenges, says Rajnath Singh at 1st Indian Army Logistics seminar in New Delhi

Sep 12, 2022, at 08:10 pm

New Delhi: Government is committed to create a robust, secure, speedy and ‘Aatmanirbhar’ logistics system to effectively deal with future security challenges and take the country to greater heights.

Rajnath Singh to brief Opposition leaders on Agnipath scheme today

Jul 11, 2022, at 04:22 pm

New Delhi/UNI: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will clarify doubts of the leaders of various political parties on Agnipath scheme of recruitment when the Parliamentary Consultative Committee on Defence meets Monday.

Aatmanirbhar Bharat: Defence Acquisition Council, headed by Rajnath Singh, clears proposals worth Rs 76,390 crore

Jun 07, 2022, at 12:39 am

New Delhi: Following Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s clarion call for ‘Aatmanirbharta’, Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), in a meeting chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday, accorded Acceptance of Necessity (AoN) for Capital Acquisition Proposals of the Armed Forces amounting to Rs 76,390 crore under ‘Buy (Indian)’, ‘Buy & Make (Indian)’ and ‘Buy (Indian-IDDM)’ categories.

Rajnath Singh undertakes sea sortie on stealth submarine ‘INS Khanderi’ at Karwar

May 28, 2022, at 12:04 am

New Delhi: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday conducted a sea sortie on one of the most potent platforms of Indian Navy ‘INS Khanderi’ during his visit to Karwar Naval Base in Karnataka.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh to visit Assam on Apr 23

Apr 19, 2022, at 06:16 pm

Guwahati/IBNS: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will visit Assam on Apr 23.

Chopper crash involving CDS Rawat: Tri service enquiry ordered by IAF, says Rajnath Singh

Dec 09, 2021, at 06:17 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: A tri service enquiry regarding the Tamil Nadu chopper crash that led to the death of 13 people including Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Bipin Rawat has been ordered by the Indian Air Force (IAF), Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Thursday.

Events in Afghanistan raise questions about use of terror as a tool to change state structures, warns Rajnath Singh

Sep 25, 2021, at 11:29 pm

New Delhi: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday described the recent events in Afghanistan raise questions about the 'use of terrorism as a tool to change state structure'.

Rajnath Singh congratulates Israeli Defence Minister on assuming office

Jul 09, 2021, at 07:41 pm

New Delhi/UNI: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday held a telephonic conversation with his Israeli counterpart Lt Gen (Res) Benjamin Gantz and congratulated him on assuming office.

India believes in resolving disputes through dialogue with neighbours, but prepared to give befitting reply if provoked: Rajnath Singh

Jun 28, 2021, at 09:54 pm

New Delhi: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh interacted with the officers and jawans of Indian Army’s 14 Corps at Karu Military Station in Ladakh on Monday.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh salutes IAF on 2nd anniversary of Balakot air strikes

Feb 26, 2021, at 04:41 pm

New Delhi/UNI: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday saluted the courage and diligence of the Indian Air Force (IAF) on the second anniversary of Balakot air strikes.

India has not conceded any territory: Defence Ministry gives reply to Rahul Gandhi's question on China

Feb 12, 2021, at 10:13 pm

New Delhi: The Indian Defence Ministry on Friday said the nation has not conceded any territory to China.

Why has PM Modi given up Indian territory to China? Rahul Gandhi questions govt

Feb 12, 2021, at 05:16 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: In a bid to corner the central government over the India-China border faceoff, Congress MP Rahul Gandhi on Friday said Prime Minister Narendra Modi should be accountable to why he had allegedly given up the country's territory to hostile neighbour China in Ladakh.

Rajnath Singh, Japanese Defence Minister Kishi Nobuo discuss security situation in region

Dec 24, 2020, at 06:41 am

New Delhi: Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh held a telephonic conversation with the Minister of Defence of Japan Kishi Nobuo on Tuesday.

Rajnath Singh's address at Army Commanders’ Conference postponed to Oct 28

Oct 27, 2020, at 05:33 pm

New Delhi/UNI: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh's Tuesday address to the four-day Army Commanders’ Conference currently being held in the national capital has been postponed to Oct 28.

Rajnath Singh says never seen such misconduct in Parliament

Sep 21, 2020, at 03:42 am

New Delhi/UNI:  Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday described as "painful and shameful" the Opposition ruckus during the passage of two farm Bills, saying he had never seen such misconduct in Parliament.

China disregards bilateral agreements: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Ladakh standoff

Sep 17, 2020, at 07:32 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: India's Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday said China disregards bilateral agreements while speaking on the ongoing border standoff between the two Asian giants in Ladakh, media reports said.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh arrives at Leh to review security situation at LAC, LoC

Jul 17, 2020, at 05:56 pm

Leh/UNI: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday morning arrived here on a two-day visit to Union Territories (UTs) of Ladakh and Jammu and Kashmir to review security situation at Line of Actual Control (LAC) and Line of Control (LoC).