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Rajnath Singh assumes charge as Indian Defence Minister for consecutive term

Jun 14, 2024, at 05:55 am

Senior Bharatiya Janta Party leader Rajnath Singh assumed charge as Indian Defence Minister for the second consecutive term on June 13, 2024.

BJP picks four-time MLA and tribal leader Mohan Charan Manjhi to be Odisha's chief minister

Jun 12, 2024, at 02:16 am

Bhubaneshwar/IBNS: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has picked a relatively unknown face, a four-time MLA and the party's tribal leader Mohan Charan Manjhi, as the new Chief Minister of Odisha.

Modi 3.0 cabinet announced, major portfolios remain unchanged, big boost for allies

Jun 11, 2024, at 02:16 am

New Delhi/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi's cabinet in his historic third term will retain the known faces in the big four ministries. Soon after PM Modi chaired the first cabinet meeting at his official residence on Monday evening, the names of his cabinet ministers were announced ending all speculations.

BJP to keep key posts in Modi 3.0; Amit Shah, Rajnath Singh likely to retain portfolios: Reports

Jun 09, 2024, at 07:06 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: N Chandrababu Naidu's TDP and Nitish Kumar's JDU are likely to get at least one cabinet berth and one Minister of State post each in the Narendra Modi 3.0 government as NDA leaders brainstormed in a meeting ahead of the oath-taking ceremony, media reports said.

DRDO successfully fight-tests RudraM-II air-to-surface missile

May 30, 2024, at 12:11 am

Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully flight-tested the RudraM-II air-to-surface missile from Su-30 MK-I platform of the Indian Air Force (IAF) off the coast of Odisha at around 1130 hours on May 29, 2024.

'It was Indira Gandhi, who changed the Preamble, BJP would never do that': Rajnath Singh

May 26, 2024, at 07:32 pm

New Delhi: It was Indira Gandhi, who changed the Preamble to the Constitution, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) would neither alter the Preamble nor end reservation, Defence Minister and senior BJP leader Rajnath Singh has said.

PoK residents seek India's help for independence amid New Delhi's outspoken stance on the restive region

May 13, 2024, at 05:40 pm

New Delhi/Islamabad/IBNS: The Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) residents have sought help from India amid Islamabad's crackdown on the protesters, who took to streets against the price rise in New Delhi's hostile neighbour, media reports said.

'Pakistan not wearing bangles' Farooq Abdullah reacts after Rajnath Singh says 'PoK will be merged with India'

May 06, 2024, at 03:40 am

New Delhi/ Srinagar: National Conference chief Farooq Abdullah has said Pakistan is “not wearing bangles” and has “nuclear bombs”, reacting to Defence Minister Rajnath Singh’s remark that India would never give up its claim on Pakistan Occupied Kashmir (PoK) and its people would join India of their own accord, media reports said.

Rajnath Singh visits Siachen, carries out assessment of security situation

Apr 23, 2024, at 06:47 am

New Delhi/IBNS: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh Monday visited Siachen, the world’s highest battlefield, to carry out a first-hand assessment of the security situation.

Rajnath Singh visits Siachen, carry out first-hand assessment of security situation

Apr 22, 2024, at 11:25 pm

Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday visited Siachen, the world’s highest battlefield, to carry out a first-hand assessment of the security situation.

US reacts to Modi's 'India will not hesitate to kill terrorists in their homes' remark, encourages talks

Apr 18, 2024, at 05:56 am

Washington/IBNS: The United States has encouraged India and Pakistan to avoid any escalation and find a resolution to their everlasting conflict through dialogue, US State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller said on Tuesday.

As Rajnath Singh reiterates India's vow to chase and kill terrorists escaped to Pakistan, Islamabad accuses of provocation

Apr 07, 2024, at 04:34 am

New Delhi: Pakistan on Saturday criticized the remarks of Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, who asserted that the Indian government would pursue terrorists even if they escaped to Pakistan after attempting to disrupt the peace of the country.

India’s defence exports have touched all-time high of Rs 21,000 cr, shares Rajnath Singh on X

Apr 01, 2024, at 10:59 pm

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday said that for the first time in the history of Independent India, the country’s defence exports have touched an all time high of Rs 21,000 crore in the financial year 2023-24 which is 32.5% more than the previous fiscal.

BJP announces election manifesto committee headed by Rajnath Singh

Mar 31, 2024, at 07:30 am

New Delhi: BJP on Saturday announced the Election Manifesto Committee for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections.

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, Lloyd Austin discuss defence cooperation issues

Mar 19, 2024, at 02:48 am

Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh held a telephonic conversation with US Secretary of Defence Lloyd Austin on Monday (March 18, 2024) when they discussed a range of bilateral, regional security and defence cooperation issues.

India's defence apparatus has become stronger than ever: Rajnath Singh

Mar 07, 2024, at 11:36 pm

New Delhi: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday said India's defence apparatus has become stronger than ever as the present government is focusing on bolstering it with the “sentiment of Indianness”.

India,Netherlands to work together to enhance maritime security in Indian Ocean Region

Feb 23, 2024, at 09:49 pm

Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh held a bilateral meeting with the Netherlands Defence Minister Kajsa Ollongren in New Delhi Friday when both Ministers discussed the possibilities for expanding their bilateral defence cooperation, particularly in maritime and industrial domains.

Odisha needs a double-engine government: Rajnath Singh

Feb 23, 2024, at 02:03 am

Bhubaneswar/IBNS/UNI: Odisha needs a double-engine government and the Bharatiya Janata Party will form the government in Odisha in the ensuing elections, Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Thursday.

Capital and technological know-how from US can help India achieve its goal of becoming a developed country by 2047: Rajnath Singh

Jan 31, 2024, at 12:31 am

Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has said capital and technological know-how from the US can help India achieve its goal of becoming a developed country by 2047, while investments here can give the American companies high returns and an avenue of de-risking.

Cabinet adopts resolution to congratulate PM for Ram Temple ceremony

Jan 25, 2024, at 01:54 am

New Delhi/IBNS/UNI: The Union Cabinet Wednesday adopted a resolution to congratulate Prime Minister Narendra Modi for successfully leading the Ram Temple consecration ceremony on Jan 22.

Rajnath Singh holds 'insightful deliberation' with UK Foreign Secretary David Cameron

Jan 12, 2024, at 11:06 pm

Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh recently had an 'insightful deliberation' with  UK Foreign Secretary David Cameron on boosting India-UK ties.

Rishi Sunak hopes India-UK FTA negotiations will reach successful conclusion soon

Jan 11, 2024, at 04:55 pm

British PM Rishi Sunak on Wednesday met Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh when he expressed hope that the ongoing Free Trade Agreement (FTA) negotiations between India and the UK could be brought to a successful conclusion soon.

Rajnath Singh to visit UK tomorrow, meet Rishi Sunak, Secretary of State for Defence Grant Shapps

Jan 08, 2024, at 05:04 am

Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will leave on a two-day visit to London, United Kingdom (UK) on Jan 8 where he will attend a bilateral meeting with his British counterpart Grant Shapps.

Rajnath Singh visits Jammu and Kashmir, calls for professional conduct, and due diligence while carrying out Operations

Dec 27, 2023, at 11:41 pm

Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday visited the border areas of Jammu and Kashmir and took stock of the security situation along the Line of Control (LoC).

Explosives 'detonated fully', Navy finds debris of drone used as attack vehicle to hit MV Chem Pluto

Dec 27, 2023, at 09:13 am

Mumbai: The explosives that were used to attack merchant ship MV Chem Pluto had exploded fully, revealed experts who examined the remains, media reported.

Will track down merchant ship attackers from the depth of the sea: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh

Dec 27, 2023, at 02:16 am

Mumbai: India will track down those responsible for attacks on merchant navy ships "even from the depths of the sea" and take action against them, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Tuesday during the commissioning of INS Imphal, the third of four 'Visakhapatnam-class' warships.

Rajnath Singh slams Rahul Gandhi, TMC MP over Jagdeep Dhankar mimicry, calls it 'shameful'

Dec 21, 2023, at 06:27 am

New Delhi/IBNS: Defence Minister and senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Rajnath Singh Wednesday slammed Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and Trinamool Congress MP Kalyan Banerjee for "insulting" the Rajya Sabha chairperson in a shameful manner by mimicking him.

MK Stalin writes to Rajnath Singh seeking more choppers for rescue ops in rain-battered Tamil Nadu

Dec 20, 2023, at 04:14 am

Chennai/IBNS/UNI: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K.Stalin Tuesday urged Defence Minister Rajnath Singh to deploy a maximum number of helicopters for rescue operations in the rain-battered southern districts of the State.

Rajasthan: BJP takes yet another surprise move by naming first-time MLA Bhajanlal Sharma as new CM

Dec 12, 2023, at 10:34 pm

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Tuesday named first-time MLA from the Sanganer assembly constituency Bhajanlal Sharma as Chief Minister-elect in Rajasthan, marking yet another surprise move by the political outfit.