Defence Minister Rajnath Singh reviews situation in Eastern Ladakh
Jul 10, 2020, at 10:25 pm
New Delhi/UNI: Amid ongoing border row with China in Eastern Ladakh, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday reviewed of the current situation with top military leadership.
Loss of soldiers in Galwan deeply disturbing and painful: Rajnath Singh
Jun 17, 2020, at 12:49 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday said the loss of soldiers in the Galwan Valley of Eastern Ladakh during a face-off between India and China was "deeply disturbing and painful."
India targets to double defence exports to Rs 35,000 crore in the coming years: Rajnath Singh
Feb 27, 2020, at 08:41 pm
Bengaluru/IBNS: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday said India plans to more than double its annual defence exports to Rs 35,000 crore in the coming years from the existing Rs 17,000 crore.
Rajnath Singh lays foundation stone of Thal Sena Bhawan at Delhi Cantt
Feb 21, 2020, at 06:03 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: Rajnath Singh laid the foundation stone of new Army Headquarters ‘Thal Sena Bhawan’ at Delhi Cantt. on Friday.
India is secular not a theocratic state like Pakistan: Rajnath Singh
Jan 22, 2020, at 05:00 pm
New Delhi/UNI: Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday said unlike its 'theocratic' north-western neighbour, India is a secular country where all religions are treated equally.
Rajnath Singh defends governor in Maharastra government formation
Nov 23, 2019, at 04:26 pm
Lucknow/UNI: Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh defended the act of the state governor in inviting BJP-NCP to form the Maharashtra government on Saturday.
Rajnath Singh calls for increased synergy between DRDO and industry to achieve self-reliance
Nov 23, 2019, at 06:51 am
New Delhi/IBNS: Defence Research and Development Organisation organised DRDO Industry Synergy Summit 2019 in Hyderabad on Friday.
Rajnath Singh meets US Secretary of Defence Dr Mark T Esper on the sidelines of ADMM-Plus in Bangkok
Nov 17, 2019, at 07:17 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh held a bilateral meeting with US Secretary of Defence Dr Mark T Esper on the sidelines of ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Meeting-Plus (ADMM-Plus) in Bangkok on Sunday.
Rajnath Singh to visit Arunachal Pradesh today
Nov 14, 2019, at 12:42 pm
Itanagar/IBNS: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will visit Arunachal Pradesh’s Tawang and Bum La.
Rajnath Singh to embark on Russia visit tonight
Nov 04, 2019, at 06:18 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh is scheduled to visit Russian Federation from November 5-7, 2019 to co-chair 19th India-Russia Inter-Governmental Commission on Military and Military Technical Cooperation (IRIGC-M&MTC) in Moscow.
Oct 29, 2019, at 05:03 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh had a telephonic conversation with the Minister of Defence of Japan, Taro Kono on Tuesday.
Rajnath Singh unveils statue of Mahatma Gandhi on his 150th birth anniversary
Oct 02, 2019, at 04:17 pm
New Delhi: Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday unveiled a statue of Mahatma Gandhi in Delhi Cantonment and paid rich tribute to the Father of the Nation as a rare person who wielded so much influence over people without occupying formal positions of power.
BRAHMOS Supersonic Cruise Missile, with major indigenous systems, successfully test-fired
Sep 30, 2019, at 04:20 pm
New Delhi: BRAHMOS supersonic cruise missile featuring Indian propulsion system, airframe, power supply and other major indigenous components, was successfully test fired at 10.20 AM today from ITR, Chandipur in Odisha.
We are committed to far-reaching changes in our defence preparedness: Rajnath Singh
Sep 28, 2019, at 02:14 pm
New Delhi, Sept 28 (UNI): Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday said the government is deeply conscious of the requirements of the Armed Forces, and is committed to far-reaching changes in the defence preparedness.
Indian Security forces fully prepared, Rajnath on reactivation of terror camps at Balakot
Sep 25, 2019, at 01:32 pm
Rajnath Singh becomes first Defence Minister to fly in LCA Tejas
Sep 19, 2019, at 11:19 am
Bengaluru, Sept 19 (UNI): Rajnath Singh on Thursday became the first Defence Minister to fly in the indigenous fighter Aircraft LCA Tejas, from the HAL Airport in the city on Thursday, giving a big boost to the country's defence manufacturing industry and the Indian Air Force.
Rajnath Singh green signals writing of India’s border history
Sep 18, 2019, at 06:14 pm
New Delhi: Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has given approval for initiating work of writing the history of the country’s borders.
Rajnath Singh gives nod to writing of India's border history
Sep 18, 2019, at 01:33 pm
New Delhi, Sept 18 (UNI): Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has given approval for initiating work of writing the history of the country's borders.
Big push for Make in India in the Defence Acquisition Council meeting chaired by Rajnath Singh
Sep 14, 2019, at 08:58 am
New Delhi, Sept 14 (IBNS): The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh here on Friday accorded approval for Capital Procurement for the Services amounting to approximately Rs 2,000 crores.
Bio-terror is a real threat today: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh
Sep 12, 2019, at 04:55 pm
New Delhi, Sept 12 (UNI): Acknowledging that the bio-terror is a real threat today, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday underlined the importance of building capabilities to deal with the menace of Bio-terrorism.
Rajnath Singh calls for collective international action to counter terrorism
Sep 06, 2019, at 09:05 am
New Delhi, Sept 6 (IBNS): Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has called for a collective international action to check perpetrators of terrorism and advocated strong measures against those who support and finance terrorism and provide sanctuary to terrorists.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh approves decisions regarding re-organisation of Army Headquarters
Aug 21, 2019, at 04:02 pm
New Delhi, Aug 21 (IBNS): Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has approved certain decisions regarding re-organisation of Army Headquarters.
India's nuclear doctrine in future will depend on the circumstances: Rajnath Singh
Aug 16, 2019, at 04:13 pm
Pokhran, Aug 16 (IBNS): Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday said India's nuclear doctrine for the future will depend on the circumstances.
Rajnath Singh reviews preparations for cyclone Vayu
Jun 13, 2019, at 05:01 pm
New Delhi, Jun 13 (UNI): Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday reviewed the preparedness of Indian Navy and Indian Coast Guard (ICG) to deal with cyclone Vayu and expressed satisfaction over it.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh reviews operational and procurement matters of Armed Forces
Jun 07, 2019, at 05:12 pm
New Delhi, June 7 (IBNS): Defence Minister Rajnath Singh took a meeting of senior officers of Ministry of Defence to review operational matters and procurement issues of the Armed Forces.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh to visit Ladakh today
Jun 03, 2019, at 08:51 am
New Delhi, June 3 (IBNS): In his first visit after taking charge as the Defence Minister of India, Rajnath Singh will visit Ladakh on Monday.
Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman attacks Congress manifesto
Apr 03, 2019, at 03:32 pm
New Delhi, Apr 3 (IBNS): Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Wednesday criticised manifesto launched by the Indian National Congress and said it is "pro-terrorists" and "anti-armed forces".
Nirmala Sitharaman visits hospital, meets Indian Air Force pilot Abhinandan
Mar 02, 2019, at 06:09 pm
New Delhi, Mar 2 (IBNS): Defence Minister Nirmnala Sitharaman on Saturday visited the hospital in which Indian Air Force Pilot Abhinandan, who was released by Pakistan from its captivity, is undergoing treatment and met him.
Defence minister Sitharaman visits Arunachal Pradesh
Jan 18, 2019, at 11:12 pm
Guwahati, Jan 18 (IBNS): Union defence minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday visited the forward areas along the India-China border in Dibang Valley of Arunachal Pradesh.
Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman visits Andaman Nicobar Command
Jan 14, 2019, at 04:01 pm
New Delhi, Jan 14 (IBNS): Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman arrived at Port Blair on Jan 13 evening and was received by Vice Admiral Bimal Verma, AVSM, ADC, Commander-in-Chief, Andaman & Nicobar Command at INS Utkrosh.