Rajnath Singh

India Boosts Defence Self-Reliance with Major Helicopter Procurement

In a significant stride towards self-reliance in defence manufacturing, Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL) has received a request for proposal (RFP) from the Ministry of Defence for the procurement of 156 light combat helicopters (LCH). This move is a testament to the 'Make in India' initiative and the vision of Defence Minister Rajnath Singh towards achieving self-reliance in defence manufacturing.

Jun 18, 2024

Akshay Kumar, SRK hug each other; Anant- Mukesh Ambani, Kangana Ranaut, Vikrant Massey graced PM Modi's oath taking ceremony

Akshay Kumar- SRK hug each other; Anant- Mukesh Ambani, Rajinikanth grace new cabinet's oath-taking ceremony [List]

Narendra Modi took the oath as the Prime Minister for the third consecutive time on Sunday. President Droupadi Murmu then administered oaths to Rajnath Singh, Amit Shah, and Nitin Gadkari.

Jun 10, 2024

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh reviews operational readiness in Siachen

While discussing operational challenges in the world's highest battlefield, the Defence Minister described Siachen as not an ordinary land, but a symbol of India's sovereignty and determination

Apr 22, 2024

UCC is next target of BJP after fulfilling its commitment to Ram Mandir, Article 370: Rajnath Singh

In the 2024 election manifesto, the BJP has clearly stated that within five years, the Uniform Civil Code will be implemented in the country.

Apr 16, 2024

Govt targets Rs 50,000 cr defence exports by 2028-29: Rajnath Singh

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday said the Modi government has prioritised the defence sector and along with the promotion of indigenous manufacturing was aiming at an export target of Rs 50,000 crore for military hardware by 2028-29.

Mar 7, 2024

Defence Minister Reviews Security Situation Along LoC, Lauds Soldiers' Contributions

"Stay connected to people": Rajnath Singh reviews security situation along LoC, lauds soldiers' contributions

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday visited the border areas of Jammu and Kashmir to take stock of the security situation along the Line of Control (LoC) in wake of the killing of four soldiers in an encounter with terrorists in Poonch district on December 21.

Dec 27, 2023

Rajasthan finally has a CM; first-time MLA Bhajan Lal Sharma grabs top spot [details]

The announcement took political observers by surprise, as there were many other contenders like Arjun Ram Meghwal, Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, Ashwini Vaishnaw, besides Raje whose names had been doing the rounds.

Dec 12, 2023

PM Modi recalls momentous occasions on last day of LS proceedings in old Parliament House

Women Reservation Bill: Confusion regarding bill in tab; Shah seen explaining to Rajnath, Owaisi helps SP MP

As part of the proceedings on the first day in the new Parliament complex, the Narendra Modi government introduced the much awaited Women Reservation Bill.

Sep 19, 2023

PoJK is, was, will remain part of India; Rajnath Singh reminds PAK of Indian Parliament resolution to liberate PoJK

While observing that Pakistan has illegally occupied a huge portation of the erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir, the Defence Minister vows that PoJK is, was, and will remain a part of India.

Jun 26, 2023

Rajnath Singh tests positive for COVID; skips IAF Commanders' Conference [details]

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has tested positive for Covid-19. He was scheduled to attend the Indian Air Force Commanders' Conference here on Thursday, but had to skip it after being tested positive for the virus.

Apr 20, 2023

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi with party members resume 'Bharat Jodo Yatra'

Congress moves notice for discussion in LS, RS on Chinese transgression ahead of Alwar rally

Rahul Gandhi expressed his surprise saying that no one, including the media, is asking questions on China, despite it occupying Indian territory and martyring 20 Indian soldiers.

Dec 19, 2022

Indian and Chinese soldiers jointly celebrate New Year in Bumla along the Indo-China border in Arunachal Pradesh's Tawang district on Jan 1, 2019.

Indian soldiers successfully thwarted transgression by Chinese troops in Tawang sector: Rajnath

Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday told Parliament that Indian troops successfully thwarted an attempt by Chinese soldiers to transgress the Line of Actual Control (LAC) on December 9 in Arunachal Pradesh's Tawang sector.

Dec 13, 2022

Rajnath inaugurates Gita Daan Yajna at B'luru ISKCON

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday inaugurated the Gita Daan Yajna Mahotsava on the occasion of Gita Jayanti at ISKCON Sri Rajadhiraja Govinda Temple located in Vasanthapura here.

Dec 4, 2022

India will retrieve parts of J&K under illegal occupation of Pakistan: Rajnath Singh

Defence minister Rajnath Singh said on Thursday that the Pakistan government is resorting to torture and harassment of people in Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK).

Oct 27, 2022

Self-reliance, secured borders central to making India powerful nation: Rajnath

Self-reliance and the secured borders are central to making India a powerful nation, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said here on Saturday.

Oct 15, 2022

India has become the most powerful country in the world: Rajnath Singh

India is no longer weak and has become the most powerful country in the world, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said here on Tuesday.

Aug 30, 2022

Atmanirbhar Push: Defence Minister-led panel approves arms procurement proposals worth Rs 28,732 cr

At a meeting presided over by defence minister Rajnath Singh, the defence acquisition council (DAC), the top body in India for purchasing weapons, gave the capital acquisition proposals its acceptance of necessity (AoN).

Jul 27, 2022

India well-equipped to give befitting reply to all enemies: Rajnath Singh

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday said that India is "well equipped" to give befitting reply to "anyone who casts an evil eye on us".

Jul 24, 2022

Rajnath Singh, Smriti Irani to arrive in J&K on 2-day visit; video goes viral [details]

Union Ministers Rajnath Singh and Smriti Irani will arrive in Jammu and Kashmir on Sunday on a two-day visit.