Rajnath Singh

Defence Minister arrives in Leh to carry out security review, witnesses para dropping skills of Armed Forces

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh arrived in Leh on July 17, on a two-day-long visit to carry out a comprehensive review of the security scenario in the region in wake of the border row with China.

Jul 17, 2020

India, South Korea to enhance defence technology cooperation

Indian and South Korean governments have decided to enhance cooperation in defence technology and promote industries working in this field.

Jul 11, 2020

Disturbing and painful: Rajnath Singh on death of Indian troops in Galwan clash in first reaction

In a first reaction post the India-China border clash, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said that the loss of soldiers in Galwan is deeply disturbing and painful.

Jun 17, 2020

Rajnath Singh briefed PM Modi on India-China border scuffle: What was discussed

Rajnath Singh met PM Modi after he held a meeting with External Affairs Minister, S Jaishankar, Chief of Defence Staff, General Bipin Rawat, and the three service chiefs in Delhi.

Jun 16, 2020

Rajnath Singh on China: 'India's national pride won't be compromised'

Rajnath Singh speaks about the tension with China at the border, assures that India's national pride will not be compromised.

Jun 14, 2020

Kamaal R Khan requests PM Narendra Modi to resign, calls him 'Disaster of India'

KRK also suggested that Defence Minister Rajnath Singh could replace Narendra Modi as the Prime Minister of India 'because he is a very sensible man'.

Jun 13, 2020

Have the Chinese occupied Indian territory in Ladakh: Rahul Gandhi's swipe at Rajnath Singh

Wayanad MP Rahul Gandhi's remarks came a day after Rajnath Singh took a jibe at the Congress after the former asked questions about India's border conflict with China.

Jun 9, 2020

Amid border stand-off with India, Chinese PLA Tibet military command holds night-time high altitude drills

During the mock battle, PLA scouts fired more than 2,000 munitions, including mortar shells, rifle grenades and rockets and "and tested their combat capability under a harsh environment".

Jun 3, 2020

India, China actively resolving border dispute; Defence Minister refuses US help

He stated that both countries had made it clear that they wanted to resolve the problem

May 30, 2020

Disabled veterans get Rs 100 as pension despite stay by Supreme Court

The bureaucracy at the highest level in the Ministry of Defence kept the political leadership in dark regarding a decision that eventually led to an unexpected withdrawal of income tax benefits to disabled veterans last year.

Mar 2, 2020

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh inaugurates HAL's Light Combat Helicopter Production Hangar

The Indian Multi-Role Helicopter is aimed at replacing the existing medium-lift helicopters such as Mi17's, Kamovs and Seakings which will be phased out in the coming 10-12 years.

Feb 28, 2020

From Vajpayee to Shah: BJP Presidents' list in chronological order

JP Nadda who a close associate of Modi-Shah took over as the BJP's National President after getting elected unanimously.

Jan 21, 2020

Historic decision: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Cabinet nod to CDS

Rajnath Singh's remarks came after the Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi gave its nod to the CDS, a four-star general who will head the new Department of Military Affairs.

Dec 24, 2019

Jaishankar on H-1B visa: US should not obstruct flow of talent from India

The H-1B visa, popular among Indian IT professionals, is a non-immigrant visa that allows US companies to employ foreign workers in speciality occupations that require theoretical or technical expertise.

Dec 20, 2019

India, Japan to hold maiden 2+2 ministerial dialogue today on defence and security

The Indian delegation will be led by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar. Japan's Foreign Affairs Minister Toshimitsu Motegi and Defence Minister Taro Kono will lead the Japanese side.

Nov 30, 2019

Will GMR take Delhi's second airport by right of refusal as Swiss firm wins bid?

Zurich Airport International AG beat GMR and Adani Group by quoting highest per passenger rate for developing first phase of Jewar airport, expected to be India's largest.

Nov 30, 2019

India-US to hold second round of 2+2 talks in December, eye major defence signing

New Delhi hosted the first round of the talks last year where the two countries signed the Communications Compatibility and Security Agreement (COMCASA).

Nov 14, 2019

India receives first Rafale fighter jet from Dassault in France

The ceremony was witnessed by the top officials of the French military and senior officials of Dassault aviation were also present.

Oct 8, 2019

Indian Navy gets its biggest aircraft carrier dry dock in Mumbai: Key facts

After nine years, the construction of the state-of-the-art dry dock at Naval Dockyard in Mumbai was completed.

Sep 28, 2019

Pakistan moves 2,000 soldiers within 30km of LoC

The security establishment is keeping a close tab on the troop movements in Pakistan.

Sep 6, 2019