Rajnath Singh

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

Rajnath Singh meeting Japanese PM Shinzo Abe

Another headache for China as India, Japan pledge greater maritime cooperation in South China Sea

Apart from Malabar exercise where navies of India, Japan and the US involve in complex war games, the trilateral mine-countermeasures exercise (MINEX) will also be carried out annually.

Sep 5, 2019

Jaitley cremated with full state honours

Jaitley passed away at AIIMS on Saturday after a prolonged illness.

Aug 25, 2019

Arun Jaitley in critical condition; Amit Shah, Harsh Vardhan visit AIIMS

The 66-year-old BJP leader was admitted to AIIMS last week after he complained of difficulty in breathing.

Aug 17, 2019

India's 'no first use' nuclear policy may change in future: Rajnath Singh

Addressing an event in Pokhran, Rajnath Singh said the country currently has a "no first use policy" on nuclear weapons but it may change in the future.

Aug 16, 2019

PM Modi launches BJP's nationwide membership drive in Varanasi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address party workers at Deendayal Upadhyaya Trade Facilitation Centre in Bada Lalpur from where he will launch the membership drive and facilitate some of the party workers.

Jul 6, 2019

PM Modi leads International Yoga Day celebrations in Ranchi; Indian Army, Navy take part

June 21 marks the fifth International Yoga Day. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is in Ranchi to celebrate the mega event.

Jun 21, 2019

Miffed Rajnath Singh added to 6 more cabinet committees after initial exclusion

The move came amid speculation that Rajnath Singh was unhappy over not being given his due in the formation of the panels.

Jun 7, 2019

Indian godman arrested in Australia for sexually assaulting two women during prayer meetings

Swami Anand Giri is known to be a close associate of yoga expert and Patanjali CEO Baba Ramdev.

May 8, 2019

From Rahul Gandhi to Smriti Irani: Key candidates in fray for Phase 5 elections

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is seeking a second term from an estimated 9 crore voters across seven states in fifth phase of the Lok Sabha 2019 elections.

May 6, 2019

Lok Sabha election Phase 5 LIVE Updates: 48.38% voter turnout till 3 pm, Bengal highest at 61%

Voting will take place in 14 seats in Uttar Pradesh, 12 in Rajasthan, seven seats each in West Bengal and Madhya Pradesh, five in Bihar and four in Jharkhand. In Jammu and Kashmir, polling will take place in Ladakh constituency and Pulwama and Shopian districts of Anantnag seat.