Defence Minister Rajnath Singh

January 15, 2025 5:46 PM

Strong Navy in Indian Ocean Region is our top priority: Rajnath Singh

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday reaffirmed the government's commitment to enhancing national security and achieving self-reliance in the defence sector. Speaking at the commissioning ceremony for three advanced naval assets—INS Surat, INS Nilgiri, and INS Vaghsheer—Singh outlined India's focus on modernizing its armed forces and implementing defence reforms by 2025. "Improving India's security system and achieving self-reliance in the defence sector has been the priority of the ...

January 15, 2025 9:20 AM

President Murmu, PM Modi and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh extend wishes on 77th Army day

President Droupadi Murmu, the Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, commended the Indian Army for its unparalleled contributions to national security, its commitment to combating terrorism, and its dedication to encouraging peace and prosperity in the country on the occasion of the 77th Army Day. Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended his best wishes to the Indian army on the occasion of 77th Army Day on January 15. "The Indian Army plays a pivotal role in ensuring national security. Our soldie...

January 14, 2025 4:10 PM

Jammu and Kashmir incomplete without PoK: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday said that Jammu and Kashmir remains "incomplete" without Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir (PoK), warning Pakistan against operating terrorist training camps in the region. Speaking at the 9th Armed Forces Veterans' Day event in J&K’s Akhnoor, Singh said, "Jammu and Kashmir is incomplete without PoK. For Pakistan, PoK is nothing more than a foreign territory. However, this land is being used for the business of terrorism. Terrorist training camps are oper...

November 20, 2024 12:42 PM

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh to meet Chinese counterpart in Laos on Wednesday

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will meet his Chinese counterpart, General Li Shangfu, on Wednesday in Vientiane, Laos. The two will meet on the sidelines of the ASEAN Defence Ministers' Meeting Plus (ADMM-Plus). This will be their first meeting after the disengagement at the Line of Actual Control (LAC). The last meeting between Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and his Chinese counterpart was in April 2023 in India, when then-Chinese Defence Minister Li Shangfu visited Delhi for the SCO Defence ...

October 31, 2024 11:42 AM

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh: India-China disengagement process at LAC nearly complete

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Thursday that the disengagement process in LAC (Line of Actual Control) in eastern Ladakh is nearly complete. Speaking at the inauguration of the Bob Khathing Museum in Tezpur, Assam, Singh outlined the steps taken in the long-standing standoff, which erupted in 2020 due to Chinese military actions. His remarks highlighted ongoing discussions between India and China at both diplomatic and military levels, with recent negotiations yielding a consensus on res...

October 12, 2024 2:12 PM

Rajnath Singh inaugurates 75 BRO infrastructure projects worth Rs 2,236 crore

In a significant boost to India's border infrastructure, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh today virtually dedicated 75 Border Roads Organisation (BRO) infrastructure projects to the nation, valued at Rs 2,236 crore. These projects, which include 22 roads, 51 bridges, and two other works, are spread across 11 states and union territories (UTs), further bolstering India's defence preparedness and contributing to the socio-economic development of border regions. The projects were inaugurated from th...

August 30, 2024 4:35 PM

Indian economy has transformed from ‘Fragile Five’ to ‘Fabulous Five’: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Friday that the Indian economy has progressed from the 'Fragile Five' in 2014 to the 'Fabulous Five' in 2024. Speaking at the 'Manorama News Conclave 2024' in Thiruvananthapuram, Singh emphasized that India is now recognized globally as one of the fastest-growing large economies. "India's economy has undergone unprecedented changes. Before 2014, India's economy was among the 'Fragile Five'. Today, it is recognized all over the world as one of the 'Fabulous...

September 16, 2024 4:15 PM

Lok Sabha adjourned sine die, House adopts motion against opposition

The Lok Sabha was adjourned sine die on Tuesday following a contentious session that saw the adoption of a motion condemning opposition behavior during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's address. The adjournment came after the House passed the motion of thanks on the President's address, which included PM Modi's reply to the debate. Throughout the Prime Minister's speech, opposition members persistently raised slogans concerning the situation in Manipur, creating a tense atmosphere in the chamber. ...

September 16, 2024 6:13 PM

“House will benefit greatly from his insights and experience”: PM Modi praises Om Birla’s re-election as Lok Sabha Speaker

Om Birla was re-elected as Speaker of the Lok Sabha on Wednesday, garnering widespread support and praise from top government officials, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi. On social media platform X, PM Modi said, "I would like to congratulate Shri Om Birla Ji on being elected as the Speaker of the Lok Sabha for the second time. The House will benefit greatly from his insights and experience. My best wishes to him for the tenure ahead. @ombirlakota." The motion for Birla's re-election was...