Defence Minister Rajnath Singh

October 8, 2026 1:02 PM

Indian Air Force stands as symbol of courage, valour, discipline: Rajnath Singh

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday extended greetings to the air warriors on Indian Air Force Day, praising their courage and saying that they have not only strengthened the country's security but have also contributed to national unity. The Indian Air Force (IAF), the air arm of the Indian Armed Forces, was officially established on October 8, 1932, as an auxiliary air force of British India. Created under British rule as an auxiliary air force, the IAF's primary mission was to secure...

September 24, 2026 11:05 PM

National security goes beyond safeguarding borders, govt adopting holistic approach to emerging threats: Rajnath Singh

National security cannot be viewed solely in terms of safeguarding geographical boundaries and requires a holistic approach to address emerging threats, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Thursday. Addressing a defence conclave in New Delhi, Singh said modern security challenges include drones and unmanned aerial vehicles, cyberattacks, lone-wolf attacks and disinformation campaigns, apart from conventional arms and artillery. He said national security is also linked to economic and energy ...

September 15, 2026 2:53 PM

VIMARSH 2026: Rajnath Singh unveils initiatives to empower MSMEs, start-ups in defence sector

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday unveiled a series of policy initiatives aimed at lowering technical and financial entry barriers for MSMEs and deep-tech start-ups and launched a framework for sharing DRDO-developed software source codes with licensee industries at the DRDO-Industry Synergy Meet ‘VIMARSH 2026’. The initiatives include direct funding, incubation support and dedicated access to DRDO testing facilities for MSMEs and start-ups. A standardised and secure framework for s...

September 9, 2026 2:40 PM

India and Sri Lanka are civilized twins, close neighbours, maritime partners: Rajnath Singh

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, on a three-day visit to Sri Lanka, met President Anura Kumara Dissanayake in Colombo and reaffirmed India's commitment to strengthening bilateral cooperation for the development and well-being of the people of both countries. Sharing details of the meeting on social media, Rajnath Singh said he conveyed Prime Minister Narendra Modi's greetings to the Sri Lankan President and congratulated him on the completion of two years of his government. The Defence Minister...

September 8, 2026 4:15 PM

Rajnath Singh arrives in Colombo for three-day visit to strengthen defence, maritime ties

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh arrived in Colombo on Tuesday for a three-day official visit aimed at strengthening India-Sri Lanka defence and maritime cooperation. Singh will hold talks with the Sri Lankan leadership on a range of issues, including bilateral defence cooperation, maritime security and regional security. He will also interact with the Indian diaspora in Colombo. “Looking forward to a productive engagement with the leadership of Sri Lanka during the visit,” Singh said in a p...

September 4, 2026 2:10 PM

‘Looking forward to deepening ties’: Rajnath Singh, Japanese counterpart exchange pleasantries on X

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday thanked his Japanese counterpart Shinjiro Koizumi for his warm regards and expressed his readiness to further strengthen the deep-rooted defence partnership between India and Japan. Singh said Koizumi’s message was conveyed to him during the visit of Belgium’s Defence and Foreign Trade Minister Theo Francken to India. “Thank you for the warm regards, my friend Shinjiro Koizumi! The message was well received, and duly reciprocated during Minister T...

September 1, 2026 7:02 PM

Rajnath Singh reviews DPSUs’ performance, calls for greater indigenisation and global competitiveness

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday reviewed the annual performance of 16 Defence Public Sector Undertakings (DPSUs) in New Delhi, assessing their progress in strengthening indigenous production and manufacturing capabilities, developing advanced defence technologies, increasing defence exports, strengthening supply chains and executing major projects. During the review meeting, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, along with Minister of State for Defence Sanjay Seth, was briefed by Secretary ...

August 29, 2026 3:55 PM

Acquire knowledge, question injustice through constitutional means, bring change democratically: Rajnath Singh to youth

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday urged the youth to draw inspiration from Dr BR Ambedkar's message of "Educate, Agitate and Organise" by acquiring knowledge, questioning injustice through constitutional means and working to bring about change through democratic methods. Addressing students at the convocation ceremony of Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University in Lucknow, Singh said Ambedkar had emphasised the importance of pursuing social and economic objectives through constitutional m...

August 28, 2026 2:34 PM

Raksha Bandhan: PM Modi, Amit Shah, Rajnath Singh Extend Greetings, Celebrate Bond of Love and Trust

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday extended greetings to the people on the occasion of Raksha Bandhan and wished that the bond of love, affection and mutual trust symbolised by the festival remains forever unbreakable. In a post on X, PM Modi said, “Heartfelt wishes on the occasion of Raksha Bandhan. May this sacred festival bring happiness, prosperity, and success into all your lives. May the bond of love, affection, and mutual trust remain forever unbreakable - that is my heartfelt wish...

July 31, 2026 9:11 AM

‘Will continue to inspire every generation’: PM Modi pays tribute to Udham Singh on martyrdom day

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday paid tribute to revolutionary freedom fighter Shaheed Udham Singh on his martyrdom day, describing his life as a symbol of courage and sacrifice that will continue to inspire generations to uphold the nation's dignity. In a post on X, the Prime Minister said, "Respectful tribute to the great revolutionary martyr Udham Singh on his martyrdom day. His life story, marked by extraordinary courage and valour, will continue to inspire every generation of the cou...