Rajnath Singh

September 16, 2024 3:25 PM

India advancing rapidly towards self-reliance in defence sector, says Rajnath Singh at ‘Tarang Shakti 2024’

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday emphasized India’s rapid progress towards self-reliance in the defence sector, highlighting significant achievements in indigenization during his address at the multilateral aerial exercise 'Tarang Shakti 2024' in Jodhpur. "The Indian Air Force and the defence sector are advancing rapidly towards realizing the vision of a self-reliant India," Singh said. He pointed to the country’s growing independence in manufacturing critical defence equipment, ...

September 16, 2024 3:27 PM

“MoU between Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya and Indian Air Force will help in creating efficient logistics system”: Rajnath Singh

The Indian Air Force and Army have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya (GSV), a newly established central university specializing in transportation and logistics. The agreement, inked in the presence of Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, aims to improve the logistics expertise of military personnel. This collaboration is expected to contribute to key national initiatives, including the PM Gati Shakti National Master Pla...

September 16, 2024 3:59 PM

India and US are destined to be strong partners, says Rajnath Singh

Lauding the progress in India-US ties, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh told the Indian diaspora that New Delhi and Washington are "destined" to be strong partners. Rajnath Singh is on an official visit to the US from August 23 to 26 at the invitation of the US Secretary of Defence Lloyd Austin. He arrived in Washington, on Thursday "India and the US are natural allies, we have old ties. Even destiny wants India-US relations to be strong," he said addressing the Indian community in Washington on ...

September 16, 2024 3:59 PM

India’s global perception has completely changed in last 10 years: Rajnath Singh

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, while addressing the Indian community in the United States emphasised India's transformation in the last 10 years and said there has been a rapid change in the country's perception globally. Rajnath Singh is on an official visit to the US from August 23-26 at the invitation of the US Secretary of Defence Lloyd Austin. He arrived in Washington, on Thursday "The people of Indian community who live outside India are concerned about the global perception of their cou...

July 30, 2024 6:40 PM

Vietnamese PM to begin state visit to India today

Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh is set to commence a three-day state visit to India today, July 30, at the invitation of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The visit, which will conclude on August 1, aims to strengthen bilateral ties between the two nations. PM Chinh will be accompanied by a high-level delegation, including several ministers, deputy ministers, and business leaders, according to a statement from India's Ministry of External Affairs (MEA). The visit's itinerary inclu...

July 4, 2024 3:34 PM

Rajnath Singh, Australian Deputy PM Richard Marles discuss closer cooperation in Indo-Pacific

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday held talks with Australia's Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence, Richard Marles. The two leaders reviewed issues related to defence cooperation and the comprehensive strategic partnership between India and Australia. In a post on X, Rajnath Singh said, "Spoke with Australia's Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defence Mr. @RichardMarlesMP. We reviewed a range of issues pertaining to defence cooperation and discussed closer collaboration b...

September 16, 2024 6:09 PM

Defence Minister rebuffs Rahul Gandhi’s claims on Agniveer scheme

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday objected to Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's remarks in Lok Sabha on the Agniveer scheme and said financial assistance of one crore rupees is given to the family of the Agniveer who sacrifices his life while protecting the country's borders or during a war. Singh accused Gandhi of misleading the House, emphasizing that families of Agniveers who lose their lives in service receive financial assistance of one crore rupees. The debate unfolded during discuss...

September 16, 2024 6:14 PM

BJP and Congress issue three-line whips ahead of Lok Sabha speaker election

Both the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the opposition Congress have issued three-line whips to their respective Members of Parliament (MPs) to be present in the Lok Sabha on Wednesday, June 26, from 11 a.m. onwards. This move comes ahead of the crucial election for the post of Lok Sabha Speaker. The election has taken on added importance as the opposition INDIA bloc, having failed to reach a consensus with the BJP, has nominated Congress MP K Suresh for the Speaker's position. This de...

September 16, 2024 6:15 PM

PM Modi, Amit Shah, Rajnath Singh, Nitin Gadkari, take oath as Members of Parliament

As the first session of the 18th Lok Sabha commenced on Monday, various prominent leaders, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah, and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, took oaths as Members of Parliament. Union Ministers G. Kishan Reddy, Chirag Paswan, Kiren Rijiju, Nitin Gadkari, and Mansukh Mandaviya took oaths as members of the 18th Lok Sabha, amongst others. Union Ministers Bhupender Yadav, Giriraj Singh, Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, JD(U) MP Rajiv Ranjan (Lalan) Singh...

September 16, 2024 6:38 PM

BJP appoints Rajnath Singh and Bhupender Yadav for electing next Odisha CM

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has appointed Union Ministers Rajnath Singh and Bhupender Yadav as central observers for the appointment of the Chief Minister of Odisha. This decision was announced in an official release on Sunday by Arun Singh, the National General Secretary of BJP. "The Parliamentary Board of the Bharatiya Janata Party has appointed Rajnath Singh, Union Minister, Government of India, and Bhupender Yadav, Union Minister, Government of India, as central observers for the elect...