Rajnath Singh

November 22, 2024 12:33 AM

Rajnath Singh meets his South Korean, Australian and New Zealand counterparts in Laos

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh participated in a series of high-level bilateral meetings on the sidelines of the 11th ASEAN Defence Ministers' Meeting-Plus (ADMM-Plus) in Laos, furthering India’s defense diplomacy and strengthening strategic ties with key global partners. During his engagements, Singh met with his counterparts from South Korea, Australia, New Zealand, and the United States, discussing a range of defense and security issues while exploring opportunities for increased cooperati...

November 21, 2024 3:22 PM

India advocates dialogue to resolve complex international issues, says Rajnath Singh in Laos

India has always advocated and practised dialogue for resolving complex international issues, said Defence Minister Rajnath Singh in Laos PDR on Thursday. He was addressing the 11th ASEAN Defence Ministers Meeting-Plus (ADMM Plus) in Laos. Rajnath Singh said, "This commitment to open communication and peaceful negotiation is evident in India's approach to a wide range of international challenges, from border disputes to trade agreements." "Considering the ongoing conflicts in different parts ...

November 20, 2024 8:47 PM

Rajnath Singh holds bilateral talks with defence ministers of China, Laos, and Malaysia at ASEAN meeting

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh held a series of important bilateral meetings with his counterparts from China, Laos, and Malaysia on Wednesday, aiming to strengthen defence cooperation and address regional security concerns. These meetings took place on the sidelines of the 11th ASEAN Defence Ministers' Meeting-Plus (ADMM-Plus) in Vientiane, Laos. Singh met with Chinese Defence Minister Dong Jun for the first time since the recent disengagement agreements and the meeting between Prime Minister ...

October 30, 2024 9:44 PM

Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh hails India-China Border disengagement as ‘significant achievement’

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh described the recent India-China border disengagement as a “major achievement” after years of diplomatic and military efforts. Addressing soldiers at Meghna Stadium in Tezpur, Assam, Singh emphasized that the success was made possible by the dedication and bravery of India’s armed forces. Singh, who is celebrating Diwali with troops in Tezpur, shared meals and lit diyas with the soldiers. Reflecting on the breakthrough, he said, “This is not a small develo...

October 24, 2024 7:33 PM

“Broad consensus has been achieved”: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on India-China truce at LAC

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh announced a significant development in the ongoing India-China relations during the 'Chanakya Defence Dialogue,' stating that a broad consensus has been reached to restore the situation along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in Ladakh, grounded in principles of equal and mutual security. In his keynote address on Thursday, Singh emphasized that the agreement between India and China demonstrates that continuous dialogue can effectively resolve differences. "The bro...

October 22, 2024 1:04 PM

Singapore plays key role in Act-East policy: Rajnath Singh at defence ministers’ dialogue

Singapore's Defence Minister, Dr. Ng Eng Hen, has commenced a three-day visit to India, co-chairing the sixth India-Singapore Defence Ministers' Dialogue alongside his Indian counterpart, Rajnath Singh, in New Delhi. The Summit began on Tuesday morning, with Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh welcoming the Singapore delegation warmly. He noted that the strategic partnership the two countries share is a "testimony of increasing closeness between our countries." Singh said, "The meeting is ha...

October 18, 2024 3:02 PM

“Time has come for private sector to take lead in defence sector participation”: Rajnath Singh

Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday said the private sector must play a leading role in defence sector, citing its ability to drive innovation and adapt to rapid changes. Speaking at the DRDO Industry Workshop on defence technology acceleration in Delhi, Singh said, "Technology's impact on the defence sector is not limited to conventional warfare; it has given birth to unconventional warfare, including drones, cyber warfare, bio-weapons, and space defence. These elements pose challen...

October 7, 2024 8:43 AM

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh to inaugurate DefConnect 4.0 event in Delhi today

Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will inaugurate DefConnect 4.0 at an event in Delhi on Monday as a significant step towards advancing indigenous innovation and celebrating the growing defence ecosystem of the country. Organised by Innovations for Defence Excellence - Defence Innovation Organisation (iDEX-DIO), under the Department of Defence Production, Ministry of Defence at Manekshaw Centre, Delhi Cantonment, the event is expected to bring together armed forces, defence PSUs, innovators ...

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...