Rajnath Singh

February 4, 2025 9:27 PM

Rajnath Singh refutes Rahul Gandhi’s remarks on Army chief’s statement on India-China border

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday refuted comments made by Congress leader Rahul Gandhi in Parliament regarding the statement of the Chief of the Army Staff on the situation along the India-China border. In a tweet, Singh clarified that the Army Chief's observations pertained to a "temporary disturbance" in traditional patrolling patterns by both India and China along the disputed border. He emphasized that these patrols have now returned to their traditional practices following recent ...

February 4, 2025 4:01 PM

Bharat Ranbhoomi Darshan: 77 tourism sites to showcase India’s rich military heritage

The government has identified 77 sites under the Bharat Ranbhoomi Darshan initiative, designed to raise awareness by opening historically significant locations linked to the valor and sacrifices of the Indian Armed Forces to tourists, Union Minister for Tourism and Culture Gajendra Singh Shekhawat said in a written reply to the Lok Sabha on Monday. The selected sites span various states, including 11 in Jammu and Kashmir, four in Himachal Pradesh, seven in Rajasthan, five in Gujarat, five in La...

January 17, 2025 9:44 PM

India’s offensive, defensive responses need to be strengthened: Rajnath Singh

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday underlined the need to strengthen India's offensive and defensive responses in view of the turmoil being witnessed in the rules-based international order. Addressing an event, organised to commemorate 2024 as the Year of Naval Civilians, the Defence Minister highlighted the increasing complexities for the Armed Forces due to the tense geopolitical security scenario and pitched to increase the critical capability of the country at the earliest. "If we as...

January 7, 2025 6:37 PM

Rajnath Singh to meet Maldivian defence minister to review bilateral defence cooperation

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will hold a crucial bilateral meeting with Maldives Defence Minister Mohammed Ghassan Maumoon in New Delhi on January 8, 2025. The discussions will focus on enhancing defence cooperation between India and the Maldives, specifically in areas such as training, joint exercises, defence projects, and supply of equipment to bolster the capabilities of the Maldives National Defence Forces (MNDF). Maumoon is scheduled to visit India for a three-day trip from January 8 to...

January 1, 2025 4:28 PM

Modernising armed forces: Defence Ministry declares 2025 as ‘Year of Reforms’

The Defence Ministry has declared 2025 as the "Year of Reforms," aiming to transform the armed forces into a technologically advanced, combat-ready force capable of executing multi-domain integrated operations. The decision was made on Tuesday during a high-level meeting of all Secretaries of the Ministry of Defence, chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh. The meeting focused on reviewing the progress of various ongoing schemes, projects, and reforms. The reforms are set to focus on several...

December 30, 2024 4:43 PM

Mastering frontier technologies key to defense preparedness: Rajnath Singh

Defence minister Rajnath Singh addressed officers at the Army War College (AWC) in Mhow, Madhya Pradesh, on Monday, underscoring the importance of mastering frontier technologies in modern warfare. "Mastering frontier technologies is the need of the hour. Our military training centers are preparing soldiers to tackle future challenges with advanced warfare capabilities," Singh said. He discussed unconventional methods of warfare, including information warfare, Artificial Intelligence (AI)-base...

December 13, 2024 4:43 PM

‘Attempts to portray Constitution as gift of particular party”: Rajnath Singh attacks Congress during debate on Constitution

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday initiated a debate in the Lok Sabha to mark the 75th anniversary of the adoption of India’s Constitution. In his address, Singh highlighted the Constitution's historical significance, emphasizing its role in shaping India's governance and its position on the global stage. Singh began by reflecting on the extensive deliberations that led to the formation of the Constitution, underlining its deep connection to India's civilizational values. He also expre...

December 10, 2024 11:03 PM

India-Russia friendship higher than highest mountain, deeper than deepest ocean: Rajnath Singh

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh met Russian President Vladimir Putin at the Kremlin on Tuesday. Both leaders reaffirmed the strong India-Russia partnership and emphasized its immense potential for future collaboration. The meeting took place on the sidelines of the 21st session of the India-Russia Inter-Governmental Commission on Military and Military Technical Cooperation (IRIGC-M&MTC). During the discussions, Singh conveyed Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s warm greetings to President Puti...

December 9, 2024 10:59 AM

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh arrives in Moscow for high-level talks and INS Tushil commissioning ceremony

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh arrived in Moscow on Sunday for an official visit aimed at strengthening defence cooperation between India and Russia. During his stay, Singh will participate in the commissioning ceremony of the stealth-guided missile frigate INS Tushil into the Indian Navy. He will also attend the 21st meeting of the India-Russia Inter-Governmental Commission on Military and Military Technical Cooperation (IRIGC-M&MTC). Singh was welcomed late Sunday night by Indian Ambassa...

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...