Military-civil integration vital for stronger defence ecosystem: Rajnath Singh

August 3, 2026 4:26 PM

Military-civil integration vital for stronger defence ecosystem: Rajnath Singh

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday called for deeper integration between the military and civilian components of the Ministry of Defence, saying closer synergy is essential to build a robust defence ecosystem capable of addressing evolving security and technological challenges. Addressing the 85th Armed Forces Headquarters (AFHQ) Civilian Services Day celebrations in New Delhi, the Defence Minister said both the uniformed and civil services are guided by the shared commitment of "Nation F...

PM Modi, Amit Shah, Rajnath Singh pay tributes to Pingali Venkayya on his 150th birth anniversary

August 2, 2026 5:43 PM

PM Modi, Amit Shah, Rajnath Singh pay tributes to Pingali Venkayya on his 150th birth anniversary

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh paid tributes to Pingali Venkayya on his 150th birth anniversary, remembering his pivotal contribution to designing India's National Flag and his service to the nation. In a post on X, PM Modi said, "Tributes to Pingali Venkayya Ji on his 150th birth anniversary. He is remembered for his invaluable role in giving our nation the Tricolour. May his efforts always inspire people to serve our country with...

President, Vice-President and Rajnath Singh congratulate Gulveer Singh, Harjinder Kaur on Commonwealth Games silver medals

July 29, 2026 10:41 AM

President, Vice-President and Rajnath Singh congratulate Gulveer Singh, Harjinder Kaur on Commonwealth Games silver medals

President Droupadi Murmu, Vice-President C.P. Radhakrishnan and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh congratulated athletes Gulveer Singh and Harjinder Kaur on winning silver medals at the Commonwealth Games 2026 in Glasgow, praising their performances and saying they had brought pride to the nation. In a post on X, President Murmu hailed Gulveer Singh for scripting history by becoming the first Indian to win a Commonwealth Games medal in the men's 10,000m event. "Hearty congratulations to Gulveer S...

Defence Minister Announces Gender-Neutral Induction, Faster Ex-Gratia Relief for Coast Guard Families

July 28, 2026 3:07 PM

Defence Minister Announces Gender-Neutral Induction, Faster Ex-Gratia Relief for Coast Guard Families

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday unveiled two major policy reforms for the Indian Coast Guard (ICG), introducing a gender-neutral framework for officer induction and career progression while simplifying the process of granting ex-gratia compensation to the families of personnel reported missing at sea during duty.   The reforms were unveiled at Kartavya Bhavan-2 in New Delhi in the presence of Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh, Director General of the Indian Coast Guard Paramesh S...

Rajnath Singh says Operation Sindoor showed India’s ability to respond decisively; rules out talks with Pakistan except on PoK

July 26, 2026 10:32 PM

Rajnath Singh says Operation Sindoor showed India’s ability to respond decisively; rules out talks with Pakistan except on PoK

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday asserted that the success of Operation Sindoor demonstrated India's capability to respond decisively to any provocation by Pakistan, while reiterating that there would be no dialogue with Islamabad except on Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK), which he described as an integral part of India. Addressing the 27th Kargil Vijay Diwas commemorations at the Kargil War Memorial in Dras, the Defence Minister said India's armed forces had sent a strong message throu...

Indian armed forces fully prepared to counter any threat: Rajnath Singh

July 26, 2026 10:23 AM

Indian armed forces fully prepared to counter any threat: Rajnath Singh

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday asserted that the Indian Armed Forces are fully prepared to face any challenge, warning that while the enemy's intentions remain unchanged and it continues to resort to proxy wars and infiltration, India's military remains vigilant and capable of safeguarding the nation's sovereignty. Addressing a commemorative event in Dras on the eve of the 27th Kargil Vijay Diwas, the Defence Minister paid tribute to the soldiers who secured India's victory in the 1...

Rajnath Singh Flags In First-Ever Tri-Service All-Women Circumnavigation Sailing Expedition

July 22, 2026 5:47 PM

Rajnath Singh Flags In First-Ever Tri-Service All-Women Circumnavigation Sailing Expedition

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday flagged in 'Samudra Pradakshina', the country's first-ever Tri-Service all-women circumnavigation sailing expedition, marking the successful completion of a 314-day voyage covering nearly 25,500 nautical miles across four oceans. The expedition, undertaken aboard the Indian Army Sailing Vessel (IASV) Triveni, saw nine women officers from the Indian Army, Navy and Air Force return to Mumbai after completing the historic journey. The mission had been vi...

Border infrastructure to remain crucial in future warfare: Rajnath Singh

July 16, 2026 2:49 PM

Border infrastructure to remain crucial in future warfare: Rajnath Singh

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday underscored the enduring importance of strategic infrastructure in modern warfare, saying that roads, tunnels, airfields and ports will continue to play a decisive role in military operations despite rapid advances in defence technologies.   Addressing the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) Strategic Infrastructure Conclave in New Delhi, Singh said that while future conflicts may increasingly rely on precision weapons and advanced military platforms, ro...

Lok Sabha speaker Om Birla, Rajnath Singh extend greetings on Jagannath Rath Yatra

July 16, 2026 10:05 AM

Lok Sabha speaker Om Birla, Rajnath Singh extend greetings on Jagannath Rath Yatra

Lok Sabha speaker Om Birla and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday extended greetings to the nation on the sacred occasion of the Jagannath Rath Yatra.   Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla described the Jagannath Rath Yatra as a living symbol of India's Sanatan cultural traditions and a unique confluence of faith, spirituality and public welfare.   In a post on X, he said, "On the sacred occasion of the Shri Jagannath Rath Yatra Mahotsav, heartfelt best wishes to all countrymen. The Rath Ya...

PM Modi, Amit Shah, Rajnath Singh extend birthday greetings to Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel

July 15, 2026 9:40 AM

PM Modi, Amit Shah, Rajnath Singh extend birthday greetings to Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday extended birthday greetings to Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, lauding his leadership and contribution to the state's development.   In a post on X, Prime Minister Modi said, "Best wishes to Gujarat Chief Minister Shri Bhupendrabhai Patel on his birthday. He is at the forefront of taking Gujarat to new heights of development and ensuring that the aspirations of the people are fu...