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September 8, 2026 11:07 PM

India will always stand firmly with Sri Lanka in times of crisis: Rajnath Singh

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday reaffirmed India's unwavering support for Sri Lanka, saying New Delhi would “always stand firmly” with the island nation whenever it faces a crisis. Singh made the remarks while interacting with the Indian diaspora in Colombo at the beginning of his maiden visit to Sri Lanka. He underlined the close cultural and civilisational ties between the two countries, describing them as a strong foundation for further strengthening bilateral relations. India...

September 8, 2026 5:58 PM

Rajnath Singh receives warm welcome from Indian diaspora in Colombo

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh was warmly received by members of the Indian diaspora on Tuesday upon his arrival at a hotel in Colombo. Singh had earlier arrived in the Sri Lankan capital to begin a three-day official visit focused on strengthening bilateral maritime and security cooperation between India and Sri Lanka. During his visit, Singh is scheduled to hold consultations with Sri Lankan leaders on a range of issues of mutual interest aimed at further consolidating bilateral relations, w...

September 7, 2026 9:12 PM

Defence forces given freedom and resources to respond decisively to threats: Rajnath Singh

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday said the armed forces have been given both the freedom and resources to respond decisively to threats, including the ability to strike adversaries inside their own territory, asserting that terrorism against India would be met with a “befitting response”. Addressing an event in New Delhi, Singh said India believes in peace and does not seek war or the territory of any other country, but stressed that there is a clear distinction between peace and wea...

September 7, 2026 5:53 PM

DAC clears defence acquisition proposals worth Rs 1.10 lakh crore

The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, on Monday accorded Acceptance of Necessity (AoN) for various capital acquisition proposals for the armed forces worth approximately Rs 1.10 lakh crore. The approvals cover a range of equipment and systems for the Indian Army, Navy and Air Force, with around 98 per cent of the procurements to be sourced from Indian industry. For the Indian Army, the DAC approved the procurement of Chemical, Biological, Radiologica...

September 6, 2026 5:30 PM

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh to visit Sri Lanka from September 8 to 10

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will undertake a three-day official visit to Sri Lanka from September 8 to 10 to hold discussions with the country's leadership on a wide range of issues. Singh will lead a high-level delegation comprising senior officials from the Ministry of Defence (MoD) and the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) during the visit. He will also interact with members of the Indian diaspora in Colombo. India and Sri Lanka share deep civilisational ties and a multifaceted partners...

September 5, 2026 11:02 AM

Union Ministers extend Teachers’ Day greetings, hail educators for shaping India’s future

Union Ministers on Saturday extended warm greetings on Teachers’ Day, highlighting the crucial role of educators in shaping young minds, nurturing values and contributing to nation-building. Union Home Minister Amit Shah said, “On Teachers’ Day, extending warm wishes to our teachers who have paved the path for India’s perpetual progress by leading generations of students on the quest for knowledge. Also, I bow to the philosopher and statesman Bharat Ratna Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan Ji...

September 3, 2026 11:45 AM

Rajnath Singh, Belgian counterpart Theo Francken call for deeper India-Belgium defence cooperation

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday called for greater defence cooperation between India and Belgium, saying the two countries have significant potential to expand their partnership, particularly through stronger engagement between their defence industries, amid a period of “great geopolitical and economic turmoil”. Singh made the remarks during the India-Belgium Defence Ministers’ Meeting in New Delhi, where Belgian Defence Minister Theo Francken led the delegation. Francken is a...

August 27, 2026 6:42 PM

Rajnath Singh, Mohan Yadav perform Bhoomi Pujan for T-Series Tank Overhaul Project in Jabalpur

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav performed the Bhoomi Pujan for the T-Series Tanks Overhaul Project at the Vehicle Factory, Jabalpur, on Thursday. The Rs 472-crore project will create facilities for the overhaul of T-72 and T-90 tanks, marking another milestone in India’s journey towards self-reliance. The facilities have been envisaged to overhaul 80 tanks annually, ensuring the timely availability of overhauled tanks to the Indian Army and further...

August 27, 2026 10:50 AM

Rajnath Singh inaugurates re-developed Hutatma Smruti Smarak in Goa, pays tribute to Liberation Satyagrahis

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday inaugurated the newly re-developed Hutatma Smruti Smarak at Patradevi, a historic site associated with Goa's liberation struggle against Portuguese rule, and paid tribute to the satyagrahis who laid down their lives during the movement. Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant and Union Minister of State for Power and New & Renewable Energy Shripad Y. Naik were present at the inauguration. Addressing the gathering, Singh said the Goa Liberation movement ...

August 26, 2026 8:55 AM

PM Modi, Amit Shah, Rajnath Singh extend Onam, Milad-un-Nabi greetings

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday extended greetings to people on the occasions of Onam and Milad-un-Nabi, wishing the nation happiness, togetherness, prosperity, peace and harmony. In a post on X, PM Modi said, "Wishing everyone a beautiful Onam. This is a vibrant festival celebrated with great enthusiasm all over the world. May this festival further empower the spirit of happiness, togetherness, and prosperity. Have a wonderful Onam." In a separate post, the Prime Minister extended g...