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June 9, 2026 3:27 PM

Rajnath Singh approves 250 MW solar power project with battery storage on defence land in Uttar Pradesh

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday approved the establishment of a 250 MW Solar Power Project with an integrated Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) at Sitapur in Uttar Pradesh, marking a major step towards strengthening energy security and promoting renewable energy in the defence sector. The project, to be developed on around 850 acres of vacant defence land at the former Sitapur Cantonment, is the first large-scale solar power initiative with battery storage support to be established...

June 9, 2026 12:12 PM

Rajnath Singh to review Combined Graduation Parade at Air Force Academy on June 13

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will review the Combined Graduation Parade (CGP) of the 217th Course at the Air Force Academy (AFA), Dundigal, Hyderabad, on June 13, marking the successful completion of pre-commissioning training for flight cadets across various branches of the Indian Air Force (IAF). According to the Defence Ministry, Rajnath Singh, who will serve as the reviewing officer, will confer the President's Commission on the graduating cadets. The ceremony will also witness the presen...

June 1, 2026 3:53 PM

India, Australia deepen defence ties as Rajnath Singh and Richard Marles co-chair Defence Ministers’ Dialogue

India and Australia on Monday reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening defence and security cooperation, with Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Australian Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister Richard Marles co-chairing the second India-Australia Defence Ministers’ Dialogue in New Delhi. The high-level meeting, held at the Manekshaw Centre, focused on enhancing maritime security cooperation, defence industrial collaboration, interoperability between the armed forces, and joint effor...

May 29, 2026 4:33 PM

Rajnath Singh releases commemorative book on Operation Sindoor, chronicling soldiers’ testimonies

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday released a commemorative volume on Operation Sindoor, documenting the personal experiences and testimonies of 100 officers, sailors, airmen and soldiers who participated in the operation. The publication, unveiled during a ceremonial event in New Delhi, aims to capture the human dimension of modern warfare by highlighting the courage, leadership and resilience displayed by personnel across the armed forces during the operation. In a post on X, Singh sai...

May 19, 2026 10:27 AM

Rajnath Singh holds bilateral talks with Vietnam Defence Minister, reaffirms commitment to strategic partnership

Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday held bilateral talks with Vietnamese Defence Minister Phan Van Giang in Hanoi, with both sides reviewing defence cooperation and regional security amid growing strategic ties between India and Vietnam. In a post on X, Singh said “Held a productive bilateral meeting with Gen. Phan Van Giang, Defence Minister of Vietnam. We reviewed the growing India-Vietnam defence partnership and discussed ways to further deepen cooperation in maritime security,...

May 19, 2026 10:39 AM

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh pays tribute to Ho Chi Minh during Vietnam visit

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday paid homage to Vietnam’s founding father Ho Chi Minh at the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum in Hanoi on the occasion of his 136th birth anniversary. Singh laid a wreath at the mausoleum during his official visit to Vietnam, which is focused on strengthening bilateral defence and strategic cooperation between the two countries. He was received by the Commander of the 969th Regiment before the wreath-laying ceremony at the mausoleum complex. In a post on X, the ...

May 18, 2026 1:11 PM

Rajnath Singh to visit Vietnam, South Korea to deepen defence and Indo-Pacific cooperation

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will embark on an official visit to Vietnam and South Korea from May 18 to 21, with discussions expected to focus on defence cooperation, industrial partnerships and maritime collaboration in the Indo-Pacific region. Rajnath Singh will visit Vietnam from May 18 to 19 before travelling to South Korea for a three-day visit till May 21. Ahead of his departure, the Defence Minister said the visit would help further expand bilateral engagement with the two Asian nation...

May 15, 2026 5:11 PM

Rajnath Singh, Chandrababu Naidu launch major defence and aerospace projects in Andhra Pradesh

Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Andhra Pradesh chief minister N. Chandrababu Naidu on Friday laid the foundation stones and presided over the grounding ceremonies for a series of strategic aerospace and defence manufacturing projects in the state, marking a significant push towards India’s defence self-reliance and indigenous military production capabilities. The high-profile event was held at Puttaparthi in Sri Sathya Sai district and included the launch of projects linked to fifth-...

May 8, 2026 5:40 PM

Operation Sindoor showcased India’s new military ethos, collective resolve: Rajnath Singh

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday described Operation Sindoor as a “short-duration, deep-penetration, high-intensity and high-impact” operation that demonstrated India’s growing military capabilities and collective resolve. Addressing the second edition of the Joint Commanders’ Conference in Jaipur, the defence minister said the operation reflected the Indian armed forces’ swift, precise and joint response in safeguarding national interests. “Operation Sindoor is a testament...

May 7, 2026 10:31 PM

Rajnath Singh attends release of Operation Sindoor documentary in Jaipur

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday participated in the release of a documentary on Operation Sindoor at the headquarters of the South Western Command in Jaipur. The Defence Minister also attended a briefing during the Joint Commanders’ Conference held at the headquarters. Chief of Defence Staff Anil Chauhan, Army Chief Upendra Dwivedi, Navy Chief Dinesh K Tripathi and Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh were also present at the event. Earlier in the day, Rajnath Singh paid tribute to...