Rajnath Singh

December 4, 2025 8:53 PM

Rajnath Singh, Russian Defence Minister co-chair 22nd Inter-Governmental Commission meeting in Delhi

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Russian Defence Minister Andrei Belousov on Thursday co-chaired the 22nd meeting of the India–Russia Inter-Governmental Commission on Military and Military Technical Cooperation (IRIGC-M&MTC) at the Manekshaw Centre in the national capital. The meeting comes a day ahead of the 23rd India–Russia Annual Summit between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin. Both sides reaffirmed that the India–Russia partnership is anchored ...

December 4, 2025 10:04 AM

President Murmu, PM Modi greet Indian Navy personnel on Navy Day

President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi and several Union ministers on Thursday extended greetings to Indian Navy personnel on the occasion of Navy Day. Navy Day is observed every year on December 4 to mark the Indian Navy’s role in the 1971 Indo-Pak War, especially the success of Operation Trident, during which Indian forces destroyed four Pakistani vessels including PNS Khaibar. President Droupadi Murmu saluted the Navy personnel, veterans and their families. In her mess...

December 4, 2025 9:44 AM

Rajnath Singh, Russian Defence Minister to co-chair 22nd defence commission meet in Delhi

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and his Russian counterpart Andrei Belousov will co-chair the 22nd meeting of the India–Russia Inter-Governmental Commission (IRIGC) on Military and Military Technical Cooperation in New Delhi on December 4, the defence ministry said on Wednesday. The meeting will take stock of the full range of defence ties, including ongoing projects under military and military-technical cooperation. The two ministers are expected to discuss key regional and global issues wher...

November 30, 2025 4:37 PM

Government holds all-party meeting ahead of Parliament’s Winter Session

The Union Government convened a meeting of floor leaders from various political parties on Sunday in the Parliament House Complex ahead of the Winter Session. The meeting was chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and convened by Parliamentary Affairs and Minority Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju. The meeting was attended by 50 leaders from 36 political parties, including Union Health Minister and Leader of the House in Rajya Sabha J.P. Nadda, Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Law and ...

November 29, 2025 3:07 PM

Rajnath Singh says Operation Sindoor showcased exemplary civil-military coordination

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday said Operation Sindoor demonstrated exceptional civil-military fusion, with administrative machinery working seamlessly alongside the Armed Forces to build public confidence during a critical national security situation. Addressing the valedictory ceremony of the 100th Common Foundation Course at the Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Administration (LBSNAA), Singh urged young civil servants to recognise their responsibility in safeguarding nation...

November 27, 2025 2:23 PM

India, Indonesia hold 3rd Defence Ministers’ Dialogue; agree to deepen strategic and defence cooperation

India and Indonesia on Thursday held the third India–Indonesia Defence Ministers’ Dialogue in New Delhi, co-chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Indonesian Defence Minister Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin. The meeting reaffirmed the two countries’ commitment to strengthening their Comprehensive Strategic Partnership and advancing defence cooperation across multiple sectors. Both Ministers recalled Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto’s visit to India as the Chief Guest at the Republic Day...

November 26, 2025 10:43 AM

‘India entering ‘golden era’ of defence innovation’: Rajnath Singh at Swavlamban 2025

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday said that India is entering a “golden era of defence innovation” driven by young entrepreneurs and start-ups, as he addressed the fourth edition of the Indian Navy’s Swavlamban seminar in New Delhi. Singh said India must remain proactive and future-ready in a rapidly changing geopolitical environment. He credited innovators for helping the country move from being a defence importer to a technology exporter. The minister called on the private sect...

November 22, 2025 11:34 AM

Defence Minister mourns death of IAF Tejas pilot

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday expressed his condolences over the death of Wing Commander Namansh Syal. Singh extended his sympathies to the late officer’s family. In a post on X, he said, “Deeply anguished at the loss of a brave and courageous IAF pilot during an aerial display in Dubai Air Show. My heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family. The nation stands firmly with the family in this tragic hour.” Meanwhile, the Indian Embassy in Dubai said that the Embassy and Consu...

November 20, 2025 4:58 PM

U.S. approves $93 million sale of Javelin missiles, Excalibur rounds to India

The U.S. State Department has approved the sale of Javelin anti-tank missile systems and Excalibur guided artillery munitions worth $93 million to India, the U.S. Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) said on Wednesday. According to DSCA, India requested 100 FGM-148 Javelin missiles, one fly-to-buy missile, 25 command launch units, and 216 Excalibur tactical projectiles. The agency said the proposed sale would strengthen the U.S.-India strategic relationship and enhance the security of a �...

November 11, 2025 4:06 PM

“Better to import best practices than to import best equipment”: Rajnath Singh at Delhi Defence Dialogue 2025

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday called for building a self-sustaining ecosystem to accelerate the creation and adoption of new technologies in the defence sector, stressing that India must evolve from being a consumer to a creator of innovation. Addressing the Delhi Defence Dialogue 2025, organised by the Manohar Parrikar Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses (MP-IDSA) on the theme ‘Harnessing New Age Technology for Defence Capability Development’, Singh said the nation’s p...