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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...

May 7, 2026 10:04 AM

Rajnath Singh to attend Joint Commanders’ Conference in Jaipur today

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will attend the second edition of the Joint Commanders’ Conference in Jaipur on May 7 and 8, with discussions set to focus on “Military Capability in New Domains” amid the rapidly evolving nature of modern warfare. Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan will also participate in the conference, which coincides with the first anniversary of Operation Sindoor — a landmark tri-service military operation regarded as a reflection of India’s political reso...

May 6, 2026 7:50 PM

Rajnath Singh Holds Defence Talks with Vietnam Counterpart in New Delhi

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh held bilateral talks with Vietnam’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Defence Phan Van Giang in New Delhi on Wednesday, with both sides reviewing ongoing defence cooperation and agreeing to further deepen strategic ties. The meeting reflected the growing strategic trust between India and Vietnam under their Enhanced Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. In a post on X, Rajnath Singh said he had an excellent meeting with General Phan Van Giang and no...

May 4, 2026 3:06 PM

Research, innovation key to future warfare as India boosts defence capabilities: Rajnath Singh

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday stressed that sustained research and the ability to create a “surprise element” will be decisive in future warfare, as he addressed the inaugural session of the North Tech Symposium in Prayagraj. He said countries that adapt fastest to rapid technological change will hold a clear advantage on the battlefield. Highlighting the evolving nature of modern conflicts, Singh pointed to how warfare has shifted dramatically in recent years, citing the rapid t...

April 30, 2026 3:48 PM

India, Italy deepen defence ties; Rajnath Singh holds talks with Italian counterpart, exchange military cooperation plan

India and Italy on Thursday took a step forward in strengthening their defence partnership, with Defence Minister Rajnath Singh holding bilateral talks with his Italian counterpart Guido Crosetto in New Delhi and exchanging a Bilateral Military Cooperation Plan (MCP) for 2026-27. The meeting, held at the Manekshaw Centre, focused on enhancing military engagements and expanding defence industrial cooperation between the two countries. Both ministers reaffirmed that the India-Italy Strategic Part...

April 30, 2026 2:50 PM

Rajnath Singh says India halted Operation Sindoor on its ‘own terms’, calls Pakistan ‘epicentre of terrorism’

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday said India halted Operation Sindoor on its "own terms" and was fully prepared for a prolonged conflict if required, while describing Pakistan as the “epicentre of international terrorism.” Addressing the ANI National Security Summit 2.0, Singh underlined that India’s response to terrorism has fundamentally changed under the leadership of Narendra Modi, stressing a policy of “zero tolerance.” Recalling Operation Sindoor, launched in response ...

April 28, 2026 10:03 PM

Rajnath Singh holds key bilateral talks in Bishkek to boost defence ties; discusses West Asia security with China, Russia

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh held a series of high-level bilateral meetings with his counterparts from Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan and Belarus on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Defence Ministers’ Meeting in Bishkek on April 28, aimed at strengthening defence cooperation and addressing regional security concerns. During his meeting with Kyrgyz Defence Minister Major General Mukambetov Ruslan Mustafaevich, Singh discussed ways to deepen existing defence ties and enhan...

April 28, 2026 12:08 PM

Rajnath Singh holds talks with Chinese, Russian counterparts on sidelines of SCO meet in Bishkek

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday held talks with his Chinese counterpart Admiral Dong Jun ahead of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Defence Ministers’ meeting in Bishkek. He also met Russian Defence Minister Andrei Belousov as part of a series of engagements with regional leaders focused on security and stability. Singh arrived in Bishkek on Monday to attend the SCO meeting, where defence ministers from member states are expected to deliberate on international peace and se...

April 27, 2026 12:06 PM

Rajnath Singh to lead Indian delegation at SCO Defence Ministers’ meet in Bishkek

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will lead a high-level Indian delegation to the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Defence Ministers’ Meeting to be held in Bishkek on April 28. During the meeting, Defence Ministers of SCO member countries are expected to deliberate on key regional and global security issues, including international peace, counter-terrorism, and defence cooperation. The meeting is being held against the backdrop of ongoing geopolitical developments, particularly the situa...