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April 23, 2026 4:08 PM

Rajnath Singh invites German industry leaders to co-develop defence tech, calls India a long-term strategic partner

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday invited German companies to co-develop and co-produce advanced defence technologies with India, emphasising the need for trusted partnerships amid growing global uncertainties. Addressing Indian and German industry leaders at the Defence Investor Summit in Munich, Singh said collaborations based on reliability and shared interests are essential at a time when nations are reassessing supply chains and strategic dependencies due to geopolitical shifts an...

April 23, 2026 1:18 PM

Rajnath Singh meets German counterpart Boris Pistorius in Berlin; defence ties get push with new roadmap

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday held bilateral talks with his German counterpart Boris Pistorius in Berlin, focusing on strengthening the strategic defence partnership between the two countries. The two sides discussed a range of security and defence issues, including priority areas for co-development and co-production of defence equipment, particularly in niche technologies. They also reaffirmed their commitment to enhancing military-to-military cooperation as a key pillar of the b...

April 22, 2026 2:49 PM

‘Our PM has a balanced approach’: Rajnath Singh on India’s role in West Asia diplomacy

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday underscored India’s “balanced” diplomatic approach under Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and suggested that the country could play a bigger role in resolving global conflicts, including the West Asia crisis. Singh is on an official visit to Germany at the invitation of German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius. Addressing an Indian community event at the Indian Embassy in Berlin, Singh said India has made efforts towards peace but stressed that o...

April 22, 2026 10:51 AM

Rajnath Singh engages Indian diaspora in Berlin, highlights role in strengthening India-Germany ties

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday interacted with members of the Indian diaspora in Berlin, describing the community as a vital link in deepening ties between India and Germany. Addressing a gathering on the first day of his three-day visit, Singh praised the nearly 300,000-strong Indian community in Germany for its contributions across sectors such as business, technology, healthcare, academia, and the arts. He termed the diaspora the “strongest bridge” connecting the two nations a...

April 22, 2026 10:20 AM

Rajnath Singh pays tribute to Pahalgam victims, vows strong response to threats

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday paid tribute to the victims on the first anniversary of the Pahalgam terror attack, asserting that any attempt to harm India or its citizens would be met with “strength and clarity”. In a post on X, Singh said, “Remembering and paying my heartfelt tributes to the innocent people who lost their lives in the cowardly terror attack at Pahalgam in Jammu and Kashmir on April 22, 2025. We share the enduring pain of their loved ones and families. We wi...

April 22, 2026 12:10 AM

India pushes for deeper defence ties with Germany, Rajnath Singh invites joint innovation

India on Tuesday pitched for a stronger defence industrial partnership with Germany, with Defence Minister Rajnath Singh urging German lawmakers and industry leaders to co-create, co-develop and co-innovate under the Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiative. Addressing members of the German Parliamentary Standing Committee on Defence and Security in Berlin, Singh said emerging security threats and rapid technological transformation have made the global environment more complex, calling for coordinated re...

April 21, 2026 11:24 AM

Rajnath Singh to visit Germany to boost defence cooperation

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will undertake a three-day official visit to Germany from April 21 to 23, aimed at strengthening the strategic defence partnership between the two nations. During the visit, Singh is scheduled to hold bilateral talks with his German counterpart Boris Pistorius and other senior government leaders. The Ministry of Defence (MoD) said that discussions will focus on enhancing defence industrial collaboration, strengthening military-to-military engagements, and explorin...

April 12, 2026 7:21 PM

Rajnath Singh, Yogi Adityanath inaugurate laser, light and sound show at Smritika War Memorial in Lucknow

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Saturday jointly inaugurated a state-of-the-art laser, light and sound show at the Smritika War Memorial in Lucknow Cantonment. The nearly 30-minute multimedia presentation, narrated in Hindi, traces the Indian Army’s history, operational milestones and its contribution to nation-building through advanced projection, sound and lighting technologies. The show will be held daily in the evening and is expected to b...

April 10, 2026 6:40 PM

Rajnath Singh pays tribute to 1999 Kargil War hero Col Sonam Wangchuk, MVC

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday paid heartfelt tribute to Sonam Wangchuk, a decorated hero of the Kargil War, following his passing. In a post on X, Singh said, "Deeply saddened by the passing of Colonel Sonam Wangchuk. He was a highly decorated officer of the Indian Army, renowned for his gallantry, resolute leadership and unwavering commitment to duty." “A proud son of Ladakh, he exemplified the spirit of the region- resilient, steadfast and deeply rooted in service to the Nation,...

April 9, 2026 3:40 PM

Rajnath Singh congratulates Vietnam’s Phan Van Giang, reaffirms strong defence ties

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday congratulated General Phan Van Giang on his appointment as Vietnam Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Defence. In a post on X, Singh said, “Warm congratulations to General Phan Van Giang on his appointment as the Deputy Prime Minister and the Minister of National Defence of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam. India looks forward to further strengthening our longstanding defence ties and deepening cooperation across security, military excha...