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April 6, 2026 6:18 PM

Rajnath Singh lays foundation for advanced military medical facilities in Delhi, stresses innovation and self-reliance

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday laid the foundation stones for state-of-the-art medical facilities, including Ophthalmology, Oncology, and Joint Replacement Centres at Army Hospital (Research and Referral), along with new infrastructure at Base Hospital Delhi Cantt, as part of the 262nd Army Medical Corps Raising Day celebrations. The new facilities are aimed at significantly enhancing tertiary healthcare capabilities for Armed Forces personnel, veterans, and their dependents. The Base...

April 4, 2026 11:40 AM

Rajnath Singh lays foundation stone of tunnel in Visakhapatnam to boost naval research

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday laid the foundation stone for a state-of-the-art Large Cavitation Tunnel (LCT) facility at the Naval Science and Technological Laboratory (NSTL) in Visakhapatnam. The facility, being developed under the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), is expected to significantly enhance indigenous capabilities in designing, developing and testing advanced naval systems, including ships and submarines. Addressing scientists and researchers, the Def...

March 29, 2026 10:49 AM

Rajnath Singh chairs first IGoM meeting to review West Asia situation, emphasises preparedness

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday chaired the first meeting of an Informal Group of Ministers (IGoM) to assess the evolving situation in West Asia and its potential impact on India. The high-level meeting, held at Kartavya Bhawan in New Delhi, brought together several senior ministers to review risks related to energy supplies, essential commodities, and the resilience of critical infrastructure and supply chains. Focus on Preparedness and Coordination During the meeting, Singh stres...

March 24, 2026 5:11 PM

Rajnath Singh reviews West Asia situation, calls for long-term defence preparedness plan

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday reviewed the evolving security situation in West Asia and its implications for India’s defence preparedness, directing officials to draw key operational and technological lessons from the ongoing conflict. The high-level meeting, held in New Delhi, was attended by senior defence leadership, including the Chief of Defence Staff, Service Chiefs, Defence Secretary, Secretary (Defence Production), and Chairman of the Defence Research and Development Organ...

March 24, 2026 11:51 AM

Amit Shah, Rajnath Singh extend greetings on Assam Rifles Raising Day

Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday extended greetings to the personnel of the Assam Rifles on its 191st Raising Day, lauding their courage, dedication, and service to the nation. In a post on X, HM Shah praised the force for its dual role in safeguarding the country’s borders and building trust among local communities in the Northeast. “Raising Day greetings to the courageous personnel of the Assam Rifles and their families. They shield our borders ...

March 19, 2026 2:48 PM

India must become global drone manufacturing hub amid geopolitical uncertainty: Rajnath Singh

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday called for India to emerge as a global hub for drone manufacturing within the next few years, stressing that building a robust indigenous ecosystem is critical for strategic autonomy and defence preparedness. Addressing the National Defence Industries Conclave 2026 in New Delhi, Singh said that ongoing global conflicts, including the Russia-Ukraine war and tensions between Iran and Israel, have highlighted the growing importance of drones and counter-d...

March 6, 2026 2:30 PM

India must pursue self-reliance amid global uncertainties: Rajnath Singh

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday emphasised that self-reliance is essential for India to remain prepared in an increasingly uncertain global environment, highlighting the government’s push to strengthen indigenous defence production and shipbuilding capabilities. Speaking at “Sagar Sankalp - Reclaiming India’s Maritime Glory,” a defence and maritime dialogue organised by Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers Limited (GRSE) in Kolkata, the Defence Minister said global supply ...

March 6, 2026 10:41 AM

Rajnath Singh urges GRSE to develop advanced platforms to realise government’s Viksit Bharat goal

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has called on Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers (GRSE) to continue developing state-of-the-art maritime platforms in line with the rapidly evolving technology-driven era, stressing that the shipyard has a crucial role in achieving the government’s vision of a developed India under the Viksit Bharat@2047 initiative. Addressing GRSE personnel in Kolkata on Thursday, Singh praised the shipyard’s contribution to nation-building and the growth of the Blue E...

March 4, 2026 12:40 PM

Rajnath Singh, J.P. Nadda celebrate Holi, extend greetings to countrymen

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Health Minister J.P. Nadda celebrated Holi at their residences here on Wednesday and extended warm greetings to citizens on the occasion of the festival of colours, praying for peace, harmony, and prosperity across the country and the world. Speaking to IANS, Rajnath Singh said: “On the auspicious occasion of Holi, I extend my heartfelt greetings to all countrymen. May peace be established across the world.” Earlier, the Defence Minister took to X to shar...

February 19, 2026 10:30 AM

Rajnath Singh to inaugurate MILAN 2026 naval exercise in Visakhapatnam

The multilateral naval exercise MILAN 2026 will be formally inaugurated by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday at the Samudrika Auditorium inside the Naval Base in Visakhapatnam. Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Dinesh K. Tripathi will also be present on the occasion. Earlier, on February 15, the MILAN Village was inaugurated by Eastern Naval Command Commander-in-Chief Vice Admiral Sanjay Bhalla. The harbour phase of MILAN 2026 commenced on Wednesday, marked by cultural performances and ...