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December 22, 2025 1:06 PM

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh felicitates Second Lieutenant Arun Khetarpal’s family during ‘Ikkis’ special screening

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh attended a special screening of Agastya Nanda's upcoming war drama, 'Ikkis', in the national capital. At the event, he not only interacted with 'Ikkis' actors Agastya and Jaideep Ahlawat, but also felicitated the family members of Second Lieutenant Arun Khetarpal, who laid down his life during the 1971 India-Pakistan war at the age of 21. In a post on X handle, Rajnath Singh shared pictures from the event, as he honoured the braveheart's sacrifice and extende...

December 18, 2025 2:46 PM

Operation Sindoor showcased India’s decisive air power, says Rajnath Singh at IAF commanders’ conclave

India’s Armed Forces demonstrated their high-impact, short-duration operational capability during Operation Sindoor, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Wednesday, underscoring the growing strategic importance of air power in modern warfare. Addressing the Air Force Commanders’ Conclave in New Delhi, the Defence Minister described the Indian Air Force (IAF) as a technologically advanced, operationally agile and future-oriented force that continues to safeguard national interests amid a r...

December 16, 2025 7:22 PM

Defence Estates Organisation a model of transparency and accountability, says Rajnath Singh at DGDE Day

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday described the Defence Estates Organisation as a shining example of transparency, efficiency and accountability, stating that such an administrative ethos is essential to realise Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of a Viksit Bharat by 2047. Addressing the Defence Estates Day 2025 celebrations at Raksha Sampada Bhawan in Delhi Cantonment, the Defence Minister said the Directorate General Defence Estates (DGDE) has evolved into a ground-oriented orga...

December 15, 2025 9:25 PM

Rajnath Singh to preside over Defence Estates Day celebrations as department marks 100 years

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will preside over the Defence Estates Day celebrations at Raksha Sampada Bhawan in Delhi Cantonment on December 16, marking the entry of the Defence Estates Department into its 100th year. During the event, the Defence Minister will confer the Raksha Mantri Awards for Excellence in public service in the fields of Defence Land Management and Municipal Administration to 61 Cantonment Boards across the country. This year’s celebrations hold special significance as ...

December 7, 2025 5:34 PM

Rajnath Singh inaugurates 125 border infrastructure projects, BRO’s largest ever single-day launch

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday dedicated 125 newly completed Border Roads Organisation (BRO) infrastructure projects to the nation, marking the highest number and value of inaugurations undertaken by the agency in a single day. The projects, worth around ₹5,000 crore, include 28 roads, 93 bridges and four miscellaneous works across Ladakh, Jammu & Kashmir and seven border states. The launch event was held at the strategic Shyok Tunnel on the Darbuk–Shyok–Daulat Beg Oldie (DS...

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...