Rajnath Singh felicitates Services athletes for record 27-medal haul at Asian Games 2026

October 12, 2026 4:06 PM

Rajnath Singh felicitates Services athletes for record 27-medal haul at Asian Games 2026

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday felicitated Services sportspersons for winning a record 27 medals - six gold, 11 silver and 10 bronze - at the recently concluded 2026 Asian Games in Japan. The Services’ best-ever performance at the Games contributed significantly to India’s fourth-place finish. A total of 92 athletes from the Army, Navy and Air Force competed in 19 disciplines. India’s overall contingent won 85 medals, comprising 21 gold, 27 silver and 37 bronze. Union Minister ...

PM Modi, Amit Shah, Rajnath Singh pay tribute to Vijaya Raje Scindia on her birth anniversary

October 12, 2026 12:14 PM

PM Modi, Amit Shah, Rajnath Singh pay tribute to Vijaya Raje Scindia on her birth anniversary

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday paid tribute to Rajmata Vijaya Raje Scindia on her birth anniversary, recalling her dedication to national service, public welfare and her principles. In a Hindi post on X, PM Modi said Scindia’s sacrifice and commitment to serving the nation were a source of inspiration for everyone. “Her ideals and thoughts will also lend fresh energy to the resolve to build a developed India,” the ...

PM Modi, Amit Shah, Rajnath Singh pay homage to Nanaji Deshmukh on his birth anniversary

October 11, 2026 10:06 AM

PM Modi, Amit Shah, Rajnath Singh pay homage to Nanaji Deshmukh on his birth anniversary

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday paid homage to Bharat Ratna Nanaji Deshmukh on his birth anniversary, recalling his contributions to rural development, self-reliance and nation-building. In a post on X, PM Modi said, "Paying homage to Nanaji Deshmukh on his birth anniversary. He is fondly remembered as a remarkable nation-builder who demonstrated in thought and action that true transformation begins at the grassroots. His ...

PM Modi, Amit Shah, Rajnath Singh pay tribute to Loknayak Jayaprakash Narayan on his birth anniversary

October 11, 2026 9:24 AM

PM Modi, Amit Shah, Rajnath Singh pay tribute to Loknayak Jayaprakash Narayan on his birth anniversary

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday paid tribute to Loknayak Jayaprakash Narayan on his birth anniversary, recalling his commitment to democracy, social empowerment and national renewal. In a post on X, PM Modi said, "Remembering Loknayak Jayaprakash Narayan on his birth anniversary. His appeal transcended generations. He inspired people to believe that public life could be an instrument of national renewal. His fearless voice...

Future Military Power Will Depend on Speed, Precision and Integration: Rajnath Singh

October 10, 2026 3:44 PM

Future Military Power Will Depend on Speed, Precision and Integration: Rajnath Singh

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday emphasised the importance of self-reliance in defence manufacturing, technological innovation and international partnerships while addressing participants of the second edition of Exercise Tarang Shakti 2026 at Air Force Station Jodhpur.   Hosted by the Indian Air Force (IAF) from September 26 to October 12, the multinational air exercise brings together air forces from seven friendly foreign countries — Australia, Bangladesh, France, Germany, Sri ...

UP Cabinet approves third phase of Lucknow naval museum project

October 9, 2026 5:43 PM

UP Cabinet approves third phase of Lucknow naval museum project

The Uttar Pradesh Cabinet on Friday approved the third phase of the Nausena Shaurya Sangrahalaya project in Lucknow, including the development of a water body across 6.8 acres, with the Lucknow Development Authority (LDA) set to oversee the operation and maintenance of the museum complex. The Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, approved the transfer of the land by the LDA to the Tourism Department for a token amount of Rs 1 lakh. The proposed facilities include replicas of nava...

Indian Air Force stands as symbol of courage, valour, discipline: Rajnath Singh

October 8, 2026 1:02 PM

Indian Air Force stands as symbol of courage, valour, discipline: Rajnath Singh

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday extended greetings to the air warriors on Indian Air Force Day, praising their courage and saying that they have not only strengthened the country's security but have also contributed to national unity. The Indian Air Force (IAF), the air arm of the Indian Armed Forces, was officially established on October 8, 1932, as an auxiliary air force of British India. Created under British rule as an auxiliary air force, the IAF's primary mission was to secure...

DRDO conducts maiden live jump of indigenous Advanced High-Altitude Parachute in Ladakh

October 6, 2026 9:41 PM

DRDO conducts maiden live jump of indigenous Advanced High-Altitude Parachute in Ladakh

The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has conducted the maiden live jump of the indigenously developed Advanced High-Altitude Parachute (AHAP) at Nyoma (Mudh DZ) in Ladakh, demonstrating its operational capability in challenging high-altitude terrain. The jump was executed from an altitude of 16,000 feet above mean sea level (AMSL), with the parachute deployed at 15,500 feet. The landing was carried out at Nyoma (Mudh DZ), located at an altitude of 13,700 feet, the Ministry o...

DRDO conducts successful flight trial of indigenously developed High-Altitude Platform

October 6, 2026 9:31 PM

DRDO conducts successful flight trial of indigenously developed High-Altitude Platform

The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has successfully conducted the flight trial of an indigenously developed High-Altitude Platform (HAPS), with the experimental flight reaching 21 km above mean sea level (AMSL) and maintaining an altitude of 20 km for more than 30 minutes before being brought down and successfully recovered. The flight performance was monitored in real time at the Ground Control Station, where video and vehicle-parameter data were received throughout the t...

Rajnath Singh launches first indigenous Fleet Support Ship ‘Surya’, calls for Visakhapatnam maritime industrial hub

October 6, 2026 1:10 PM

Rajnath Singh launches first indigenous Fleet Support Ship ‘Surya’, calls for Visakhapatnam maritime industrial hub

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday launched the first indigenously designed and built Fleet Support Ship, ‘Surya’, at Hindustan Shipyard Limited (HSL) in Visakhapatnam, marking a milestone in strengthening the Indian Navy’s operational reach and endurance. Singh also laid the keel of the fifth Fleet Support Ship, FSS-5, and inaugurated the upgraded Slipway-4 and a 300-tonne Goliath Crane, expanding the shipyard’s capacity to build larger and more complex vessels. “The launch o...