Rajnath Singh Calls for Greater Public-Private Synergy to Build Next-Gen Indigenous Aerospace Capabilities

September 18, 2026 10:58 PM

Rajnath Singh Calls for Greater Public-Private Synergy to Build Next-Gen Indigenous Aerospace Capabilities

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday called for enhanced collaboration between the public and private sectors to accelerate the development of next-generation indigenous aerospace capabilities, asserting that the two sectors must work as collaborators rather than competitors to make India self-reliant and globally competitive in the field. He made the remarks in Bengaluru after Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) handed over two Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas Final Operational Clearance ...

India advancing towards Viksit Bharat@2047 with resilience, innovation and inclusive development: Rajnath Singh

September 18, 2026 4:31 PM

India advancing towards Viksit Bharat@2047 with resilience, innovation and inclusive development: Rajnath Singh

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday said that India is advancing towards the vision of Viksit Bharat@2047 with a focus on resilience, determination, compassion, innovation, strength, inclusive prosperity and a strong sense of national identity. Addressing an event in Keralam's Kochi, Singh said that under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, India is pursuing its development journey by drawing inspiration from its centuries-old values, including courage to persevere, protection ...

HAL to hand over LCA Tejas trainers, HTT-40 aircraft to IAF, Dhruv-NG helicopters to Pawan Hans

September 18, 2026 12:46 AM

HAL to hand over LCA Tejas trainers, HTT-40 aircraft to IAF, Dhruv-NG helicopters to Pawan Hans

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) will hand over Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas Final Operational Clearance (FOC) twin-seater trainers and HTT-40 Basic Trainer Aircraft to the Indian Air Force (IAF), and Dhruv Next Generation (NG) helicopters to Pawan Hans Limited (PHL) in Bengaluru, Karnataka, on September 18. The handover will be in the presence of Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Minister of Civil Aviation K Rammohan Naidu. It marks an important milestone in the country's self-relianc...

PM Modi’s birthday: Rajnath Singh flags off ‘Seva Sankalp Yatra’ from Varanasi to Vadnagar

September 17, 2026 8:21 PM

PM Modi’s birthday: Rajnath Singh flags off ‘Seva Sankalp Yatra’ from Varanasi to Vadnagar

On the occasion of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's birthday, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday flagged off a 'Seva Sankalp Yatra' from Varanasi in Uttar Pradesh to Vadnagar in Gujarat, highlighting the Prime Minister's extraordinary personality, able leadership and relentless dedication to service. The Defence Minister said that PM Modi has given his life true meaning and significance through his extraordinary personality, able leadership and relentless dedication to service. "A great ...

President Murmu, V-P Radhakrishnan, Om Birla, Rajnath Singh greet PM Modi on his 76th birthday

September 17, 2026 10:38 AM

President Murmu, V-P Radhakrishnan, Om Birla, Rajnath Singh greet PM Modi on his 76th birthday

President Droupadi Murmu, Vice-President C. P. Radhakrishnan, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Thursday extended birthday greetings to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, highlighting his public service and India's development journey under his leadership. PM Modi, who was born on September 17, 1950, in Vadnagar, Gujarat, turned 76 on Thursday. In a post on X, President Murmu said that during Narendra Modi's 25 years in public ...

BRICS New Delhi Declaration a statement of India’s growing global influence under PM Modi: Rajnath Singh

September 14, 2026 10:35 AM

BRICS New Delhi Declaration a statement of India’s growing global influence under PM Modi: Rajnath Singh

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday said the landmark BRICS 2026 New Delhi Declaration is a statement of India’s growing global influence under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, asserting that India’s leadership at the summit placed the Global South at the centre and championed a more inclusive, representative and balanced world order. Taking to X, Rajnath Singh said, “The historic BRICS Summit has successfully concluded in New Delhi. Under the visionary leadership of ...

Rajnath Singh meets Sri Lankan PM Harini Amarasuriya, discusses development cooperation

September 9, 2026 11:59 PM

Rajnath Singh meets Sri Lankan PM Harini Amarasuriya, discusses development cooperation

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday met Sri Lankan Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya in Colombo and discussed a range of issues, with development cooperation emerging as a key focus of the talks. The two leaders reviewed progress in several areas of mutual interest, including education, information technology, infrastructure, innovation and research, while also discussing ways to further strengthen the longstanding relationship between India and Sri Lanka. During the meeting, Singh hig...

Secure sea lanes, freedom of navigation vital for Indian Ocean security and prosperity: Rajnath Singh

September 9, 2026 8:20 PM

Secure sea lanes, freedom of navigation vital for Indian Ocean security and prosperity: Rajnath Singh

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has called for stronger maritime cooperation between India and Sri Lanka, stressing that secure sea lanes, freedom of navigation, respect for international law and unhindered maritime trade are essential for the collective security and economic prosperity of the Indian Ocean Region (IOR). Addressing a gathering at Sri Lanka’s Ministry of Defence in Colombo on Wednesday, Singh said India and Sri Lanka, as close maritime partners, were well positioned to work toge...

India will always stand firmly with Sri Lanka in times of crisis: Rajnath Singh

September 8, 2026 11:07 PM

India will always stand firmly with Sri Lanka in times of crisis: Rajnath Singh

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday reaffirmed India's unwavering support for Sri Lanka, saying New Delhi would “always stand firmly” with the island nation whenever it faces a crisis. Singh made the remarks while interacting with the Indian diaspora in Colombo at the beginning of his maiden visit to Sri Lanka. He underlined the close cultural and civilisational ties between the two countries, describing them as a strong foundation for further strengthening bilateral relations. India...

Rajnath Singh receives warm welcome from Indian diaspora in Colombo

September 8, 2026 5:58 PM

Rajnath Singh receives warm welcome from Indian diaspora in Colombo

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh was warmly received by members of the Indian diaspora on Tuesday upon his arrival at a hotel in Colombo. Singh had earlier arrived in the Sri Lankan capital to begin a three-day official visit focused on strengthening bilateral maritime and security cooperation between India and Sri Lanka. During his visit, Singh is scheduled to hold consultations with Sri Lankan leaders on a range of issues of mutual interest aimed at further consolidating bilateral relations, w...