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August 19, 2026 3:18 PM

Rajnath Singh to hold talks with Japanese counterpart on strengthening defence ties

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will hold bilateral talks with his Japanese counterpart Shinjiro Koizumi in New Delhi on Thursday, with the two sides expected to discuss ways to further strengthen defence and security cooperation between India and Japan. The meeting is expected to focus on enhancing strategic trust, expanding bilateral cooperation and promoting stability and security in the Indo-Pacific region. The two Ministers are also likely to identify new areas of collaboration. The talks ...

August 17, 2026 11:00 PM

Rajnath Singh urges Defence Estates officer trainees to adopt ‘Seva Bhav’ and people-centric approach

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh urged officer trainees of the Indian Defence Estates Service (IDES) to adopt a people-centric approach and discharge their responsibilities with a strong sense of public service. Officer Trainees of the 2025 batch of IDES, currently undergoing training at the National Institute of Defence Estates Management (NIDEM), met Singh in New Delhi on Monday. During the interaction, the Defence Minister appreciated the role of the Defence Estates Department in managing def...

August 15, 2026 3:19 PM

Amit Shah, Rajnath Singh hail PM Modi’s Independence Day address, praise roadmap for Viksit Bharat

Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday lauded Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s address from the ramparts of the Red Fort on the occasion of the 80th Independence Day, describing it as an ambitious and comprehensive roadmap for building a Viksit Bharat by 2047. HM Shah said PM Modi’s address, centred on Swadeshi, prosperity, self-reliance and Nation First, would prove to be a milestone in India’s journey towards becoming a leading nation across sectors. ...

August 14, 2026 9:46 PM

Self-reliant, future-ready defence sector top priority for military modernisation: Rajnath Singh

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday said military modernisation driven by a self-reliant and future-ready defence sector is the government's top priority, asserting that India's defence industry has undergone a major transformation over the past 12 years. Addressing soldiers through Akashvani on the eve of the 80th Independence Day, Singh said initiatives such as Atmanirbhar Bharat and Make in India have enabled India to increasingly meet its own security requirements while emerging as a g...

August 14, 2026 4:11 PM

Rajnath Singh interacts with Army contingent that won 16 medals at Commonwealth Games

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday interacted with members of the Indian Army contingent that won 16 medals, including eight gold, seven silver and one bronze, at the recently concluded 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland. Of the 39 medals won by India at the Games, including 13 gold, 17 silver and nine bronze, personnel from the Defence Forces accounted for 18 medals. The Indian Army contributed 16 medals, while two were won by Indian Navy personnel. Addressing the athletes, Ra...

August 14, 2026 9:26 AM

Union ministers recall Partition horrors, pay tribute to victims on Remembrance Day

Union ministers Amit Shah, Rajnath Singh, S Jaishankar and JP Nadda on Friday paid tribute to those who lost their lives, homes and loved ones during the Partition of India, recalling the immense human suffering, displacement and sacrifices associated with the division of the country in 1947. Observing Partition Horrors Remembrance Day, the ministers highlighted the courage and resilience of millions who were forced to leave their homes and rebuild their lives. Union Home Minister Amit Shah de...

August 9, 2026 6:51 PM

Operation Sindoor showed India will go to any extent to protect its citizens: Rajnath Singh

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday said Operation Sindoor sent a clear message to the world that India would go to any extent to ensure the safety of its citizens while protecting the dignity symbolised by the sindoor worn by women. Addressing the ‘Sindoor Maharaktadan Yatra’ blood donation camp at Base Hospital, Delhi Cantonment, Singh lauded the armed forces for their valour during Operation Sindoor and said they had eliminated terrorists and their handlers based in Pakistan, ensuri...

August 9, 2026 10:47 AM

PM Modi, Amit Shah, Rajnath Singh pay tribute to freedom fighters on Quit India Movement, Kakori Train Action anniversaries

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday paid tribute to the freedom fighters who participated in the Quit India Movement and the Kakori Train Action, recalling their courage, sacrifice and contribution to India's struggle for independence. Remembering the Quit India Movement, PM Modi said in a post on X, "Remembering all those who participated in the historic Quit India Movement. Their courage will always remain an inspiration for every...

August 3, 2026 4:26 PM

Military-civil integration vital for stronger defence ecosystem: Rajnath Singh

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday called for deeper integration between the military and civilian components of the Ministry of Defence, saying closer synergy is essential to build a robust defence ecosystem capable of addressing evolving security and technological challenges. Addressing the 85th Armed Forces Headquarters (AFHQ) Civilian Services Day celebrations in New Delhi, the Defence Minister said both the uniformed and civil services are guided by the shared commitment of "Nation F...

August 2, 2026 5:43 PM

PM Modi, Amit Shah, Rajnath Singh pay tributes to Pingali Venkayya on his 150th birth anniversary

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh paid tributes to Pingali Venkayya on his 150th birth anniversary, remembering his pivotal contribution to designing India's National Flag and his service to the nation. In a post on X, PM Modi said, "Tributes to Pingali Venkayya Ji on his 150th birth anniversary. He is remembered for his invaluable role in giving our nation the Tricolour. May his efforts always inspire people to serve our country with...