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April 5, 2026 11:18 AM

Shri Krishna Devaraya Sainik School inaugurated in Karnataka’s Sindhanur, boost to defence-oriented education

A new chapter in defence-oriented education began in Karnataka with the inauguration of the Shri Krishna Devaraya Sainik School in Sindhanur town of Raichur district, in the presence of Union Minister H. D. Kumaraswamy and Minister of State for Defence Sanjay Seth. The inauguration, marked by a grand roadshow and enthusiastic public participation, is being seen as a significant step towards strengthening value-based and defence-focused education in the region. Addressing the gathering, Seth de...

January 18, 2026 6:14 PM

MoS Defence Sanjay Seth interacts with cadets at NCC Republic Day Camp 2026

Minister of State for Defence Sanjay Seth on Sunday visited the National Cadet Corps (NCC) Republic Day Camp (RDC) 2026 at Delhi Cantonment, where he interacted with cadets and officers and lauded the role of youth in shaping India’s future. On his arrival, the Minister was accorded a Guard of Honour by NCC cadets, followed by a band performance by cadets of The Scindia School, Gwalior. Addressing the gathering, Seth said Republic Day is not merely a national celebration but a tribute to the ...

November 19, 2025 4:39 PM

Minister of State for Defence Meets Indian Community in UAE

The Minister of State for Defence, Sanjay Seth, interacted with members of the Indian community during a programme coordinated by the Indian People’s Forum (IPF) in the UAE. The session saw strong participation from Jharkhand NRIs, reflecting the state’s active overseas presence. IPF, which brings together Non-Resident Indians from more than 24 states, highlighted its expanding organisational footprint. The forum currently operates 13 State Councils and is preparing to launch its 25th vertic...

November 16, 2025 5:32 PM

India to showcase defence capabilities at Dubai Air Show 2025

India will present a wide range of its defence and aerospace capabilities at the Dubai Air Show 2025. Minister of State for Defence Sanjay Seth will lead the Indian delegation at the event, which will take place on November 17–18 in the United Arab Emirates. The Indian delegation includes senior officials from the Defence Ministry, the Department of Defence Production, the Ministry of External Affairs and the Armed Forces. On the sidelines of the exhibition, Seth is scheduled to hold a bilate...

August 12, 2025 10:30 AM

Union Ministers, Delhi CM flag off Har Ghar Tiranga Bike Rally ahead of Independence Day

A Har Ghar Tiranga bike rally was flagged off on Tuesday from Delhi’s Bharat Mandapam, aimed at encouraging citizens to bring the Tricolour home and hoist it in celebration of Independence Day. Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju, Union Culture Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, Union Minister of State for Defence Sanjay Seth, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, and several Members of Parliament jointly inaugurated the event. Speaking to reporters, CM Rekha Gupta said, "With chan...

July 18, 2025 4:04 PM

INS Nistar, India’s first indigenous diving support vessel, commissioned in Visakhapatnam

In a boost to India's maritime capabilities, INS Nistar, the country’s first indigenously designed and constructed Diving Support Vessel (DSV), was commissioned into the Indian Navy on Friday in Visakhapatnam. The commissioning ceremony took place in the presence of Union Minister of State for Defence Sanjay Seth, senior naval officials, and representatives from Hindustan Shipyard Limited (HSL), the shipbuilder. INS Nistar is the first of two DSVs being built by HSL and is equipped for comple...

June 22, 2025 12:56 PM

MoS Defence Sanjay Seth to visit Kenya, Madagascar to strengthen defence ties

Minister of State for Defence, Sanjay Seth, will lead an Indian delegation on a four-day official visit to Kenya and Madagascar from June 23 to 26, aimed at bolstering bilateral defence and diplomatic relations. In the first leg of the visit, MoS Sanjay Seth will travel to Kenya for the joint unveiling of a Commemorative Pillar on June 23 at Taita-Taveta County. The war memorial honours the shared sacrifices of Indian and Kenyan soldiers. On June 26, the Minister will attend the 65th Independe...

February 28, 2025 4:38 PM

Sanjay Seth meets EU commissioner for defence & space, strengthens bilateral security ties

In a move to strengthen India-EU defence collaboration, Union Minister of State for Defence Sanjay Seth met with European Commissioner for Defence and Space, Andrius Kubilius, in New Delhi on Wednesday. The discussions centered on enhancing bilateral defence ties, with a focus on maritime security and intelligence sharing in the Indo-Pacific region. The meeting underscored the growing defence collaboration between India and the EU, with both sides exploring avenues for increased industrial coop...