Defence Minister Rajnath Singh

DPEPP 2020: Defence Ministry releases policy draft to make India among leading nations of world in defence sector

The draft aims at providing impetus to self-reliance in defence manufacturing, multiple announcements were made under ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat Package’.

Aug 03, 2020, 19:20 PM IST

Air Force well prepared to counter short term and strategic threats: IAF Chief RKS Bhadauria

Air Force Chief RKS Bhadauria said that IAF was well prepared to counter short term as well as strategic threats, and the units were evenly poised to counter any aggressive action by the adversary.

Jul 22, 2020, 17:40 PM IST

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh lauds IAF’s role in some of the most challenging circumstances

Rajnath Singh said, "IAF’s role in some of the most challenging circumstances is well regarded by the nation. Their contribution during nation’s response to COVID19 pandemic has been highly praiseworthy."

Jul 22, 2020, 15:55 PM IST

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will reach Leh at that place where India China soldiers face off

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh takes stock of India's military preparedness, reviews the overall situation in Ladakh amid border tension with China.

Jul 17, 2020, 12:50 PM IST

Defence Minister of India Rajnath Singh reached Leh

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh arrives in Ladakh, to visit forward areas, interact with field commanders.

Jul 17, 2020, 08:24 AM IST

Rajnath Singh holds talks with US counterpart Esper, discusses defence cooperation

According to the sources, the two ministers have been in regular touch with each other. In the recent meetings, they have spoken several times on bilateral defence cooperation and issues of mutual interest.

Jul 11, 2020, 01:38 AM IST

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on 3-day Russia visit amid India-China faceoff

Rajnath Singh has left for Russia on a three-day visit where he would be meeting the top Russian political leadership and is expected to update them about the present situation on the Ladakh front where the Chinese Army has done a massive built upon Indian borders.

Jun 22, 2020, 22:40 PM IST

Chinese troops attempted to unilaterally change status quo in Galwan Valley: MEA

Anurag Srivastava, said, "India and China have been discussing through military and diplomatic channels the de-escalation of the situation in the border area in Eastern Ladakh."  

Jun 16, 2020, 22:17 PM IST

BRO gets Hemant Soren govt's nod to induct 11,815 workers from Jharkhand

A letter was written by the Jharkhand government to Lt Gen Harpal Singh, DG, BRO Roads reads, "Consent is given to BRO for recruitment of workmen from Jharkhand. The deputy commissioners of the districts will be the nodal officers for this purpose. For future recruitments in subsequent years, BRO will have to register under the Inter-State Migrant Workmen Act, 1979."

Jun 08, 2020, 15:03 PM IST

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh holds meeting with CDS General Rawat, three Services Chiefs on India, China face-off

The Defence Minister was briefed by Army Chief General MM Naravane about the situation at the Line of Actual Control (LAC), two days ago after visiting Leh to take stock of the matter.

May 26, 2020, 18:43 PM IST

Defence Ministry abolishes 9,304 posts to make Military Engineering Service an effective organisation

The move is stated to be aimed at making MES an effective organisation with a leaner workforce, well equipped to handle complex issues in the emerging scenario in an efficient and cost effective manner.

May 08, 2020, 18:31 PM IST

Pakistan's proxy war will not succeed: Rajnath Singh

"Pakistan has chosen the path of proxy war in the form of terrorism. But I am saying it with full responsibility that Pakistan will get nothing except defeat in this proxy war," said Rajnath Singh.

Nov 30, 2019, 11:40 AM IST

Defence Ministry approves extensions of Govt accommodation for service personnel

According to the Ministry of Defence statement, the family and widow of deceased service personnel can avail the facility of accommodation for two years extending it to a period of one year and six months.

Nov 27, 2019, 21:07 PM IST

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh holds bilateral meets on ADMM-Plus summit sidelines

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh reviewed the entire gamut of bilateral defence relations with his various counterparts and discussed ways to further improve the ties.

Nov 17, 2019, 22:48 PM IST

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh arrives in Bangkok to attend ADMM plus meeting

The union minister will be taking part in the 6th ASEAN defence ministers meeting and he will also participate in the opening ceremony of Defence & Security 2019 Exhibition. 

Nov 16, 2019, 21:34 PM IST

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