Rajnath Singh: News
Rajnath Singh is a senior leader of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), the Defence Minister of India, and a former Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh. Singh did his MSc in Physics from the University of Gorakhpur and was initially a lecturer of Physics at KBPG College Mirzapur. He was associated with the RSS since his early teens and became a student activist of the ABVP. Singh emerged as a young leader of Jana Sangh and later of the BJP. He served as the Minister for Education in the BJP government of Uttar Pradesh from 1991 to 1992. He was elected to the Rajya Sabha in 1994 and served as the Union Transport Minister in the Atal Bihari Vajpayee government during 1999-2000. Singh became the Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh in 2000, serving in the office till 2002. In 2003, Singh returned to the central government, this time in the capacity of an Agriculture Minister. He served two terms as the President of the BJP from 2005 to 2009 and from 2013 to 2014. Singh was the Home Minister of India in the first Modi government and became the Defence Minister when NDA returned to power in 2019. He has been a Lok Sabha MP since 2009.
'Mustn't ignore state-sponsored terror': Rajnath attacks Pakistan at SCO meeting
Defense Minister Rajnath Singh raised concerns over state-sponsored terrorism at the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Defense Ministers's Meeting in Kyrgyzstan on Tuesday.
Rajnath Singh meets Russian, Chinese counterparts at Bishkek SCO summit
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh held talks with his Chinese counterpart and was seen interacting with his Russian counterpart on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Defence Ministers' meeting in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan.
India on verge of signing its biggest-ever defense deal
India and Germany are on the verge of finalizing an $8 billion submarine deal, German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius has announced.
'Will never bow to terror': PM on Pahalgam attack anniversary
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has paid tribute to the victims of the Pahalgam terror attack on its first anniversary.
Asha Bhosle dies at 92: PM Modi pays heartfelt tribute
Tributes are pouring in for legendary playback singer Asha Bhosle (92), who passed away on Sunday following multiple-organ failure.
Delhi toy car bomb plot: 2 JeM-linked men arrested
Two men, identified as Mossab Ahdam alias Kalam Kalyan and Mohammad Hamad Kollara, were arrested by the Delhi Police Special Cell and Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) in a joint operation.
Pakistan warns of targeting Indian cities in case of war
Pakistan's Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has warned that any future conflict with India could extend beyond the border and reach deep into Indian territory, specifically naming Kolkata as a potential target.
Rajnath Singh commissions indigenous nuclear-powered submarine INS Aridaman into Navy
Defense Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday commissioned the indigenous nuclear-powered submarine INS Aridaman into the Indian Navy.
INS Aridhaman, India's 3rd nuclear-powered submarine, to be commissioned today
INS Aridaman, India's third indigenous nuclear-powered submarine, will be commissioned into the Indian Navy on Friday by defense minister Rajnath Singh, ANI reported.
India achieves record defense exports of ₹38,400cr in FY26
India's defense exports have hit a record high of ₹38,424 crore in the financial year 2025-26.
Pakistan could attempt any misadventure amid Iran war: Rajnath Singh
Defense Minister Rajnath Singh has warned Pakistan against any possible "misadventures," promising an "unprecedented and decisive" response if such attempts are made.
PM to chair security meet today over West Asia crisis
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will preside over a meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) at 7:00pm on Wednesday.
Modi chairs high-level meeting with CMs on West Asia crisis
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday chaired a high-level meeting with chief ministers and lieutenant governors to discuss India's preparedness for the ongoing situation in West Asia.
Centre clears military purchase proposals worth ₹2.38 lakh crore
The Defense Acquisition Council (DAC), headed by Defense Minister Rajnath Singh, has cleared proposals worth ₹2.38 lakh crore to enhance India's defense capabilities.
Government forms inter-ministerial group to monitor West Asia crisis impact
The Indian government has formed an Inter-Ministerial Group (IMG) to keep a tab on the situation in the Middle East, ANI reported, citing sources.
'India can't be dalal nation': Jaishankar at all-party meet
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Wednesday said that India cannot act as a "dalal (broker) nation" while addressing concerns raised by opposition leaders over Pakistan's alleged mediation role between Washington and Tehran.
Government calls all-party meeting on West Asia crisis on Wednesday
The Indian government has called for an all-party meeting on March 25 to discuss the ongoing crisis in West Asia.
'Early cessation of hostilities': Modi, Netanyahu discuss Iran tensions
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has reiterated to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu the need for an "early cessation of hostilities" in the Middle East.
'It was minor tech incident': HAL dismisses Tejas crash reports
Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL), India's leading aircraft manufacturer, has refuted media reports about a crash involving the Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas earlier this month.
Akhilesh Yadav slams Congress' shirtless AI summit protest as shameful
Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav has slammed the Indian Youth Congress's (IYC) "shirtless" protest at the AI Impact Summit.
PM Modi welcomes 'dear friend' Macron to India
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has welcomed French President Emmanuel Macron as he arrived in Mumbai for a three-day visit to India.
India, France to renew 10-year defense pact
India and France are expected to renew their 10-year defense cooperation agreement during the sixth Annual Defense Dialogue in Bengaluru.
Defense panel clears ₹10,000cr deal for 288 S-400 missile systems
The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), headed by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, has formalized Acceptance of Necessity (AoN) for the purchase of 288 S-400 surface-to-air missiles from Russia.
Centre approves deal to buy 114 Rafale jets for IAF
The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) has approved a major deal for the Indian Air Force (IAF) to acquire 114 Rafale fighter jets.
'Either Naravane or Penguin...lying': Rahul Gandhi on unpublished book FIR
Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi has responded to the registration of an FIR over the circulation of an unpublished book by former Army Chief General MM Naravane.
'We haven't sold or published Gen Naravane's unapproved book': Penguin
Penguin Random House India has clarified that it hasn't published or sold any copies of former Chief of Army Staff Manoj Mukund Naravane's memoir, Four Stars of Destiny.
Opposition likely to move no-confidence motion against Lok Sabha Speaker
The opposition is reportedly planning to introduce a no-confidence motion against Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla.
India likely to approve purchase of 114 Rafale jets
India is likely to approve a deal for the purchase of 114 Rafale fighter jets from France, ahead of French President Emmanuel Macron's visit later this month, India Today reported, citing sources.
'Can't address Chair as yaar': Lok Sabha raps Congress MPs
A fresh controversy erupted in the Lok Sabha on Tuesday after someone from the opposition benches allegedly addressed the chair as "yaar."
Lok Sabha adjourned amid opposition protest over India-US trade deal
The Lok Sabha has been adjourned till 12 noon after opposition MPs protested against the India-US trade agreement.
Rahul Gandhi, Rajnath Singh clash over ex-Army chief's unpublished memoir
The Lok Sabha was thrown into chaos on Monday as Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi tried to quote from an unpublished memoir of former Army Chief General Manoj Naravane.
$7,750 silver train, Pashmina shawl...: US discloses Indian gifts
The United States State Department has released a detailed list of gifts exchanged between Indian leaders and their American counterparts for 2023 and 2024.
'Nitin Nabin my boss...': PM Modi welcomes new BJP chief
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday welcomed Nitin Nabin as the new national president of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) at a grand ceremony in New Delhi.
'Samudra Pratap': Meet India's 1st indigenously built pollution control vessel
The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) will officially induct its first indigenously designed and built pollution control vessel, 'Samudra Pratap,' on January 5, 2026.
'Highly-educated people working against society': Rajnath Singh flags white-collar terror
Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has raised alarm over the rising trend of "white-collar terrorism" in India.
Modi extends greetings on Ram Temple Pran Pratishtha's 2nd anniversary
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday extended his greetings to all citizens on the second anniversary of the idol consecration at the Ram Temple in Ayodhya. He called it "a divine festival of our faith and traditions."
Modi government approves defense procurement proposals worth ₹79,000cr
The Defense Acquisition Council (DAC) has approved defense procurement proposals worth around ₹79,000 crore.
UP: Urban voters returning to rural rolls leave BJP scrambling
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) faces a peculiar challenge in Uttar Pradesh as the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls nears completion.
NDA celebrates resounding Bihar Assembly victory with Modi's felicitation
Prime Minister Narendra Modi was on Tuesday felicitated by the ruling National Democratic Alliance (NDA) MPs for their resounding win in the recent Bihar elections.
'Kaun baithayega?': Rajnath Singh confronts Opposition during 'Vande Mataram' debate
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh lost his temper while addressing the Lok Sabha on the national song Vande Mataram.
Modi to initiate debate on Vande Mataram's 150th anniversary
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will lead a special debate in the Lok Sabha on Monday, marking the 150th anniversary of the national song, Vande Mataram.