Rajnath Singh: News
'Your desire will...happen': Rajnath Singh issues warning amid India-Pakistan tension
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has reiterated India's resolve to give it back to anyone threatening its sovereignty. This comes after tensions escalated with Pakistan after the Pahalgam attack that killed 26.
Air Chief Marshal briefs PM Modi after Pahalgam attack: Report
Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh recently met Prime Minister Narendra Modi to discuss the deteriorating India-Pakistan situation, in the wake of the Pahalgam terror attack, which killed 26 people on April 22.
Rajnath Singh likely to skip Russia's Victory Day parade
Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh is likely to skip Russia's Victory Day parade on May 9. MoS Defence Sanjay Seth is expected to represent the country at the event.
Rajnath Singh speaks to US defense chief amid India-Pakistan tensions
Defense Minister Rajnath Singh spoke to US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth on Thursday amid rising tensions between India and Pakistan.
Modi to chair 'super cabinet' meeting today—first since Pulwama attack
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will chair a crucial meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Political Affairs (CCPA) on Wednesday.
PM grants forces 'full operational freedom' after Pahalgam attack meeting
Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired a crucial security meeting at his New Delhi residence on Tuesday.
Rajnath Singh updates PM Modi on security after Pahalgam attack
Defense Minister Rajnath Singh is meeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi at his residence today.
India declares Pakistani diplomats 'Persona Non Grata,' summons top envoy
India has summoned Saad Ahmad Warraich, Pakistan's top diplomat in New Delhi, and given a formal Persona Non Grata note to military diplomats at the Pakistani High Commission, ANI reported, citing sources.
'We'll take every...': Rajnath Singh warns terrorists after Pahalgam attack
After the deadly Pahalgam attack on Tuesday that left 26 dead, Defense Minister Rajnath Singh has issued a stern warning to terrorists and their handlers.
India clears biggest-ever jet deal: 26 Rafale for ₹63,000 crore
The Indian government has cleared a massive deal of almost ₹64,000 crore with France for the purchase of 26 Rafale-Marine fighter jets.
How Indian political leaders reacted to Sunita Williams's return
Indian-origin NASA astronaut Sunita Williams has returned to Earth after an unplanned nine-month-long space mission.
India asks Netherlands to refrain from arming 'terror sponsor' Pakistan
India has asked the Netherlands to cease the supply of arms and military technology to Pakistan, given its decades-old role in cross-border terrorism.
India raises Khalistani group's anti-India activities with Tulsi Gabbard
At a recent meeting between the US Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard and Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, India raised concerns over the anti-India activities of the Khalistani outfit SFJ (Sikh For Justice) in the United States of America.
BJP to announce Delhi's CM today
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) will announce the new chief minister of Delhi on Wednesday, after a meeting of the BJP legislature party.
India's defense exports lag, $1.6B needed to meet 2025 target
In 2020, India set an ambitious target of $5 billion in defense exports by 2025. The Defense Production and Export Promotion Policy (DPEPP) was also introduced the same year to achieve the target.
Delhi polls: Campaigning ends today; 699 candidates in fray
The high-stakes campaigning for the Delhi Assembly elections will come to an end on Monday. Leaders of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Congress, and the ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) are conducting their last rallies.
Rajnath Singh visits Maha Kumbh, takes holy dip at Sangam
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh visited the Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj on Saturday.
Why Army Day 2025 parade is in Pune, not Delhi
In a departure from tradition, the Indian Army Day Parade is being held outside Delhi for the first time.
India declares 2025 as 'Year of Defence Reforms'
India has declared 2025 as the "Year of Reforms" in the defense sector, with an emphasis on major strides in military modernization.
Manmohan Singh's final journey; to be cremated with state honors
The funeral procession of former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh started from the Congress headquarters on Saturday.
Chaudhary Charan Singh birth anniversary: PM Modi pays tribute
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday paid tribute to former PM and Bharat Ratna awardee Chaudhary Charan Singh on his birth anniversary.
NSA Doval likely to visit China for special representative talks
National Security Advisor Ajit Doval is likely to visit China shortly for special representative talks, ANI reported, citing sources.
PM Modi replies to Constitution debate in Lok Sabha
Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke in the Lok Sabha on Saturday during a debate marking the 75th anniversary of India's Constitution.
PM Modi to address Lok Sabha on Constitution debate today
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the Constitution debate in the Lok Sabha on Saturday.
'Particular party' attempted to hijack work of Constitution making: Rajnath
Union Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday started a historic debate in the Lok Sabha to mark the 75th anniversary of the adoption of the Indian Constitution.
Lok Sabha to debate on Constitution today amid BJP-Congress standoff
The Lok Sabha will begin a two-day debate on the Constitution on Friday to mark 75 years of its adoption.
Rajnath Singh to visit Russia from December 8-10
Defense Minister Rajnath Singh will visit Russia from December 8-10, Russia's TASS state news agency reported.
Australia, India sign deal enabling air-to-air refueling of military aircraft
Australia and India have formalized an agreement to enable air-to-air refueling between their military aircraft.
Rajnath Singh meets Chinese counterpart; review situation at LAC
India's Defence Minister Rajnath Singh met his Chinese counterpart Dong Jun in Vientiane, Laos, on Wednesday.
India, China ministers to meet for 1st time post-border truce
India's Defense Minister Rajnath Singh will meet his Chinese counterpart Dong Jun next week, the first ministerial-level contact since the recent troop disengagement in eastern Ladakh.
J&K: Terrorists hurl grenade near tourism center; 12 civilians injured
Terrorists hurled a grenade near the Tourism Reception Centre (TRC) in Srinagar, injuring at least 12 civilians.
'Will try to go beyond disengagement': Rajnath's latest LAC update
Defense Minister Rajnath Singh has said that the disengagement process between Indian and Chinese forces near the Line of Actual Control (LAC) is almost complete.
India, China to complete military disengagement today: Explained
India and China are expected to complete their military disengagement process along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in eastern Ladakh by Monday and Tuesday, according to news agency ANI.
India, China to complete troop disengagement by October 28-29: Report
India and China are likely to finish withdrawing their troops from the Depsang and Demchok areas of Eastern Ladakh by October 28-29.
'Consensus on patrolling...grazing': What Rajnath said on India-China border agreement
India and China agreed this week to disengage troops along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in Ladakh, bringing an end to the 54-month-long military standoff that started with Chinese incursions in April 2020.
Haryana government announces free dialysis services for kidney patients
The newly formed Haryana government has announced free dialysis services for chronic kidney patients at all government hospitals in the state.
'BJP spreading lies...': Rahul defends his remarks on Sikhs
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has defended his recent comments about the Sikh community in the United States, which drew sharp criticism from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).
'PoK residents should join India': Rajnath Singh in J&K
Defense Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday urged the residents of Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) to consider joining India.
Centre approves acquisition of advanced military equipment worth ₹1.45 trillion
The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), led by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, has sanctioned 10 capital acquisition proposals totaling ₹1.45 lakh crore to bolster India's defence readiness.
What's special about INS Arighat—India's second nuclear-powered submarine commissioned today
India's Defense Minister Rajnath Singh has commissioned the country's second nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine (SSBN), INS Arighat.