Defence Minister
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Rajnath Singh, Andhra CM lay foundation for Rs 16,000-cr AMCA fighter jet infra project
India | May 15, 2026, 01:45 PM ISTDefence Minister Rajnath Singh and Andhra Pradesh CM N Chandrababu Naidu laid the foundation for the massive Rs 16,000 crore AMCA fighter jet infrastructure in Sri Sathya Sai district. The project is expected to generate 7,500 jobs and accelerate India's indigenous defence production.
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'Direct implications': Rajnath Singh flags Strait of Hormuz risks, explains India's response
India | Apr 22, 2026, 06:52 AM ISTDefence Minister Rajnath Singh has warned that disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz are not distant events they directly impact our security and economy.
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India's 3rd nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine INS Aridhaman nears launch, Rajnath signals
India | Apr 03, 2026, 01:39 PM ISTINS Aridhaman has completed its final sea tests and will soon become part of the Strategic Forces Command. This submarine comes after INS Arihant, which joined in 2016, and INS Arighaat, commissioned in August 2024.
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Rajnath Singh inaugurates missile integration facility; how missile assembly and integration works
Explainers | Feb 17, 2026, 12:48 PM ISTSpeaking at the ceremony, Singh praised BEL for its steady progress in advanced defence technologies. He highlighted the company’s work in areas such as electronic warfare, avionics, naval systems, electro-optics, and tank electronics.
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'Used us like toilet paper': Pakistan minister goes on anti-US rant and a big reveal on Afghanistan
World | Feb 11, 2026, 09:23 AM ISTAsif said Pakistan’s decision to side with the US after 1999, especially in the Afghanistan conflict, caused deep and lasting damage. He admitted that the country allowed itself to be dragged into wars that were never truly its own.
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Centre convenes all-party meeting ahead of Budget session, Opposition seeks wider debate
India | Jan 27, 2026, 04:02 PM ISTThe first phase of the session will continue till February 13, during which the Motion of Thanks on the President’s address will be debated and passed, along with discussions on the Budget. Parliament will reconvene on March 9 after a break, and the session will conclude on April 2.
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Defence Minister Rajnath Singh inaugurates 125 border infrastructure projects in Ladakh
India | Dec 07, 2025, 12:36 PM ISTThe projects include 28 roads, 93 bridges, and 4 major infrastructure facilities spread across seven states and two Union Territories, including Ladakh, Jammu & Kashmir, Arunachal Pradesh, Sikkim, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Rajasthan, West Bengal and Mizoram.
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Congress responds to Rajnath's 'Nehru wanted to rebuild Babri' charge, calls it a 'lie'
India | Dec 03, 2025, 03:21 PM ISTTagore argued that Nehru’s position was consistent, the state should not finance religious structures. He pointed out that Nehru had insisted even the reconstruction of the Somnath Temple must be done through public donations.
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Rajnath Singh claims Nehru sought public funds to build Babri Masjid
India | Dec 03, 2025, 11:43 AM ISTWithout naming any specific political party, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh alleged that certain forces had tried to erase Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel's legacy over time.
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Rajnath Singh explains why India didn't respond to Trump's tariffs immediately, says 'we didn't...'
India | Sep 22, 2025, 01:36 PM ISTDefence Minister Rajnath Singh, while speaking to the Indian community in Morocco, addressed the recent US tariff imposition on Indian goods.
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'Can be started again, it depends on Pakistan's conduct': Rajnath Singh on next phases of Op Sindoor
World | Sep 22, 2025, 01:46 PM ISTDefence Minister Rajnath Singh, during his visit to Morocco, said Operation Sindoor could be resumed if Pakistan backs terrorism, echoing PM Modi’s remarks that the operation was only paused.
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'Some boss is jealous': Defence Minister Rajnath Singh's indirect swipe at US President
India | Aug 10, 2025, 11:56 PM ISTDefence Minister Rajnath Singh, without naming US President Donald Trump, accused “some boss” of being jealous of India’s growth.
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Rajnath Singh rallies BJP workers in Patna, says party has earned public trust ahead of Bihar polls
Bihar | Jul 02, 2025, 04:23 PM ISTThe Legislative Assembly election for all 243 constituencies in Bihar is expected to be held in October or November 2025. The previous assembly elections were held in October–November 2020.
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Rajnath Singh holds 'constructive' bilateral talks with Chinese defence minister at SCO meet
India | Jun 27, 2025, 08:16 AM ISTSingh emphasised that both nations must work together to maintain the current positive momentum in their relationship and avoid actions that may create new complications.
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Operation Sindoor achieved all objectives, succeeded in injecting fear in terrorists: Rajnath Singh
India | Jun 23, 2025, 11:49 PM ISTRajnath Singh asserted that the operation succeeded in "injecting fear into the minds of terrorists" and demonstrated India’s strong commitment to national security.
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High-time global community unites to uproot terrorism from its roots: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh
India | Jun 07, 2025, 12:12 PM ISTThe Defence Minister emphasised that fighting terrorism is a collective responsibility, not a choice, and urged the global community to unite in eliminating it from its roots.
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Rajnath Singh inaugurates various infra projects at Karwar naval base in Karnataka
Karnataka | Apr 05, 2025, 03:09 PM ISTThe Defence Minister reached the strategically significant naval base via a military helicopter and is scheduled to spend a few hours there, with multiple engagements planned.
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Rajnath Singh hits out at Rahul Gandhi for making 'false allegations' on Army chief's statement
India | Feb 04, 2025, 04:50 PM ISTIn his speech Monday in Lok Sabha during the discussion on the Motion of Thanks on the President's Address, Rahul Gandhi had claimed that the Chinese have intruded on Indian land but Prime Minister Narendra Modi has denied it.
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Centre to establish 100 new sainik schools to improve education quality, says Defence Minister
Education | Jan 22, 2025, 06:20 PM ISTTo improve the education quality, the centre is set to establish 100 new Sainik schools across the country. The announcement was made by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday during an annual function of Vidyadhiraja Vidyapeetom Sainik School in Alappuzha, Kerala. Read on to know more.
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Exclusive: Indian Light Tank achieves major milestone by firing at high altitude | VIDEO
India | Dec 12, 2024, 10:35 PM ISTIndia is developing an advanced Light Tank, envisioned as a 25-ton class armoured fighting vehicle, tailored to meet the unique operational needs of the Indian Armed Forces.