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  Rajnath Singh explains why India didn't respond to Trump's tariffs immediately, says 'we didn't...'

  India | September 22, 2025 13:36 IST

  Defence 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 | September 22, 2025 13:46 IST

  Defence 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 | August 10, 2025 23:56 IST

  Defence 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 | July 02, 2025 16:23 IST

  The 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 | June 27, 2025 8:16 IST

  Singh 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 | June 23, 2025 23:49 IST

  Rajnath 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 | June 07, 2025 12:12 IST

  The 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 | April 05, 2025 15:09 IST

  The 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 | February 04, 2025 16:50 IST

  In 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 | January 22, 2025 18:20 IST

  To 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 | December 12, 2024 22:35 IST

  India 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.

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  Chinese Defence Minister Dong Jun, who was appointed by Xi Jinping, faces probe for corruption

  World | November 28, 2024 12:58 IST

  Citing current and former US officials familiar with the situation, The Financial Times reported that Dong is the latest official to be caught up in a broad crackdown on corruption in the country’s military.

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  'India, China should avoid Galwan-like clash': Rajnath tells Chinese Defence Minister

  World | November 20, 2024 19:28 IST

  The Defence Minister emphasised that harmonious relations between India and China, the two largest nations, would significantly contribute to global peace and prosperity.

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  Netanyahu appoints Foreign Minister Israel Katz as new defence minister after sacking Gallant

  World | November 06, 2024 0:32 IST

  This came after Netanyahu dismissed his popular defence minister, Yoav Gallant, in a surprise announcement. Netanyahu and Gallant have repeatedly been at odds throughout the war in Gaza.

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  'Crisis of trust': Israel's Netanyahu fires defence minister Yoav Gallant in surprise announcement

  World | November 06, 2024 0:35 IST

  Netanyahu and Gallant have repeatedly been at odds throughout the war in Gaza. But Netanyahu had avoided firing his rival. A previous attempt to fire Gallant in March 2023 sparked widespread street protests against Netanyahu.

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  'Consensus includes patrolling, grazing in traditional areas': Rajnath on India-China border pact

  India | October 24, 2024 18:31 IST

  Speaking at the Chanakya Defence Dialogue here, the Defence Minister said both countries have been involved in talks both at diplomatic and military levels in order to resolve their differences in certain areas along the LAC.

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  India successfully test fires VSHORADS missiles in Rajasthan's Pokhran

  Rajasthan | October 05, 2024 18:01 IST

  The missiles have been under development for the last few years and are expected to meet the critical requirements of the forces to tackle enemy aircraft, drones and other aerial targets at short ranges.

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  'Mohabbat Ki Dukaan chalate chalate...': Rajnath slams Rahul Gandhi over remarks on Sikhs

  India | September 11, 2024 16:46 IST

  Rahul Gandhi in his controversial speech in Herndon, Virginia, said that the fight in India is about whether a person, as a Sikh, is going to be allowed to wear a turban in India and would be able to visit a Gurdwara.

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  Rajnath Singh admitted to Delhi AIIMS due to back pain, condition stable

  India | July 11, 2024 23:09 IST

  According to reports, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh had complained about a similar plain when he was campaigning in Andhra Pradesh for the Lok Sabha elections. He is under observation in the neurosurgery department.

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  DRDO successfully completes trials of ‘ABHYAS’ High-Speed Expendable Aerial Target | WATCH

  India | June 27, 2024 23:52 IST

  The High-Speed Expendable Aerial Target (HEAT) 'ABHYAS' has been designed by the Aeronautical Development Establishment of DRDO in Bengaluru. Its development was carried out in collaboration with Production Agencies Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) and Larsen & Toubro.