Defence Minister
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Rajnath Singh calls on Rishi Sunak to discuss defence and free trade agreement negotiations
World | Jan 11, 2024, 11:14 AM ISTAccording to senior officials familiar with the discussions, defence, trade and regional issues were on the agenda of the talks.
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China appoints ex-naval commander Dong Jun as defence minister after sacking predecessor Li Shangfu
World | Dec 30, 2023, 02:43 PM ISTChina's top legislature, the National People's Congress (NPC), which confirmed Li's ouster in October, appointed Dong in his place on Friday. Dong's predecessor Li Shangfu was removed after he mysteriously disappeared from public view in September.
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Rajnath Singh reaches Jammu to review security situation amid outrage over civilian deaths
Jammu and Kashmir | Dec 27, 2023, 12:14 PM ISTPoonch-Rajouri sector is in the news since four jawans were killed in a terror ambush on two Army vehicles in the region on Thursday. After the attack, reports surfaced about the deaths of three civilians in Army custody prompting a probe into the matter.
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At 2+2 meeting, India suggests Australia to collaborate on shipbuilding, aircraft repair I DEETS
World | Nov 20, 2023, 07:05 PM ISTThe Defence Minister suggested that shipbuilding, ship repair and maintenance and aircraft Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) could be the potential areas of collaboration. The two ministers also discussed cooperation for joint research in underwater technologies.
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India-Aus 2+2 Dialogue: Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong lands in Delhi | What's on agenda
World | Nov 20, 2023, 10:27 AM ISTAustralian Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister Richard Marles and Foreign Minister Penny Wong will engage in bilateral meetings with their counterparts Rajnath Singh and S Jaishankar. India shares a comprehensive strategic partnership with Australia and will discuss a range of issues.
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Jaishankar arrives in Italy, holds meeting with Defence Minister Guido Crosetto
World | Nov 02, 2023, 06:58 PM ISTJaishankar said that he focused on taking forward the renewed defence and security partnership between India and Italy. This is the last leg of four-day visit to key European nations Portugal and Italy.
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Rajnath Singh says 'might is right' has no place in maritime order, in veiled attack on China
India | Oct 30, 2023, 06:42 PM ISTAddressing the three-day Goa Maritime conclave, the Defence Minister said that countries should address common maritime priorities and avoid 'selfish interests'. He also warned that flouting international norms will lead to breakdown of civilised nations.
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China appoints Lan Fo'an as new finance minister in latest administrative shake-up
World | Oct 24, 2023, 08:41 PM ISTLan's appointment as finance minister comes with the removal of Li Shangfu as defence minister following his disappearance for over two months. The disappearances of Li and ex-foreign minister Qin Gang have raised questions of Xi Jinping's governance over his party.
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China removes Li Shangfu as Defence Minister after missing for two months without explanation
World | Oct 24, 2023, 07:29 PM ISTLi is believed to be a close confidante of Xi and his and foreign foreign minister Qin Gang's disappearance puzzled people and raised question on Xi's governance. As per rumours by the US Ambassador to Japan, Li may have been put under house arrest.
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Israel orders 'complete siege' on Gaza, cutting off access to electricity and food as war continues
World | Oct 09, 2023, 04:26 PM ISTAmid continued fighting between Israeli forces and Hamas, over 1,200 people have been killed in both sides. Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu had earlier threatened to cut off electricity to Gaza when he declared war.
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Rajnath Singh's four-day visit to Italy, France with focus on industrial cooperation | DETAILS
India | Oct 08, 2023, 05:52 PM ISTRajnath Singh will visit Italy and France on four-day tour with focus on industrial cooperation. The Defence Minister's visit will start on Monday.
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Rajnath Singh formally inducts IAF's first C-295 MW transport aircraft in Ghaziabad | WATCH VIDEO
India | Sep 25, 2023, 12:42 PM ISTThe IAF is working with the Drone Federation of India to jointly host the Bharat Drone Shakti 2023 in recognition of the potential of domestic drone design and development.
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Canadian Defence Minister calls relations with India "important" amid row over Khalistan terrorist
World | Sep 25, 2023, 11:24 AM ISTOttawa had been seeking deeper relations with India in the fields of trade, defence and immigration before Justin Trudeau's "credible" allegations.
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Rajnath Singh inaugurates 'Bharat Drone Shakti-2023', inducts C-295 transport aircraft into IAF
India | Sep 25, 2023, 12:34 PM ISTUnion Defence Minister Rajnath Singh also formally inducted the C-295 transport aircraft into the Indian Air Force.
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Defence minister approves to set up 23 new Sainik Schools
Education | Sep 17, 2023, 05:12 PM ISTAs per the reports the government has approved the initiative to establish 100 new Sainik Schools from Class 6 onwards in a systematic manner in partnership.
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China's 'missing' Defence Minister absent from top military meet, speculations rise over his removal
World | Sep 16, 2023, 05:22 PM ISTLi's name still figures as a defence minister, CMC member and state councillor at the Chinese government and military websites, despite his mysterious disappearance over two weeks ago.
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Chinese Defence Minister under house arrest? US claim triggers uproar after Li Shangfu disappears
World | Sep 15, 2023, 03:25 PM ISTThe US Ambassador claimed that the defence minister also did not turn up for a crucial meeting with the Singaporean Chief of Navy. However, the diplomat did not enclose when and where the meetings were scheduled.
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Rajnath Singh to inaugurate dedicate 90 infrastructure projects of BRO on September 12
Jammu and Kashmir | Sep 06, 2023, 06:29 PM ISTThe highlight of the ceremony will be the inauguration of 422.9 metre Devak Bridge on Bishnah-Kaulpur-Phulpur Road in Jammu & Kashmir.
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Improvised, atrocious decision: Italian Minister criticises country's decision to join China's BRI
World | Jul 31, 2023, 11:12 AM ISTItaly joined the Belt and Road Initiative in 2019 - a move criticised by the European Union (EU) and the United States.
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'Their bravery will always remain inspiration...': PM Modi pays rich tributes to Kargil heroes
India | Jul 26, 2023, 09:18 AM ISTOn the Kargil Vijay Diwas, which marks India's victory over Pakistan in the war, Prime Minister Narendra Modi remembered the valour of the soldiers who gave their supreme sacrifices.