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  Rajnath Singh calls on Rishi Sunak to discuss defence and free trade agreement negotiations

  World | January 11, 2024 11:14 IST

  According 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 | December 30, 2023 14:43 IST

  China'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 | December 27, 2023 12:14 IST

  Poonch-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 | November 20, 2023 19:05 IST

  The 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 | November 20, 2023 10:27 IST

  Australian 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 | November 02, 2023 18:58 IST

  Jaishankar 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 | October 30, 2023 18:42 IST

  Addressing 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 | October 24, 2023 20:41 IST

  Lan'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 | October 24, 2023 19:29 IST

  Li 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 | October 09, 2023 16:26 IST

  Amid 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 | October 08, 2023 17:52 IST

  Rajnath 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 | September 25, 2023 12:42 IST

  The 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 | September 25, 2023 11:24 IST

  Ottawa 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 | September 25, 2023 12:34 IST

  Union 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 | September 17, 2023 17:12 IST

  As 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 | September 16, 2023 17:22 IST

  Li'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 | September 15, 2023 15:25 IST

  The 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 | September 06, 2023 18:29 IST

  The 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 | July 31, 2023 11:12 IST

  Italy 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 | July 26, 2023 9:18 IST

  On 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.