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  Agnipath: Tri-services explain new recruitment scheme as states witness lull after stormy protests

  India | June 20, 2022 0:37 IST

  Earlier today, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh held a meeting at his residence with the tri-service chiefs and discussed the rollout of the scheme and ways to pacify agitators. This is the second such meeting called by Rajnath Singh in two days.

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  BIG! India to have new military recruitment scheme; high-level meet today | Inside Info

  India | June 04, 2022 7:15 IST

  As per the plans, the soldiers relieved from the service would be provided assistance in getting placed in civilian jobs. A number of corporates have shown interest in availing services of such 'Agniveers' as they would be benefitted from hiring such trained military-trained disciplined manpower. 

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  Rajnath Singh to address Naval Commanders' Conference today

  India | April 28, 2022 9:44 IST

  The Conference serves as a platform for Naval Commanders to discuss important maritime matters at the military-strategic level as well as interact with senior Govt functionaries through an institutionalised forum.

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  India will not hesitate to cross border if terrorists target country from outside: Rajnath Singh

  India | April 23, 2022 17:42 IST

  "India has been successful in giving out the message that terrorism will be strongly dealt with. We will not hesitate to cross borders if the country is targeted from outside," Defence Minister Rajnath Singh stated. 

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  Rajnath Singh embarks on US visit to strengthen India-US strategic partnership

  India | April 10, 2022 7:49 IST

  US State Dept in a media has informed that US State Secy Antony Blinken and Secy of Defense will welcome their Indian counterparts in Washington DC today.

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  India successfully test-fires Pinaka missile systems

  India | April 09, 2022 22:05 IST

  The ministry said the rocket system has been upgraded with advanced technologies enhancing the range to meet the emerging requirements.

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  Rajnath Singh to release 3rd list of positive indigenisation list of defence equipment today

  India | April 07, 2022 13:01 IST

  According to the Ministry of Defence, the third list builds on the first list of 101 items and the second list of 108 items that were promulgated on Aug 21, 2020 and May 31, 2021 respectively.

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  'Apna Pushkar flower bhi hai, fire bhi hai': Rajnath Singh praises Uttarakhand CM 'Pushpa style'

  Elections | February 08, 2022 18:37 IST

  Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh praised Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami saying he is a combination of both, a flower and fire.

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  Rajnath Singh holds rally in UP's Hamirpur, assures BJP will provide 'free ration, water supply'

  Elections | February 06, 2022 19:35 IST

  Speaking at a rally in Hamirpur, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said, "If you choose development, there will be good governance, the homes of the poor will be illuminated. There will be employment for youth and their income will increase. There will be free ration and medicine for the poor."

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  Budget 2022: Rajnath Singh welcomes announcement for defence sector

  Business | February 01, 2022 14:33 IST

  Defence Minister also welcomed FM Nirmala Sitharaman's announcement that 68 pc of the defence capital procurement budget would be allocated towards procurement from domestic industry.

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  US Defense Secy speaks with Rajnath Singh, condoles CDS General Rawat’s death

  India | December 14, 2021 8:19 IST

  Lloyd Austin conveyed his condolences in a telephonic conversation with Rajnath Singh.

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  Rajnath Singh welcomes decision to cut excise duty on petrol, diesel

  India | November 04, 2021 8:41 IST

  "This decision taken by Modiji will not only lighten the burden on the pocket of the common man but will also prove to be a great help in controlling inflation," Rajnath Singh further said.

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  Rajnath Singh to address session today on completion of PM Modi's two decades in public life

  India | October 29, 2021 8:06 IST

  On Oct 7, PM Narendra Modi, who is currently serving his 2nd term as the Prime Minister, has completed two decades in public office.

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  Watch | Defence Minister Rajnath Singh meets 107-year-old BJP worker Bhulai Bhai at UP Bhavan

  India | October 14, 2021 18:11 IST

  I came to meet Bhulai Bhai. Probably, he is the oldest among all the BJP workers of the time of Jan Sangh in the country. His age is 107 years. In 1977, when I was an MLA, he was also an MLA. Had a very good meeting with him at UP Bhavan, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said.

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  Rajnath Singh to address SCO webinar today on 'role of women in Armed Forces'

  India | October 14, 2021 7:51 IST

  Closing address of the webinar will be delivered by Chief of Integrated Defence Staff to the Chairman, Chiefs of Staff Committee Air Marshal BR Krishna. 

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  Rajnath Singh to participate in Shaheed Samman Yatra in poll-bound Uttarakhand on October 24

  India | October 08, 2021 23:44 IST

  BJP is expecting to reach out to voters of every village through the yatra to honour the families who have lost their members in service of the nation.

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  Rajnath Singh to visit Southern Naval Command in Kochi on October 2

  India | October 01, 2021 16:52 IST

  Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will proceed to Lakshadweep and Minicoy Islands after the event at SNC. 

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  Defence Ministry issues SOP for faster verification of bank guarantees during acquisition process

  India | September 16, 2021 20:13 IST

  On Thursday, the SOP was issued on the steps to be followed by the buyer for seeking advice of SBI, Parliament Street Branch, New Delhi with regard to the requirement of confirmation of such BGs, the ministry mentioned.   

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  Won't allow unilateral action on LAC: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on China border row

  India | August 30, 2021 17:39 IST

  The Modi government has made it clear to the forces that any unilateral action on the Line of Actual Control (LAC) should not be ignored, said Defence Minister Rajnath Singh.

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  India has great scope to become indigenous ship-building hub: Defence Minister

  India | August 28, 2021 13:20 IST

  On ICGS Vigraha, he said "from its design conception to development, the ship is completely indigenous."