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India must prepare for borderless war: Rahul Gandhi

India | Mar 09, 2021, 01:06 PM IST

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday said the country must prepare for a borderless war as the past practice of a 2.5-front war has become obsolete.

Rajnath Singh launches e-Chhawani portal for Cantonment residents

News | Feb 16, 2021, 02:12 PM IST

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh launched e-Chhawani portal. CDS Gen Bipin Rawat was also present at the event. The portal aims to provide online municipal services to more than 20 lakh citizens across 62 Cantonment Boards through a multi-tenancy central platform.

For 1st time, India facing two front war-like situations from Pak, China: AK Antony

News | Feb 14, 2021, 08:20 PM IST

"For the 1st time, India is facing two front war-like situation- one from Pak and another from China", said former Defence Minister and Congress leader AK Antony on February 14 during a press conference in the national capital.

Despite Covid-19, Aero India 2021 has been grand success: Rajnath Singh

News | Feb 05, 2021, 09:15 PM IST

While addressing the Valedictory Function of Aero India 2021 in Bengaluru, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said despite Covid-19 pandemic, the event has been immensely successful.

Rajnath Singh attends 'Startup Manthan 2021' in Bengaluru

News | Feb 05, 2021, 02:12 PM IST

Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh attended 'Startup Manthan 2021' in Bengaluru. Speaking at the event, Rajnath Singh said, "Startup India was based on three major pillars-simplification and handholding, funding and incentives and industry-academia partnerships." "Rs 4,500 crores of investment made in 384 startups through funds of fund scheme. Our economy is soon going to be driven by the start-ups," Defence Minister added.

Rajnath Singh underlines importance of India's Naval Foreign Cooperation

News | Feb 04, 2021, 06:01 PM IST

While addressing an event in Bengaluru on February 04, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said, "India, due to its geo-strategic location in Indian Ocean Region, maritime character, historical and cultural ties with littoral states, considers it important to keep the maritime neighbourhood safe and secure, through unity and togetherness."

India ready to supply various types of missile systems, military vehicles to IOR countries: Defence Minister

News | Feb 04, 2021, 01:40 PM IST

Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh attended Indian Ocean Region Defence Ministers' Conclave. The event is taking place in Bengaluru on February 04.

India has to play active role for peaceful co-existence of IOR countries: Rajnath Singh

News | Feb 04, 2021, 01:44 PM IST

Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh attended Indian Ocean Region Defence Ministers' Conclave.

Aero India intents to make India among top defence countries: Rajnath Singh

News | Feb 03, 2021, 06:40 PM IST

While addressing Chiefs of Air Staff Conclave 2021 in Bengaluru, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on February 03 said, "This Aero India is focussed on showcasing our intent to make India one of the top countries in Defence and Aerospace industry.

Rajnath Singh attends NCC rally in New Delhi

News | Jan 21, 2021, 02:50 PM IST

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh inspected a guard of honour during the annual National Cadet Corps (NCC) rally, at NCC Parade Ground in New Delhi on January 21.

Over 1,100 schools identified to begin NCC training: Defence Minister

News | Jan 21, 2021, 02:47 PM IST

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh at annual National Cadet Corps (NCC) rally said that over 1,100 schools have been identified to begin NCC training.

Rajnath Singh lays foundation stone of Army Hospital of Central Command in Lucknow

News | Jan 17, 2021, 10:27 AM IST

Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh laid foundation stone of new Army Hospital of Central Command in Lucknow on January 16. He was accompanied by Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and Army Chief General MM Naravane. This 'Super Specialty' hospital equip with about 900 beds capacity to server Army jawans. Soldiers and ex-servicemen and their families will be able to get better treatment facilities in Lucknow.

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Befitting reply if any 'superpower' hurts country's pride: Rajnath Singh's stern warning to China

India | Jan 14, 2021, 09:11 PM IST

India does not want a war but its soldiers are capable of giving befitting reply if any 'superpower' hurts the country's pride, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Thursday amid the eight-month-old border standoff with China.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh addresses the Veterans Day event at IAF HQ Training Command, Bengaluru

News | Jan 14, 2021, 04:40 PM IST

I believe once a soldier, always a soldier. The society draws inspiration from the veterans of the armed forces. They have an important role to play in the society: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh addressing at the Veterans Day event at IAF HQ Training Command, Bengaluru

'Shripad Naik is in stable condition': Rajnath Singh

News | Jan 12, 2021, 06:03 PM IST

Speaking on the health condition of Union Minister of State for AYUSH, Shripad Naik, who met with an accident on January 11, Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on January 12, informed mediapersons that his condition is stable, and as per doctors, he doesn't seem to be in any danger as of now.

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