Rajnath Singh

Opposition's Presidential candidate Yashwant Sinha calls PM Modi, Rajnath Singh for support

Presidential Polls 2022: While Yashwant Sinha is the candidate from the Opposition's side, BJP has chosen former Governor of Jharkhand Droupadi Murmu as its nominee.

Jun 25, 2022, 09:01 AM IST

Save Soil Movement a 'great effort to preserve human civilisation and culture': Rajnath Singh to Sadhguru

Sadhguru, on June 21, addressed a Save Soil event at the Indian Air Force base in Sulur, Coimbatore, with Minister of Defence, Shri Rajnath Singh as special guest.

Jun 21, 2022, 23:20 PM IST

Agneepath Recruitment 2022: Registration for Indian Air Force to begin from June 24 at careerindianairforce.cdac.in, all details here

Agneepath Recruitment Scheme: Interested and eligible candidates can apply on the official website of India Air Force at careerindianairforce.cdac.in till July 5. 

Jun 21, 2022, 10:50 AM IST

Amid Agnipath scheme protests, know what late CDS Gen Bipin Rawat said about army recruitment

अग्निपथ योजना के खिलाफ देश के कई राज्यों में बवाल के बीच दिवंगत CDS बिपिन रावत का एक पुराना भाषण वायरल हो रहा है. 13 दिसंबर 2018 में एक कार्यक्रम को संबोधित करते हुए रावत ने कहा था कि युवाओं को सेना को नौकरी का जरिया नहीं समझना चाहिए। इसके लिए मन में जज्बा होना चाहिए.

Jun 18, 2022, 15:14 PM IST

Agnipath scheme: Increase in age limit to benefit large number of youth, says Amit Shah

Home Minister Amit shah states:  The Centre's decision to increase the upper age limit for joining the Agnipath scheme for recruitment in defence services will benefit a large number of youth. He said Prime Minister Narendra Modi has taken a sensitive decision by showing concern for the youth of the country. 

Jun 17, 2022, 13:11 PM IST

Agnipath scheme: Eligibility, age limit, women's quota- All details about Agneepath Yojana

Men and women between the ages of 17.5 and 21 will be recruited for the armed forces under this scheme. 

Jun 17, 2022, 11:10 AM IST

Agnipath Scheme Protest: Ministry of Defense increased the age limit

In view of the fierce performance of the youth, the government has increased the upper age limit in army recruitment. For this year, instead of 21, the youth will be able to apply under the Agneepath scheme up to 23 years.

Jun 17, 2022, 10:48 AM IST

Agnipath scheme will increase disaffection among youth: BJP MP Varun Gandhi questions armed forces’ recruitment scheme

Questioning various provisions of Agnipath scheme, Varun Gandhi said that as 75 per cent of soldiers will become "unemployed" after the four-year recruitment programme ends and their total numbers will increase every year, this will give a rise to more disaffection among the youth. 

Jun 16, 2022, 15:33 PM IST

‘Agnipath se path per agni na ho’: Akhilesh Yadav

Akhilesh Yadav on Thursday hit out at the central government over the Agnipath scheme, reports PTI.

Jun 16, 2022, 13:34 PM IST

Massive protests against Centre's 'Agnipath' scheme in Bihar; Mayawati calls it 'unfair' towards youth

BSP supremo Mayawati on Thursday hit out at the Union govt over its new 'Agnipath scheme' of recruiting soldiers, terming it ‘unfair towards rural youth.’

Jun 16, 2022, 12:04 PM IST

Defense minister Rajnath Singh to pay two-day visit to Jammu and Kashmir from today

Rajnath Singh is on a visit to Jammu and Kashmir to review the overall security situation in the union territory and the implementation of the ceasefire agreement signed by the Indian and Pakistan armies.

Jun 16, 2022, 11:38 AM IST

Presidential elections: Absence of BJD, TRS and AAP in Mamata Banerjee's meet cheers BJP; 11 nominations filed on first day

Despite their clear numerical disadvantage, opposition parties have indicated that they will field their own candidate for the presidential election scheduled for July 18 in case more than one candidate is in the fray. 

Jun 16, 2022, 11:36 AM IST

Agniveers to get priority in recruitment to police, related services: UP CM

UP CM Yogi Adityanath said the government will give priority to 'Agniveers' in recruitment to police and related services in the state, reports PTI. 

Jun 15, 2022, 14:44 PM IST

Agnipath recruitment scheme for Indian Armed Forces launched- Check key points here

The Agnipath recruitment model is based all-India merit-based selection process. Once selected, Agniveers (candidates) will serve for 4 years with Indian Armed Forces.

Jun 14, 2022, 14:26 PM IST

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh addresses media conference on Agnipath recruitment scheme in Delhi

Earlier Rajnath Singh called for greater jointness of civil administration and Armed Forces to further strengthen national security and deal with future challenges that may emanate from the ever-evolving global situation.

Jun 14, 2022, 12:40 PM IST

Rajnath Singh hands over cheque of USD 1 million to Vietnam for the Air Force Officers Training School in Nha Trang

Rajnath Singh also invited Vietnam to become a part of India’s defence industrial transformation, he asserted that the Indian defence industry has substantially increased its capabilities under the ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat’ vision of the Prime Minister. 

Jun 10, 2022, 11:21 AM IST

BJP outreach programme: Rajnath Singh, Nirmala Sitharaman, other Union Ministers to visit J&K in June-July

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will visit J&K on June 17 and as per BJP sources, over 25 Union Ministers including Nitin Gadkari, Nirmala Sitharaman, Sarbananda Sonewal and Prahlad Patel will also pay a visit in June and July, ANI reported. 

Jun 02, 2022, 15:30 PM IST

PM Modi pays tribute to 'hard-working son of mother Bharti' Veer Savarkar on birth anniversary

Veer Savarkar birth anniversary: Prime Minister Narendra Modi penned a heartfelt tweet for the Hindutva ideologue on Saturday (May 28).

May 28, 2022, 10:40 AM IST

Namaste India: Defense Minister aboard INS Khanderi submarine

Defense Minister Rajnath Singh boarded INS Khanderi from the naval base in Karwar. The Defense Minister was shown the capabilities of underwater operations in a stealth submarine for more than four hours.

May 28, 2022, 10:00 AM IST

International Yoga Day 2022: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh joins in yoga session with Navy personnel at Karwar Naval Base

The 8th edition of International Day of Yoga is being promoted through multiple programmes by the Ministry.

May 27, 2022, 09:44 AM IST