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Defence Minister Rajnath Singh to inaugurate revamped war memorial in eastern Ladakh today

The revamped war memorial in eastern Ladakh's Rezang La is the site of an epic battle where Indian troops valiantly fought the Chinese military in 1962. The memorial is dedicated to the brave Indian soldiers who laid down their lives in the Battle of Rezang La.

Nov 18, 2021, 06:32 AM IST

PM Narendra Modi to inaugurate the 6-lane Purvanchal Expressway today

The 341 km-Purvanchal Expressway starts from village Chaudsarai, located on Lucknow-Sultanpur road (NH-731) and ends at village Hydaria located on National Highway number 31. The inauguration will take place around 1.30 pm today (November 16) and an airshow will be put up by the Indian Air Force.

Nov 16, 2021, 06:27 AM IST

IAF lands fighter aircraft on Purvanchal Expressway ahead of its inauguration by PM Narendra Modi - Watch

Prime Minister Modi and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will land at this same airstrip in an IAF C-130 Hercules plane on Tuesday.

Nov 15, 2021, 07:01 AM IST

'Their sacrifice will never be forgotten': PM Narendra Modi condemns attack on Assam Rifles convoy in Manipur

"Strongly condemn the attack on the Assam Rifles convoy in Manipur. I pay homage to those soldiers and family members who have been martyred today...," tweeted PM Modi. 

Nov 13, 2021, 17:21 PM IST

Assam Rifles' convoy attacked in Manipur, Commanding Officer, his family, 4 personnel dead

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh condemned the 'cowardly attack' and said that the perpetrators will be brought to justice soon.

Nov 13, 2021, 14:52 PM IST

LK Advani turns 94, PM Narendra Modi, top BJP leaders extend birthday greetings to BJP stalwart

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and many other BJP leaders extended birthday greetings to and lauding his contributions to the country and the party.

Nov 08, 2021, 10:02 AM IST

BJP national executive meet underway in Delhi; PM Narendra Modi, Amit Shah, Rajnath Singh attend

The meeting is expected to deliberate on recent by-poll results and decide on the strategy for upcoming Assembly elections.  The meeting is expected to start soon today and the opening speech will be delivered by JP Nadda and culminate with the speech of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Nov 07, 2021, 11:11 AM IST

India determined to protect legitimate rights in its territorial waters, says Rajnath Singh at Indo-Pacific Regional Dialogue

Defence Minister's comments came in the backdrop of growing global concern over China's increasing expansionist behaviour in the Indo-Pacific.

Oct 27, 2021, 14:19 PM IST

Private, public sectors working closely for defence preparedness of country: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh

The Defence Minister said that in recent years, the defence industry had not only moved towards self-reliance but has gone beyond with exports to scale heights that were never possible till now.

Oct 15, 2021, 15:38 PM IST

PM Narendra Modi launches 7 new defence firms, says 'more transparency in defence sector than ever before'

PM Modi said many major reforms were rolled out in India's defence sector and it has become more transparent than ever before.

Oct 15, 2021, 13:53 PM IST

PM Narendra Modi to address launch event of seven new defence companies on Friday

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and representatives from the defence industry associations will be present on the occasion.

Oct 14, 2021, 18:31 PM IST

Happy that women will join NDA from next year: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh

Speaking at a Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) seminar on 'Role of Women in the Armed Forces', he highlighted the importance of women’s entry into the defence services.

Oct 14, 2021, 15:27 PM IST

Taal Thok Ke: Why fear Veer Savarkar's nationalism?

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said Veer Savarkar wrote mercy petitions when he was lodged in Andaman jail on the suggestion of Mahatma Gandhi. Attending the launch of a book on Savarkar, Singh as quoted by ANI said, “Lies were spread about Savarkar. Time and again, it was said that he filed mercy petitions before British government seeking his release from jail... It was Mahatma Gandhi who asked him to file mercy petitions.”

Oct 13, 2021, 18:50 PM IST

Mahatma Gandhi asked Savarkar to write mercy petitions to British: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said, “Lies were spread about Savarkar. Time and again, it was said that he filed mercy petitions before British government seeking his release from jail... It was Mahatma Gandhi who asked him to file mercy petitions.” 

Oct 13, 2021, 08:37 AM IST

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh hails Coast Guard for maintaining maritime peace, saving lives

Commending the forces that are known as the ‘Sentinels of the sea’, the Rajnath Singh said that, ICG which began their service to the nation with just 4-6 boats, is now one of the best maritime forces in the world with over 150 ships and 66 aircraft.

Oct 10, 2021, 00:05 AM IST

Defence Ministry places order for 118 Arjun Mk-1A tanks at cost of Rs 7,523 crore

The Defence Ministry has sealed a contract to procure 118 Main Battle Tanks (MBTs) which are a new variant  of Arjun tanks designed with enhanced fire power, mobility and survivability.

Sep 23, 2021, 19:09 PM IST

Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel to meet PM Modi, President Kovind and other leaders in Delhi today

This will be Bhupendra Patel`s first meet with the country`s top leadership, after assuming the Chief Minister`s post.

Sep 20, 2021, 06:50 AM IST

PM Narendra Modi to inaugurate new Defence Ministry office complexes in Delhi today

The inaugural event will be attended by the Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Housing and Urban Affairs Minister Hardeep Singh Puri, MoS Defence Ajay Bhatt, MoS Housing and Urban Affairs Kaushal Kishore and others. 

Sep 16, 2021, 06:53 AM IST

India, Australia to hold first ever 2+2 meet today, likely to discuss Afghanistan crisis among other topics

India and Australia will meet for the first-ever 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue on Saturday in New Delhi to discuss matters related to economic security, cyber, climate, critical technology and supply chains maong other topics.

Sep 11, 2021, 10:51 AM IST

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh holds talks with Australian counterpart Peter Dutton in Delhi

The talks took place a day ahead of the inaugural 'two-plus-two' dialogue between foreign and defence ministers of India and Australia. Expanding strategic ties will be the focus of the discussions

Sep 10, 2021, 16:43 PM IST