Defence Minister

Qatar Rules Out Possibility Of War Between US And Iran

World News | Agence France-Presse | Wednesday October 16, 2019

Qatar's defence minister ruled out Wednesday the possibility of a war between the United States and Iran amid rising tensions in the Gulf following attacks on oil tankers.

Rajnath Singh Pushes For Indigenisation Of Defence Equipment

India News | Indo-Asian News Service | Wednesday October 16, 2019

Pushing for indigenisation, Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday urged scientists in the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) to establish a system in India where all defence equipment can be manufactured in the country.

Assembly Election 2019: Rajnath Singh Says Poor Language Cost Congress, No Comment On ML Khattar

India News | Edited by Deepshikha Ghosh | Tuesday October 15, 2019

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said the Congress had lost the national election for its use of abusive language to target Prime Minister Narendra Modi, but in the same breath, refused to comment on Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar's offensive descriptor for Sonia Gandhi recently.

Maharashtra Elections 2019: "We Could Have Struck Balakot From India If We Had Rafale," Says Rajnath Singh

India News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday October 15, 2019

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday said had India possessed Rafale fighter jets earlier the IAF would not have needed to enter Balakot in Pakistan to hit the terror camps.

Rajnath Singh's "Suggestion" To Imran Khan Involves Army Going To Pak

India News | Edited By Debanish Achom | Sunday October 13, 2019

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday took a swipe at Pakistan's Prime Minister Imran Khan over not doing enough to act against terrorists roaming freely on its soil. The Defence Minister, while suggesting a solution to Pakistan that involves India's intervention, also dropped in a word of advice to the Pakistani Prime Minister, who on Sunday re...

Assembly Elections 2019: Rajnath Singh To Campaign For Candidates In Haryana, Maharashtra

India News | Press Trust of India | Friday October 11, 2019

Senior BJP leader and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will address a number of political rallies for party candidates in poll-bound Haryana and Maharashtra from October 13.

"What Is Wrong?": Nirmala Sitharaman Defends Rajnath Singh's 'Shastra Puja'

India News | Edited by Anuj Pant | Friday October 11, 2019

After Defence Minister Rajnath Singh came under fire on social media for conducting "shastra puja" on India's first Rafale jet, he found an ally on colleague Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, who said that "those who had faith had the right" to conduct rituals.

"This Is Our Faith": Rajnath Singh Amid Jibes Over Rafale 'Shastra Puja'

India News | ANI | Friday October 11, 2019

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, who arrived in Delhi from France on Thursday night, said that seven Rafale fighter jets will arrive in India by April or May next year.

"Merci, France", Rajnath Singh Concludes "Extremely Productive" Visit

India News | Press Trust of India | Thursday October 10, 2019

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh today left France at the end of a three-day visit, which he said had been extremely productive and would further strengthen bilateral defence ties.

Congress Leader Defends Rajnath Singh Amid Jibes Over 'Shastra Puja'

India News | Edited by Deepshikha Ghosh | Thursday October 10, 2019

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh's "Shastra Puja" at the Rafale jet handover in France, which has provoked a huge debate online and also digs from opposition parties, drew the support of a lone Congress leader today. Abhishek Manu Singhvi, veering from his party line, tweeted that the minister "is just following customs."

"... Like A New Truck": Sharad Pawar's Dig Over Rafale 'Shastra Puja'

India News | Edited by Chandrashekar Srinivasan | Thursday October 10, 2019

NCP leader Sharad Pawar has joined the debate over the 'shastra puja' performed by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh in front of the Rafale fighter jet handed over by France on Tuesday

Rajnath Singh Promises Tax Tweaks To Have France Make In India

India News | Edited by Anindita Sanyal | Wednesday October 9, 2019

Union minister Rajnath Singh today held out hope for further tax rationalisation measures to invite foreign investment in the country. The defence minister, who is currently in France, met with the heads of the French defence establishment today and invited them to participate in the "Make In India" initiative.

Sanjay Nirupam's "Atheist" Jab At Mallikarjun Kharge Over 'Shastra Puja' Remark

India News | Edited by Jimmy Jacob | Wednesday October 9, 2019

When Congress veteran Mallikarjun Kharge termed the Shastra Puja performed by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on the first Rafale fighter jet received by India as unnecessary "tamasha" (theatrics), he probably did not brace himself for condemnation from his own party.

"Your Tax System Must Not Terrorise Us": Rafale Engine Maker To Rajnath Singh

India News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday October 9, 2019

India should provide an attractive business environment and not "terrorise us" with its tax and customs rules, the CEO of the French engine manufacturer behind the Rafale fighter jet told Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday while announcing that the company plans to invest nearly USD 150 million in the country.

"Due To PM Modi's Decisiveness": Rajnath Singh On Rafale Acquisition

India News | Indo-Asian News Service | Wednesday October 9, 2019

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said in France on Tuesday that the Rafale deal was possible due to the decisiveness of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.