Rajnath Singh

With A Tilak And Swastika Symbol, Rajnath Singh Flags Off K-9 Vajra Gun

India News | Press Trust of India | Thursday January 16, 2020

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh today flagged off the 51st K-9 Vajra-T gun at the Larsen and Toubro Armoured Systems Complex at Hazira, Surat.

Rajnath Singh To Inaugurate Induction Of Sukhoi-30 Fighter Squadron In Tamil Nadu

India News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday January 15, 2020

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will inaugurate the induction ceremony of SU-30 fighter squadron at the Air Force Station in Tamil Nadu's Thanjavur, Air Marshal Amit Tiwari said on Wednesday.

PM Gave "Instant Approval" For Creating New Defence Post: Rajnath Singh

India News | Indo-Asian News Service | Tuesday January 14, 2020

Union Defence minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday said the discussions regarding the creation of the new post of Chief of Defence Staff were going on for over 20 years, however Prime Minister Narendra Modi "gave his instant approval for the same without wasting any time."

"When Will Pakistan's Cowardly Acts Get Befitting Reply?" Congress Asks Centre

India News | Press Trust of India | Saturday January 11, 2020

The Congress on Saturday attacked the Modi government over the killing of two Army porters in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch district by the Pakistan Army, alleging that Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh are silent on the barbarism of that country.

India Less Affected By Global Economic Slowdown: Rajnath Singh

Business | Monday January 6, 2020

"So far as the economy is concerned, some people say that the growth rate has declined. But the truth is downturn has affected most of the countries, even the developed ones, which are reeling under its impact," Singh said.

Chief Of Defence Staff Bipin Rawat Meets Union Minister Rajnath Singh At Delhi's South Block

India News | ANI | Wednesday January 1, 2020

Newly appointed Chief of Defence Staff or CDS General Bipin Rawat called on Defence Minister Rajnath Singh at South Block in Delhi on Wednesday.

Citizenship Law Protests Highlights: BJP To Undertake Outreach Programme

India News | Edited by Ridhima Shukla | Sunday December 29, 2019

CAA Act Protest: In the backdrop of ongoing protests against the amended Citizenship Act and National Population Register (NPR), the ruling BJP has planned to undertake an outreach programme to rubbish the fake news and myths surrounding against them, sources in the BJP said.

"Serve The Poor": Rajnath Singh To Defence Cantonments

India News | Press Trust of India | Thursday December 26, 2019

Most people living at defence cantonments are economically weal and cantonment boards should ensure that they do not feel intimidated in any way due to the behaviour of the board officers, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Thursday.

President, PM Pay Tribute To Vajpayee On His 95th Birth Anniversary

India News | Edited By Debanish Achom | Wednesday December 25, 2019

President Ram Nath Kovind and Prime Minister Narendra Modi along with other leaders today paid tribute to former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee on his 95th birth anniversary. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Home Minister Amit Shah were among those who placed flowers as a mark of tribute at Atal Samadhi Sthal in central Delhi this morning.

Trump Meets Rajnath Singh, S Jaishankar, Discusses India-US Ties

India News | Press Trust of India | Friday December 20, 2019

Reflecting his deep interest in strengthening India-US relationship, President Donald Trump on Wednesday met visiting Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and held discussions on progress of various issues that matter to both the countries.

India-US Sign Defence Pact To Share Sensitive Info On Military Hardware

India News | Edited By Debanish Achom | Thursday December 19, 2019

India and the US have signed a key defence agreement called the Industrial Security Annex or ISA, which is an enabling pact to allow the US to share sensitive information with private Indian entities on military hardware. The ISA will pave the way for joint production of military equipment.

Anti-India Incitement By Pak Bad For Peace, Says Rajnath Singh In US

India News | Press Trust of India | Thursday December 19, 2019

The top Pakistani leadership is indulging in extreme rhetoric and belligerent statements, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh conveyed to the American leadership on Wednesday, saying incitement to anti-Indian violence is not conducive to peace.

Working On Greater Collaboration In Defence Sector With US: Rajnath Singh

India News | Press Trust of India | Thursday December 19, 2019

As India and the US are working on greater collaboration between defence manufacturing sectors, the conclusion of the industrial security annex or ISA will provide the necessary framework for pursuing co-development and co-production, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Wednesday.

Rajnath Singh, S Jaishankar Discuss Regional Issues With US Counterparts

India News | Press Trust of India | Thursday December 19, 2019

The US and India on Wednesday discussed a range of strategic and security issues, including the use of terrorism as statecraft, as they held their second 2+2 dialogue here during which the two sides signed an industrial security agreement that will allow the transfer of defence technology.

In '2+2' Meet, US And India Look To Bolster Ties As Rights Worries Emerge

India News | Agence France-Presse | Wednesday December 18, 2019

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Foreign Minister S Jaishankar will meet with US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and Defence Secretary Mark Esper in Washington today as India and the US work to ramp up defence and political ties.