Rajnath Singh

"Arun Jaitley Pulled Economy Out Of Gloom": Rajnath Singh Tweets Tribute

India News | Edited by Swati Bhasin | Saturday August 24, 2019

Former Finance Minister Arun Jaitley, who died today in Delhi after a prolonged illness, will always be "remebered for pulling the economy out of the gloom", Defence Minister Rajnath Singh today.

Defence Production Target Set At Rs 90,000 Crore For 2019-20

India News | Indo-Asian News Service | Thursday August 22, 2019

The department of defence production has set itself a target of producing equipment worth Rs 90,000 crore in the financial year 2019-20. Exports worth Rs 15,000 crore have been envisaged from the total quantity of equipment produced.

Air Force To Get 1st Rafale Jet Next Month; Rajnath Singh To Visit France

India News | Press Trust of India | Thursday August 22, 2019

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Air Chief Marshal BS Dhanoa are set to travel to Paris next month to receive the first of 36 Rafale fighter jets for the Indian Air Force, government sources said on Wednesday.

Centre Gives Approval For Restructuring Of Army Headquarters

India News | Press Trust of India | Thursday August 22, 2019

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has approved the first batch of reforms in the Army including relocation of 206 officers from the Army headquarters, setting up of a separate vigilance cell and forming an umbrella organisation to focus on human rights issues.

Babulal Gaur, Ex-Chief Minister, Worked His Way Up From Jana Sangh Days

India News | Edited by Niharika Banerjee | Wednesday August 21, 2019

Babulal Gaur, former Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister and a senior BJP leader, died at a hospital in Bhopal on Wednesday. The 89-year-old had been in hospital since August 7, when his blood pressure dropped. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh were among leaders who paid tribute to the veteran.

Developments In J&K India's Internal Matter: Rajnath Singh To US Counterpart

India News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday August 20, 2019

In a phone conversation with Defence Minister Rajnath Singh today, US Defence Secretary Mark T Esper said today that the developments in Jammu and Kashmir are India's internal matter. Mr Esper added that he hopes issues between New Delhi and Islamabad will be resolved bilaterally.

Strike In Neighbourhood Showed Lethality Of Armed Forces: Rajnath Singh

India News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday August 20, 2019

In a clear reference to the Balakot air strikes in Pakistan, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said today that the recent offensive action against terrorists in the neighbourhood spoke volumes about the "reach and lethality" of the Indian armed forces.

PM Modi, Rajnath Singh Pay Tribute On Rajiv Gandhi Birth Anniversary

India News | ANI | Tuesday August 20, 2019

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday paid their tributes to former prime minister Rajiv Gandhi on his birth anniversary.

Rajnath Singh, Arvind Kejriwal, Smriti Irani Visit Arun Jaitley At AIIMS

India News | Press Trust of India | Sunday August 18, 2019

Several leaders including Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, and Union ministers Smriti Irani and Ram Vilas Paswan visited AIIMS today to enquire about the health condition of former finance minister Arun Jaitley, who is on life support system.

"Talks With Pak Now Only On PoK," Says Defence Minister Rajnath Singh

India News | Edited by Anindita Sanyal | Monday August 19, 2019

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh today continued to signal the country's tough stand to Pakistan, suggesting that should bilateral talks happen, it would not be on Jammu and Kashmir, but Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir - the territory under Pakistan's control since it invaded the state in 1947.

What Is India's "No First Use" Nuclear Policy: Explained In Five Points

India News | Edited by Jimmy Jacob | Friday August 16, 2019

Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh today underscored that India reserves the right to revoke its 'No First Use' pledge, which has been the cornerstone of its nuclear weapons policy for decades. "It is true that until now, India has strictly adhered to the 'No First Use' policy. But what happens in the future depends on the circumstances," Rajnath...

Rajnath Singh Hints At 'No First Use' Policy Change Amid Tension With Pak

India News | Edited by Deepshikha Ghosh | Friday August 16, 2019

Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh today underscored that India reserves the right to change its policy of 'No First Use', which has been the cornerstone of India's nuclear weapons policy for decades. The government firmly stands by its 'No First Use' policy but "what happens in future will depend on the circumstances," the minister said at Pokhr...

J&K Plan Was Initiated During First NDA Government: Rajnath Singh

India News | Indo-Asian News Service | Friday August 9, 2019

The spadework for withdrawing special status to J&K had begun during the first tenure of the NDA government between 2014 and 2019, said Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, here on Thursday.

"Hope To God No One Gets Such Neighbours": Rajnath Singh On Pakistan

India News | Edited by Shylaja Varma | Thursday August 8, 2019

Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh today had some sharp words for Pakistan, a day after Islamabad, in protest to the government's decisions on Kashmir, downgraded its ties with India.

Sushma Swaraj Cremated With State Honours: Highlights

India News | Edited by Swati Sharma | Wednesday August 7, 2019

Sushma Swaraj has been cremated with full state honours. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh attended Sushma Swaraj's funeral at Delhi's Lodhi Crematorium.