The Latest Breaking News from Rajnath Singh

Support for terror is a bad game, avoid indulging in it, says Rajnath Singh

At a public rally in Maheshwaram, Telangana, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh urged people to oppose terrorism and avoid indulging in it. He attacked the BRS government on corruption, family rule and "betrayal" of the State. He praised the Modi government's DBT on welfare programmes, saying it cuts out middle men…

The Hindu · Oct 16, 2023

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh holds meeting with French counterpart Lecornu in Paris

The India-France strategic partnership is more relevant today than ever and both sides are looking forward to taking it to “newer heights”, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said.

The Hindu · Oct 12, 2023

India, Italy sign defence cooperation agreement

India and Italy on Tuesday signed a defence cooperation agreement to promote cooperation in varied defence domains such as “security and defence policy, R&D, education in military field, maritime domain awareness, sharing of defence information and industrial cooperation, including co-development, co-production and setting up of joint ventures”. This was concluded after the bilateral…

The Hindu · Oct 10, 2023

Death of labourers at BRO project sites: Govt to bear expenses for transportation of mortal remains

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh announced that govt. will bear cost of transporting mortal remains of BRO casual labourers to their homes & increased funeral expenditure to ₹10,000. This will enable bereaved families to perform last rites of their kin who laid down their lives for the nation.

The Hindu · Sep 24, 2023

After BJP MP’s communal slur, BSP MP says ‘may consider leaving LS if Speaker doesn’t act’

The opposition is demanding the suspension of BJP’s South Delhi MP Ramesh Bidhuri after his crude slurs targeting the Muslim community and BSP Amroha MP Kunwar Danish Ali in the Lok Sabha. While Speaker Om Birla has reportedly issued a warning against the BJP MP over the remarks, which have…

Newslaundry · Sep 22, 2023

BJP member Ramesh Bidhuri uses communal remarks in Lok Sabha

BJP MP Ramesh Bidhuri used crude, communal slurs against BSP MP Kunwar Danish Ali in Lok Sabha, creating political storm. Opposition MPs demand suspension of Mr. Bidhuri

The Hindu · Sep 22, 2023

Have the courage to speak on China in Lok Sabha, says Defence Minister Rajnath Singh

Mr. Singh, who initiated the discussion on the success of the third lunar mission and other achievements in the space sector, spoke on India’s border security and the role of science in protecting the frontiers. It was at this juncture that Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury brought up the border…

The Hindu · Sep 21, 2023

Sino-Indian border dispute | Ready to discuss issue with full courage, says Defence Minister Rajnath Singh

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on September 21 said he has the courage to discuss in the Lok Sabha the issue of the border standoff between Indian and Chinese militaries.

The Hindu · Sep 21, 2023

Meitei group meets Rajnath, demands withdrawal of Assam Rifles from Manipur

The Defence Minister was also requested for the destruction of poppies with aircraft of the Indian Air Force. Mr. Rajnath gave assurance that it will be done if State government approaches the Union Government

The Hindu · Sep 15, 2023

DAC clears procurement of 12 SU-30 jets among proposals worth ₹45,000 crore

India clears ₹45,000cr for 9 procurement proposals including 12 Su-30 MKI jets, Dhruvastra missiles, Dornier aircraft upgrade. Aim to boost 'Make in India' initiative, enhance protection, mobility and attack capability of mechanised forces. CDS, Service Chiefs, Defence Secretary to work on increasing indigenous content.

The Hindu · Sep 15, 2023