Providing facilities to those guarding borders top priority: Rajnath Singh Mr. Singh said ensuring the development of the border areas is a major part of the government’s defence strategy The Hindu · May 7, 2022
Self-reliance vital to protect nation’s sovereignty: Rajnath Singh “Ukraine conflict has shown that not only defence supplies, but commercial contracts are also prone to be affected” The Hindu · May 5, 2022
Russia-Ukraine conflict shows need of self-reliance: Rajnath Singh Navy has reaffirmed its position as ‘preferred security partner’ in IOR, he says The Hindu · Apr 28, 2022
What are the key defence projects under ‘Make In India’ scheme Pushing for ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat’ , the Ministry of Defence has signed more than 180 contracts with the Indian industry between June 2014 and December 2019, worth approximately $25.8 billion The Hindu · Apr 26, 2022
India increased military expenditure by 0.9% in 2021; China by 4.7%: SIPRI report “Amid ongoing tensions and border disputes with China and Pakistan that occasionally spill over into armed clashes, India has prioritised the modernisation of its armed forces and self-reliance in arms production,” it noted The Hindu · Apr 25, 2022
Rajnath Singh, S. Jaishankar to address 4-day Indian Navy commanders conference The commanders are expected to have specific deliberations on the Chinese Navy's increasing forays into the Indian Ocean The Hindu · Apr 24, 2022
Army not against removal of AFSPA: Rajnath If needed, the armed forces will eliminate terrorism from across India’s border, says Defence Minister The Hindu · Apr 23, 2022
India-U.S. strategic partnership important for global security: Rajnath Defence Minister says disengagement and de-escalation is the way forward for the northern borders The Hindu · Apr 21, 2022
Tripura Chief Minister discusses Bru rehabilitation with the Union Home Minister MHA accepts proposal to give permanent settlement to the evacuees The Hindu · Apr 19, 2022
Army top brass to review border situation, assess impact of war in Ukraine Defence Minister Rajnath Singh is expected to interact with the senior Army commanders and address the conference on April 21. The Hindu · Apr 17, 2022
If harmed, India will not spare anyone, says Rajnath Singh in strong message to China The Defence Minister addressed the Indian-American community in San Francisco The Hindu · Apr 15, 2022
Explained | The Pradhanmantri Sangrahalaya, and the controversy around it Pradhanmantri Sangrahalaya, a museum in tribute to all former Prime Ministers, was inaugurated by PM Narendra Modi on April 14. The Hindu · Apr 14, 2022
India, U.S. hold broad 2+2 discussions, with Ukraine looming over talks India joins Bahrain-based multilateral partnership Combined Maritime Force as associate partner The Hindu · Apr 12, 2022
US lobbies India to join support for Ukraine, opposition to Russia WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden and his top Cabinet members spent much of Monday lobbying their Indian counterparts in a so-far-unsuccessful bid to persuade the world’s largest democracy to join the U.S.-led movement to support Ukraine against Russia’s military onslaught. Los Angeles Times · Apr 12, 2022
The Times of India · Apr 12, 2022 Rajnath invites US defence companies to invest in India, support 'Make in India' WASHINGTON: Defence minister Rajnath Singh on Monday urged American companies to come and invest in India and support the 'Make in India' programme.
Reuters · Apr 11, 2022 U.S. monitoring rise in rights abuses in India, Blinken says U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said the United States was monitoring what he described as a rise in human rights abuses in India by some officials, in a rare direct rebuke by Washington of the Asian nation's rights record.
The Hindu · Apr 11, 2022 Ukraine dominates Modi-Biden talks Will discuss fallout of Russian war: U.S. President
The Times of India · Apr 11, 2022 Rajnath Singh meets executives of US aerospace giants Boeing and Raytheon WASHINGTON: Defence minister Rajnath Singh has met senior executives of American aerospace and defence majors Boeing and Raytheon and asked them to take advantage of policy initiatives in India to steadily march from ‘Make in India' towards ‘Make for the World'.
The Hindu · Apr 10, 2022 Modi, Biden to hold virtual meeting ahead of U.S.-India 2+2 dialogue U.S. statement says Mr. Biden to raise Russia war in Ukraine; New Delhi doesn’t refer to conflict.
The Hindu · Apr 9, 2022 IAF completes inquiry into accidental missile firing incident Separately, the Philippines activates the first battalion that will induct the BrahMos missile system next year
The Hindu · Apr 9, 2022 U.S. Deputy NSA’s message to Delhi was not a warning, clarifies White House He had constructive conversation, says official
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The Hindu · Apr 7, 2022 Jaishankar, Rajnath Singh to visit U.S. for 2+2 dialogue Disagreement over New Delhi’s position on Russia continues
The Hindu · Apr 7, 2022 Defence Ministry notifies 3rd positive indigenisation list Release of list shows the fast pace of self-reliance in defence sector, says Rajnath
The Hindu · Apr 7, 2022 Morning Digest | India offers help to end Russia-Ukraine conflict; NEET to be held on July 17, and more A select list of stories to read before you start your day