The Latest Breaking News from Rajnath Singh

In implicit message to Beijing, India and Japan oppose unilateral actions impeding freedom of navigation

India and Japan on Thursday signed a maritime security pact and agreed to deepen defence cooperation to support a free and open Indo-Pacific. Defence ministers Rajnath Singh and Shinjiro Koizumi opposed unilateral attempts to alter the status quo by force or coercion, while backing joint naval shipbuilding, intelligence-sharing and technology…

The Economic Times · Aug 20

'Had fruitful discussions on advancing maritime cooperation': Japanese envoy welcomes Defence Minister Koizumi to India

Japanese Defence Minister Shinjiro Koizumi arrived in Mumbai for his first official visit to India. He inspected a Guard of Honour and laid a wreath at the Naval Dockyard. Koizumi held strategic discussions with Indian Navy officials on operational capabilities. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will meet Koizumi in New Delhi…

The Economic Times · Aug 20

PM Modi's Independence Day address: BJP hails 'Viksit Bharat' roadmap, Amit Shah outlines 'Saptadhara'

The BJP praised PM Modi’s Independence Day address as a comprehensive roadmap for ‘Viksit Bharat 2047’, focusing on self-reliance, youth empowerment, technology, defence, manufacturing and energy security. Senior leaders highlighted his ‘Saptadhara’ vision, AI training for youth, expansion of nuclear power and semiconductors, and the government’s efforts to combat drugs…

The Economic Times · Aug 15

Defence panel reviews Sainik Schools; Rahul Gandhi queries private involvement

A parliamentary committee reviewed Sainik Schools and private sector involvement. Rahul Gandhi questioned the rationale behind private institutions running these schools. The government had previously approved establishing 100 new Sainik Schools. This initiative aimed for a public-private partnership model across states. The committee's meeting covered Sainik Schools, RIMC, and Rashtriya…

The Economic Times · Aug 4

Military-civil integration key to robust defence ecosystem to tackle emerging challenges: Rajnath Singh

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh emphasized integrating military and civil ministry components. He highlighted the need for synergy to address evolving security challenges. Civilian officers' expertise in cyber tools could benefit defence forces significantly. Singh stressed cross-exposure and joint training for better decision-making. The minister urged the cadre to focus on…

The Economic Times · Aug 3

Rajnath Singh launches India's first military medicine facility to bolster defences against 'emerging threats'

The defence minister virtually inaugurated the Department of Military Medicine at the Command Hospital (Central Command) in Lucknow, asserting it will serve as a hub for research and development, preparing the nation to deal with "emerging threats".

The Economic Times · Jul 29

Rajnath Singh unveils landmark policy reforms for ICG personnel and their families

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday unveiled two significant policy reforms for the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) aimed at promoting gender parity in the induction & service conditions of officers, and streamlining the administrative procedures for granting ex-gratia to the families of personnel reported missing at sea while on duty.

The Economic Times · Jul 28

PoK heads to polls amid weeks of deadly clashes and political unrest - what to expect

Elections to the so-called legislative assembly in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) begin on Monday amid heightened security and continuing political unrest. The three-phase polls come after weeks of violent clashes that have left several people dead and hundreds injured.

The Times of India · Jul 27

India makes data centres, Pakistan creates radical centres: Rajnath Singh on Kargil Vijay Diwas

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh sharply attacked Pakistan during Kargil Vijay Diwas commemorations. He stated India builds data centres while Pakistan creates radical centres. Singh warned that every Pakistani misadventure would invite a response beyond imagination. He reiterated that dialogue with Islamabad would only occur regarding Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. Singh described Pakistan-occupied…

The Economic Times · Jul 26

Rajnath Singh, Army chief lay wreaths at war memorial to pay tributes to Kargil heroes

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and senior military officials paid homage at the Kargil War Memorial. They honored fallen heroes on the 27th anniversary of the Kargil Vijay Diwas. Three helicopters showered floral petals on the memorial during the ceremony. The Army hosted a Shaurya Sandhya event honoring soldiers' courage. This…

The Economic Times · Jul 26