Govt unveils steps for self-reliance in defence sector
Defence minister Rajnath Singh on Monday outlined a raft of initiatives and activities planned during the week to give a push to the government’s Atmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan’ (self-reliant India movement) and cut dependence on imported military hardware — from upgrading the facilities of defence public sector undertakings and modernisation of shipyards to launching locally-made defence […]
After Ladakh visit, Rajnath tweets video of meeting with soldiers who took on PLA
Defence minister Rajnath Singh, who took a review of the situation in Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh, met the soldiers of 16 Bihar, who fought aggression of Xinjiang military district troops at Galwan Y nullah on June 15, during his two-day visit. Full story on https://www.hindustantimes.com/
The saga of lockdown: India has shown extraordinary solidarity, forbearance and leadership skills
Facing the exceptional challenge of stopping Covid-19 from spreading further, the nation has shown tremendous solidarity and patience. When it started, the lockdown seemed an impossible notion, more so in this country. Now, even after an extension, people remain steadfast in their resolve to protect themselves and their fellow citizens from the virus. Read More […]
More power to her: ‘Stree Shakti’ is an integral part of our ‘Rashtra shakti’
International Women’s Day is celebrated across the globe on March 8 every year to recognize the achievements of women, across divides, national, ethnic, linguistic, cultural, economic or political. It provides an opportunity to reflect on the progress made, to call for change and celebrate acts of courage and determination by those women who have played […]
Defence Minister Shri Rajnath Singh to represent India at SCO meet in Tashkent
Defence minister Rajnath Singh will represent India at a two-day meeting of council of heads of government (CHG) of Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) in Tashkent beginning Friday. The SCO is an influential regional security grouping which is seen as a counterweight to Nato. “Rajnath Singh will represent India in the meeting of Council of Heads […]
‘Already a great deal of normalcy in Kashmir Valley,’ says Shri Rajnath Singh
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh spoke to Hindustan Times about India’s position on Pakistan, the revocation of Article 370, which granted special status to Jammu and Kashmir, and the ground situation in the state today, as well as the government’s plans to enable defence modernisation. Edited excerpts from an interview: Many experts have raised doubts about India’s […]
Our priority is to cut imports, be self-reliant: Defence Minister Shri Rajnath Singh
Defence minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday said the government’s priority in its second term is to cut down dependence on imports and develop indigenous capabilities through greater involvement of the private sector, with a special focus on startups. In his first detailed interview after taking over the portfolio, the senior minister said that the participation of […]
If Pakistan keeps supporting terrorism, it will self-implode: Shri Rajnath Singh
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh’s interview with Economic Times Pakistan has been making aggressive statements on Kashmir and has been trying to internationalise the issue. Do you perceive some threat on this front? Pakistan needs to take care of its own internal problems. It needs to take care of its various regions. If it keeps […]
Defence minister Shri Rajnath Singh says his visit to France ‘extremely productive’
Defence minister Shri Rajnath Singh has termed his visit to France “extremely productive” as it saw handing over of the first Rafale fighter jet to the Indian Air Force. During his three day-visit to France, Singh met French President Emmanuel Macron and also held talks with his French counterpart Florence Parly on ways to bolster […]
Defence ministry takes a shot at the startup game
A picturesque village with green paddy fields and swaying coconut trees seems far removed from the world of deep tech hardware and startups. But Pattimattom in Kerala’s Kunnathunadu panchayat is the home of EyeROV Technologies, which makes underwater drones. The drones swoop into waters too dangerous for divers, inspect what lies beneath, and report back in […]