Transform Cantonment Boards into smart, green & sustainable urban ecosystems in sync with Govt’s Viksit Bharat vision
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh has called upon the Indian Defence Estates Service (IDES) officers to strive for the development of Cantonment Boards into smart, green & sustainable urban ecosystems in sync with the Government’s vision of transforming India into a developed country, and aspire to achieve the target by 2035. He was delivering the […]
Operation Sindoor, 2016 Surgical Strike & 2019 Balakot Air Strike are proof that India chooses the path of hard power when negotiations fail, Says Raksha Mantri
“Operation Sindoor, 2016 Surgical Strike and 2019 Balakot Air Strike are proof that India’s patience is its strength not weakness, and we choose the path of hard power when negotiations fail to yield any solution,” said Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh during the Hyderabad Liberation Day event on September 17, 2025. Speaking in Hyderabad, Telangana, he asserted […]
Self-reliance is key to strategic autonomy, it fuels economic growth, generates employment & enhances capacity: Raksha Mantri at Combined Commanders’ Conference 2025
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh has exhorted the Armed Forces to go beyond the traditional concepts of war and remain alert & ready to deal with invisible challenges emanating from unconventional threats such as information, ideological, ecological and biological warfare. Addressing the Combined Commanders’ Conference 2025 in Kolkata, West Bengal on September 16, 2025, Raksha […]
Raksha Mantri pays tribute to Lt Col Ardeshir Tarapore on his ‘Balidan Diwas’
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh paid heartfelt tribute to Param Vir Chakra (Posthumous) awardee Lt Col Ardeshir Burzorji Tarapore on his ‘Balidan Diwas’, remembering his extraordinary bravery and supreme sacrifice during the 1965 Indo-Pak war. Lt Col Tarapore led his regiment with unparalleled courage and valour during the 1965 war. Despite sustaining severe injuries, he […]
Raksha Mantri pays tribute Sir M. Visvesvaraya on the Engineers Day
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh paid tribute to Sir M. Visvesvaraya on the Engineers’ Day. Remembering his extraordinary contributions, Raksha Mantri described Sir M. Visvesvaraya as a true nation builder whose vision, foresight, and engineering brilliance laid the foundations of modern infrastructure in India. His pioneering work continues to inspire generations and guide the nation […]
Raksha Mantri extends greetings on Hindi Diwas, calls for preservation of Indian Languages
On the occasion of Hindi Diwas, India’s Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh extended heartfelt greetings to the nation, emphasizing the significance of Hindi as a vital thread in India’s cultural identity and emotional unity. Raksha Mantri highlighted the pivotal role Hindi has played in India’s journey, stating that “from the freedom struggle till today, Hindi […]
Raksha Mantri congratulates Shri Thiru C.P. Radhakrishnan on taking oath as the Vice President of India
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh extended greetings to Shri Thiru C.P. Radhakrishnan upon taking oath as the Vice President of India. In a message on ‘X’, Raksha Mantri lauded Radhakrishnan’s lifelong commitment to public welfare and his strong grasp of democratic values, expressing confidence that these qualities would enrich the functioning of Parliament. Shri C.P. […]
Raksha Mantri virtually flags-off ‘Samudra Pradakshina’ first ever Tri-service all-women circumnavigation sailing expedition
Commemorating Nari Shakti and the vision for Viksit Bharat, Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh, on September 11, 2025, virtually flagged-off a historic Tri-service all-women circumnavigation sailing expedition Samudra Pradakshina, the first ever in the world, from the Gateway of India in Mumbai. In his address from South Block, Raksha Mantri described the voyage as a glowing symbol of Nari Shakti, the […]
Raksha Mantri interacts with students of Navy Children School, Delhi as part of its Diamond Jubilee celebrations
As part of the Diamond Jubilee celebrations of Navy Children School (NCS), Delhi, Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh interacted with the students and Principal of the school at South Block, New Delhi on September 08, 2025. Addressing the students, Raksha Mantri encouraged them to dream with purpose, pursue their goals with sincerity, and uphold a […]
Raksha Mantri pays tribute to Bharat Ratna Dr. Bhupen Hazarika on his Jayanti
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh paid a heartfelt tribute to the legendary artist, Bharat Ratna Dr. Bhupen Hazarika on his Jayanti. RM acknowledged his monumental contributions to Indian music, literature and cultural identity. Dr. Bhupen Hazarika, one of India’s most revered cultural icons, was known for his powerful and poetic voice that transcended geographical and […]