Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh Mourns Loss of Five Air Warriors after An-32 Crash in Assam
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh has expressed profound grief over the loss of five Indian Air Force personnel who lost their lives in the An-32 aircraft accident near Jorhat in Assam this morning. In a message shared on social media platform ‘X’, the Raksha Mantri said he was “deeply anguished” by the tragic incident and […]
Raksha Mantri reviews Combined Graduation Parade of 217 Course at Air Force Academy, Dundigal
A total of 231 Flight Cadets (194 men & 37 women), including the first batch of women from the National Defence Academy, were commissioned as officers in the Indian Air Force (IAF) following their graduation from the Air Force Academy (AFA), Dundigal, Hyderabad on June 13, 2026. Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh reviewed the Combined […]
भारतीय वायु सेना हमेशा भारत की ढाल और तलवार बनकर रही है: रक्षामंत्री राजनाथ सिंह
आज, Indian Air force Academy के Combined Graduation Parade में आप सभी के बीच आकर, मुझे गौरव की अनुभूति हो रही है। सबसे पहले, मैं आप सभी को, आपकी training सफलतापूर्वक पूरी करने पर बधाई देता हूँ। मुझे बताया गया, कि इस graduation parade में, Indian Navy, Indian Coast Guard और वियतनाम के trainees सहित, […]
हम अगले Election की नहीं, बल्कि अगली Generation की चिंता करते हैं: रक्षामंत्री राजनाथ सिंह
Text of RM’s speech at the ‘Viksit Bharat Sankalp Sammelan’ in Hyderabad हैदराबाद आना मेरे लिए हमेशा अत्यंत हर्ष का विषय होता है। आज आप सभी के बीच एक बार फिर, मुझे यहाँ आकर अत्यंत प्रसन्नता हो रही है। सबसे पहले, मैं लौहपुरुष सरदार पटेल को नमन करता हूँ जिन्होंने हैदराबाद को भारत का अभिन्न […]
Raksha Mantri inaugurates an Advanced Weapon System Complex at DRDL, Hyderabad
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh inaugurated an Advanced Weapon System Complex at DRDO’s Defence Research & Development Laboratory (DRDL), Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Missile Complex during his visit to Hyderabad in Telangana on June 12, 2026. In his address, Raksha Mantri commended the Missile Systems & Strategic Systems Cluster of DRDO for its pivotal contributions […]
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh Expresses Condolences on the Demise of Renowned Shooter Jaspal Rana, Calls it a Huge Loss to Indian Sports
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh has expressed profound grief over the untimely demise of internationally acclaimed shooter and coach Jaspal Rana. In a condolence message on ‘X’, Shri Rajnath Singh said that Jaspal Rana was not only an outstanding athlete and coach but also a humble and compassionate individual. He noted that Jaspal Rana made […]
Raksha Mantri approves first large-scale solar power project on defence land at Sitapur, UP
In a major step towards enhancing energy security, promoting renewable energy and ensuring optimum utilisation of vacant defence land, Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh has approved the establishment of a 250 MW Solar Power Project with Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) at Sitapur (Ex-Cantonment), Uttar Pradesh, on approximately 850 acres of vacant defence land. This […]
Healthy environment is the foundation of sustainable development, national well-being & prosperity: Raksha Mantri
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh planted a sapling at Lucknow Cantonment, Uttar Pradesh on World Environment Day on June 05, 2026. The objective of this special tree plantation drive was to promote environmental conservation, increase green cover, and raise public awareness on the issue of climate change. In a post on X, Raksha Mantri described […]
Raksha Mantri approves two-fold increase in financial ceiling for Field Commanders to strengthen operational efficiency
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh released the revised Delegation of Financial Powers for the Defence Services, including medical and works projects, in New Delhi on June 04, 2026. The enhancement in the Financial Powers has been made up to 100%, and even more than double in some cases. This would further strengthen the operational efficiency […]
CNS Admiral Krishna Swaminathan calls on Raksha Mantri on assuming charge as the 27th Naval Chief
Newly appointed Chief of Naval Staff, Admiral Krishna Swaminathan met Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh on assuming charge as the 27th Naval Chief of Naval Staff. During the visit at KartavyaBhavan, the CNS briefed the Raksha Mantri on Indian Navy’s operational readiness across Indian Ocean Region, ongoing maritime security deployments and strategic initiatives. Reaffirming the […]