Ex-Servicemen not only served the nation in uniform but also continued their service through their actions even after retirement: Raksha Mantri
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh addressed the National Conclave 2025 organized by the Department of Ex-Servicemen Welfare (DESW) under the Ministry of Defence at Manekshaw Centre, New Delhi on September 29, 2025, underscoring the government’s commitment to the welfare, rehabilitation, and reintegration of ex-servicemen. The two-day conclave on the theme ‘Viksit Bharat and Ex-Servicemen Welfare’ […]
ICG’s role in multi-agency coordination is one of its greatest strengths. It is no longer just a security provider but a true force multiplier: RM
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh addressed the inaugural session of the 42nd Indian Coast Guard (ICG) Commanders’ Conference in ICG Headquarters, New Delhi on September 29, 2025, lauding the force’s professionalism and humanitarian service while underlining its critical role in safeguarding India’s 7,500-km-long coastline and island territories. The three-day Conference, being held from September 28 to […]
Raksha Mantri pays tribute to Shaheed Bhagat Singh on his Jayanti
On the Jayanti of the legendary freedom fighter Sardar Bhagat Singh, India’s Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh paid heartfelt tribute, remembering the indelible mark left by the iconic revolutionary on India’s freedom movement. Sardar Bhagat Singh, known for his unmatched courage and unwavering patriotism, remains one of the most celebrated figures of India’s independence movement. […]
Raksha Mantri pays tribute to Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar on his Jayanti
On the Jayanti of the legendary social reformer and educationist Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar, Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh paid heartfelt tribute, acknowledging his lasting contributions to Indian society. Taking to social media platform ‘X’, the Raksha Mantri lauded Shri Vidyasagar’s relentless pursuit of education and social justice. Born in 1820, Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar, was a […]
Raksha Mantri pays tribute to former Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh paid heartfelt tribute to former Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh, lauding his significant contributions to the nation’s economic progress and leadership. In a post shared on social media platform X, Raksha Mantrisaid, “Paying tributes to former Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh ji. His contributions to India’s economic progress and insightful […]
भारतीय वायुसेना के इतिहास में MiG-21 का अध्याय स्वर्णिम अक्षरों में लिखा जाएगा- रक्षा मंत्री
RM’s speech at the Decommissioning Ceremony of the IAF MiG-21 in Chandigarh. सबसे पहले मैं देश की संप्रभुता, एकता और अखंडता को अक्षुण्ण बनाएरखने में, अपना अहम योगदान देने वाले, Indian Air force के वीरों कोनमन करता हूँ। आज़ादी से लेकर अब तक, आप सबने, भारत की सुरक्षा को ensure करने के लिए, जिस शौर्य […]
MiG-21 taught us never to fear change, but to embrace it with confidence: Raksha Mantri
“The legacy of the MiG-21 will live on in India’s pursuit of Aatmanirbharta in defence. The aircraft symbolises the continuity of courage, discipline and patriotism that will inspire the development of indigenous platforms such as LCA-Tejas and the upcoming Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA),” stated Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh during the Decommissioning Ceremony of […]
MoD signs Rs. 62,370 crore contract with HAL for procurement of 97 LCA Mk1A aircraft for IAF
Ministry of Defence (MoD) signed a contract with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) for procurement of 97 Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Mk1A, including 68 fighters and 29 twin seaters, along with associated equipment, for Indian Air Force, at a cost of over Rs. 62,370 crore (excluding taxes), on September 25, 2025. The delivery of these aircraft […]
‘Swachhata’ is not only a physical act but also a ‘Philosophy of life’ that reflects discipline and responsibility: Raksha Mantri
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh led a special cleanliness initiative, ‘Ek Din, Ek Ghanta, Ek Saath’, on September 25, 2025, at the Army Headquarters Unit Run Canteen. The drive was part of Swachhotsav 2025, under the ongoing ‘Swachhata Hi Seva’ campaign across the Ministry of Defence from September 17, 2025 to October 02, 2025. The […]
Raksha Mantri inaugurates TASL’s defence manufacturing facility in Morocco for production of Wheeled Armoured Platform
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh and Defence Minister of Morocco Mr Abdelatif Loudyi jointly inaugurated Tata Advanced Systems Limited’s (TASL) state-of-the-art defence manufacturing facility in Berrechid, Morocco, on September 23, 2025. He described the occasion as a historic moment in the evolving strategic partnership between India and Morocco. Spread over 20,000 square metres, the facility […]