Raksha Mantri expresses condolences after pilgrims bus mishap in Saudi Bus Accident, assures full support to families
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh expressed deep sorrow over a tragic road accident in Saudi Arabia involving a bus carrying Indian pilgrims. In a message shared on social media, RM extended heartfelt condolences to the families who lost their loved ones in the incident. Calling the accident “tragic and painful,” RM said that Indian officials […]
Raksha Mantri pays tribute to Lala Lajpat Rai on his Punyatithi
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh paid heartfelt tributes to freedom fighter Lala Lajpat Rai on his Punyatithi, recalling the legendary nationalist’s unmatched contribution to India’s struggle for independence. Hailing him as the revolutionary ‘Punjab Kesari’, Raksha Mantri noted that the values upheld by Lajpat Rai serve as a guiding light for the nation, reinforcing the […]
India Aims For Tech Leadership In Defence: RM
Text of RM’s speech at the MP-IDSA – 2nd Delhi Defence Dialogue It gives me immense pleasure to be amidst this august assembly of eminent speakers and participants at the Delhi Defence Dialogue 2025. I extend my warmest welcome to our distinguished international guests, whose wisdom and global perspectives will enrich our deliberations and lend […]
Need to build systems and ecosystems to make creation & adoption of new tech seamless, swift and self-sustaining: Raksha Mantri
For India to move from a consumer to a creator of technology, Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh has underlined the need to not only acquire new innovations, but create the conditions where niche products thrive through sound processes, agile institutions, and a spirit of collaboration that unites the soldier, the scientist, the start-up & the […]
Raksha Mantri inaugurates state-of-the-art DPSU Bhavan & reviews performance of DPSUs in New Delhi
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh chaired a comprehensive review meeting of Defence Public Sector Undertakings (DPSUs) at the newly inaugurated DPSU Bhawan, World Trade Centre, Naoroji Nagar, New Delhi, on November 10, 2025. The meeting witnessed the felicitation of four DPSUs – Munitions India Limited (MIL), Armoured Vehicles Nigam Limited (AVNL), India Optel Limited (IOL) […]
RM Shri Rajnath Singh extends greetings on Guru Nanak Jayanti, urges everyone to follow the path of compassion and truth
India’s Raksha Mantri, Shri Rajnath Singh, extended his warm greetings and best wishes to the people of the country on the auspicious occasion of Shri Guru Nanak Dev Ji’s Jayanti. In his message shared on social media, the Raksha Mantri highlighted the timeless relevance of Guru Nanak Dev Ji’s teachings, describing them as a guiding […]
Raksha Mantri Pays Tribute to Major Somnath Sharma on His ‘Balidan Diwas’
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh paid solemn tributes to Major Somnath Sharma, India’s first Param Vir Chakra awardee, on his Balidan Diwas. Remembering the war hero’s unparalleled courage, the Raksha Mantri said that Major Sharma’s valour and supreme sacrifice in the defence of the nation would forever inspire generations of Indians. Major Somnath Sharma, serving […]
India is ready to continue contributing constructively through dialogue, partnership & practical cooperation in the spirit of MAHASAGAR
“India’s emphasis on the rule of law, particularly the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea, and its advocacy for freedom of navigation and overflight in the Indo-Pacific, are not directed against any country but are meant to safeguard the collective interests of all regional stakeholders,” said Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh during […]
Raksha Mantri meets ASEAN Defence Ministers during Informal Meeting in Kuala Lumpur
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh met with the Defence Ministers of ASEAN during the second India-ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Informal Meeting in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on October 31, 2025. During the meeting, the Ministers appreciated India’s key role in peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region and sought to deepen defence cooperation with New Delhi at […]
Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh & US Secretary of War meet on the margins of 12th ADMM-Plus in Kuala Lumpur
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh met with US Secretary of War Mr Pete Hegseth on the sidelines of 12th ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Meeting – Plus (ADMM-Plus) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on October 31, 2025. The meeting was constructive and the delegation-level talks were followed by a one-to-one meeting. The two leaders appreciated the continuing momentum in […]