Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh and Vietnam’s Deputy PM & Defence Minister General Phan Van Giang hold bilateral talks in Hanoi
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh held a bilateral meeting with the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Defence of Vietnam General Phan Van Giang in Hanoi on May 19, 2026. Both Ministers reviewed the growing defence partnership between the two countries and discussed ways to further deepen cooperation in maritime security, defence industry, training […]
Raksha Mantri Mourns Demise of Former Uttarakhand CM Major General Bhuwan Chandra Khanduri
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh expressed deep sorrow over the passing of former Uttarakhand Chief Minister Major General Bhuvan Chandra Khanduri, remembering him as a leader who dedicated his life to national service, good governance and public welfare. In a condolence message shared on ‘X’, Shri Rajnath Singh said he was deeply pained by the […]
Raksha Mantri Extends Greetings to Sikkim on Statehood Day, Praises the States’ Organic Development Model
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh extended warm greetings to the people of Sikkim on the occasion of its Statehood Day, lauding the Himalayan state for its contribution to national development and its globally recognised achievements in sustainable growth. In a message shared on social media, Shri Rajnath Singh described the people of Sikkim as “warm, […]
भारत कुछ सालों में ‘Drone Hub’ के रूप में जाना जाएगा: रक्षा मंत्री
Text of RM’s speech at the Foundation Laying and Ground Breaking ceremony of various defence projects in Puttaparthi (AP). आज का दिन, बड़ा खास है। आज का दिन, एक नए युग की शुरुआत लेकर आया है। आज का यह अवसर, आंध्र प्रदेश के इतिहास में, और भारत के Defence Sector के इतिहास में, एक historic […]
Aatmanirbharta in defence is a critical imperative for national security: Raksha Mantri
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh and Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Shri N Chandra Babu Naidu laid the foundation stones and presided over the grounded ceremonies for a range of strategic aerospace and defence projects at Puttaparthi in Sri Satya Sai district of Andhra Pradesh on May 15, 2026. The foundation stones were laid for the […]
Self-reliance and jointness must for strategic autonomy & future-ready force: Raksha Mantri
“A nation’s strength will increasingly depend on how quickly its defence forces, laboratories, and industries think & act as one,” said Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh as he underscored the importance of self-reliance and jointness to secure strategic autonomy & remain future-ready for emerging security challenges. He was addressing policy makers, military leadership, defence industry […]
All concrete steps being taken to prevent supply chains disruptions, people must remain calm: Shri Rajnath Singh
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh chaired the 5th meeting of the Informal Group of Ministers (IGoM) on West Asia at Kartavya Bhawan-2, New Delhi on May 11, 2026. The meeting took stock of the latest developments in the conflict, and discussed ways to bolster India’s readiness to ensure its minimum effect on the people. Minister of […]
Raksha Mantri Pays Tribute to Scientists on National Technology Day, Recalls Pokhran Success
Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh lauded the contribution of India’s scientists, engineers and researchers on the occasion of National Technology Day, highlighting their role in strengthening the nation’s technological and strategic capabilities. In a message posted on ‘X’, the Defence Minister expressed gratitude to the scientific community for its dedication, innovation and perseverance, stating that their […]
Raksha Mantri visits Tiranga Mountain Rescue’s photo exhibition in New Delhi marking 10 years of dedicated service to the nation
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh, on May 08, 2026, visited a photo exhibition titled ‘A Decade of Silent Service to the Nation’ organised by Tiranga Mountain Rescue (TMR), India’s pioneering high-altitude rescue organisation, at Manekshaw Centre, New Delhi to commemorate 10 years of dedicated service. The exhibition featured impactful photographs, capturing TMR’s operations across the nation’s high-altitude […]
Research & surprise element must to stay future-ready in today’s technology-driven era: Raksha Mantri
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh has underscored the criticality of sustained focus on research and cultivating the element of surprise to stay future-ready in the present era of intense technological revolution. He was addressing defence personnel, industry captains, innovators, start-ups and academia representatives during the inaugural session of the three-day North Tech Symposium, organised by […]