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 […]
Newly appointed CDS General NS Raja Subramani meets Raksha Mantri at Kartavya Bhavan
Chief of Defence Staff General NS Raja Subramani called on Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh at Kartavya Bhavan. The meeting marked one of CDS’s first official engagements following his formal assumption of charge on May 31, 2026, ushering in a new phase of military leadership and transformation. In addition to serving as the the CDS, […]
Raksha Mantri and Australian Deputy Prime Minister & Defence Minister co-chair second India-Australia Defence Ministers’ Dialogue
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh and Australian Deputy Prime Minister & Minister for Defence Mr Richard Marles co-chaired the second edition of India-Australia Defence Ministers’ Dialogue at Manekshaw Centre, New Delhi on June 01, 2026. The two Ministers welcomed the significant progress in the bilateral relationship, and reflected on the enhanced consultation & cooperation since […]
Raksha Mantri & UP Chief Minister inaugurate ‘Nausena Shaurya Vatika’ in Lucknow
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Shri Yogi Adityanath jointly inaugurated ‘Nausena Shaurya Vatika’ in Lucknow on May 30, 2026. Built at a cost of Rs 19 crore over an area spanning over two acres, this Open-Air Display Museum honours the spirit, valour & prowess of the Indian Navy. It showcases […]
उत्तर प्रदेश ‘रक्षा उत्पादन’ को मज़बूत कर रहा है: रक्षा मंत्री राजनाथ सिंह
सबसे पहले मैं “नौसेना शौर्य वाटिका” के उद्घाटन के अवसर पर, उत्तर प्रदेश, विशेषकर लखनऊ की जनता को बधाई देता हूँ। लखनऊ में आप सबके बीच आना, आप सबसे मिलना हमेशा मुझे अच्छा लगता है। इच्छा रहती है, कि लखनऊ के लिए, आप लोगों के लिए मैं क्या कुछ नहीं कर दूँ। लखनऊ में इस […]
Raksha Mantri releases commemorative book on Op Sindoor, chronicling soldiers’ personal testimonies
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh, on May 29, 2026, released a commemorative volume on Operation Sindoor, documenting the personal testimonies of 100 officers, sailors, airmen and other soldiers who participated in the operation. In a post on X, Raksha Mantri termed the publication as a tribute to those who executed this operation, providing a connection with […]
Raksha Mantri Pays Tribute to Veer Savarkar on his Jayanti; praises his contribution to India’s Freedom Struggle
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh paid heartfelt tributes to freedom fighter Vinayak Damodar Savarkar on his Jayanti, praising his immense contribution to India’s freedom struggle and nation-building. In a message shared on social media, Shri Rajnath Singh described Veer Savarkar as a staunch nationalist thinker, a powerful orator, a poet and a philosopher. He said […]
Raksha Mantri Pays Tribute to Revolutionary Leader Ras Behari Bose on his Jayanti
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh paid rich tributes to legendary freedom fighter and revolutionary Ras Behari Bose on the occasion of his Jayanti, remembering his immense contribution to India’s freedom struggle. In a message posted on social media platform X, the Raksha Mantri described Ras Behari Bose as a “great freedom fighter, revolutionary and patriot” […]