Raksha Mantri calls for enhanced public-private partnership to provide renewed thrust to India’s sports economy

“The Government, through a series of initiatives, is fostering a sports culture within the country where athletes and youth have access to opportunities, resources & respect,” said Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh as he called for enhanced public-private partnership in the sector to further elevate India’s prestige on the international stage and provide a new […]

पोलो भारत का एक “हेरिटेज स्पोर्ट” है: रक्षामंत्री श्री राजनाथ सिंह

Text of RM’s speech at ‘Aditya Birla Memorial Polo Cup’ Finals in New Delhi. सबसे पहले, आदित्य बिड़ला मेमोरियल पोलो कप में, perform करने वाली सभी teams, और उसके खिलाड़ियों को मैं अपनी ओर से हार्दिक बधाई देता हूँ। अभी, थोड़ी देर तक, मुझे यह खेल देखने का मौका मिला। और सच कहूँ, कि आप […]

Raksha Mantri Congratulates Team India on T20 World Cup Triumph, Praises Teamwork and Passion

India’s Defence Minister Shri Rajnath Singh congratulated the Indian cricket team following their remarkable victory in the T20 World Cup final, applauding the players for their outstanding performance and teamwork throughout the tournament. In a message shared on social media, Raksha Mantri described the triumph as a proud moment for the nation. He commended the […]

इनोवैशन हमारी परंपरा का हिस्सा रहा है, और मैरिटाइम एक्सीलेंस हमारी ऐतिहासिक ताकत रही है: रक्षा मंत्री

Text of RM’s speech at the Maritime Conclave “Sagar Sankalp” in Kolkata Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers, और The Week द्वारा आयोजित, ‘सागर संकल्प’ Maritime Conclave में, आप सभी के बीच आकर, मुझे बड़ी ख़ुशी हो रही है। यह मंच, विचार-विमर्श का तो अवसर प्रदान कर ही रहा है, इसके साथ-साथ यह conclave, भारत के […]

Raksha Mantri mourns loss of two IAF Pilots in tragic Su-30 crash in Assam

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh expressed deep sorrow over the death of two Indian Air Force pilots who lost their lives in a tragic crash involving a Sukhoi Su-30MKI fighter jet. In a message shared on social media, Raksha Mantri said he was “deeply saddened” by the loss of Sqn Ldr Anuj and Flt Lt Purvesh […]

Raksha Mantri exhorts GRSE to build niche platforms in today’s evolving tech-driven era to realise Govt’s Viksit Bharat goal

Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh has called upon Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers (GRSE) Limited to continue coming forth with state-of-the-art platforms in sync with the technology-driven era to establish itself as a shining example of shipbuilding excellence in India & across the world, while playing a pivotal role in achieving Prime Minister Shri Narendra […]

PM Narendra Modi conferred with the prestigious Speaker of the Knesset Medal; Raksha Mantri calls it a proud moment for India

In a significant diplomatic milestone, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been conferred with the prestigious Speaker of the Knesset Medal by the Knesset, one of the highest parliamentary honours awarded by Israel. Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh congratulated the Prime Minister in a social media post, describing the recognition as a reflection of the “deep […]

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Raksha Mantri pays tribute to Veer Vinayak Savarkar on Punyatithi, calls his legacy a gorious chapter in India’s freedom struggle

Union Defence Minister Shri Rajnath Singh paid heartfelt tributes to Vinayak Damodar Savarkar, popularly known as Veer Savarkar, on his punyatithi, remembering him as a symbol of indomitable courage and unwavering dedication to the nation. In a post shared on social media platform X, the Raksha Mantri said that Savarkar’s “indomitable courage, unparalleled sacrifice, and […]

The Union Minister for Defence, Shri Rajnath Singh in a group photograph during the inaugural ceremony of Exercise MILAN at Visakhapatnam, in Andhra Pradesh on February 19, 2026.

MILAN 2026: Raksha Mantri interacts with visiting Navy Chiefs and Naval delegations from nine ASEAN member states

On the sidelines of the MILAN 2026 Naval exercise, Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh held an interaction with visiting Navy Chiefs and Naval delegations from nine ASEAN member states in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh on February 19, 2026. The meeting underscored India’s commitment to its ‘Act East Policy’ and the vision of Mutual and Holistic Advancement […]

With the participation of 74 nations, MILAN-2026 stands as the largest and most inclusive edition to date: Raksha Mantri

It is a privilege for me to be present in the Opening Ceremony of Exercise MILAN 2026, here at Visakhapatnam — the City of Destiny and indeed, the Jewel of India’s East Coast. I extend a warm welcome to all the distinguished guests, especially our friends and partners from 74 countries, which is largest participation […]