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 […]
‘ऑपरेशन सिंदूर’ technological warfare का शानदार नमूना था: रक्षामंत्री
Text of RM’s speech at the inaugural ceremony of the North Tech Symposium in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh. सबसे पहले मैं, प्रयागराज की इस पावन धरती को नमन करता हूँ। यह शहर अपने आप में ज्ञान और आस्था के संगम की जीवंत परंपरा का प्रतीक है। जिस तरह महाकुंभ में हम देखते हैं, कि हर जाति, […]
Global order के सिद्धांत अब चुनौतियों का सामना कर रहे हैं।
सबसे पहले, मैं इस मंच के माध्यम से, अपने उन सभी वीर सैनिकों को श्रद्धापूर्वक नमन करता हूं, जिन्होंने राष्ट्र की सुरक्षा के लिए, अपना सब कुछ न्योछावर कर दिया। उनके बलिदान के कारण ही, हम आज यहां एक सुरक्षित वातावरण में न केवल बैठे हैं, बल्कि राष्ट्रीय सुरक्षा के भविष्य पर एक सार्थक चर्चा […]
Raksha Mantri holds bilateral talks with Italian Defence Minister in New Delhi
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh held a bilateral meeting with Minister of Defence of Italy Mr Guido Crosetto at Manekshaw Centre, New Delhi on April 30, 2026. Both Ministers reiterated that the India-Italy Strategic Partnership is based on shared values of peace, stability, freedom, and mutual respect. In a post on X, Raksha Mantri stated […]
India is recognised globally for IT (Information Technology) & Pakistan for IT (International Terrorism): Rajnath Singh
“Operation Sindoor conveyed an unequivocal global message that India is no longer bound by the old mindset of merely issuing diplomatic statements when terror attacks are perpetrated on its soil, and that Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi-led Government has moved beyond mere intent and rhetoric by demonstrating its unwavering commitment through decisive action,” said Raksha […]