The number of transgressions and the percentage of face-offs during them along the Line of Actual Control between India and China have ‘considerably’ reduced this year as compared to last year, the defence ministry said. The ministry in its annual report 2018-19 said that the situation along the India-China border has remained peaceful. “Compared to […]
Families of about 8,000 soldiers posted on the Siachen Glacier, the world’s highest battlefield, will soon get a pleasant surprise — a personalized letter from defence minister Rajnath Singh, an official who did not want to be named said. On average, depending on the height of the post, the tenure of soldiers and officers on […]
Two days after taking charge as defence minister, Rajnath Singh on Monday visited Siachen, the world’s highest battle field, and interacted with soldiers guarding the border beyond the heights of 12,000 ft. Singh, who was accompanied by Army chief General Bipin Rawat and General Officer Commanding-in-Chief of Northern Command Ranbir Singh, saluted the valour of […]
Less than 48 hours after taking over as India’s new defence minister, Rajnath Singh on Monday visited the Siachen glacier and interacted with soldiers deployed on the world’s highest battlefield, his first outstation visit in the new role. “Visited a forward post and Siachen base camp today and interacted with the Army personnel serving in […]
Defence Acquisition Council, chaired by Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh, approves Capital Procurement for the Services amounting to over Rs 22,800 crore
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh approves extension of retention of govt accommodation by Battle Casualties for a period of one year instead of three months
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh extends retention of Government Accommodation for Battle Casualties to one year
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh Inaugurates Air Force Commanders’ Conference
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh inaugurates 172nd Defence Pensioners Adalat in Lucknow
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh calls for increased synergy between DRDO and industry to achieve self-reliance