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 […]

Raksha Mantri & his French counterpart co-chair 6th Annual Defence Dialogue in Bengaluru

Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh and Minister of the Armed Forces and Veterans Affairs of France Ms Catherine Vautrin co-chaired the 6th India-France Annual Defence Dialogue in Bengaluru, Karnataka on February 17, 2026. The two Ministers discussed a range of bilateral security and defence issues including priority areas for co-development & co-production of equipment. They emphasised […]

Make in India and Atmanirbharta have been the corner-stone of India’s economic policy since 2014: Defence Minister Shri Rajnath Singh

I would like to extend a warm welcome, to Her Excellency Catherine Vautrin and the French delegation. I appreciate your commitment and effort to reach here, despite the inconvenience you faced, due to technical fault in your aircraft. We have just witnessed a milestone in India-France strategic partnership, as Hon’ble Prime Minister Modi and President […]

डीआरडीओ आज भारत की सामरिक क्षमता का आधार बन चुका है: रक्षा मंत्री

Text of RM’s speech at Gas Turbine Research Establishment (GTRE) in Bengaluru. आज, Gas Turbine Research Establishment में, आप सभी के बीच आकर, मुझे बेहद ख़ुशी हो रही है। जब भी मैं आप सभी officials, scientists और एक young mindset वाले लोगों के बीच आता हूँ, तो मैं खुद एक प्रकार की ऊर्जा महसूस करता […]