Defence Minister Shri Rajnath Singh to represent India at SCO meet in Tashkent
Defence minister Rajnath Singh will represent India at a two-day meeting of council of heads of government (CHG) of Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) in Tashkent beginning Friday. The SCO is an influential regional security grouping which is seen as a counterweight to Nato. “Rajnath Singh will represent India in the meeting of Council of Heads […]
‘Already a great deal of normalcy in Kashmir Valley,’ says Shri Rajnath Singh
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh spoke to Hindustan Times about India’s position on Pakistan, the revocation of Article 370, which granted special status to Jammu and Kashmir, and the ground situation in the state today, as well as the government’s plans to enable defence modernisation. Edited excerpts from an interview: Many experts have raised doubts about India’s […]
Our priority is to cut imports, be self-reliant: Defence Minister Shri Rajnath Singh
Defence minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday said the government’s priority in its second term is to cut down dependence on imports and develop indigenous capabilities through greater involvement of the private sector, with a special focus on startups. In his first detailed interview after taking over the portfolio, the senior minister said that the participation of […]
If Pakistan keeps supporting terrorism, it will self-implode: Shri Rajnath Singh
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh’s interview with Economic Times Pakistan has been making aggressive statements on Kashmir and has been trying to internationalise the issue. Do you perceive some threat on this front? Pakistan needs to take care of its own internal problems. It needs to take care of its various regions. If it keeps […]
Defence minister Shri Rajnath Singh says his visit to France ‘extremely productive’
Defence minister Shri Rajnath Singh has termed his visit to France “extremely productive” as it saw handing over of the first Rafale fighter jet to the Indian Air Force. During his three day-visit to France, Singh met French President Emmanuel Macron and also held talks with his French counterpart Florence Parly on ways to bolster […]
Defence ministry takes a shot at the startup game
A picturesque village with green paddy fields and swaying coconut trees seems far removed from the world of deep tech hardware and startups. But Pattimattom in Kerala’s Kunnathunadu panchayat is the home of EyeROV Technologies, which makes underwater drones. The drones swoop into waters too dangerous for divers, inspect what lies beneath, and report back in […]
Japan visit remarkable and successful in many ways: Rajnath Singh
Defence minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday said that his two-day visit to Japan has been “remarkable and successful in many ways.” “My visit to Japan has been remarkable and successful in many ways. This visit has reiterated our Prime Ministers’ unwavering commitment to working together towards a vision for Indo-Pacific region,” Singh tweeted. My visit […]
Defence ministry: Defence ministry gives 2020-25 fund projection to 15th finance commission
The Fifteenth Finance Commission, headed by N K Singh, held a meeting here with Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and ministry officials on Friday during which the panel was given the fund projection for 2020-25, a statement said. The ministry informed the commission about the allocated budget in comparison to the projections made. During the meeting, […]
Defence Minister Shri Rajnath Singh lauds Army, locals for organic farming
The 26th Ladakhi-Kisan-Jawan-Vigyan Mela was inaugurated by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh in the presence of Gyal Phunchok Wangyal, Chief Executive Counsellor, Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council (LAHDC), Leh, Jamyang Tsering Namgyal, Member of Parliament of Ladakh, Dr Satheesh Reddy, Secretary DD Research and Development and Chairman Defence Research And Development Organisation (DRDO), Lieutenant General YK […]