Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh and his Indonesian counterpart express satisfaction on defence cooperation in telephonic talk

Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh held a telephonic conversation with Minister of Defence of Republic of Indonesia General Prabowo Subianto on January 21, 2021. Both Ministers expressed satisfaction at the ongoing defence cooperation between the two countries in spite of the limitations imposed by COVID 19.  The two Ministers exchanged views on security situation in […]

The Union Minister for Defence, Shri Rajnath Singh inspecting the Guard of Honour at the Republic Day NCC Camp 2021, at Delhi Cantt., in New Delhi on January 21, 2021.

Shri Rajnath Singh confers Raksha Mantri Padak and Commendation to NCC Bravehearts

Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh during his visit to National Cadet Corps (NCC) Republic Day Camp 2021, on January 21, 2021 conferred Raksha Mantri Padak and Commendation Cards to NCC Cadets, for their exemplary performance and devotion to duty, at an impressive ‘Investiture Ceremony’, held at Delhi Cantt in New Delhi.    Shri Rajnath Singh […]

5th India-Singapore Defence Ministers Dialogue between Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh and Minister of Defence, Singapore Dr Ng Eng Hen

Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh co-chaired the 5th India-Singapore Defence Ministers Dialogue along with Dr. Ng Eng Hen, Minister for Defence, Republic of Singapore on 20 January 2021. During their virtual interaction, both Ministers expressed satisfaction at the progress of ongoing defence cooperation engagements between the two countries despite limitations imposed by ongoing COVID 19 pandemic.           During the virtual […]

Meeting between Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh and Foreign Minister of Nepal Mr. Pradeep Kumar Gyawali

The Foreign Minister of Nepal Mr Pradeep Kumar Gyawali called on Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh in New Delhi today. The Foreign Minister is in India for the 6th India-Nepal Joint Commission Meeting. During his interaction with the Raksha Mantri, the Foreign Minister conveyed his greetings from the leadership of Nepal, and expressed his desire […]

Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh Inaugurates Webinar on Atal Tunnel

Border Roads Organisation organized a Webinar on Atal Tunnel on 11 January, to disseminate the experiences gained on this tunnel, for the benefit of IITs, NITs and other technical institutions. Inaugurating the day long Webinar, Raksha Mantri  Shri Rajnath Singh  appreciated BRO engineers for building this engineering marvel despite many technical challenges amid COVID-19 restrictions. He […]

Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh Launches Online Portal for Items to be Purchased Against Firm Demand from CSD

Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh today launched the Online Portal https://afd.csdindia.gov.in/ for purchase of items Against Firm Demand (AFD) from CSD Canteens. The objective of the launch of this Online Portal is to enable about 45 Lakh CSD beneficiaries including Serving & Retired persons from Armed Forces and Serving Civilian Defence employees to purchase AFD-I items (like […]

BEML hands over dividend worth Rs 5.625 crore to Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh

Defence Public Sector Undertaking (DPSU) Bharat Earth Movers Limited (BEML) paid dividend worth Rs 5.625 crore to Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh in New Delhi today. The cheque was handed over by Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) of BEML Dr Deepak Kumar Hota. The Company has declared dividend of Rs six per share, i.e.,60 per cent […]

Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh reviews plans for Aero India-21

Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh here today reviewed the planning of Aero India-21. Department of Defence, Ministry of Defence apprised the minister that the event conforms to current International Guidelines for Exhibitions and that the event is planned to be a Business focused exhibition. The public, which is usually enthralled with the visuals of the […]

Raksha Mantri speaks to his Japanese Counterpart over telephone

Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh held a telephonic conversation with the Minister of Defence of Japan, Mr Kishi Nobuo today.  He congratulated Minister Kishi on his appointment as Minister of Defence and expressed satisfaction at the ongoing defence cooperation between the two countries in spite of the limitations imposed by COVID 19. The two Ministers […]

Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh hands over DRDO systems to Armed Forces Chiefs

Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh today handed over three indigenously developed Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) systems to Army, Navy and Air Force at a function held in DRDO Bhawan. Shri Rajnath Singh handed over the Indian Maritime Situational Awareness System (IMSAS) to the Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Karambir Singh, ASTRA Mk-I Missile […]