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 […]
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 […]
Lord Shiva is the beginning, the eternal, the infinite: Raksha Mantri
Text of RM’s speech at the ‘Maha Shivaratri’ celebrations in Coimbatore. On this sacred occasion of Mahashivratri, being here among all of you is a truly special and spiritual experience of my life. First of all, I bow to Adiyogi Shiva, and I also extend my respectful greetings to all the devotees present here. Friends, […]
India Aims For Tech Leadership In Defence: RM
Text of RM’s speech at the MP-IDSA – 2nd Delhi Defence Dialogue It gives me immense pleasure to be amidst this august assembly of eminent speakers and participants at the Delhi Defence Dialogue 2025. I extend my warmest welcome to our distinguished international guests, whose wisdom and global perspectives will enrich our deliberations and lend […]
Indian women lead the way in modern UN peacekeeping missions: Raksha Mantri
Text of RM’s speech at the United Nations Troop Contributing Countries’ (UNTCC) Chiefs Conclave in New Delhi. It is my privilege to address this distinguished audience that brings together the senior military leadership committed to the cause of peacekeeping. The Troop Contributing Countries’ Chiefs Conclave is a reaffirmation of our collective endeavour to uphold peace, […]
Jointness & integration of our forces played major role in success of Operation Sindoor: Raksha Mantri
Text of RM’s speech at ‘Ran Samwad’ in Mhow, MP. I am immensely happy to join the “Ran Samvad” program here on this sacred land of Mhow. This is the very land that gave birth to Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, a towering intellectual of our country, and at the same time honoured the Indian Army with […]
India has sought to build consensus on dealing with global challenges, Says RM at SCO Meeting
Text of Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh’s National Statement at SCO Defence Ministers’ Meeting 2025 in Qingdao, China. It is my pleasure to be here in Qingdao to participate in the SCO Defence Ministers meeting. At the outset, I would like to thank our hosts for their warm hospitality. I would also like to congratulate Belarus […]
History shows that South India has often provided new directions in spiritual domains.
Text of RM’s speech at the Jayanti celebrations of Dr. Sree Sree Sree Sivakumara Swamigalu in Tumakuru (Karnataka). “नदेदावड़ा देवरू” युग-पुरुष श्री श्री शिवकुमार महास्वामीजी के 118वें जयंती समारोह में सम्मिलित होना मेरे लिए अत्यंत हर्ष का विषय है। मैं आप सभी का आभारी हूं कि आपने इस महत्वपूर्ण अवसर पर मुझे अपने बीच आमंत्रित […]
“Aero India Drives Forward Our Vision for a Strong India, Capable India”
Text of RM’s speech at the Curtain Raiser event for #AeroIndia2025 in Bengaluru. I am delighted to be present among all of you in this 15th edition of Aero India. I extend a warm welcome to all my friends from International, National, Regional, and Local media present here. I would like to express my special […]
“Government is commited to induct modern technology, and the healthcare for the defense forces”
I am immensely delighted to be in the midst of this august gathering of Cardiologists, who have assembled here for the Convocation. Friends, it is a matter of immense pride to be in the vicinity of Cardiologists who work really hard to keep the Cardiovascular health of our country in good shape. I am very […]