CNS Admiral Krishna Swaminathan calls on Raksha Mantri on assuming charge as the 27th Naval Chief
Newly appointed Chief of Naval Staff, Admiral Krishna Swaminathan met Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh on assuming charge as the 27th Naval Chief of Naval Staff. During the visit at KartavyaBhavan, the CNS briefed the Raksha Mantri on Indian Navy’s operational readiness across Indian Ocean Region, ongoing maritime security deployments and strategic initiatives. Reaffirming the […]
Newly appointed CDS General NS Raja Subramani meets Raksha Mantri at Kartavya Bhavan
Chief of Defence Staff General NS Raja Subramani called on Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh at Kartavya Bhavan. The meeting marked one of CDS’s first official engagements following his formal assumption of charge on May 31, 2026, ushering in a new phase of military leadership and transformation. In addition to serving as the the CDS, […]
Raksha Mantri releases commemorative book on Op Sindoor, chronicling soldiers’ personal testimonies
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh, on May 29, 2026, released a commemorative volume on Operation Sindoor, documenting the personal testimonies of 100 officers, sailors, airmen and other soldiers who participated in the operation. In a post on X, Raksha Mantri termed the publication as a tribute to those who executed this operation, providing a connection with […]
Raksha Mantri Pays Tribute to Veer Savarkar on his Jayanti; praises his contribution to India’s Freedom Struggle
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh paid heartfelt tributes to freedom fighter Vinayak Damodar Savarkar on his Jayanti, praising his immense contribution to India’s freedom struggle and nation-building. In a message shared on social media, Shri Rajnath Singh described Veer Savarkar as a staunch nationalist thinker, a powerful orator, a poet and a philosopher. He said […]
Raksha Mantri Pays Tribute to Revolutionary Leader Ras Behari Bose on his Jayanti
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh paid rich tributes to legendary freedom fighter and revolutionary Ras Behari Bose on the occasion of his Jayanti, remembering his immense contribution to India’s freedom struggle. In a message posted on social media platform X, the Raksha Mantri described Ras Behari Bose as a “great freedom fighter, revolutionary and patriot” […]
A nation that manufactures its own weaponry writes its own destiny: Raksha Mantri
“A nation that manufactures its own weaponry writes its own destiny,” said Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh as he, along with Maharashtra Chief Minister Shri Devendra Fadnavis, inaugurated a Defence Manufacturing Complex of a private sector company, NIBE Group’ at Shirdi on May 23, 2026. The complex intends to manufacture advanced artillery systems, missile & […]
Raksha Mantri Pays Tribute to Raja Ram Mohan Roy on his Jayanti
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh paid rich tributes to social reformer Raja Ram Mohan Roy on his Jayanti, describing him as a pioneer of the Indian Renaissance and a visionary reformer who laid the foundation of modern India. In a message shared on social media, the Raksha Mantri said that Raja Ram Mohan Roy fought […]
Raksha Mantri Mourns Demise of Former Uttarakhand CM Major General Bhuwan Chandra Khanduri
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh expressed deep sorrow over the passing of former Uttarakhand Chief Minister Major General Bhuvan Chandra Khanduri, remembering him as a leader who dedicated his life to national service, good governance and public welfare. In a condolence message shared on ‘X’, Shri Rajnath Singh said he was deeply pained by the […]
Raksha Mantri Extends Greetings to Sikkim on Statehood Day, Praises the States’ Organic Development Model
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh extended warm greetings to the people of Sikkim on the occasion of its Statehood Day, lauding the Himalayan state for its contribution to national development and its globally recognised achievements in sustainable growth. In a message shared on social media, Shri Rajnath Singh described the people of Sikkim as “warm, […]
Raksha Mantri Pays Tribute to Scientists on National Technology Day, Recalls Pokhran Success
Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh lauded the contribution of India’s scientists, engineers and researchers on the occasion of National Technology Day, highlighting their role in strengthening the nation’s technological and strategic capabilities. In a message posted on ‘X’, the Defence Minister expressed gratitude to the scientific community for its dedication, innovation and perseverance, stating that their […]