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Rajnath Singh is India’s Defence Minister and had previously served as the Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh. He is a senior leader of the Bharatiya Janata Party and was also its National President. More

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  • 'Drones critical to modern warfare, need to be part of policy', says Rajnath Singh inaugurating private test facility

    'Drones critical to modern warfare, need to be part of policy', says Rajnath Singh inaugurating private test facility

    "A strong reflection of the vision of Aatmanirbhar Bharat was seen here (Noida) today," Rajnath Singh said after inaugurating the private facility.

  • ‘More the pressure on us, stronger we will emerge’: Rajnath Singh's veiled message to Trump

    ‘More the pressure on us, stronger we will emerge’: Rajnath Singh's veiled message to Trump

    The Centre is in mission mode to mitigate tariff pains. From measures to stimulate domestic demand by proposing GST rate cuts to looking for ways to diversify export markets, the Centre has taken several measures to counter Trump's tariffs.

  • Self-reliance in defence not an option but a necessity: Rajnath Singh

    Self-reliance in defence not an option but a necessity: Rajnath Singh

    Speaking at NDTV Defence Summit, Singh said that India's self-reliance in defence should not be viewed as protectionism but should be seen as a aspect related to India's sovereignty.

  • Armed forces must be prepared for longer conflicts: Rajnath Singh

    Armed forces must be prepared for longer conflicts: Rajnath Singh

    In an address at the 'Ran Samvad' at the Army War College, Singh said India does not want anyone's land, but it is ready to go to any extent to protect its territorial integrity.

  • One nation has flying F-35, you have built floating F-35: Rajnath Singh lauds Indian Navy

    One nation has flying F-35, you have built floating F-35: Rajnath Singh lauds Indian Navy

    These two warships, which can cover long distances, have advanced systems such as surface-to-surface air missiles, supersonic BrahMos missiles, torpedo launchers, combat management systems, and fire control systems,' Rajnath Singh said

  • Commissioning of Udaygiri, Himgiri warships: In Vizag address, Rajnath Singh stresses on ‘atmanirbhar mantra’, shares update on Op Sindoor

    Commissioning of Udaygiri, Himgiri warships: In Vizag address, Rajnath Singh stresses on ‘atmanirbhar mantra’, shares update on Op Sindoor

    He praised the swift and coordinated role of the Indian Navy in Operation Sindoor, noting that the adversary has now understood the Navy’s strength and capabilities.

  • 'Bullets judged deeds, not religion,' says Rajnath Singh lauding Operation Sindoor

    'Bullets judged deeds, not religion,' says Rajnath Singh lauding Operation Sindoor

    Speaking at an event in Jodhpur, Rajnath Singh praised residents of border areas for standing firmly with the armed forces and administration during the operation launched to avenge the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack

  • Tejas a milestone, next leap is fifth-gen jets with home-built engines: Rajnath Singh

    Tejas a milestone, next leap is fifth-gen jets with home-built engines: Rajnath Singh

    The minister stressed that India’s growing economic strength has positioned it as a stabilising force in uncertain times.

  • Rajnath Singh’s brutal takedown of Asim Munir’s ‘India is Ferrari, Pakistan a dumpster’ confession | WATCH

    Rajnath Singh’s brutal takedown of Asim Munir’s ‘India is Ferrari, Pakistan a dumpster’ confession | WATCH

    He noted that while both nations attained independence at the same time, India has built a robust economy through sound policies and foresight, whereas Pakistan remains mired in stagnation due to its own failures.

  • Operation Sindoor impact: India’s defence procurement is set to cross Rs 2 lakh crore this fiscal, says Rajnath Singh

    Operation Sindoor impact: India’s defence procurement is set to cross Rs 2 lakh crore this fiscal, says Rajnath Singh

    The minister stressed that the government’s priority is to empower Indian private players to compete with global defence giants, noting that 'when you make in India, you make for the world.'

  • Amit Shah, Rajnath Singh to lead reform panels for economic, social sectors

    Amit Shah, Rajnath Singh to lead reform panels for economic, social sectors

    These groups have been set up after Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Independence Day address where he pressed on the need for next-generation reforms and announced the setting up of a task force.

  • Some 'boss' is jealous, unable to accept India’s growth: Rajnath Singh's jibe at Donald Trump over imposing 50% tariff

    Some 'boss' is jealous, unable to accept India’s growth: Rajnath Singh's jibe at Donald Trump over imposing 50% tariff

    Addressing the gathering, Rajnath Singh called initiatives like BRAHMA critical in building the industrial and technological base needed for both national security and economic growth.

  • Allahabad HC grants bail to man accused of sharing edited visuals of PM Modi apologising to Pakistan

    Allahabad HC grants bail to man accused of sharing edited visuals of PM Modi apologising to Pakistan

    The FIR alleged that these acts were stated to be seditious, inciting war against the government and aimed at endangering India's sovereignty, unity and integrity.

  • India has no plans to pause purchase of US arms and weapons: Report

    India has no plans to pause purchase of US arms and weapons: Report

    Top defence ministry sources told CNBC-TV18 that reports of India pausing purchases of arms and weapon systems from the US are false

  • “Detonate 'atom bomb of evidence' at once against EC…”: Rajnath dares Rahul on ‘vote theft’

    “Detonate 'atom bomb of evidence' at once against EC…”: Rajnath dares Rahul on ‘vote theft’

    "It does not behove the Leader of the Opposition to make frivolous statements about a constitutional body," Singh said.

  • Sharm-el-Sheikh back in focus as NDA slams UPA’s 26/11 response: Why is 2009 joint statement controversial

    Sharm-el-Sheikh back in focus as NDA slams UPA’s 26/11 response: Why is 2009 joint statement controversial

    During the ongoing Monsoon Session of Parliament, top ministers from the Narendra Modi government launched a scathing critique of the then Congress-led UPA government’s approach to cross-border terrorism.

  • Oppn never asked how many Pakistani planes Indian Armed forces shot down: Rajnath Singh in LS

    Oppn never asked how many Pakistani planes Indian Armed forces shot down: Rajnath Singh in LS

    “Few members of the Opposition have been asking how many of our aircraft were shot down? I feel their question does not adequately represent our national sentiments,” Rajnath Singh said.

  • Rajnath on Op Sindoor in Lok Sabha: 'No important asset of ours was damaged, Pak couldn’t hit any of our targets'

    Rajnath on Op Sindoor in Lok Sabha: 'No important asset of ours was damaged, Pak couldn’t hit any of our targets'

    Rajnath Singh said that Indian defence system and electronic warfare completely foiled Pakistan’s attack in India’s response to Pahalgam attack as Operation Sindoor.

  • Indian strikes forced Pak to seek ceasefire, international community had no role: Rajnath Singh on Operation Sindoor

    Indian strikes forced Pak to seek ceasefire, international community had no role: Rajnath Singh on Operation Sindoor

    Singh, unequivocally stated that although India had many options to respond to the barbaric Pahalgam attack of April 22, New Delhi chose precision strikes to neutralise terror infrastructure.

  • Logistics management was deciding factor in success of Op Sindoor: Rajnath Singh

    Logistics management was deciding factor in success of Op Sindoor: Rajnath Singh

    Victory and defeat are decided by logistics, and the whole world had witnessed this during Operation Sindoor, he said

  • Sikkim expands battlefield tourism: Doklam and Cho La to open in September

    Sikkim expands battlefield tourism: Doklam and Cho La to open in September

    Sikkim to open Doklam and Cho La for battlefield tourism in September 2025, expanding access to historic Indo-China conflict sites alongside Nathu La.

  • Rajnath, Shah, ministers hold strategy meet ahead of Monsoon Session amid Oppn raising Bihar SIR, Pahalgam

    Rajnath, Shah, ministers hold strategy meet ahead of Monsoon Session amid Oppn raising Bihar SIR, Pahalgam

    A customary all-party meeting is set to be held on Sunday. However, the Group of Ministers are believed to have strategised over the government's stand over a host of matters.

  • BrahMos was instrumental in Operation Sindoor, got several countries' attention: Rajnath in Lucknow

    BrahMos was instrumental in Operation Sindoor, got several countries' attention: Rajnath in Lucknow

    Rajnath Singh, who is the Lok Sabha MP from Lucknow, also showered praise on Chandra Bhanu Gupta, who served as the chief minister of Uttar Pradesh for three terms.

  • Indian armed forces have special blessings of Goddess Kali: Rajnath Singh

    Indian armed forces have special blessings of Goddess Kali: Rajnath Singh

    Rajnath Singh also said the spiritual and cultural symbols and centres of India were targeted during the British rule and thus, after independence, it was necessary to rebuild those.

  • Rajnath Singh gifts Chinese counterpart Bihar’s Madhubani painting depicting ‘Tree of life’

    Rajnath Singh gifts Chinese counterpart Bihar’s Madhubani painting depicting ‘Tree of life’

    Both the defence ministers held discussions on issues about bilateral relations, Rajnath Singh wrote on X.

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