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
"A strong reflection of the vision of Aatmanirbhar Bharat was seen here (Noida) today," Rajnath Singh said after inaugurating the private facility.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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
The minister stressed that India’s growing economic strength has positioned it as a stabilising force in uncertain times.
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.
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.'
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.
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.
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.
Top defence ministry sources told CNBC-TV18 that reports of India pausing purchases of arms and weapon systems from the US are false
"It does not behove the Leader of the Opposition to make frivolous statements about a constitutional body," Singh said.
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.
“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 Singh said that Indian defence system and electronic warfare completely foiled Pakistan’s attack in India’s response to Pahalgam attack as 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.
Victory and defeat are decided by logistics, and the whole world had witnessed this during Operation Sindoor, he said
Sikkim to open Doklam and Cho La for battlefield tourism in September 2025, expanding access to historic Indo-China conflict sites alongside Nathu La.
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.
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.
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.
Both the defence ministers held discussions on issues about bilateral relations, Rajnath Singh wrote on X.