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Rajnath Singh
Rajnath Singh (born 10 July 1951) is a senior Indian politician currently serving as the Defence Minister of India since May 2019. A prominent leader of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), he has also
...Read more- Rajnath Singh slams Khawaja Asif on Bengal remark: 'God knows how many parts Pakistan will be divided into'
Asif's remark came ahead of the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack anniversary - in which 26 people were killed.
- 'Will take it to Kolkata': Pakistani Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has a new 'threat' for India
Speaking to reporters in Sialkot, about 130 km from Lahore, Asif said, “If India tries to stage any false flag operation this time, then God-willingly, we will take it to Kolkata.”
- Pak's Khawaja Asif warns India: 'Next conflict won’t stay within 200-250 km, we will strike them inside their homes'
His remarks came after defence minister Rajnath Singh said any "misadventure" from India's neighbour, Pakistan, in the current situation would invite an "unprecedented and decisive" action
- Indian Navy commissions INS Taragiri in big boost for India's stealth strike capabilities
Indian Navy latest news: The frigate features a modern stealth design with a reduced radar cross-section, enhancing survivability and effectiveness in complex maritime environments.
- India commissions its third nuclear-power submarine as Rajnath Singh drops big hint: All about INS Aridhaman
India to get 3rd nuclear-power submarine as Rajnath drops big hint: All about INS Aridhman
- Rajnath Singh warns Pakistan: Any ‘misadventure’ will face unprecedented & decisive action
He highlighted that India had already targeted and destroyed terrorist infrastructure in Pakistan in response to the April 2025 Pahalgam attack, which claimed 26 lives
- Rajnath Singh chairs Informal Group of Ministers meet, urges constant vigil over West Asia crisis
The defence ministry said in the readout said, "In the meeting, the seven empowered groups of secretaries briefed the IGoM on the steps being taken to tackle the situation."
- Rajnath Singh to commission stealth frigate INS Taragiri in Visakhapatnam on April 3
The commissioning ceremony will be held in the presence of senior naval officers, flag officers and other dignitaries at the naval dockyard.
- India's defence exports rise 62% to hit record Rs 38,424 crore in FY26
'This big jump of Rs 14,802 crore in defence exports reflects the growing global trust in India’s indigenous capabilities and advanced manufacturing strength,' he said
- 'Our Navy escorting tankers through Hormuz': Rajnath Singh assures no fuel shortage, India ready to handle West Asia crisis
"We are fully prepared to handle the ongoing crisis in the Middle East. Some people are spreading lies and creating confusion," he said.
- India's defence exports hit record high of Rs 38,424 crore in FY26: 'Impressive success story'
India exports defence equipment to more than 100 countries, including the United States, France and Armenia.
- Kerala election: Rajnath Singh takes a dig at LDF, says ruling party betrayed Lord Ayyappa for few pieces of gold
The defence minister also accused the LDF and the United Democratic Front (UDF) of betraying the people of Kerala, dividing society, destroying the state's economy and not fulfilling their promises to the public.
- West Asia crisis: Rajnath Singh calls for swift decisions, long-term readiness
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh made the remarks while chairing the first meeting of the Informal Empowered Group of Ministers (IGoM) set up to monitor the situation in West Asia.
- Rajnath Singh-led GoM meets on West Asia crisis: 'Reviewed India’s supply chain robustness'
A day earlier, Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a virtual interaction with Chief Ministers and Lieutenant Governors to review state-level preparedness.
- Rajnath Singh chairs key security huddle on West Asia war, reviews India's preparedness
The meeting that was held in New Delhi was attended by all three service chiefs, Chief of Defence Staff and other key officials of the defence ministry.
- India targets drone self-reliance by 2030, Rajnath Singh says
The push comes as unmanned systems increasingly shape modern warfare and supply chains face disruptions amid ongoing geopolitical tensions
- Rajnath Singh on West Asia crisis: Dialogue key, says PM Modi has kept India safe amid global tensions
Rajnath Singh backed prime minister’s approach to the West Asia situation, stating, “The efforts being made by Modi ji at a global level to resolve this crisis deserve full support.”
- 'Complex situation, what worries me is ...': Rajnath Singh expresses concern over Strait of Hormuz disruption
Warning about the impact of the conflict on energy security, Singh highlighted the importance of the Strait of Hormuz and the wider Persian Gulf region for global oil and gas supplies.
- Rafale deal: India seeks up to 50% local content from France, pushes for engine production and overhaul at home
The discussions between Singh and his French counterpart, Catherine Vautrin, covered a wide spectrum of defence and security cooperation, including co-development and co-production initiatives
- India approves purchase of 288 S-400 missiles worth Rs 10,000 crore: Report
The procurement will be executed under the Fast Track Procedure
