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Aero India 2025, Asia's largest defense and aerospace airshow, commenced at Bengaluru's Yelahanka Air Force Station with notable figures like Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar attending. The five-day event showcases over 9,000 exhibitors, including 150 foreign participants, and emphasizes India’s vision of self-reliance in defense. Aircraft like the Russian Su-57 and US F-35 will perform, while strategic meetings and dialogues aim to enhance defense exports and joint technology production. Singh highlighted Aero India’s role in strengthening India’s defense preparedness and national development. The event will host a range of significant events, including a defence ministers' conclave and the ‘Manthan’ innovation summit, which focuses on startups and MSMEs in defense. A dedicated India Pavilion will display over 275 exhibits, while the iDEX Pavilion highlights innovations secured through procurement contracts worth Rs 1,560 crore. Aero India has evolved since its inception in 1996, growing into a global defense hub.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on July 01 objected Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's remarks in Lok Sabha on the Agniveer scheme and said that financial assistance of one crore rupees is given to the family of the Agniveer who sacrifices his life while protecting the country's borders or during a war. Rajnath Singh accused Rahul Gandhi of trying to mislead the Lok Sabha by making wrong statements.

In the first session of the 18th Lok Sabha, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and senior leaders took oath as MPs. This marks Modi's third term, retaining the Varanasi seat since 2014. As the Leader of the House, he was the first to take the oath. Key cabinet ministers also took their oaths, including Rajnath Singh from Lucknow, UP, Amit Shah from Gandhinagar, Gujarat, and Nitin Gadkari from Nagpur, Maharashtra. Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal retained his North Mumbai seat and BJP leader Jyotiraditya Scindia from Guna, Madhya Pradesh. Stay tuned for more updates on the 18th Lok Sabha proceedings.

Catch up on the latest election developments as former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh criticises PM Modi's divisive speeches, while Jairam Ramesh predicts a decisive win for the INDIA bloc. Also catch updates on Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal's bail pleas and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh's call for "one nation, one election" within five years. Stay informed with our comprehensive election wrap.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh attacked Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and said that he cheated his guru Anna Hazare, while Smirit Irani hits out at Kejriwal saying AAP is not only corrupt, but its women workers are not safe in their own CM’s house. AAP leaders respond to the BJP saying that this whole thing is a conspiracy by the BJP and have accused Prime Minister Modi of harassing the parents of Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal.

Watch Defence Minister Rajnath Singh delve into key political issues in this exclusive conversation with CNN-News18. From PM Modi's comments on the Congress manifesto to addressing Rahul Gandhi's remarks, Singh provides insights on crucial matters like voter turnout, India's economy, and the BJP's election strategy. Don't miss his predictions on the BJP's performance in Uttar Pradesh and his perspective on gaining Muslim votes in Lucknow.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh takes a dig at the Congress party during a public meeting in Jhunjhunu, comparing their relationship with corruption to movie titles like 'Ek Duje Ke Liye' and 'Maine Pyaar Kiya'. He humorously suggests that corruption seems to follow whenever Congress forms a government. Watch the full speech for more insights.

India's Defence Minister Rajnath Singh spoke to News18 Network Editor-in-Chief Rahul Joshi On several topics ahead of Elections 2024. He gave stern response on UN's statement on India.

In an exclusive conversation with Editor-in-Chief, News 18 Network Rahul Joshi, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh addressed the issue of Katchatheevu Island and Arunachal Pradesh-China Issue.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh engages in an exclusive discussion with Rahul Joshi, Editor-in-Chief, News18 Network. During the interview, Singh shares his views on One Nation One Poll, discusses his perspective on CAA, addresses allegations by the opposition regarding BJP's agency misuse, and delves into other significant topics. Tune in to the interview for further insights

The signing of the long-negotiated Basic Exchange and Cooperation Agreement (BECA) during the third edition of the 2+2 dialogue between the two strategic partners also signals further boosting of bilateral defence and military ties and it comes in the backdrop of India’s tense border standoff with China in eastern Ladakh.

The Pompeo-Esper visit to New Delhi is part of a concerted US campaign to draw India into a deeper defence relationship.

On the other hand, MHA said that there have been 47 attempted infiltration along Indo-Pakistan border since February 2020.

The union minister said that Chinese actions reflect a clear disregard for the various bilateral agreements between the two countries.

In a major reform initiative to boost the domestic defence industry, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday announced restrictions on import of 101 weapons and military platforms, including artillery guns, assault rifles and transport aircraft.

What the defence minister said in his "historic Sunday announcement" deserved only an office order from the minister to his secretaries, Chidambaram said.

The embargo list not only comprises “simple parts”, but also weapon systems like artillery guns, assault rifles, corvettes, sonar systems, transport aircraft, Light Combat Helicopters and radars, among others.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh says the arms import embargo will be progressively implemented between 2020 and 2024.

“Till today, our nuclear policy is 'No First Use'. What happens in future depends on the circumstances,” said Rajnath Singh.