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October 10, 2023 1:48 PM

Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh hold talks with his Italian counterpart Guido Crosetto in Rome

Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh held talks with his Italian counterpart Guido Crosetto in Rome yesterday on the first day of his official visit to Italy. Both the leaders discussed opportunities in defence industrial cooperation and agreement was signed to promote defence cooperation between the two countries. The Raksha Mantri suggested to foster the interaction of the Indian start-ups with the Italian defence companies. agreement was signed. According to the Defence Ministry, both sides also di...

October 5, 2023 8:06 AM

Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh releases fifth positive indigenisation list in New Delhi for self-reliance in Defence sector

Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh launched the Navy's updated indigenous programme Swavalamban 2.0 in New Delhi yesterday. Speaking at the Indian Navy's Naval Innovation and Indigenisation Organisation (NIIO) seminar 'Swavlamban', Mr Singh said that self-reliance is the utmost priority since the Modi government came to power. During the event, Raksha Mantri also released the fifth Positive Indigenisation list of Department of Military Affairs (DMA) comprising 98 items. Highly compl...

September 26, 2023 11:40 AM

India always stood for free, open, inclusive and rules-based Indo-Pacific Region, in pursuit of shared security and prosperity, said Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh

Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh has said that India has always stood for a free, open, inclusive and rules-based Indo-Pacific Region, in the pursuit of shared security and prosperity. Addressing the the opening ceremony of Indo - Pacific Armies Chief Conference in New Delhi today, Mr Singh said, India’s approach to the region is defined by its Act East Policy. He said, India's efforts towards building robust military partnerships with friendly countries underscores India's commitment to ...

September 25, 2023 2:01 PM

Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh inaugurates Bharat Drone Shakti 2023 at IAF Hindon Airbase in Ghaziabad

The first C-295 MW transport aircraft today formally inducted in the presence of Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh at the Indian Air Force airbase in Hindan, Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh today. Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari and other dignitaries were also present during the induction ceremony. Earlier, Mr. Singh inaugurated the two-day Bharat Drone Shakti - 2023. India has formalized the acquisition of 56 Airbus C-295 aircraft to replace the Indian Air Force AVRO fleet. As per the contractual ag...

September 24, 2023 1:06 PM

Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh approves extension of existing provisions of ‘Preservation and Transportation of Mortal Remains’ to Casually Paid Labourers

Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh today approved the extension of existing provisions of ‘Preservation and Transportation of the Mortal Remains’ to Casually Paid Labourers (CPLs). The Defence Ministry said that an increase in funeral expenditure for the CPLs from 1,000 rupees to 10,000 rupees has also been approved. The Ministry added that this will be borne by the Government to CPLs who died on Government bonafide duty at Border Roads Organisation (BRO) projects. Until now, the facility of pre...

August 5, 2023 5:36 PM

132nd edition of Durand Cup kicks off in Assam

The 132nd edition of Durand Cup kicked off in Kokrajhar, Assam on Saturday. Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh inaugurated the grand beginning of the annual football competition for the first time in the Assamese city. The tournament is organised by the Armed Forces and supported by the Government of Assam. Addressing the people at the Sai Stadium, the Raksha Mantri complimented the efforts of the Armed Forces and Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) for creating a positive environment in K...

July 17, 2023 2:02 PM

Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh to inaugurate and lay foundation of many development projects in Lucknow

Raksha Mantri and Lucknow MP Rajnath Singh will inaugurate and lay the foundation of many development projects today in Lucknow. Two national highways projects worth rupees 3300 crores will also be inaugurated. Mr Singh will inaugurate the Madiaon-IIM Crossing flyover today which is part of national highways project. Union Minister Nitin Gadkari and chief minister Yogi Adityanath are expected to be present during the inauguration. He will also inaugurate newly developed Alamnagar railwa...

July 9, 2023 1:28 PM

Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh to embark on 2-day official visit to Malaysia tomorrow; To focus on further consolidating bilateral defence cooperation & Enhanced Strategic Partnership

Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh will be on a two-day official visit to Malaysia beginning tomorrow with a focus on further consolidating bilateral defence cooperation and Enhanced Strategic Partnership. He will hold bilateral talks with Malaysian counterpart Dato’ Seri Mohamad Hasan, during which both the Ministers will review defence cooperation between the two countries and explore new initiatives to further strengthen the engagements. The two sides will also exchange views on regional and...

July 6, 2023 8:01 AM

Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh to preside over day-long Chintan Shivir of Defence Ministry in New Delhi

Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh will preside over a day-long Chintan Shivir of the Ministry of Defence in New Delhi today, July 6. Department of Defence, Department of Defence Production, Department of Military Affairs, Department of Ex-Servicemen Welfare and Defence Research and Development Organisation organised separate brainstorming sessions last month. They have discussed critical issues and ways to enhance their productivity. The departments had identified an array of themes, on ...