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Monday, August 11, 2025
TopicDefence Minister Rajnath Singh

Topic: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh

Rajnath Singh chairs all-Party meeting, briefs on Operation Sindoor

The ongoing meeting has Rahul Gandhi & Mallikarjun Kharge from the Congress, Sandip Bandyopadhyay from TMC, DMK’s T R Baalu in attendance.

Rajnath speaks to US counterpart Hegseth amid mounting tensions with Pakistan after Pahalgam attack

On Wednesday, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar also held a telephonic conversation with US counterpart Marco Rubio and discussed the terror attack that claimed 26 lives.

CDS Gen Chauhan briefs Defence Minister Singh on preparedness after Pahalgam attack

Indian Army is on high alert in wake of Pahalgam terror attack, and has launched several search operations to neutralise terrorists.

Defence Ministry approves cutting down procurement timelines by half

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh had been keen on reducing timelines, it is learnt, and had given Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh the responsibility.

Amid violence in Manipur & Nagpur, Rajnath Singh’s message to citizens—put nation 1st, stay united

The Defence Minister was speaking at Major Bob Khathing Memorial Event jointly organised by Indian Army, Assam Rifles & United Services Institution of India.

Rajnath Singh, Tulsi Gabbard discuss defence cooperation & intel sharing at bilateral meet

The two discussed defence cooperation & intel sharing at bilateral meet. Gabbard is visiting India as a part of her multi-nation visit.

Self-reliance in defence production only achievable with satisfaction of armed forces, says Rajnath

The defence minister was speaking at the Valedictory event of the 15th Aero India in Bengaluru.

‘India’s defence exports to cross Rs 30,000 cr in 2025-26’—Rajnath Singh ahead of Aero India take-off

Defence Production Secretary Sanjeev Kumar says Tejas production line, at HAL & GE, has stabilised & delivery will begin this yr. 5-day air show begins in Bengaluru on 10 February.

Rajnath set to meet Maldivian defence minister, India keen to hear what Malé needs

Maldivian minister’s India visit seen as a thawing of relations that became strained after Mohamed Muizzu assumed presidency end-2023, winning on basis of an ‘India Out’ campaign.

Ministry of Defence has lofty reform plans for 2025. First, establish Theatre Commands

India’s political leadership must recognise that defence preparedness requires more than the current 2 per cent of GDP, especially with rapid technological changes.

On Camera

Why this Indian archaeologist renamed the Indus Valley Civilisation

ASI survey led by Amalananda Ghosh proved with facts, evidence and precision that it’s not solely Pakistan or India but both were home to the 5000-year-old civilisation.

How mining, manufacturing & power sectors weighed on India’s industrial output since January 2024

India’s industrial output growth saw a 10-month low in June, with Index of Industrial Production (IIP) growing by mere 1.5% as against 1.9% in May 2025.

Legacy of Air Chief Marshal LM Katre, the man who flew Spitfires & ushered IAF into a modern era

ACM Katre was 2nd IAF chief to die in harness. It was at a memorial lecture in his honour where IAF chief AP Singh revealed that India shot down 6 Pakistani aircraft in Op Sindoor.

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.