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TopicDefence Minister Rajnath Singh

Topic: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh

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.

Watch CutTheClutter: Rajnath Singh’s Russia trip & India’s armament challenge

In Episode 1570, Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta, Snehesh Alex Philip & Swasti Rao discuss India’s defence strategy, ties with Russia & need for reforms in the domestic defence industry.

India, Australia sign deal for air-to-air refuelling of military aircraft

Under the arrangement, RAAF's air-to-air refuelling aircraft, the KC-30A Multi-Role Tanker Transport, will be able to refuel Indian Armed Forces aircraft.

After hour-long talks, Rajnath tells Chinese counterpart, ‘focus on cooperation, not conflict’

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh is on a visit to Laos where he along with Chinese Defence Minister Admiral Dong Jun assessed ongoing endeavours to ease tensions at the border.

Rajnath Singh Launches Innovation Challenges for Indian Armed Forces

New Delhi: Defense Minister Rajnath Singh launched the third edition of Acing Development of Innovative Technologies with iDEX (ADITI 3.0) challenge and the 13th...

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Can Syria’s tiny Druze minority survive West Asia’s new storms? There’s little hope

Indians see West Asia as one uninterrupted wash of Islam, but the reality is more complex. For the Druze, support from Israel—where they are a recognised minority—is now critical.

India-US set to ink mini trade deal soon, reach understanding on agricultural & dairy products

Mini deal will likely see no cut in 10% baseline tariff on Indian exports announced by Trump on 2 April, it is learnt, but additional 26% tariffs are set to be reduced.

Not just AK-203, India & Russia to jointly manufacture AK-19 and PPK-20 for domestic use and export 

India-Russia JV is also racing to deliver 7,000 more AK-203 assault rifles by 15 Aug. These are currently being made with 50% indigenisation and this will surge to 100% by 31 December.

Strategic partner one day, tactical nightmare the next: India’s learning Trumplomacy the hard way

Public, loud, upfront, filled with impropriety and high praise sometimes laced with insults. This is what we call Trumplomacy. But the larger objective is the same: American supremacy.