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Sunday, January 4, 2026
TopicDefence Minister Rajnath Singh

Topic: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh

After Pakistani drone strikes, Rajnath Singh conducts review meeting, top military officers attend

The Defence Minister was accompanied by Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan, chiefs of Army, Navy and Air Staff, and Defence Secretary RK Singh.

Op Sindoor ‘ongoing’, killed ‘at least 100’ terrorists—govt at all-party meet chaired by Rajnath Singh

Leaders from across party lines backed the govt at the meet, even as many voiced concern over Pakistan's ceasefire violations and civilian deaths in J&K's Poonch.

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.

On Camera

What women want—a man who cooks and doesn’t seek a standing ovation for it

An average Lajpat Nagar playboy knows that women will reply to his Instagram story of the chicken curry he cooked for lunch. And he is proven right, every single time.

Wall Street carries big expectations this year after best run since 2009

The concern is not that 2025’s rally was irrational, but that it may be difficult to repeat. Outlooks remain anchored to AI investment and growth without reigniting inflation.

Greece looking at TATA’s WhAP infantry combat vehicle for army procurement

If deal goes through, Greece will be 2nd foreign country to procure vehicle. Morocco was first; TATA Group has set up manufacturing unit there with minimum 30 percent indigenous content.

A year-end Mea Culpa in National Interest—The Army-Islam combo doesn’t kill democracy

Many of you might think I got something so wrong in National Interest pieces written this year. I might disagree! But some deserve a Mea Culpa. I’d deal with the most recent this week.