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TopicDefence Minister Rajnath Singh

Topic: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh

First Tejas Mk1 A to be delivered to IAF by October-end, Israeli software iterations completed

The first Tejas will be delivered with Category B engines, reserve engines which may have been used before or came in and remained unused as part of earlier deal with GE for Tejas series.

After Rajnath Singh flags Tejas engine delay with US, GE comes up with new delivery schedule

The American firm was to deliver 99 engines starting March this year to cater to the Air Force’s order of 83 LCA Mk1A inked in 2021.

Centre operationalises 220 kV Srinagar-Leh Line to connect Ladakh border areas with National Grid

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said Wednesday that transmission infrastructure in NE states is also being strengthened, adding that govt is ‘fully committed’ towards border development.

‘Need broader, deeper analysis by military leadership’: Rajnath flags China, Bangladesh, ongoing conflicts

Defence Minister also stressed on evolving a joint military vision and preparing for future challenges. He released a joint doctrine for amphibious operations during the meet.

During Rajnath Singh’s ongoing visit, US approves sale of anti-submarine warfare sonobuoys to India

The Anti-Submarine Warfare Sonobuoys will be integrated with Indian Navy’s Romeo helicopters. US says this proposed $52.8 mn sale will help strengthen US-India strategic relationship.

SOSA done, India & US now aim for RDP. A look at these two critical defence agreements

SOSA was signed on the sidelines of Defence Minister Rajnath Singh’s ongoing visit to America. RDP, which will be legally binding, is next step.

India & US ‘natural allies, destined to be together’, says Defence Minister Rajnath Singh

During his visit to the US at the invitation of US Secretary of Defence Lloyd Austin, Singh met the Indian diaspora community in Washington DC.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh to visit US from 23-26 August, to hold talks on strategic partnership

Singh will meet the US Defence Secretary and National Security Advisor amongst others. He will also chair a high-level roundtable meeting with the US defence industry.

Rajnath Singh pays tribute to Vietnam’s Nguyen Phu Trong

Raksha Mantri signs condolence book at Vietnam Embassy.

Rajnath Singh continuing as defence minister shouldn’t mean continuation of pending issues

Now that the Army has conducted its own review on the functioning of Agnipath scheme, the defence minister would do well to pool in recommendations from other services and implement the changes.

On Camera

We can’t just blame Muslims and Englishmen for shattered Hindu unity: RSS chief Deoras

In May 1974, RSS chief Madhukar Dattatraya Deoras spoke at a lecture series in Pune about caste-based discrimination and social equality within the Hindu fold.

Market regulator SEBI clears Adani Group of impropriety alleged by Hindenburg Research

SEBI probe concluded that purported loans and fund transfers were paid back in full and did not amount to deceptive market practices or unreported related party transactions.

With MiG-21’s exit, India’s squadron strength hits 6-decade low. What are IAF’s plans for the Tejas

While the IAF remains committed to the Tejas programme and has placed orders for 180 Tejas Mk1A, the force is eagerly waiting for the Tejas Mk 2 version.

Something’s hidden in the Oval Office photo of Trump, Munir, Sharif. India must look closely

What Munir has achieved with Trump is a return to normal, ironing out the post-Abbottabad crease. The White House picture gives us insight into how Pakistan survives, occasionally thrives and thinks.