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Monday, January 5, 2026
TopicDefence Minister Rajnath Singh

Topic: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh

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.

‘Ghus ke marenge’ is a warning to our neighbours. Hot pursuit is recognised in law

Political leadership & military must exercise caution when planning such operations and ensure that action is justified, proportionate, and respectful of international norms.

‘Happy to have a leader with no graft taint,’ says Rajnath Singh about Nitish Kumar’s re-entry to NDA

In an interview with ANI, Singh expressed happiness over BJP and JD(U)'s partnership, asked why should party refuse anyone who wants to join them.

On Camera

Trump is tying his legacy to whatever happens in Venezuela

A bad turn in Venezuela would raise the same questions that have dogged the unlawful US strikes against alleged drug boats in the Caribbean: Why now, and why at all?

Trump threatens India with fresh tariffs on Russian oil, calls PM Modi a ‘good guy’

The latest comment comes as New Delhi and Washington have yet to sign a trade agreement. India’s purchase of Russian oil has reduced, but Moscow remains top source for crude.

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.