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Japan backs India's fight against terrorism
Japan backs India's fight against terrorism
Published on May 05, 2025 03:08 PM IST
PTI |
Ajay Rai doubles down on 'nimbu-mirchi' Rafale act, seeks terror crackdown
Ajay Rai had criticised the central government for their "big talk and no action" against those responsible for the Pahalgam terror attack.
Published on May 05, 2025 02:51 PM IST
ANI |
Under shadow of India-Pak tensions, Rajnath to host Japanese Defence Minister Nakatani for talks on Monday
Under shadow of India-Pak tensions, Rajnath to host Japanese Defence Minister Nakatani for talks on Monday
Published on May 04, 2025 06:34 PM IST
PTI |
Rajnath Singh dials US counterpart Pete Hegseth amid tensions with Pakistan
Some details of the Rajnath Singh-Pete Hegseth phone talks are likely to be officially released shortly.
Updated on May 02, 2025 05:00 AM IST
Pahalgam terror attack: Rajnath Singh to brief leaders at all-party meet today
Twenty six people were killed and several others were injured in the attack carried out by The Resistance Front terror group.
Updated on Apr 24, 2025 11:12 AM IST
Aero-engine development priority area of government: Rajnath
Aero-engine development priority area of government: Rajnath
Published on Apr 23, 2025 07:39 PM IST
PTI |
Tech driving geo-politics, natl security like never before: Rajnath Singh
Tech driving geo-politics, natl security like never before: Rajnath Singh
Published on Apr 10, 2025 04:08 PM IST
PTI |
Sweden announces more Ukraine military aid worth $1.6 billion
UKRAINE-CRISIS-SWEDEN:Sweden announces more Ukraine military aid worth $1.6 billion
Updated on Mar 31, 2025 06:02 PM IST
Reuters |
Rajnath urges Netherlands counterpart to ensure Dutch firms don't provide weapons, tech to Pak
Rajnath urges Netherlands counterpart to ensure Dutch firms don't provide weapons, tech to Pak
Updated on Mar 18, 2025 08:53 PM IST
PTI |
India calls for US action on pro-Khalistan group
The talks came at a time when the two sides are looking at expanding defence cooperation with focus on multiple domains in land, air, maritime and space
Updated on Mar 18, 2025 04:32 AM IST
Rahul Singh
US Intelligence chief Gabbard meets Rajnath Singh in Delhi
US Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard met Defence Minister Rajnath Singh to strengthen defence and security relations on her two day trip.
Updated on Mar 17, 2025 01:44 PM IST
PTI |
Rajnath Singh flags threat of new-age warfare
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh emphasizes India's need to prepare for emerging hybrid security threats, highlighting the importance of advanced technology and collaboration.
Published on Mar 05, 2025 06:58 AM IST
Rahul Singh, New Delhi
Defence ministry to hand over 17-acre land for Pune river development project
Singh has written to Pune MP and Minister of State for Cooperation and Civil Aviation Murlidhar Mohol about the same
Published on Feb 27, 2025 06:44 AM IST
Rajnath Singh puts spotlight on emerging unconventional threats at sea
Defence minister Rajnath Singh cited cyber attacks, data breaches, signal jamming, radar disruption, and GPS spoofing and asked the navy and the coast guard to stay alert
Published on Feb 25, 2025 03:29 PM IST
‘Germany open to sending troops to Ukraine if…’: Minister
Germany's defence minister expresses willingness to send troops to Ukraine for a demilitarised zone if a ceasefire with Russia is reached
Published on Jan 18, 2025 06:29 PM IST
AFP |
Rajnath calls for increasing India’s offensive, defensive capabilities
Defence minister Rajnath Singh on Friday called for ramping up India’s “offensive and defensive responses” in light of the turmoil in the rules-based international order
Updated on Jan 18, 2025 07:28 AM IST
Rahul Singh, New Delhi
PoK India’s crown jewel, J&K incomplete without it: Rajnath
Pakistan must dismantle its terror infrastructure in PoK or face consequences, Rajnath said, accusing the neighbouring country of making persistent attempts to destabilise India by sponsoring terrorism
Updated on Jan 15, 2025 05:10 AM IST
Ravi Krishnan Khajuria, Akhnoor (jammu)
India, Maldives to hold defence dialogue today
The talks will also focus on the supply of defence equipment and stores to the Indian Ocean archipelago
Updated on Jan 08, 2025 07:46 AM IST
India, Maldives to hold talks to boost defence ties
Last week, external affairs minister S Jaishankar noted that there had been some important and positive developments in bilateral relations since Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu’s visit to India last October
Published on Jan 07, 2025 07:37 PM IST
Germany may expand military to 230,000 troops in NATO push
GERMANY-DEFENCE/MILITARY:Germany may expand military to 230,000 troops in NATO push
Published on Dec 18, 2024 08:13 PM IST
Reuters |
Who is Kim Yong-hyun, ousted South Korean defence minister who attempted suicide?
SOUTHKOREA-POLITICS/MINISTER (EXPLAINER, PIX):EXPLAINER-Who is Kim Yong-hyun, ousted South Korean defence minister who attempted suicide?
Published on Dec 11, 2024 04:14 PM IST
Reuters |
Rajnath Singh calls for more efficient military capability building
Rajnath Singh expressed confidence in the IAF’s ability to adapt to evolving challenges and hailed the force for its dedication and professionalism
Updated on Nov 19, 2024 07:15 PM IST
Rajnath Singh likely to meet Chinese counterpart Dong Jun in Laos next week
The possible interaction comes after disengagement by Indian and Chinese armies from Demchok and Depsang in eastern Ladakh along the LAC last month.
Published on Nov 15, 2024 06:24 PM IST
Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu fires defence minister
The two have frequently clashed over Israel's retaliatory military offensive against Hamas.
Updated on Nov 06, 2024 04:26 AM IST
AFP |
Rajnath Singh: Number of terror attacks in Jammu and Kashmir have gone down
The defence minister said security forces are vigilant in Jammu and Kashmir and terrorism would be completely eradicated from the region.
Updated on Nov 03, 2024 12:44 AM IST
PTI |
Evening briefing: Rajnath Singh to celebrate Diwali with troops; and more
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Published on Oct 30, 2024 06:41 PM IST
Defence innovation in spotlight at Indian Navy seminar
Rajnath Singh said the navy received more than 2,000 proposals from Indian industries under the SPRINT challenges in the last two sessions of Swavlamban
Published on Oct 29, 2024 07:53 PM IST
Rajnath Singh asks navy to stay prepared for challenges amid global volatility
Rajnath Singh said more than two-thirds of the navy’s modernisation budget was spent on indigenous procurement in the last five years
Updated on Sep 19, 2024 07:13 PM IST
At Tarang Shakti, Rajnath Singh hails India’s aerospace prowess
Rajnath Singh's comments followed an IAF display featuring the Tejas light combat aircraft and Prachand light combat helicopter as the highlights.
Updated on Sep 13, 2024 04:50 AM IST
Rahul Singh, Jodhpur
India commissions INS Arighaat, sharpens nuclear deterrence
The United States, Russia, the United Kingdom, France and China are the only other countries that can deliver nuclear warheads from a submarine
Published on Aug 29, 2024 07:59 PM IST
Rahul Singh