Rajnath Singh to make statement in Parliament on India-China troops clash in Tawang

The minister will make a statement on the issue in the Lok Sabha likely at 12 noon and in the Rajya Sabha around 2 pm

AA Edit | Rajnath’s assertion on India’s strength timely

Rajnath Singh asserted with pride that India was a strong nation that does not bend or bow

After the completion of four years, up to 25% of the Agniveers from a batch would be selected to serve as regular cadre in the armed forces

Defence minister said that providing maximum facilities to those guarding India's borders is the top priority of the government

Singh said that the eastern boundary of the country was currently experiencing more peace and stability compared to the western frontier

He, however, did not elaborate on the lapse last week when an Indian missile got released 'accidentally' and landed in Pakistan's territory

The defence minister said countries that have done defence innovation are the ones who have bested their enemies and left a mark on history

Four agreements were signed in the meeting, including a contract to manufacture over six lakh AK-203 assault rifles

Defence minister Rajnath Singh termed INS Visakhapatnam as a symbol of the country's growing maritime prowess

He was launching the second leg of the Shaheed Samman Yatra from a village which gave several martyrs