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Modi had often in the past expressed his displeasure at absenteeism among BJP MPs. (Photo: PTI)

Govt likely to clear Citizenship Amendment Bill in Cabinet meeting today

The Union Cabinet meeting has been scheduled at 9.30 am on Wednesday.

04 Dec 2019 9:11 AM

Respond to Opp’s attacks but with caution: Rajnath to MPs

A combative defence minister also asked the MPs to be prepared to defend their leaders and retaliate against the opposition lies.

04 Dec 2019 1:36 AM

He asserted that this draft legislation was as important as the move to abrogate Article 370. (Photo: File)

Rajnath speaks of PM's dissatisfaction with absenteeism among BJP MPs

Singh asked party MPs to be present in large numbers when Home Minister Amit Shah tables the Citizenship (Amendment) Bill.

03 Dec 2019 3:53 PM

This move is expected to have massive ramifications on the nation's political landscape. The step will be significant as the BJP is often portrayed as the party against reservation. (Phtoo: ANI)

Cops to register FIRs even if offence committed outside jurisdiction: Andhra DGP

Sources further stated that this step was expected to send across a message that Modi govt was with marginalised sections of society.

03 Dec 2019 2:12 PM

'We are ready for discussions in the House so that stringent provisions in laws could be explored to give punishment to those involved in such ghastly incidents,' Singh said. (Photo: File)

Govt ready for discussions on crime against women: Rajnath Singh

Singh said he was falling short of words to condemn the heinous crime.

02 Dec 2019 1:14 PM

'We are going to build a grand temple of Lord Ram at the birthplace of Ramlalla, as promised by us in every manifesto. Some parties used to mock us on this promise, but now none can stop us from building the temple,' Rajnath said. (Photo: FIle)

'BJP will fulfil promise of building Ram Temple,' says Rajnath Singh

Singh said that some political parties used to mock the party for including the same promise in every election manifesto.

01 Dec 2019 6:04 PM

Singh said that the government is committed to ensuring India's territorial integrity and sovereignty and added that no civilised country could sympathise with propagators of terrorism. (Photo: ANI)

'Pakistan will not succeed in proxy war': Rajnath Singh

Rajnath Singh said that India does not have any extra terrestrial ambitions.

30 Nov 2019 11:53 AM

Singh also said that the Army, paramilitary forces and the Jammu and Kashmir Police have been coordinating to fight terrorism in the state. (Photo: File)

Terror incidents in J&K have come down to almost nil: Rajnath

Rajnath was responding to an issue raised by a Congress member on the recent killings of a few people in a terror incident.

27 Nov 2019 1:30 PM

Four policemen and two persons, including a local BJP leader, were killed on friday in a Naxal attack. (Photo: File | ANI)

'If violence continues, govt will give befitting reply,' warns Rajnath Singh

The defence minister had on earlier occasions too urged the Naxalites to give up violence and come for talks.

24 Nov 2019 6:04 PM

The Bhopal MP, who is an accused in the Malegaon blasts case, defeated former chief minister of Madhya Pradesh and Congress leader Digvijaya Singh in the Lok Sabha polls earlier this year. (Photo: File)

Malegaon blast accused Pragya Thakur's name in defence panel, Congress calls it as ‘insult’

Singh courted controversy when during the electoral campaign she praised Mahatma Gandhi’s killer Nathuram Godse as a patriot.

21 Nov 2019 11:58 AM

Three Rafale fighter jets have been handed over to the Indian Air Force and are being used to train IAF pilots and technicians in France, the government said on Wednesday. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh received the first Rafale jet at an air base in France on October 8. (Photo: File)

3 Rafale jets handed over to IAF: Centre in Parliament

However, he said two contracts have been signed with HAL for procurement of total 40 LCA and a separate lot of 20 jets.

21 Nov 2019 9:25 AM

Singapore to use Indian facility to test-fire missiles

Both ministers commended the progress in defence technology collaboration.

21 Nov 2019 1:57 AM

Four of the eight soldiers died after being trapped in snow for hours after an avalanche hit Army position in norther Siachen Glacier on Monday. Two porters also died in the accident. (Representational Image)

4 soldiers, 2 porters dead after being trapped in avalanche in Siachen

The avalanche took place at 3 pm in the northern glacier at an altitude of 19,000 feet.

19 Nov 2019 9:32 AM

Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh (Photo: Twitter/ Rajnath Singh)

Congress must apologise for misleading people: BJP

Singh said the purchase of Rafale jets was done in a completely transparent manner.

15 Nov 2019 2:12 AM

Rajnath Singh to review security in Arunachal Pradesh

The area has been in news due to transgressions from the Chinese army. China claims Arunachal Pradesh as part of southern Tibet.

14 Nov 2019 3:09 AM

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said that with the talent India possesses, in 10-15 years we will become 10 trillion dollar economy. (Photo: File)

India will become USD 10 trillion economy in 10-15 years: Rajnath Singh

'Our aim is to make a world-class domestic defence industry that is self-reliant and less dependent on imports,' said Defence Minister.

11 Nov 2019 3:39 PM

PM Modi hailed the decision, 'The halls of justice have amicably concluded a matter going on for decades. Every side, every point of view was given adequate time and opportunity to express differing points of view. This verdict will further increase people’s faith in judicial processes,' he said. (Photo: PTI | Representational)

'Historic judgement' to 'depoliticising the issue': Leaders react on Ayodhya verdict

The common tone of reactions remained where leaders said it was 'neither a victory, nor loss.'

09 Nov 2019 1:18 PM

Rajnath will also inaugurate, along with Russian Minister of Industry and Trade Denis Manturov, 'India-Russia Defence Industry Cooperation Conference'. (Photo: ANI)

Rajnath Singh arrives in Moscow to boost defence cooperation with Russia

The conference will discuss ways to promote defence industrial cooperation between India and Russia.

05 Nov 2019 3:36 PM

The release said the defence ministers agreed that the two sides would continue to work together to further raise their level of engagement in the defence sphere in keeping with strategic partnership between India and Uzbekistan. (Photo: ANI)

Rajnath Singh holds talks with Defence Minister of Uzbekistan

This was the first visit by an Indian Defence Minister to Uzbekistan in about 15 years.

03 Nov 2019 3:51 PM

Defence minister Rajnath Singh with Council of Heads of Government of Shanghai Cooperation Organisation at Tashkent, Uzbekistan, on Saturday. (Photo: PTI)

India asks SCO nations to act strongly against terror

Singh also voiced the government’s resolve of providing an enabling economic ecosystem for partner countries to invest and do business in India.

03 Nov 2019 5:02 AM

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