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Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday said had India possessed Rafale fighter jets earlier the IAF would not have needed to enter Balakot in Pakistan to hit the terror camps. (Photo: File)

We could have struck balakot from India if we had Rafale: Rajnath Singh

Singh reiterated that the fighter planes were meant only for self-defence and not for aggression.

15 Oct 2019 10:06 AM

'I would like to make a suggestion to Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan. If you are serious enough to fight against terror, we are ready to assist you. If you want our Army, then we will send them there for your help,' Rajnath said. (Photo: ANI)

If you want to tackle terror in Pak, we'll send our armymen there: Rajnath

The Defence Minister also slammed Imran Khan for his stance on Kashmir.

13 Oct 2019 3:41 PM

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

Rajnath says France visit will boost defence ties

Singh met French President Emmanuel Macron and also held talks with his French counterpart Florence Parly on ways to bolster the defence ties.

12 Oct 2019 3:27 AM

A Defence Ministry release said that the minister expressed satisfaction over the progress made in the partnership between India and the US and discussed ways to strengthen bilateral defence relationship. (Photo: File | ANI)

Rajnath Singh lauds US role in countering terrorism

Singh made the remarks during his meeting with US Senators Ted Cruz and Maggie Hassan who called on him.

11 Oct 2019 9:08 PM

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, who arrived in Delhi from France on Thursday night, said that seven Rafale fighter jets will arrive in India by April or May next year. (Photo: File)

‘This is our faith’: Rajnath Singh amid jibes over Rafale 'shastra puja'

Singh also said that India does not intend to intimidate anyone by increasing its defence capabilities.

11 Oct 2019 10:09 AM

The remarks come at a time when tensions between the two South Asian neighbours are at an all-time high. Indian action to revoke the special status of Jammu and Kashmir did not go down well with Pakistan. (Photo: FIle)

Pak army spokesperson defends Rajnath Singh over Shastra Puja row

'Nothing wrong in #RafalePuja as it goes by the religion and that must be respected,' Ghafoor tweeted.

11 Oct 2019 9:14 AM

Senior BJP leader Shivraj Singh Chauhan slammed the Congress for mocking Defence Minister Rajnath Singh performing 'Shastra Puja' and said it is the habit of Congress to make fun of Indian culture and Hindu beliefs. (Photo: File)

It's habit of Cong to make fun of Indian culture and Hindu beliefs: Chauhan

Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge had termed the acceptance ceremony and 'Shastra Puja' of Rafale fighter jet in France as 'tamasha'.

10 Oct 2019 9:36 AM

The 11-second animated video portrays two jets, soaring in the sky, manoeuvring and circling around a giant packet of the 'Rafale Pan Masala' packet. (Photo: ANI)

Pan Masala before Jets- Rafale creates buzz on Twitter

Some users on the microblogging platform even went on to suggest that the pan-masala brand could go ahead and sue Dassault Aviation.

09 Oct 2019 2:17 PM

Earlier in the day, Rajnath held a meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron and termed it as 'fruitful.' (Photo: ANI)

'Enhance self-defence, not attack anyone,' says Rajnath after India gets 1st Rafale

Singh called his tryst with Rafale as good, adding that Rafale's induction will enhance the strength of IAF.

09 Oct 2019 9:12 AM

'This marks a new milestone in the Indo-French strategic partnership and indeed a new high in the bilateral defence cooperation,' Rajnath said. (Photo: File)

India-France Defence Dialogue to enhance strategic ties: Rajnath Singh

The minister is on a three-day visit to France.

09 Oct 2019 9:05 AM

Singh, who changed into combat flight gear for the ride after he had performed a Shastra Puja on the plane at Merignac airport, said the aircraft will enhance the Indian Air Force combat capability massively -- intended only for self-defence. (Photo: Twitter)

‘Never imagined I would be flown at supersonic speed’: Rajnath on Rafale sortie

Giving timeline for delivery of 36 jets, Singh said he expects first 18 aircraft to be delivered by Feb 2021.

09 Oct 2019 8:52 AM

The minister will perform the Shastra Puja on the auspicious occasion of Vijayadashami and fly a sortie in the Rafale fighter aircraft. (Photo: ANI)

Rajnath Singh receives first Rafale fighter jet in France

The ceremony coincided with the foundation ceremony of the IAF.

08 Oct 2019 6:41 PM

Qureshi said this in an interview with BBC Urdu days after the Asia Pacific Group (APG) of FATF released its much-awaited 228-page 'Mutual Evaluation Report' on Saturday. (Photo: FIle)

Shah Mehmood Qureshi claims India trying to push Pakistan on FATF blacklist

His comments came in the wake of the recent remarks by Rajnath Singh that the FATF can any time blacklist the neighbouring country.

08 Oct 2019 11:04 AM

The Defence Minister will accept the aircraft from the French team at the Merignac air base near Bordeaux on the occasion of Air Force Day. (Photo: File)

Rajnath Singh to receive first Rafale fighter aircraft in France today

Singh will also perform ‘Shastra Puja’, a ritual involving the worship of weapons, before he receives the first Rafale fighter jet.

08 Oct 2019 9:19 AM

'Leaving New Delhi for Paris on a three-day visit to France. Shall attend the Annual Defence Dialogue and the Induction Ceremony of Rafale. India-France bilateral relations have made tremendous progress in recent years. Looking forward to further and deepen these ties,' he stated in a tweet. (Photo: ANI)

'Looking forward to deepen ties with France': Rajnath Singh

On October 8, the Defence Minister is scheduled to meet the French President Emmanuel Macron.

07 Oct 2019 2:53 PM

‘Shastra Puja’ by Rajnath after receiving jet in Paris

Though Mr Singh will receive the first of the 36 Rafale jets on Tuesday, the first batch of four aircraft will come to India only by May next year.

07 Oct 2019 3:11 AM

Defence minister Rajnath Singh (Photo :Rajnath Singh | Twitter)

Rajnath okays 4-fold hike in funds to kin of war casualties

The amount will be granted under the Army Battle Casualties Welfare Fund (ABCWF).

06 Oct 2019 3:39 AM

'Rajnath Singh is not worried about all this. I have no worries about corruption charges as people and big industry organisations in this country know very well who is what. I am not worried at all. Come, my doors are open for you all. I will extend you all possible help from the Defence Ministry. This is an assurance I would like to give you,' he added. (Photo: ANI)

'Not worried': Rajnath invites investment from defence industry

He asserted that he is not afraid of potential corruption charges and 'not worried' that fingers will be pointed at him.

04 Oct 2019 4:08 PM

Rajnath Singh to fly Rafale sortie in Paris Oct 8

The defence minister will be travelling to Paris on October 7 on a three-day visit to receive the first of 36 Rafale fighter jets.

04 Oct 2019 1:36 AM

Singh also interacted with the personnel of the Indian Navy's Sword Arm, the Western Fleet. (Photo: ANI)

'Can’t forget 26/11,' says Rajnath Singh on INS Vikramaditya; Navy on alert

The Defence Minister onboard INS Vikramaditya also joined the ship's crew in the morning Yoga.

29 Sep 2019 8:20 PM

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