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Addressing the Indian diaspora at the SCO meet, Singh said, 'I want to assure you all that India is heading forward at a quick pace. We are a USD 2.7 trillion economy today, the double of what we were four and a half years back. By 2025-26, the size of our economy will be USD 5 trillion.' (Photo: ANI)

'India on right path to becoming 3rd largest economy by 2030': Rajnath Singh

The Defence Minister said that Indian govt and PM Modi have strong will power to make the nation better.

02 Nov 2019 7:06 PM

He also underlined the importance for SCO countries to come together to deal with the menace of terrorism. He was received by the Prime Minister of Uzbekistan Abdulla Aripov at the SCO meeting, according to the Office of the Raksha Mantri. (Photo: ANI)He also underlined the importance for SCO countries to come together to deal with the menace of terrorism. He was received by the Prime Minister of Uzbekistan Abdulla Aripov at the SCO meeting, according to the Office of the Raksha Mantri. (Photo: ANI)

Tashkent: Rajnath Singh meets Afghan Chief Executive, lays emphasis on SCO countries

The leader laid emphasis on economic cooperation during his address at the SCO meeting earlier in the day.

02 Nov 2019 1:32 PM

He was responding to a query on Pakistan's Railway Minister Sheikh Rashid Ahmed reported statement that his country would retaliate against India with a nuclear attack for targeting Pakistani military posts in Jammu and Kashmir's Tangadhar sector. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

Forces capable of giving befitting reply to those who cast evil eye on us: Rajnath

'India has never been aggressor but armed forces are capable of giving befitting reply to those who cast evil eyes on us,' Singh said.

22 Oct 2019 11:20 AM

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

Siachen, highest battlefield, now open to tourists

Avalanches and landslides are common at the glacier during the winters and temperatures can drop to as low as minus 60 degrees Celsius.

22 Oct 2019 4:56 AM

J&K governor Satya Pal Malik (Photo: PTI)

We’ll go inside PoK if needed: Malik, Rajnath Singh

The Army claimed it used artillery guns to target terrorist camps in PoK, from where the terrorists were being pushed into J&K.

22 Oct 2019 4:28 AM

The Indian Army had moved a proposal for opening up Siachen to tourists with a focus to showcase the working conditions of troops serving in the sector, and the government gave its nod, according to sources. (Photo: ANI)

World's highest battlefield Siachen now open to tourists: Rajnath Singh

The Siachen Glacier at the height of around 20,000 ft in the Karakoram range is known as the highest militarised zone.

21 Oct 2019 7:24 PM

'India shares cordial relations with China. There are perceptional differences between both the countries on the boundary issue but the issue has been handled with great maturity and responsibly,' Singh said. (Photo: ANI | File)

India, China handled perceptional differences with maturity: Rajnath Singh

Singh said both the neighbouring countries have amicably managed their differences and not allowed the situation to escalate.

21 Oct 2019 7:21 PM

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

Girls in Sainik Schools from 2021-22 session

It said that the decision is in line with the objective of the government towards greater inclusiveness and gender equality.

19 Oct 2019 3:51 AM

Union Defense Minister Rajnath Singh. (Photo: File)

Will make J&K 'developed state' in 5-7 years: Rajnath Singh

Several BJP leaders have on many occasions blamed Article 370 as a barrier in the development of J&K.

17 Oct 2019 8:28 PM

The minister said a Congress leader recently met Labor Party leader Jeremy Corbyn in London and held a discussion on the issue of alleged human rights violations in Kashmir. (Photo: ANI)

Rajnath Singh accuses Congress of internationalising Kashmir issue

Addressing a poll rally ahead of Assembly elections on October 21, Singh said Kashmir is an internal matter.

17 Oct 2019 1:11 PM

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

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

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