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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

Defence minister Rajnath Singh. (Photo: PTI)

Possibility of terror incidents along India's coastline remains: Rajnath Singh

Singh was speaking on board the aircraft carrier INS Vikramaditya which is currently sailing along India's western coastline.

29 Sep 2019 11:35 AM

Defence minister with senior officials of Indian Navy at the inauguration of Aircraft Carrier Dry Dock. (Photo: PTI)

Minister inaugurates Navy’s 1st Aircraft Carrier Dock

The dry dock has over one kilometre of berthing space with sectioning to allow docking of multiple warships.

29 Sep 2019 4:08 AM

Rajnath Singh Saturday commissioned the indigenously-built second Scorpene-class submarine Indian Naval Ship (INS) Khanderi in Mumbai. (Photo : PTI)

Pakistan planning another 26/11, says Rajnath Singh

The INS Khanderi is the second such diesel-electric submarine after INS Kalvari.

29 Sep 2019 4:04 AM

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis (Photo: Asian Age)

Maharashtra BJP’s ‘unprecedented’ palindrome to success

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29 Sep 2019 1:18 AM

On the submarine's commissioning, Rajnath said, 'It is a matter of immense pride that India is one of the few countries which can build its own submarines.' (Photo: ANI)

We never hesitate to take tough decisions, Article 370 is one such: Rajnath

Rajnath was speaking after commissioning the INS Khanderi submarine at the dockyard of the Mazgaon Dock Shipbuilders Limited, Mumbai.

28 Sep 2019 9:41 AM

He also said asked not to forget that the soldiers who sacrifice their lives for the country also have their parents. ‘We should stand with them and honour the sacrifice made by the martyr of their family,’ he said. (Photo: PTI)

'Won’t let them rest in peace': Rajnath Singh's talks on terrorism

‘As defence minister, I would like to assure that our country's maritime security is absolutely strong and solidified,’ Rajnath said.

27 Sep 2019 6:35 PM

‘We do not accept its (PoK) existence because Pakistan has forcibly seized it, we do not accept it and so till this date, 24 seats have been left empty in the J&K assembly for PoK,’ he said. (Photo: Twitter | Rajnath Singh)

Don’t repeat 1971 mistake or be prepared for consequences in PoK: Rajnath Singh

Referring to the Balakot airstrikes, he said that India upheld the sovereignty of the neighbouring country.

26 Sep 2019 11:51 AM

The Defence Minister said that Indian Coast Guard is playing a pivotal role in building this synergy and cohesion of efforts between all stakeholders responsible for ensuring safety and security in Indian Maritime zones. (Photo: ANI)

Resolve to not let 'non-state', 'state-sponsored' terrorism on our territory: Rajnath Singh

‘Govt is committed to go to extra mile to ensure that people of India feel safe, contribute their best towards nation-building,’ Singh said.

24 Sep 2019 8:52 PM

Article 370 was like cancer, says Rajnath Singh

Pakistan will be destroyed if they repeat mistakes of 1965 and 1971, says minister.

23 Sep 2019 1:44 AM

The defence minister also cautioned the neighbouring country against promoting cross-border terrorism in the wake of developments in J&K. (Photo: ANI)

Don’t repeat mistake of 1965, 1971 as no power will be able to protect: Rajnath warns Pak

More than three-fourths of J&K population was in favour of abrogation of Article 370, he stated.

22 Sep 2019 5:44 PM

Union defence minister Rajnath Singh waves from atop the Light Combat Aircraft Tejas after a sortie at HAL airport in Bengaluru on Thursday. (Photo: PTI)

Rajnath Singh takes 30-minute sortie in indigenous Tejas

The first defence minister to fly onboard “Tejas”, 68 year-old Mr Singh showed no signs of exhaustion, but rather extremely thrilled with the feat.

20 Sep 2019 2:51 AM

BJP Working President J P Nadda will hold public meetings on the subject on September 22, 25, 27 and 29 in Bengaluru, New Delhi, Kolkata and Chandigarh respectively. (Photo: File)

BJP to hold 'Jan Jagaran' across the country on abrogation of Article 370

The next day, Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari will address a meeting in Jaipu.

19 Sep 2019 8:38 PM

Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh was seen in a G-suit on Thursday as he preps himslef up for flying in indigenously-built light combat aircraft (LCA) Tejas from the HAL airport in Bengaluru. (Photo: Twitter/ Rajnath Singh)

Rajnath Singh finishes 30-minute sortie in Tejas, calls it 'exhilarating'

The Union minister said that this will also boost the morale of IAF pilots who are flying these aircraft.

19 Sep 2019 9:40 AM

The officials paid last respects to the dog, who died on September 11. (Photo: ANI)

Rajnath Singh condoles 9-yr-old dog's death

Dutch was instrumental in identifying Improvised Explosive Device (IED) in various operations.

15 Sep 2019 3:28 PM

Pakistan should stop promoting terrorism otherwise no one will be able to prevent its disintegration, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Saturday. (Photo: File)

'They will disintegrate if...': Rajnath Singh warns Pakistan to curb terrorism

Singh also said Pakistan was unable to digest India's decision to abrogate Article 370 provisions and went to the UN to mislead it.

15 Sep 2019 8:56 AM

Pak boycotts Shanghai Cooperation Organisation conference in Delhi

MEA spokesperson Raveesh Kumar said an invite had been sent to Pakistan on the SCO military medicine conference but that Pak had not participated.

13 Sep 2019 4:03 AM

The Indian Air Force will deploy one squadron each of the Rafale combat aircraft at its airbases in Ambala in Haryana and Hashimara in West Bengal. (Photo: ANI)

Rajnath Singh to receive first Rafale jet in France on October 8

Top military brass as well as senior officials of the Dassault Aviation, the makers of Rafale, will also be present at the ceremony.

10 Sep 2019 6:50 PM

Earlier in the day, Singh visited the Joint Security Area (JSA), a small neutral camp situated in the Demilitarised Zone (DMZ) between North and South Korea. (Photo: ANI)

Rajnath Singh visits 'historic site' where Kim, Moon planted tree for peace

The April summit had marked the first time that a North Korean leader had set foot in the South since the end of the Korean war in 1953.

07 Sep 2019 1:04 PM

Singh is currently on a three-day visit to South Korea since Wednesday with an aim to intensify bilateral defence and security relations. (Photo: ANI)

Rajnath meets S Korean defence counterpart, discuss boosting ties

During the meeting, both sides agreed that there was great potential to further boost defence ties.

06 Sep 2019 8:20 AM

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