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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

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

‘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

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

Fadnavis is on the cusp of an opportunity to shatter state's electoral records.

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

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