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Rajnath Singh to Lead Indian Delegation at SCO Defence Ministers’ Meet in Kyrgyzstan

New Delhi, April 27, 2026: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will head the Indian delegation at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Defence Ministers’ Meeting scheduled in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan on April 28, 2026. According to the Ministry of Defence, representatives from member countries will discuss key regional security issues, defence cooperation, counter-terrorism efforts, and measures to strengthen stability […]

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India Egypt Defence Talks Deepen Strategic Ties

Cairo, April 23, 2026: India and Egypt held the 11th Joint Defence Committee meeting in Cairo, where both sides reviewed ongoing cooperation and outlined plans to further strengthen bilateral defence ties. The discussions took place from April 20 to 22 with participation from senior officials of both countries. The Indian delegation was led by Joint […]

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Naval Power Meet 2026 to Shape India Maritime Strategy in New Delhi

New Delhi, April 12, 2026; The Indian Navy is set to organise its first biannual Commanders’ Conference of 2026 in the national capital, bringing together senior leadership for an extensive review of maritime security and operational readiness. The three day event will take place from April 14 to April 16, 2026 at Nausena Bhawan, where […]

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Rajnath Singh Calls for India to Become Global Drone Manufacturing Hub Amid Geopolitical Uncertainty

New Delhi, Mar 19, 2026: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has said that India must rapidly develop into a global hub for indigenous drone manufacturing, stressing that self-reliance in defence production is essential for strategic autonomy in the current geopolitical environment. Addressing the National Defence Industries Conclave 2026 in New Delhi, the Defence Minister highlighted that […]

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President Droupadi Murmu Takes Rafale Flight, Silences Pakistan’s False Claims on Squadron Leader Shivangi Singh

Ambala, Haryana, October 29, 2025 — In a historic moment for India’s defense forces, President Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday piloted a Rafale fighter jet from the Ambala Air Force Station, becoming the first Indian President to fly two frontline aircraft of the Indian Air Force (IAF). The President was accompanied by Squadron Leader Shivangi Singh, […]

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Rajnath Singh and Yogi Adityanath Flag-Off First Batch of BrahMos Missiles in Lucknow

Lucknow, 18 October 2025- In a landmark moment for India’s defence manufacturing drive, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath jointly flagged off the first batch of BrahMos missiles produced at the BrahMos Integration and Testing Facility Centre in Lucknow. The facility is part of the Uttar Pradesh Defence Industrial Corridor, […]

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Rajnath Singh Pays Tribute to Indian Soldiers at Australian War Memorial in Canberra

Canberra (Australia), October 9, 2025: India’s Defence Minister Rajnath Singh paid solemn tribute at the Australian War Memorial in Canberra on Thursday, honouring the bravery and sacrifice of Indian soldiers who fought alongside Australian troops in various global conflicts. Sharing photographs from his visit on social media, Singh wrote that the memorial stands as a […]

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Raksha Mantri Opens 42nd Indian Coast Guard Commanders’ Conference in New Delhi

New Delhi – Defence Minister Rajnath Singh inaugurated the 42nd Indian Coast Guard (ICG) Commanders’ Conference at the ICG headquarters in New Delhi on 29 September 2025, urging the force to adopt a forward-looking strategy for stronger maritime security. The three-day meet brings senior leadership together to review operations, technology upgrades and long-term priorities for […]

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Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh Leads Swachhotsav 2025 Cleanliness Drive

New Delhi– Defence Minister Rajnath Singh spearheaded a special cleanliness campaign, “Ek Din, Ek Ghanta, Ek Saath,” at the Army Headquarters Unit Run Canteen on 25 September 2025. The programme forms part of the ongoing Swachhotsav 2025 and the Swachhata Hi Seva movement running from 17 September to 2 October 2025, aiming to inspire collective […]

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DGR Hosts Job Fair for Armed Forces Officers in New Delhi

New Delhi, September 23, 2025: The Directorate General of Resettlement (DGR), under the Department of Ex-Servicemen Welfare, Ministry of Defence, organized a Job Fair for Armed Forces Officers on September 22, 2025, at the United Services Institution of India, New Delhi. The event aimed to connect retiring and retired officers seeking employment with corporate organizations […]

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