New Delhi, June 4: In a major move aimed at strengthening the operational efficiency and decision-making capabilities of the Armed Forces, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday approved a comprehensive revision of the Delegation of Financial Powers for the Defence Services, significantly enhancing the spending authority of field commanders. The revised financial powers, covering defence […]
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Lucknow, May 30, 2026: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Saturday inaugurated the ‘Nausena Shaurya Vatika’, a naval-themed open-air museum dedicated to showcasing the courage, legacy and maritime achievements of the Indian Navy. Developed at a cost of ₹19 crore and spread across more than two acres, the facility […]
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Hanoi, May 19, 2026: Defence cooperation between India and Vietnam received a fresh boost as Defence Minister Rajnath Singh held bilateral discussions with Vietnam’s Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister General Phan Van Giang in Hanoi on Monday. The meeting focused on expanding strategic defence ties, maritime security cooperation and regional stability in the Indo-Pacific […]
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Shimla, May 1, 2026: The Honorable President of India and Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces Droupadi Murmu visited the Headquarters of Army Training Command in Shimla where she was received by Himachal Pradesh Governor Shri Kavinder Gupta and Lieutenant General Devendra Sharma General Officer Commanding in Chief Army Training Command. During the visit, the […]
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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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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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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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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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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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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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