New Delhi, October 14, 2026: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday called for an open, inclusive and peaceful Indo-Pacific region where all countries can make independent choices, safeguard their interests and pursue development without external pressure. Addressing the first ASEAN–India Defence Think Tank Forum at the Manohar Parrikar Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses (MP-IDSA) […]
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Jodhpur, October 10: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday emphasised the importance of self-reliance in defence manufacturing, technological innovation and international cooperation while addressing participants of the second edition of Exercise Tarang Shakti 2026 at Air Force Station Jodhpur. Hosted by the Indian Air Force (IAF) from September 26 to October 12, the multinational air […]
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New Delhi, September 3, 2026; Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday unveiled the ‘RAKSHA’ document on defence diplomacy, outlining India’s strategic roadmap and vision for strengthening global defence partnerships over the next 10 years. Released in New Delhi, the comprehensive framework seeks to give greater direction to India’s defence diplomacy by aligning national security priorities […]
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New Delhi, August 20, 2026; Japanese Defence Minister Shinjiro Koizumi on Thursday began the Delhi leg of his India visit with a ceremonial welcome at the Manekshaw Centre, where he inspected the Guard of Honour in the presence of Defence Minister Rajnath Singh. Koizumi also visited the National War Memorial and laid a wreath in […]
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New Delhi, July 22: Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Ayush, Prataprao Jadhav, has proposed the expansion of Ayush treatment services across Military and Field Hospitals by writing to Defence Minister Rajnath Singh. The proposal seeks to establish dedicated Ayush Outpatient Departments (OPDs) to provide holistic healthcare support to Armed Forces personnel. In his […]
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New Delhi, July 18: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday said India’s rapid adoption of digital technology has significantly improved access to healthcare, noting that the government’s e-Sanjeevani telemedicine platform has facilitated more than 47 crore online medical consultations since its launch in 2019. Speaking at the Indian Medical Association (IMA) Lifetime Achievement Awards ceremony […]
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New Delhi, June 17, 2026: India’s annual defence production has achieved a historic milestone, reaching an all-time high of ₹1.78 lakh crore in the Financial Year 2025–26, marking a significant leap in the country’s push towards self-reliance in defence manufacturing. According to official data, the latest figure reflects a 15.6 per cent increase over the […]
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New Delhi, June 9, 2026: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has approved the establishment of a 250 MW Solar Power Project integrated with a Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) at Sitapur (Ex-Cantonment) in Uttar Pradesh. The project, to be developed on approximately 850 acres of vacant defence land, marks the first large-scale renewable energy initiative of […]
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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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New Delhi, June 1: India and Australia have agreed to deepen their defence and strategic partnership, with a strong emphasis on maritime security, defence industry collaboration, and emerging technology research, during the second India-Australia Defence Ministers’ Dialogue held in New Delhi on Monday. The high-level meeting was jointly chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and […]
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