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May 13, 2024 12:31 PM

Putin removes long-term ally Sergei Shoigu as defence minister

Russian President Vladimir Putin tapped a civilian economist as his surprise new defence minister on Sunday in an attempt to gird Russia for economic war by trying to better utilise the defence budget and harness greater innovation to win in Ukraine....

April 25, 2024 3:14 PM

Govt lifted 25 crore people out of poverty as per economists: Rajnath Singh

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday said that prominent economist and financial firms worldwide have acknowledged the initiatives launched by the Indian government that have helped in lifting 25 crore people out of poverty over the past 8-9 ye...

April 3, 2024 8:44 AM

“Disengagement and de-escalation is the way forward,” says Rajnath Singh on Northern borders

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh while speaking on the current situation along the Northern borders of the country expressed full confidence that while troops are standing firm, the ongoing talks for a peaceful resolution will continue. "Disengagement...

April 1, 2024 5:39 PM

India’s defence exports reach record high, says Defence Minister Rajnath Singh

Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday said that India's defence exports have achieved a historic milestone, exceeding Rs 21,000 crore. In a post on X, Singh said, "Delighted to inform everyone that the Indian defence exports have scaled to ...

January 9, 2024 10:11 AM

Rajnath’s UK visit is first by an Indian Defence Minister in 22 years, security, defence issues in focus

Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh is scheduled to fly to the United Kingdom on a two-day visit today (January 8, 2024). This visit aims to foster bilateral discussions on various fronts with his counterpart, Secretary of State ...

December 7, 2023 3:11 PM

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh to survey Cyclone Michaung’s impact in Tamil Nadu

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will visit Tamil Nadu on Thursday to assess the damage inflicted by Cyclone Michaung. The minister, accompanied by Thangam Thennarasu, the finance minister of Tamil Nadu, and the chief secretary, plans to conduct an aer...

September 26, 2023 9:35 PM

India always stood for free, inclusive, rules-based Indo-Pacific Region: Defence Minister

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh inaugurated the 13th Indo-Pacific Armies Chiefs Conference (IPACC) in New Delhi on September 25. The Indian Army and the United States Army are co-hosting 13th IPACC, 47th Indo-Pacific Army Management Seminar (IPAMS) an...