Rajnath Singh Archives

January 1, 2026 10:19 AM

Rajnath Singh extends greetings on DRDO Day, highlights role in strategic autonomy

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday extended greetings to scientists, personnel and their families on the occasion of DRDO (Defence Research and Development Organisation) Day. In a post on X, Singh said, "On DRDO Day, I extend my heartfelt gr...

December 29, 2025 3:54 PM

DAC clears defence procurement proposals worth Rs 79,000 crore

The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, has cleared capital acquisition proposals worth about ₹79,000 crore to strengthen the operational capabilities of the Armed Forces. The approvals, accorded during a ...

December 22, 2025 1:16 PM

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh felicitates Second Lieutenant Arun Khetarpal’s family during ‘Ikkis’ special screening

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh attended a special screening of Agastya Nanda's upcoming war drama, 'Ikkis', in the national capital. At the event, he not only interacted with 'Ikkis' actors Agastya and Jaideep Ahlawat, but also felicitated the fam...

December 18, 2025 2:56 PM

Operation Sindoor showcased India’s decisive air power, says Rajnath Singh at IAF commanders’ conclave

India’s Armed Forces demonstrated their high-impact, short-duration operational capability during Operation Sindoor, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Wednesday, underscoring the growing strategic importance of air power in modern warfare. Ad...

December 16, 2025 7:32 PM

Defence Estates Organisation a model of transparency and accountability, says Rajnath Singh at DGDE Day

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday described the Defence Estates Organisation as a shining example of transparency, efficiency and accountability, stating that such an administrative ethos is essential to realise Prime Minister Narendra Modi�...

December 15, 2025 9:34 PM

Rajnath Singh to preside over Defence Estates Day celebrations as department marks 100 years

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will preside over the Defence Estates Day celebrations at Raksha Sampada Bhawan in Delhi Cantonment on December 16, marking the entry of the Defence Estates Department into its 100th year. During the event, the Defence ...

December 7, 2025 5:43 PM

Rajnath Singh inaugurates 125 border infrastructure projects, BRO’s largest ever single-day launch

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday dedicated 125 newly completed Border Roads Organisation (BRO) infrastructure projects to the nation, marking the highest number and value of inaugurations undertaken by the agency in a single day. The projects...

December 4, 2025 9:02 PM

Rajnath Singh, Russian Defence Minister co-chair 22nd Inter-Governmental Commission meeting in Delhi

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Russian Defence Minister Andrei Belousov on Thursday co-chaired the 22nd meeting of the India–Russia Inter-Governmental Commission on Military and Military Technical Cooperation (IRIGC-M&MTC) at the Manekshaw ...

December 4, 2025 10:14 AM

President Murmu, PM Modi greet Indian Navy personnel on Navy Day

President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi and several Union ministers on Thursday extended greetings to Indian Navy personnel on the occasion of Navy Day. Navy Day is observed every year on December 4 to mark the Indian Navy’s role...

December 4, 2025 9:52 AM

Rajnath Singh, Russian Defence Minister to co-chair 22nd defence commission meet in Delhi

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and his Russian counterpart Andrei Belousov will co-chair the 22nd meeting of the India–Russia Inter-Governmental Commission (IRIGC) on Military and Military Technical Cooperation in New Delhi on December 4, the defen...