Rajnath Singh
Indian politician (born 1951)
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Rajnath Singh is an Indian politician and lecturer who is serving the Defence Minister of India since 20 May 2019. He was also the Deputy Leader of the House, Lok Sabha since 2014. He also served the Home Minister in the first Modi ministry from 2014 to 2019, making him the first person born after India obtained independence to hold that position. He was the President of the Bharatiya Janata Party from 2005 to 2009 and again from 2013 to 2014. Singh is a veteran leader of the BJP who started his career as a swayamsevak of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh.
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Rajnath, Chinese defence minister discuss bilateral tiesIndiaTimes - Published | |
'Avoid new complexities': Rajnath's strong message to China; meets defence minister Dong Jun on SCO Summit sidelines; Kailash Mansarovar yatra discussedDefence Minister Rajnath Singh met his Chinese counterpart, Dong Jun, in Qingdao during the SCO Defence Ministers' Meeting, where they discussed the resumption of the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra...IndiaTimes - Published | |
‘Proposal objected by one particular country’: MEA on why Rajnath Singh refused to sign SCO statement - detailsIndia declined to endorse the joint statement at the SCO Defence Ministers' meeting in Qingdao due to the omission of its terrorism concerns. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh insisted on acknowledging..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Evening news wrap: Shubhanshu Shukla scripts history; data from crashed AI 171 black box downloaded; and moreThe Axiom-4 mission saw Shubhanshu Shukla greet from space as the Dragon spacecraft successfully docked. Rajnath Singh stood firm at the SCO summit, while Air India crash investigations progressed with..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Morning news wrap: Rajnath Singh slams Pakistan at SCO Summit, Navy HQ clerk arrested for leaking defence secrets to Pakistan; and moreRecent global events include Rajnath Singh's criticism of Pakistan at the SCO summit and the arrest of a Navy clerk for leaking secrets. Donald Trump defended Netanyahu, calling his trial a "witch..IndiaTimes - Published | |
'Some countries sheltering terrorists': Rajnath Singh slams Pakistan at SCO Summit; Khawaja Asif presentAt the SCO Defence Ministers' meeting in China's Qingdao, Rajnath Singh criticized Pakistan for supporting cross-border terrorism, emphasizing that such double standards should not be tolerated. He..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Rajnath Singh to head to China for key SCO defence talks; anti-terror focus tops agenda- first high-level visit since Ladakh standoffDefence Minister Rajnath Singh is set to visit Qingdao, China, for the SCO Defence Ministers' Meeting, marking the first high-level visit since the 2020 Ladakh tensions. He will engage in bilateral..IndiaTimes - Published | |
'Operation Sindoor achieved all objectives': Defence minister Rajnath Singh praises armed forces; unveils President Murmu’s bookDefence Minister Rajnath Singh affirmed the success of Operation Sindoor in instilling fear among terrorists, achieving its objectives under the Armed Forces' supreme commander. Speaking at Rashtrapati..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Operation Sindoor not over, paused after Pakistan pleading: Rajnath SinghDefence Minister Rajnath Singh stated that Operation Sindoor, a response to the Pahalgam attack, was paused only after Pakistan requested a ceasefire, but it is not over. Singh warned Pakistan against..IndiaTimes - Published | |
'Operation Sindoor not over': Rajnath Singh warns Pakistan, says any attack on India will invite 'disastrous' consequencesDefence minister Rajnath Singh issued a stern warning to Pakistan, stating that 'Operation Sindoor' is ongoing and any future terror attacks will face severe consequences. He emphasized India's..IndiaTimes - Published | |
‘Operation Sindoor’ is proof new India will respond to terror with strength & strategy: Rajnath SinghDefence Minister Rajnath Singh lauded 'Operation Sindoor' as a strong message to terrorists and their supporters, emphasizing India's firm stance against terrorism. He warned neighboring countries that..IndiaTimes - Published | |
SCO conclave: Rajnath Singh likely to visit China next week; India-China ties in focusDefence Minister Rajnath Singh is expected to visit China next week for the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) conclave, marking the first visit by a senior Indian minister since the 2020 Ladakh..IndiaTimes - Published | Amid bid to rebuild China ties, Rajnath Singh to attend SCO meetDefence minister Rajnath Singh will visit China for the SCO defence ministers' meet amid ongoing efforts to stabilize bilateral ties, though de-escalation along the LAC remains elusive. He is expected..IndiaTimes - Published |
'Heart-rending disaster': President Droupadi Murmu on Ahmedabad Air India crash | ReactionsFollowing the Air India flight crash in Ahmedabad, Union Home Minister Amit Shah expressed his deep sorrow, while Gautam Adani offered condolences for the tragic loss. Numerous leaders, including the..IndiaTimes - Published | Rajnath Singh: Pakistan on UNSC anti-terror panel is like cat guarding milkDefence Minister Rajnath Singh criticized the UN's decision to appoint Pakistan as vice-chair of its anti-terror panel, likening it to a cat guarding milk. He questioned the UN's seriousness in..IndiaTimes - Published |
'Like cat guarding milk': Rajnath Singh slams UNSC for naming Pakistan in anti-terror panel; says PoK will join 'Bharat' soonDefence minister Rajnath Singh has strongly criticised the UNSC's decision to appoint Pakistan as vice-chair of its counter-terrorism panel. "What is astonishing is that this Counter-Terrorism panel,..IndiaTimes - Published | Will hit back on our terms: Rajnath conveys India’s resolve against Pak terrorism to AustraliaIndiaTimes - Published |
'Pak's dangerous game of terror over': Defense minister Rajnath SinghDefence minister Rajnath Singh asserted that Pakistan's long-standing support for terrorism is over, demanding the handover of terrorists like Hafiz Saeed and Masood Azhar. He warned that another..IndiaTimes - Published | 'Pakistan would have been divided into four parts if Navy … ': Rajnath Singh's warning to Pakistan from INS VikrantIndiaTimes - Published |
What is AMCA, cleared by Rajnath Singh? Will it beat Chinese-made J-20 and US-made F-35 if given to Pakistan?The AMCA or the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft will be a single-seat, twin-engine, all-weather fifth-generation stealth, multirole combat aircraft, which can be used by the Indian Air Force and the..DNA - Published | Armed forces carried out Operation Sindoor like skilled surgeons: Rajnath SinghDefence Minister Rajnath Singh lauded the Indian armed forces for their precision in Operation Sindoor, targeting terrorist infrastructure in Pakistan without harming civilians. He highlighted..IndiaTimes - Published |
There’s no ‘expiry date’ for pause in military hostilities: Army on PakistanIndian Army clarifies that the ceasefire understanding with Pakistan has no expiry date. This follows India's precision strikes on Pakistani airbases. India emphasizes the truce depends on Pakistan's..IndiaTimes - Published | ‘Indirect terror funding’: Rajnath slams IMF on $1 billion loan to PakistanRajnath Singh has asked IMF to rethink its $1 billion aid to Pakistan. He believes Pakistan will use the funds for terror activities. Singh highlighted India's strikes on terror hubs and warned..IndiaTimes - Published |
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh's BIG message to IMF over Pakistan bailout package, calls it 'form of indirect...'Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday urged the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to reconsider a USD 2.1 billion bailout package to debt-ridden Pakistan, calling it indirect funding to terrorism...DNA - Published | 'Pakistan ko andhere mein ujala dikhaya': Rajnath’s praise for IAF on Operation SindoorIndiaTimes - Published |
Pak condemns Rajnath’s remarks, signals robust defence posturePakistan strongly criticized Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh's suggestion for IAEA oversight of its nuclear arsenal, deeming his remarks irresponsible and indicative of insecurity. Pakistan's..IndiaTimes - Published | Top 5 news of the day: Rajnath Singh seeks oversight of Pakistan's nukes; Trump waters down claims on India-Pak ceasefire mediation, and moreIndiaTimes - Published |
'Beggars with bombs': Defence minister Rajnath Singh seeks IAEA oversight on 'rogue nation' Pakistan's nuclear arsenal after Operation SindoorIndiaTimes - Published | 'Pakistan jahan khada hota hai ...': Rajnath Singh tweaks iconic Amitabh Bachchan dialogue to slam IslamabadDefence Minister Rajnath Singh, during his visit to Srinagar, took a jibe at Pakistan's economic woes, contrasting it with India's growing financial stature. He lauded the Army personnel for Operation..IndiaTimes - Published |
5 days after India-Pakistan ceasefire, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh to visit J-K today, to meet Lt Governor Manoj SinhaRajnath Singh is likely to meet the soldiers of the Indian Armed Forces. This is the first Jammu and Kashmir visit of the Union Defence Minister following the Pahalgam terror attack and cessation of..DNA - Published | Rajnath Singh hails 'Operation Sindoor': 'A symbol of India's political, social and military willpower'Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday praised Operation Sindoor, asserting that the Indian armed forces have delivered a decisive blow to anti-India elements inside Pakistan. Rajnath Singh virtually..DNA - Published |
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh inaugurates BrahMos production facility in Lucknow, can produce these many missiles a yearDefence Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday inaugurated the BrahMos Aerospace Integration and Testing Facility in Uttar Pradesh's capital Lucknow. The Rs 300-crore facility is a key part of the Uttar..DNA - Published | India-Pakistan Conflict: PM Modi meets Rajnath Singh, army veterans amid Operation SindoorPrime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday met Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, NSA Ajit Doval, CDS General Anil Chauhan and the three service chiefs in the backdrop of the ongoing 'Operation Sindoor'.DNA - Published |
India-Pakistan war: India's Air Defence Units intercept 8 missiles from Pakistan directed at J-K's Satwari, Samba, RS Pura, ArniaDefence Minister Rajnath Singh reviewing the situation with CDS and three services ChiefDNA - Published | 'Precision with which Operation Sindoor was executed is unimaginable': Rajnath SinghDefence Minister Rajnath Singh lauded the armed forces for 'Operation Sindoor,' which neutralized nine terrorist camps in Pakistan and PoK with remarkable precision, eliminating numerous terrorists in..IndiaTimes - Published |
Pahalgam payback continues: Operation Sindoor Day 2 keeps Pakistan on edgeDefence Minister Rajnath Singh announced that Operation Sindoor is ongoing, vowing retaliation for any Pakistani aggression following India's strike on terror bases across the border. India continued..IndiaTimes - Published | 'At least 100 terrorists killed; Operation Sindoor still ongoing': Rajnath Singh at all-party meetIn a recent all-party meeting, the government disclosed that 'Operation Sindoor' resulted in the elimination of over 100 terrorists across Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. Defence Minister..IndiaTimes - Published Also reported by •DNA |
Government to brief key leaders at all-party meeting todayThe government has scheduled an all-party meeting on Thursday to brief key political leaders on Operation Sindoor. Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju announced the meeting, which Defence..IndiaTimes - Published | Amit Shah hails armed forces, Rajnath Singh invokes HanumanFollowing the Pahalgam massacre, India launched 'Operation Sindoor' as a retaliatory strike, with BJP leaders hailing the action. Home Minister Amit Shah affirmed the government's commitment to..IndiaTimes - Published |
Top 5 news of the day: 'Ready to retaliate if Pakistan escalates', India tells China; Civil defence drills begin at airports, railway stations across India after Operation Sindoor, and moreFollowing 'Operation Sindoor,' Prime Minister Modi lauded the armed forces for their targeted strikes on terror camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir. The Union Cabinet, informed by Defence..IndiaTimes - Published | Operation Sindoor: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh speaks to Army, Air Force and Navy chiefs after strike on PakistanThe conversation happened in the aftermath of the Operation Sindoor conducted by the Indian Armed Forces where they destroyed terrorist hideouts on Wednesday nightDNA - Published |
Operation Sindoor: Rajnath Singh, Yogi, Goyal react as India targets nine sites across PakistanIndiaTimes - Published | 'Bharat Mata ki Jai': Defence minister Rajnath Singh hails 'Operation Sindoor'IndiaTimes - Published Also reported by •DNA |
'Thank Japan for showing solidarity with India on Pahalgam attack': Rajnath SinghDefence Minister Rajnath Singh met with Japanese counterpart Gen Nakatani, expressing gratitude for Japan's support following the Pahalgam terrorist attack. Nakatani condemned terrorism and affirmed..IndiaTimes - Published | 'Just wanted to open his eyes': Congress' Ajay Rai defends 'toy Rafale' jibe at Rajnath SinghUttar Pradesh Congress president Ajay Rai defended his "toy Rafale" jibe, clarifying it was to urge action against terrorism after the Pahalgam attack. Rai criticized the Defence Minister's symbolic..IndiaTimes - Published |
Rajnath Singh's big hint amid tension with Pakistan after Pahalgam terror attack: 'What you desire will...'Rajnath Singh also said that as a Defence Minister it is his responsibility to ensure security and give a 'befitting reply' to those 'who dare to attack our country'DNA - Published | Rajnath Singh: 'Under PM Modi, you'll get the Pahalgam hitback you want'Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has assured India that a "befitting reply" will be given to those responsible for the Pahalgam massacre, indicating potential military action against Pakistan. He..IndiaTimes - Published |
‘Under PM Modi's leadership, what you desire will happen’: Rajnath Singh's strong message in wake of Pahalgam terror attackDefence Minister Rajnath Singh assured that the government, under PM Modi's leadership, is committed to safeguarding national security and responding firmly to any threats. "I want to assure you that..IndiaTimes - Published | Rajnath Singh's first public remarks over Pahalgam horror: 'What you desire will certainly happen'Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh - in his first remarks after Pahalgam terrorist attack - said that being a defence minister, it is his responsibility to give a befitting reply to those who dare to..DNA - Published |
