Rajnath Singh
29th Defence Minister of India since 2019
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Rajnath Singh is an Indian politician and lecturer who is serving as the 29th Defence Minister of India since 2019. He is currently the deputy Leader of the House, Lok Sabha since 2014. He was the 8th President of Bharatiya Janata Party from 2005 to 2009 and again from 2013 to 2014. He is a veteran leader of the BJP who started his career as a RSS Swayamsevak.
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Rajnath inaugurates India Navy's first independent headquarters 'Nausena Bhawan' in DelhiRajnath Singh inaugurated 'Nausena Bhawan' in Delhi Cantonment, a consolidated facility from an architectural design competition, featuring energy conservation, green certification, security systems,..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Lok Sabha Election 2024: Smriti Irani to contest from AmethiSmriti Irani, Minister for Women and Child Development has been fielded again from Amethi. Whereas Defence Minsiter Rajnath Singh will be contesting from Lucknow.DNA - Published | |
BJP leaders praise PM Modi's development, cultural measures; farmers and South India find mentionAmid protests by a section of farmers, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said in his remarks while proposing the resolution that no government has done as much for farmers as the one led by Narendra Modi.DNA - Published | |
Defence ministry clears procurement of military hardware worth Rs 84,560 croreThe procurement proposals were cleared by the Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), headed by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh.DNA - Published | |
Defence minister Rajnath Singh: India, US key to rules-based international orderDefence Minister Rajnath Singh highlighted the significance of stronger India-US cooperation as a force-multiplier for the rules-based world order, particularly in the face of China's expansionist..IndiaTimes - Published | |
'Anyone who shows eyes to us will face consequences, this is a powerful India': Rajnath SinghDefence Minister Rajnath Singh, in a special session of the Indo-American Chamber of Commerce, emphasized that India has become a powerful nation and will not tolerate any aggression. He praised Uttar..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Rajnath Singh conveyed his best wishes to Nitish Kumar and his new cabinetRajnath Singh congratulates Nitish Kumar on becoming Bihar's chief minister for the 9th time and wishes him success in development and public welfare. Prime Minister Modi assures support for Bihar's..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Republic Day 2024 celebrations commences with PM Modi paying homage to bravehearts at National War MemorialPrime Minister Narendra Modi pays tribute to soldiers at National War Memorial during Republic Day 2024 celebrations. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh received PM Modi upon his arrival at the..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Rajnath surprises Class XII girl, asks her to deliver his speechDefence minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday took everyone by surprise when he asked a student from the audience to come on stage and deliver a speech on his behalf. Singh was addressing the third..IndiaTimes - Published | |
True tribute to Karpoori Thakur's tireless struggles: Amit ShahSenior BJP leaders appreciate Centre's decision to award Bharat Ratna to Karpoori Thakur, acknowledging his role in empowerment of marginalized. Home Minister Amit Shah praises Thakur's dedication to..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Amit Shah, Rajnath Singh join in celebrations from Delhi, Nirmala Sitharaman from KanchipuramThe 'pran pratishtha' ceremony in temples across India fulfilled the wait of five centuries for the Ram devotees. Home Minister Amit Shah expressed gratitude to PM Narendra Modi for fulfilling the..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Will probe if rivals are behind natural disasters: Rajnath SinghIndia seeks cooperation from friendly countries to study increasingly frequent natural disasters in border states near China, a national security issue. Defence ministry takes climate change seriously..IndiaTimes - Published | Video: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh cleans Hanuman Setu temple in Lucknow ahead of 'Pran Pratishtha' eventOn Sunday, BJP president JP Nadda launched a nationwide cleanliness drive at temples.DNA - Published |
Government committed to welfare of ex-servicemen: Rajnath SinghIndiaTimes - Published | Uttarakhand likely to be first state to implement UCC: Rajnath SinghIndiaTimes - Published |
Modi government leaving no stone unturned to ensure well-being of armed forces veterans: Defence minister Rajnath SinghAcknowledging the unique significance of armed forces veterans in the hearts of all Indians, Defense Minister Rajnath Singh affirmed on Sunday that the Narendra Modi government is fully committed to..IndiaTimes - Published | Ram temple to spark India's cultural revival, says Rajnath SinghJustice has been done to Ayodhya after a long wait of over 500 years and the reconstructed temple in the holy town is the beginning of India's cultural revival and restoration of national pride, said..IndiaTimes - Published |
For rules-based order in IOR, work with India: Rajnath Singh to Rishi SunakIndiaTimes - Published | Defence minister Rajnath Singh holds 'insightful deliberations' with UK foreign secretaryIndiaTimes - Published |
Rajnath Singh kick starts UK tour with visit to Gandhi memorialIndiaTimes - Published | Defence minister Rajnath Singh arrives in UK for defence, security dialogueOn Monday, defence minister Rajnath Singh landed in London for a three-day visit dedicated to comprehensive discussions on various facets of the India-UK Defence Partnership. The agenda includes..IndiaTimes - Published |
A first in 22 years, why Rajnath Singh's UK visit is significantIndiaTimes - Published | Indian Ocean Region security among Rajnath Singh's UK visit agendaIndia and the United Kingdom aim to strengthen their strategic ties and enhance security cooperation in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR) during Indian defence minister Rajnath Singh's visit to London. The..IndiaTimes - Published |
Defence minister Rajnath Singh set to visit UK to consolidate strategic-defence tiesIndia and the UK plan to strengthen their strategic ties through defence-industrial collaboration and the development of electric propulsion for warships. During Indian defence minister Rajnath Singh's..IndiaTimes - Published | Rajnath Singh to visit UK to discuss defence, security issuesUnion Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will visit the United Kingdom on January 8, 2024. He will discuss bilateral issues with Secretary of State for Defence Grant Shapps. Singh will also meet UK Prime..IndiaTimes - Published |
Rajnath Singh: Gurukuls to provide impetus to cultural developmentUnion defence minister Rajnath Singh laid the foundation stone of the "world's largest gurukul" in Haridwar. The event was hosted by the Patanjali group, led by yoga guru Swami Ramdev. Singh emphasized..IndiaTimes - Published | Macaulay sent to India by British to enslave Indians mentally: Rajnath SinghUnion minister Rajnath Singh criticizes Lord Macaulay for introducing the western education system in India, which he believes enslaved Indians mentally and caused a sense of inferiority about their..IndiaTimes - Published |
Government building strong base of domestic defence industrial ecosystem: Rajnath SinghDefence minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday said keeping in mind the aspirations and capabilities of a New India, the country needs strategic autonomy and the government is developing a strong base of..IndiaTimes - Published | Mehbooba demands Rs 50 lakh compensation, jobs for kin of civilians killed in PoonchMehbooba Mufti, the PDP chief, demanded a compensation of Rs 50 lakh, a government job, and a residential plot for the families of the three civilians who were found dead after being picked up by..IndiaTimes - Published |
India making defence ecosystem for self-reliance: RajnathDefence minister Rajnath Singh addresses the 21st Convocation of Tezpur University, highlighting the government's efforts to develop a strong domestic defence industrial ecosystem and make India a..IndiaTimes - Published | As society, we are collectively indebted to our soldiers: Rajnath SinghDefence Minister Rajnath Singh expressed gratitude towards the soldiers who protect India's borders with national pride. He emphasized that the principle of 'security first' stems from the concept of..IndiaTimes - Published |
Rajnath Singh to J&K troops: Avoid mistakes that hurt citizensRajnath Singh, the defence minister, visited the Rajouri-Poonch region to review the security situation after a recent terrorist ambush. Singh urged troops to avoid mistakes that may harm civilians and..IndiaTimes - Published | 3 dead in custody in J&K: Army must protect nation but also win hearts of citizens, says defence minister Rajnath SinghIndiaTimes - Published |
Poonch attack: Rajnath Singh holds security review, says there should be end to terrorism in J&KDefence Minister Rajnath Singh and Chief of the Army Staff, General Manoj Pande, visit Jammu to review security after the Poonch attack on army vehicles. Singh prays for the injured army personnel and..IndiaTimes - Published | Defence minister Rajnath Singh reaches Jammu to review security situation in J&KDefence minister Rajnath Singh visits Jammu and Kashmir to review security situation after terrorist ambush in Poonch. He is accompanied by Army Chief General Manoj Pande and received by Lt Governor..IndiaTimes - Published |
Rajnath Singh leaves Delhi to visit Rajouri and Jammu to review security after terror attackIndiaTimes - Published | How India plans to counter attacks on commercial shipsDefence minister Rajnath Singh, at the commissioning of INS Imphal, vowed to take tough action against the perpetrators of the drone attacks on merchant navy ships MV Chem Pluto and MV Sai Baba. He..IndiaTimes - Published |
Will track down ship attackers from sea depths, says Rajnath; Navy deploys 4 warships, aircraft to protect merchant vesselsDefence Minister Rajnath Singh warns those threatening merchant vessels in the Indian Ocean Region, stating India will track down those behind recent drone attacks on India-bound commercial ships,..IndiaTimes - Published | 75% of INS Imphal's desi content symbol of self-reliance: Rajnath SinghIndia's growing economic and strategic power, a net security provider in the Indian Ocean region, has filled some forces with jealousy and hatred, says defence minister Rajnath Singh. The commissioning..IndiaTimes - Published |
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh to visit J-K today, six days after Poonch attackThe minister's visit comes following the death of four army personnel, two of them captain, during an encounter between security forces and terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir's Rajouri district last week.DNA - Published | Ship attacked by drone near India: Navy recovers remnants of projectileOn-site analysis and forensics suggest that MV Chem Pluto was attacked by a drone in the Arabian Sea near India's coast. The explosive charge on the drone caused extensive damage above the waterline...IndiaTimes - Published |
'India's growing economic, strategic power has filled some forces with jealousy, hatred': Rajnath SinghThe INS Imphal, a Project 15B stealth-guided missile destroyer, was commissioned into the Indian Navy. Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh praised the INS Imphal as an example of 'Aatmanirbharta' in..IndiaTimes - Published | 'We will find them from depth of seas': Rajnath Singh condemns drone attacks on merchant navy ships in Indian Ocean'The Indian Navy has increased surveillance on the sea. Whoever has carried out this attack, we will find them even if it is from the seabed. Those behind these attacks would be brought to justice,"..DNA - Published |
Will find those responsible for attacks on merchant navy ships from the depths of seas and take action, says defence minister Rajnath SinghIndiaTimes - Published | Will find attackers of merchant navy ships even from depths of seas and take strict action: RajnathThe Indian government, led by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, has expressed serious concern over the recent attacks on merchant navy ships MV Chem Pluto and MV Sai Baba. Singh emphasized that strict..IndiaTimes - Published |
Seers need to play the role of ombudsmen, says Defence minister Rajnath SinghDefense Minister Rajnath Singh, speaking in Haridwar, praised the significant contributions of Indian sanyasis (ascetics) to the country's progress and cultural preservation. Singh highlighted the..IndiaTimes - Published | Union minister Meenakshi Lekhi remembers Atal Bihar Vajpayee on Good Governance DayUnion Minister Meenakshi Lekhi highlighted Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of making India a developed nation by 2047 on the occasion of former Prime Minister Atal Bihar Vajpayee's birth..IndiaTimes - Published |
'Will be remembered by generations to come': EAM S Jaishankar pays tribute to Atal Bihari Vajpayee on his birth anniversaryExternal Affairs Minister S Jaishankar pays tribute to former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee on his 99th birth anniversary, highlighting his significant contributions to India's economy, security,..IndiaTimes - Published | ‘INS Imphal’, India’s first warship named after a northeast city, to be commissioned on December 26A move that will add teeth to India’s naval fleet, Indian Navy is all set to commission its latest stealth-guided missile destroyer ‘INS Imphal’ at the naval dockyard in Mumbai on Tuesday in the..IndiaTimes - Published |