DAC also approved proposal of IAF to upgrade Su-30 fighter fleet by state-run aerospace major HAL
01 December,2023 05:49 AM IST | New Delhi | Agencies
It said the measure is going to improve the work conditions for women in the military as it will help them balance their professional and family lives in a better manner
06 November,2023 07:43 AM IST | New Delhi | Agencies
Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh Tuesday held a meeting with his Italian counterpart Guido Crosetto in Rome and signed an agreement on Defence cooperation between India and Italy
10 October,2023 09:37 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday said the 'Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam', which will provide 33 per cent reservation for women in Lok Sabha and state assemblies, is a gift by a grateful nation to the women scientists of space agency ISRO
21 September,2023 02:04 PM IST | New Delhi | PTI
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday called on the Indian defence manufacturers to create a "culture of quality" while producing military hardware, describing it as a prerequisite to compete in the global market. Pics/PTI/ANI
29 November,2023 05:56 PM IST | Editor
The Indian Air Force Commanders' Conference was held in New Delhi. Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Minister of State for Defence Ajay Bhatt, Defence Secretary Giridhar Aramane, Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan, Chief of Air Staff Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari and commanders were present. Pics/PTI/File
26 October,2023 12:52 PM IST | Editor
India's Defence Minister, Rajnath Singh, engaged in talks with his Italian counterpart Defence Minister, Guido Crosetto, in Rome during the first leg of his official visit to Italy and France. Photos/MoD/Rajnath Singh, X
10 October,2023 02:21 PM IST | Editor
The importance of Indo-pacific region is not just limited to maritime trade or sea lines of communication but it also has broader political, security, and diplomatic dimensions, said Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday in Delhi. (Photo/PTI/File)
26 September,2023 01:05 PM IST | Editor
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh met Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin in Chennai on December 07 and reviewed the situation in wake of cyclone Michaung. Earlier today, Rajnath Singh conducted an aerial survey of flood-affected areas of Tamil Nadu. Meanwhile, the Tamil Nadu government announced a holiday for schools and colleges in Chennai, Tiruvallur, Kancheepuram, and Chengalpattu on December 07 due to severe flooding in several parts of these districts in the aftermath of Cyclone Michaung.
07 December,2023 04:45 PM IST | Mumbai
Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on June 26 hailed Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s decisiveness to avenge Uri and Pulwama incident by ordering surgical strike. The Minister also said that India under Prime Minister Narendra Modi is not the same as before and it will not hesitate in taking decisive military action to defend its borders.
27 June,2023 11:02 AM IST | Mumbai
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on June 26 while addressing an event in Jammu called out Pakistan for spreading terrorism and further affirmed the government’s stance over the status of Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir and said POK was and will remain part of India. He said, “Ever since India became independent, it has been a constant effort by many anti-India forces to create an atmosphere of instability within India. Efforts are being made continuously on a large scale from the soil of Pakistan. Our govt started effective action against terrorism and for the first time, not only the country but the world came to know what is the meaning of zero tolerance against terrorism.” “A large part of Jammu and Kashmir is under the occupation of Pakistan. The people there are seeing that on the Indian side, people are living their lives peacefully but injustice is being done to them by the Pakistan government...POK (Pakistan Occupied Kashmir) is, was and will remain a part of India,” further said Rajnath Singh.
26 June,2023 05:09 PM IST | Mumbai
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh held bilateral talks with Minister of National Defence of Vietnam General Phan Van Giang on June 19. The bilateral talk focused on furthering the defence cooperation between India and Vietnam. The two also exchanged views on regional and global issues of mutual interest. Notably, General Phan Van Giang is on a two-day visit to India from June 18 to 19.
19 June,2023 01:47 PM IST | Mumbai
Former India Test cricketer and 1979 World Cupper Yajurvindra Singh talks about how Mumbai cricket had a huge impact on his career even though he represented Maharastra and Saurashtra in the Ranji Trophy. His stints with Mahindra & Mahindra on the inter-office circuit and Jolly Cricketers in club cricket exposed him to the tough world of Mumbai cricket.
10 November,2022 05:37 PM IST | Mumbai
Balvinder Singh Sandhu, a member of India's 1983 World Cup-winning team, talks about his journey from spin to swing bowling, learning to perfect his craft by observing Kapil Dev, a statement from Sunil Gavaskar playing a role in him dismissing Gordon Greenidge in the World Cup final at Lord's and how Sachin Tendulkar's presence made everyone feel vibrant and confident in the Mumbai team that he coached.
29 September,2022 05:32 PM IST | MumbaiADVERTISEMENT
