Guwahati, May 12 (IANS) Senior BJP MLA Ranoj Pegu on Tuesday said that the BJP-led NDA government in Assam would continue working to fulfil the aspirations of the people, asserting that the alliance had successfully delivered on most of its promises during its previous tenure. Speaking to reporters after the swearing-in ceremony of the new Assam government at the Khanapara playground in Guwahati, Pegu described the occasion as a matter of “great pride” for the state.“It is a proud moment f…
Latest Defence Minister Rajnath Singh News & Updates
Jaipur, May 7 (IANS) Marking the first anniversary of Operation Sindoor, India’s top military leadership gathered at the South Western Command in Jaipur on Thursday and delivered a strong message against terrorism, declaring that the operation represented not an end, but the beginning of a new strategic resolve. Addressing a joint press conference, senior officers from the Army, Air Force, and Navy said India would continue taking decisive action to safeguard national security and prevent terr…
Jaipur, May 7 (IANS) The second edition of the Joint Commanders’ Conference, themed ‘Military Capability in New Domains’, will start on Thursday in Jaipur and continue till Friday. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan will grace the conference, which assumes added significance as it coincides with the first anniversary of Operation Sindoor, a landmark tri-service operation that stands as a testament to India’s unwavering political will and milita…
New Delhi, May 5 (IANS) The Ministry of Defence on Tuesday signed a contract with Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL), Hyderabad, for the procurement of five ground-based Mobile Electronic Systems, worth Rs 1,476 crore, for the Indian Army with a minimum 72 per cent indigenous content.The contract, under the Buy (Indian-Indigenously Designed, Developed and Manufactured) category, was inked in the presence of Defence Secretary Kumar Singh at Kartavya Bhawan here.BEL produces advanced, indigenous gro…
Prayagraj, May 5 (IANS) Minister of State (MoS) for Defence, Sanjay Seth, on Tuesday asked defence equipment MSMEs and start-ups to think out-of-the-box to stay ahead of the technology curve and continue bolstering the performance of defence forces. Addressing the North Tech Symposium in Uttar Pradesh’s Prayagraj, the MoS credited the success of Operation Sindoor to the courage of the defence forces and the complementary role played by the effectiveness of indigenous state-of-the-art weapons and…
Prayagraj, May 5 (IANS) Minister of State (MoS) for Defence Sanjay Seth on Tuesday asserted that India’s military strength is rooted in its domestic defence manufacturing capabilities, while also praising the armed forces for the success of Operation Sindoor, supported by indigenous weapon systems. “India’s military might is forged in the factories of our defence industries,” Seth said, crediting the success of Operation Sindoor to the courage and determination of the Indian armed forces, furthe…
Patna, May 4 (IANS) Following the damage to Vikramshila Setu in Bhagalpur, the Bihar government has moved swiftly, initiating administrative action and seeking central assistance to fast-track repairs.The state’s Road Construction Department has suspended an Executive Engineer on charges of negligence.Given the seriousness of the situation, Chief Minister Samrat Chaudhary held discussions with Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and senior military leadership.The government is now preparing to seek…
New Delhi, April 29 (IANS) In a significant boost to India’s maritime strike capabilities, the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and the Indian Navy successfully carried out the maiden salvo launch of the Naval Anti-Ship Missile–Short Range (NASM-SR). The test was conducted from a naval helicopter platform off the coast of the Bay of Bengal near Odisha. This development marked a key milestone in India’s indigenous defence development.During the trial, two NASM-SR missile…
New Delhi, April 29 (IANS) The Congress on Wednesday accused Defence Minister Rajnath Singh of giving a “shameful clean chit” to Pakistan during his remarks at a Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) meeting in Bishkek, calling his statements “anti-national.” This comes after ‘RMO India’ took to social media ‘X’ and said, “It was a testimony to our zero-tolerance outlook towards terrorism and its perpetrators, which was endorsed by this esteemed Forum. But the real test of our collective…
Bhopal, April 13 (IANS) At the ongoing ‘Advanced Agriculture Festival’ in Raisen district of Madhya Pradesh, a unique and fascinating initiative, different from traditional farming, has taken centre stage. A demonstration of the benefits of pearl farming was held here, showcasing it as a new and lucrative alternative source of income for farmers.The inaugural event received commendation from Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, and Chief Minister Mohan Yad…