New Delhi, Jan 27 (IANS) India is moving closer to finalising a landmark defence and trade partnership with the European Union, as a high-level EU delegation held discussions with Defence Minister Rajnath Singh in New Delhi on Tuesday. The meeting held at Singh’s office takes place amid broader negotiations to deepen strategic, economic, and security ties between India and the EU.The talks coincide with the four-day visit of European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, who arrived in In…
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Mumbai, Jan 18 (IANS) Popular television actor Sudhanshu Pandey was in awe of Defence Minister Rajnath Singh’s farsightedness and grounded nature as he got the opportunity to meet the politician recently.Publishing two pictures from his meeting with the Union Minister, Sudhanshu shared on his official Instagram handle, “A casual but profound discussion with a politician jinke vyaktitva mein mitti KI Khushboo hai aur Vichaaron mein adbhut durdarshita.. Aapse Bohot kuch seekhne ko mila sir @rajnat…
New Delhi, Jan 16 (IANS) In a key booster for India’s defence capabilities, the Defence Procurement Board (DPB) on Friday approved the proposal to acquire 114 Rafale fighter jets from French aviation manufacturer Dassault.According to defence sources, the proposal will now be taken up for clearance at the next Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), headed by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh.Sources further stated that the Cabinet Committee on Security, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, is lik…
Jaipur, Jan 15 (IANS) The 78th Army Day Parade kicked off in the city this morning with the Army showcasing its discipline, strength, valour and modern military capabilities before thousands of spectators on the Mahal Road in Jagatpura. This year’s Army Day parade holds special significance, as this is being held right outside a traditional military cantonment area, making it the first of its kind event. The parade began after a 10-minute award ceremony honoring brave women. A series of tablea…
Jaipur, Jan 15 (IANS) For the first time in its history, the main Army Day Parade is being taken out of military cantonments and held along a public urban route on Mahal Road in Jaipur on Thursday, marking a significant departure from long-standing tradition.The Sapta Shakti Command, also known as the South Western Command, has taken responsibility for managing an estimated crowd of nearly eight lakh civilians on Thursday in Jaipur.The large-scale event is being organised on the lines of the Rep…
New Delhi, Dec 31 (IANS) India successfully conducted a salvo launch of two Pralay missiles in quick succession on Wednesday. It was test-fired from the same launcher off the coast of Odisha and was conducted as part of user evaluation trials. According to the Ministry of Defence, the test was carried out at around 10:30 am on Wednesday by the Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO), off the coast of Odisha. Both missiles followed the intended trajectory, meeting all flight object…