New Delhi, Jan 28 (IANS) New Delhi gears up for a stirring musical finale as the Beating Retreat ceremony unfolds on Thursday (January 29) at the historic Vijay Chowk, officially drawing the curtains on the 77th Republic Day festivities. This timeless tradition, blending military precision with patriotic melodies, transforms the backdrop of Raisina Hills into a symphony of national pride.President Droupadi Murmu, Vice-President C.P. Radhakrishnan, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Defence Minister R…
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New Delhi, Jan 27 (IANS) Secretary (Defence Production) Sanjeev Kumar on Monday called for aligning academic research with the needs of defence production and evolving structured mechanisms for sustained engagement. He shared his views during a virtual interaction with Directors/Deans of leading academic institutions, including IITs, NITs and IISc, along with DPSUs and other stakeholders in New Delhi.The discussions included fostering long-term student-driven research in academic institutions, s…
New Delhi, Jan 27 (IANS) Commending DRDO’s role in achieving self-reliance, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Tuesday that Operation Sindoor demonstrated that indigenous systems are strengthening India’s operational readiness.Addressing DRDO’s Best Performing Scientists and Technical Persons, who witnessed the 77th Republic Day Parade as Special Guests, Rajnath Singh stated that self-reliance has become a national mindset under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.He said th…
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…
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…