Singapore, May 31 (IANS) South Korea has discussed a Japan-proposed bilateral military logistics support pact with Tokyo, although Seoul maintained its reservations over the matter, Defence Minister Ahn Gyu-back said on Sunday. Ahn made the remarks to the press at a defence forum in Singapore, a day after he had bilateral talks with Japanese Defence Minister Shinjiro Koizumi.”There were discussions regarding (a potential) Acquisition and Cross-Servicing Agreement (ACSA),” the South Korean Defenc…
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Shirdi, May 23 (IANS) Amid shifting global security theatres, including the Russia-Ukraine war and the West Asia conflict, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday remarked that modern conflicts have shattered traditional assumptions about warfare. “The biggest difference in future wars will not depend on how many soldiers you have, but on how advanced and capable your country is from the perspective of munition volumes and automated systems,” he said.Singh asserted that “the country that manu…
Imphal, May 23 (IANS) In view of the prevailing situation in Manipur, 132 NCC cadets were evacuated to Guwahati and Jorhat in Assam by the Indian Air Force (IAF) on Saturday, officials said. A senior official said that in the true spirit of jointmanship and commitment towards the safety and welfare of youths, 132 NCC cadets who attended the NCC North Eastern Region (NER) Flying Camp in Imphal from May 11 to May 20, 2026, are undergoing emergency evacuation to Guwahati and Jorhat by the IAF amid …
New Delhi, May 18 (IANS) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will depart for his two-nation visit to Vietnam and South Korea on Monday to discuss expanding strategic military ties, defence industrial partnerships, and maritime security cooperation to support stability in the Indo-Pacific region.Singh will arrive in Hanoi on Monday to discuss ways to further strengthen the military cooperation with Vietnam. He will later visit South Korea to discuss the bilateral defence ties.In a post on X, Singh sai…
Puttaparthi (Andhra Pradesh), May 15 (IANS) India’s domestic defence production has reached a record high of Rs 1.5 lakh crore from a mere Rs 46,000 crore in 2014, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Friday.He exuded confidence that domestic defence production would go up to Rs 1.75 lakh crore in a couple of months.The minister was speaking at the foundation laying of various defence projects in this town in the Sri Sathya Sai district.The defence minister stated that India’s defence export…
Riga, May 14 (IANS) Latvian Prime Minister Evika Silina on Thursday announced her resignation and termed it the “right decision in this situation.” The government will continue to perform its duties until new cabinet ministers are approved, local media reported on Thursday. Latvia President has received Silina’s resignation and a decision regarding formation of the new government will be made during consultations with representatives of the Saeima factions at Riga Castle on Friday, Latvia-based …
Mumbai, May 11 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Principal Secretary and former RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das on Monday said bioenergy and green hydrogen would remain among the Centre’s top priorities as India focuses on strengthening energy security and economic resilience amid rising geopolitical tensions.Speaking at the CII Annual Business Summit 2026 here, Das said India’s resilience continues to be anchored in macroeconomic stability, adding that the government’s fiscal position …
New Delhi, April 25 (IANS) Former Indian Army Chief (retired) General Manoj Mukund Naravane has emphasised the significant distinction between politics and the Indian armed forces, criticising efforts to link the military to political matters. He said that the Indian Army follows a “chain of command” and following the orders of the political leadership does not indicate the institution has become political.General Naravane said this in an interview with IANS in response to a question regarding t…
New Delhi, April 9 (IANS) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday extended warm greetings to General Phan Van Giang on his appointment as the Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister of Vietnam, stating that India looks forward to deepening longstanding defence ties. General Phan Van Giang was appointed as Deputy Prime Minister of Vietnam, concurrently serving as Minister of National Defence, on April 8. Vietnam’s 16th National Assembly approved this during its first session, as part of the…
New Delhi, March 25 (IANS) The government will hold an all-party meeting on Wednesday to brief political leaders on the evolving crisis in West Asia, amid rising concerns over its economic and security implications for India.The meeting, scheduled for 5 pm inside the Parliament complex, will be chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh. External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar is expected to brief party leaders on the latest developments and India’s diplomatic stance. The initiative follows sta…