New Delhi, March 10 (IANS) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday stressed innovation, advanced technologies, and a modern training framework while releasing a vision document on strategic military reforms. Releasing ‘Defence Forces Vision 2047: A Roadmap for a Future-Ready Indian Military’ at an event in South Block, New Delhi, he said this comprehensive blueprint has been articulated by Headquarters Integrated Defence Staff to transform the Defence Forces into a modern, integrated, a…
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New Delhi, Feb 16 (IANS) Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh met Chief of the Hellenic Navy, Vice Admiral Dimitrios Eleftherios Kataras in New Delhi on Monday, holding discussions on advancing defence cooperation between India and Greece. During the meeting, the two sides reaffirmed commitment to strengthening the strategic partnership between India and Greece.In a statement shared on X, the Directorate of Public Relations, Ministry of Defence, stated, “Defence Secretary Shri Rajesh Kumar Singh…
New Delhi, Feb 12 (IANS) The Defence Ministry on Thursday said it has signed a contract with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) for the acquisition of eight Dornier 228 aircraft along with operational role equipment for the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) for Rs 2,312 crore.The order is expected to generate significant direct and indirect employment by strengthening the HAL’s production ecosystem and supporting a broad network of MSMEs and ancillary industries.It will also create sustained opportuni…
New Delhi, Feb 10 (IANS) Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh and Minister for Foreign Affairs and the Diaspora of the Republic of Seychelles Barry Faure on Tuesday reiterated the two nations’ commitment to strengthening defence cooperation. The Defence Secretary also met Chief of Seychelles Defence Forces Major General Michael Anselme Marc Rosette, said an official statement.During the meeting, both sides reviewed the growing defence and security collaboration and reaffirmed their shared commit…
Bhuj, Feb 5 (IANS) Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh on Thursday visited the Surgical Eye Camp at the Military Hospital in Bhuj, marking the conclusion of a three-day outreach programme that restored vision to more than 200 beneficiaries from the border district of Kutch.The camp, conducted from February 3 to 5 under the aegis of the Indian Army’s Southern Command, was organised in collaboration with the Army Hospital (Research & Referral), New Delhi.During the visit, the Defence Secret…
New Delhi, Jan 29 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar met US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor in New Delhi on Thursday, discussing many dimensions of bilateral ties. Welcoming Gor, EAM Jaishankar expressed confidence that he would contribute to strengthening ties between India and the United States.”Pleased to meet US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor today in New Delhi. Our conversation covered the many dimensions of our partnership. Welcomed him and expressed confidence that he woul…
New Delhi, Jan 28 (IANS) US Ambassador to India, Sergio Gor, on Wednesday, described the defence partnership between the two nations as strong and said that the 10-year pact signed in 2025 will further deepen the ties. He said this following his meeting with Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh and other top officials.In a post on X, Gor said, “Just last year, the United States and India signed a 10-year defence pact which will significantly deepen our Defence Partnership. Joint exercises will c…
New Delhi, Jan 24 (IANS) Minister of State (MoS) for Defence, Sanjay Seth, on Saturday, gave away prizes to winners of the Grand Finale of the National School Band Competition, organised as part of the 77th Republic Day Celebrations, an official said. He described the youth of the country as the main drivers of the nation in its journey to becoming ‘Viksit Bharat’ by 2047.As the event coincided with the National Girl Child Day, which is observed on January 24 every year, MoS Seth hailed the role…
New Delhi, Jan 24 (IANS) School Education and Literacy Secretary Sanjay Kumar on Saturday inaugurated the Grand Finale of National School Band Competition (NSBC) 7, 2025–26, reiterating the Education Ministry’s plan to promote diverse talents beyond the classroom in line with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020.Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh, who jointly started the competition, at National Bal Bhavan, New Delhi, said the event marks a significant milestone in promoting discipline, …
New Delhi, Jan 17 (IANS) Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh visited the National Cadet Corps (NCC) Republic Day Camp (RDC) 2026 at Delhi Cantonment on Saturday and hailed the cadets as architects of Viksit Bharat.He urged the participating 2,406 cadets to remain humble, courageous, curious and committed to national ideals, said a statement issued by the Ministry of Defence.He congratulated the cadets for a spectacular presentation depicting their passion, talent, discipline, and enthusiasm, wh…