Tag: Rajnath Singh

Later, his mother suffered a brain haemorrhage after learning that he would have to stay in the jail for long as the Emergency was extended.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has approved a proposal for the extension of resettlement facilities to cadets who are invalidated on medical grounds due to causes attributable to military trainin

The Minister said India now imports technology "only when our own innovation falls short".

Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh is also scheduled to visit Odisha on February 22 and attend several programmes here.

Singh also said the country does not want to depend on imported weapons. The government's aim is to "Make in India, Make for the world", he said addressing a National Security Conclave here.

Referring to the stand-off in eastern Ladakh in 2020, he said  that the Chinese Army ignored protocols and unilaterally tried to change the status quo on the LAC. He lauded the valour and dedication of the Indian Army which foiled the attempts by PLA to change the status quo.

Cutting across their ranks, the defence personnel positioned themselves in various rows and performed different asanas according to the instructions for nearly an hour.

The country's first IAF Heritage Centre, spanning over an area of 17,000 sq ft, has been set up in the Government Press building in Sector 18 to preserve the rich heritage of the IAF and to inspire the young minds to join the armed forces.

The Ministry of Defence said that during the meeting, both the ministers discussed various matters related to regional peace and security.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has tested positive for Covid-19. He was scheduled to attend the Indian Air Force Commanders' Conference here on Thursday, but had to skip it after being tested positive for the virus.

Rajnath Singh, who arrived in Goa on Monday afternoon, reviewed the operational capabilities of the navy during the Naval Commanders' Conference held aboard India's first Indigenous Aircraft Carrier INS Vikrant.

The heart-winning performance of the musical band at the event was applauded. The parade ground echoed with the music of several patriotic songs, especially, ‘Kadam Kadam Badhaye Ja’, which won everyone’s heart.

Accusing Pakistan of shedding crocodiles' tears in the name of human rights, Singh said, "The pain of the people of Pakistan-Occupied-Kashmir also troubles us and not just them."

The Auli Military station resonated with the sound of patriotic song ‘Aye Watan Tere Liye’ and everybody was awestruck by the singing talent of the jawan.

Subsequently, he reviewed the operational readiness of the formation in the easternmost part of the country.