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Holi a symbol of India's precious cultural heritage, says President Murmu
New Delhi, March 14: President Droupadi Murmu extended her heartfelt greetings to the nation on the auspicious occasion of Holi, emphasising that the festival is a symbol of India's rich cultural heritage.
Sense of confidence across country, says Defence Minister Rajnath Singh as he celebrates Holi with the people
New Delhi, March 14: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh celebrated Holi with people who arrived at his residence and extended greetings of Holi and Ramzan on Friday.
May colours of joy fill your life with happiness, health: Rajnath Singh extends greetings of Holi
New Delhi, March 14: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh extended greetings on the vibrant occasion of Holi on Friday and prayed for the happiness and health of the people.
Tejas LCA MK1 test-fires indigenously developed ASTRA Missile
New Delhi, March 12: India has successfully conducted test-launch of indigenously developed ASTRA Missile. This Beyond Visual Range Air-to-Air Missile (BVRAAM) was launched from Tejas LCA AF MK1 prototype fighter aircraft.
Tejas LCA AF MK1 test-fires beyond visual range Air-to-Air Missile off Odisha coast
New Delhi, March 12: The Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA) has successfully conducted a test launch of the homegrown ASTRA Beyond Visual Range Air-to-Air Missile (BVRAAM) from the LCA AF MK1 prototype fighter aircraft.
IAF aiming to induct new multirole fighter jets in 4-5 years, US F-15 Strike Eagle may be new entrant in global tender
New Delhi, March 11: With a high-level committee having accepted the need for getting new multirole fighter jets, the Indian Air Force is looking to start induction of these planes in the next four to five years through a fast tracked global tender.
PM Modi, Defence Minister greet J&K CM Omar on 54th birthday
Jammu, March 10: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday sent birthday greetings to Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah.
HAL added new dimensions to defence manufacturing: Rajnath Singh
Bengaluru, March 9: The Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) is not only increasing the strength of armed forces but is also opening new dimensions of manufacturing, research and development by collaborating with the private sector, said Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday.
In a first, private Indian firm rolls out fuselage for LCA
Bengaluru, March 9: The first rear fuselage, produced by Indian private sector company Alpha Tocol Engineering Services Private Ltd, for the indigenous Light Combat Aircraft Mk1A, was handed over to Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) here in the presence of Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday.
Rajnath Singh calls for increased R&D in aerospace medicine
New Delhi, March 9: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday underscored the importance of aerospace medicine, calling it critical for dealing with challenges such as micro-gravity, radiation, and isolation faced by a human being in space.
First rear fuselage for LCA Mk1A handed over to HAL by Indian private industry in Bengaluru
Bengaluru, March 9: The first rear fuselage for Light Combat Aircraft Mk1A, produced by Indian Private Industry, Alpha Tocol Engineering Services Private Ltd, was handed over on Sunday to Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) in the presence of Defence Minister Rajnath Singh at Aircraft Division in Bengaluru.
Space emerges as major domain in warfare, India maintains pace: Rajnath Singh
Bengaluru, March 9: Space has emerged as a major domain in warfare, and India, having taken a step forward in this direction, has mastered the most advanced technologies like Anti-Satellite, said Defence Minister Rajnath Singh in Bengaluru on Sunday.
Need to explore more possibilities in aerospace medicine: Rajnath Singh
Bengaluru, March 8: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday visited the Institute of Aerospace Medicine (IAM) of the Indian Air Force (IAF) in Bengaluru, greeting the IAF officers. He highlighted the growing need for expertise in aerospace medicine given the continuous increase in air and space traffic.
PoK will join India soon; delimitation, ONOE welcome moves: Rajnath Singh
New Delhi, March 8: Predicting Pakistan-occupied Kashmir's (PoK) assimilation into India in the near future, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday batted strongly for healthy relations with neighbours like Bangladesh and reflected upon the gains from one nation, one poll and delimitation.
ONOE will save a lot of time and money: Rajnath Singh hails PM Modi for initiative
New Delhi, March 8: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh spoke exclusively to IANS on a range of topics including One Nation One Election (ONOE).
Big achievement: Rajnath on Delhi govt launching Rs 2,500 scheme for women
New Delhi, March 8: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday hailed the Delhi government's decision to launch the Mahila Samriddhi Yojana of giving Rs 2,500 monthly assistance to poor women.
Delimitation will increase seats even in Tamil Nadu, assures Rajnath Singh
New Delhi, March 8: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has sought to allay concerns raised by Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin over the proposed delimitation exercise in 2026, asserting that the process will lead to an increase in seats across all states, including Tamil Nadu.
PoK residents keen to assimilate into India: Rajnath Singh
New Delhi, March 8: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday said the people of Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) would themselves demand assimilation into India as there were little chances of Islamabad willing to return the stolen part of the Valley.
India wants to maintain good relations with Bangladesh: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh
New Delhi, March 8: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday said that India has always batted strongly to maintain a healthy relationship with its neighbours and Bangladesh remains no exception.
Rajnath Singh interacts with women crew of Navika Sagar Parikrama on eve of International Women's Day
New Delhi, March 7: On the eve of International Women's Day, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh interacted with the crew members of Navika Sagar Parikrama II. The Defence Minister spoke to Lieutenant Commander Dilna K and Lieutenant Commander Roopa A of the Indian Navy, through video conferencing in New Delhi.
Beacon of Nari Shakti: Rajnath Singh interacts with crew of Navika Sagar Parikrama II on eve of International Women's Day
New Delhi, March 7: Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday interacted with the crew of Navika Sagar Parikrama II on the eve of International Women's Day and said that their courageous journey aboard INSV Tarini, tackling the immense challenge of circumnavigating the globe, "stands as a beacon of Nari Shakti."
On eve of Women's Day, Defence Minister interacts with crew of INSV Tarini
New Delhi, March 7: On the eve of International Women's Day, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh interacted with the crew members of Navika Sagar Parikrama II (NSP II), Lt Cdr Dilna K and Lt Cdr Roopa A, of the Indian Navy through video conferencing.
India signs $248 million defence deal with Russia for T-72 tank engines
New Delhi, March 7: The Ministry of Defence has signed a $248 million contract with Russia's Rosoboronexport for the procurement of more powerful 1000 HP Engines for T-72 tanks of the Indian Army, in fully formed, completely- knocked down and semi-knocked down conditions.
DRDO conducts high-altitude trials of indigenous ILSS for LCA Tejas
New Delhi, March 5: The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has successfully conducted high-altitude trials of the indigenous Integrated Life Support System (ILSS) for LCA Tejas.
Exceptional teamwork: Rajnath Singh congratulates team India following win in CT semifinals
New Delhi, March 5: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh congratulated the Indian Cricket team on a "stupendous" victory in the Champions Trophy semi-final against Australia on Tuesday night.
Rajnath Singh inaugurates DRDO-MHA conference on advanced technologies for internal security, disaster relief operations
New Delhi, March 4: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday inaugurated the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) - Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) Collaboration Conference-Cum-Exhibition on 'Advanced Technologies for Internal Security and Disaster Relief Operations' at DRDO Bhawan in New Delhi.
Delhi: Rajnath Singh inaugurates DRDO-MHA collaboration conference-cum-exhibition
New Delhi, March 4: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday inaugurated the DRDO-MHA Collaboration Conference-cum-Exhibition in the national capital.
Break silos, collaborate with each other: Defence Minister Singh tells security researchers
New Delhi, March 4: Describing internal and external security as two sides of the same coin, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday called upon security research institutions to break down silos and work collaboratively to ensure a strong, secure, and self-reliant India.
DRDO, DPSUs, private sector to work together to achieve desired goal with enhanced 'Aatmanirbharta'
New Delhi, March 3: The report on the Empowered Committee for capability enhancement of the Indian Air Force (IAF) presented by Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh on Monday highlights key thrust areas and makes recommendations for the implementation in the short, medium and long-term to achieve the IAF's "desired capability enhancement goals".
Rajnath Singh discusses defence ties with Princess Astrid of Belgium
New Delhi, March 3: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh discussed the possibility of defence engagements in the Indo-Pacific with Princess Astrid of Belgium and Defence Minister Theo Francken on Monday.
'Every citizen should contribute to welfare of soldiers and their families': Rajnath Singh
New Delhi, March 3: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday called upon the people to contribute wholeheartedly to the welfare of soldiers and their families, terming it the national duty of every citizen while addressing the Armed Forces Flag Day Corporate Social Responsibility (AFFD CSR) Conclave in New Delhi,
Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh meets Princess Astrid of Belgium
New Delhi, March 3: Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday met Princess Astrid of Belgium and his Belgian counterpart Theo Francken.
Avalanche hits road construction workers in Uttarakhand's Chamoli, 25 still trapped
Chamoli: , Feb 28 (IANS) Around 25 of the 57 workers engulfed by the snow as a massive avalanche struck Uttarakhand's Chamoli district on Friday remain to be rescued as a multi-agency operation struggles in the harsh climate and terrain to extricate them, officials said.
Govt's endeavour is to harness the potential of youth to achieve goal of Viksit Bharat by 2047: Rajnath Singh
Hyderabad, February 28: Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday called upon the youth to inculcate scientific temper and excel in frontier technologies by making the best use of the internationally competitive infrastructure being established in the country due to the government's efforts.
Excel in frontier tech by making best use of internationally-competitive infrastructure being set-up in India: Defence Minister
New Delhi, Friday 28: Defense Minister Rajnath Singh has called upon the youth to inculcate scientific temper and excel in frontier technologies by making the best use of the internationally competitive infrastructure being established in the country due to the Government's efforts.
Modern technologies adding lethality, unpredictability in warfare: Rajnath Singh on National Science Day
Hyderabad, February 28: Cutting-edge and frontier technologies are adding new dimensions of lethality and unpredictability in modern warfare, said Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday in Hyderabad.
Need to find solutions to critical technological challenges: Rajnath Singh
Hyderabad, Feb 28: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday stressed the need to find solutions to critical technological challenges as he called upon the youth to inculcate a scientific temper and excel in frontier technologies by making the best use of the internationally competitive infrastructure being established in the country.
Coast Guard regional headquarters in Kolkata bags three of eight Tatrakshak Medals
Kolkata, Feb 27: The headquarters of the Indian Coast Guard (ICG), Region North East, based on Kolkata, received three of the eight Tatrakshak Medals (TM) awarded by Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday.
Rajnath Singh releases 1st edition of MoD's bi-annual Hindi magazine 'Sashakt Bharat'
New Delhi, February 27: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh released the first edition of the Ministry of Defence's bi-annual Hindi magazine 'Sashakt Bharat' at South Block, New Delhi on February 27, 2025.
India successfully tests short-range anti-ship missile with re-targeting feature
New Delhi, Feb 26: In a boost for India's maritime power capabilities, the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and the Indian Navy have carried out successful flight trials of a first-of-its-kind naval anti-ship missile (NASM-SR) from the Integrated Test Range (ITR), Chandipur.