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Who is Rajnath Singh?

Rajnath Singh

About Rajnath Singh

Who is Rajnath Singh?

A Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) veteran, Rajnath Singh has been serving as Defence Minister of India since 2019.
 
Throughout the first term of the Modi government (2014-19), Singh had been the Union home minister. He had also been the head of the BJP's manifesto drafting committee.
 
Currently, he is representing the Lucknow constituency in Lok Sabha.

Early life and education 
Rajnath Singh was born on July 10, 1951 into a family of farmers in Bhabhuara village of Uttar Pradesh. He received his basic education in the village and subsequently, he completed his MSc Physics from Gorakhpur University. He worked as a
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Rajnath Singh, CM Yogi, others mourn demise of legendary singer Asha Bhosle

Bhosle passed away at Breach Candy Hospital in Mumbai, where she had been admitted due to extreme exhaustion and a chest infection

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Updated On : 12 Apr 2026 | 2:42 PM IST

India surrounded by hostile actors, optimal resource use necessary: Rajnath

Safeguarding national interests requires coordinated efforts across all sections of society. The citizens must contribute meaningfully to national security, he said

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Updated On : 12 Apr 2026 | 9:57 AM IST

Rajnath Singh calls for more agri reforms, says funds no barrier to growth

Underlining his concern for farmers, Singh said the defence ministry had begun procuring organic fresh vegetables and fruits directly from farmers for cantonment areas

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Updated On : 11 Apr 2026 | 8:25 PM IST

Ministerial group takes stock of India's readiness for West Asia situation

Rajnath Singh directed all departments to continue focusing on preparedness, coordination, and resilience building to stay ready to deal with any eventuality

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Updated On : 09 Apr 2026 | 7:17 AM IST

Rajnath Singh commissions advanced stealth frigate INS Taragiri in Vizag

Indian Navy chief Admiral Dinesh Kumar Tripathi and Chief of Defence Staff Anil Chauhan were among the attendees, along with other senior Indian Navy officials

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Updated On : 03 Apr 2026 | 11:18 PM IST

Navy ensures safety of Indian commercial ships, oil tankers: Rajnath Singh

Singh's comments assume significance following the disruption of oil supplies and blockage of oil tankers in view of the prevailing situation in West Asia

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Updated On : 03 Apr 2026 | 2:44 PM IST

West Asia crisis: Rajnath Singh stresses 'constant vigilance' at IGoM meet

The government said it is closely monitoring the evolving situation in West Asia and would take calibrated steps to minimise any adverse impact on India

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Updated On : 02 Apr 2026 | 10:48 PM IST

No dearth of fuel or gas in country: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh

The defence minister further said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi was using his diplomatic skills to protect Indian interests in the Gulf region

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Updated On : 02 Apr 2026 | 12:57 PM IST

India's defence exports hit record ₹38,424 cr in FY26: Rajnath Singh

With DPSUs (defence public sector undertakings) contributing 54.84% and private industry 45.16%, this milestone showcases the power of a collaborative and self-reliant defence ecosystem, Rajnath added

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Updated On : 02 Apr 2026 | 10:47 AM IST

Rajnath Singh to chair first informal GoM meet on West Asia crisis

The meeting comes amid multiple meetings held by the Centre on the ongoing conflict and assuring people that there is no shortage of fuel

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Updated On : 28 Mar 2026 | 6:58 PM IST

West Asia crisis must be resolved through dialogue and diplomacy: Rajnath

India has clearly stated its position, and Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said that war will not bring a solution, he said while speaking at an event in Uttarakhand's Haldwani

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Updated On : 21 Mar 2026 | 8:35 PM IST

Rajnath cites global conflicts to urge self-reliance in drone manufacturing

Addressing the National Defence Industries Conclave, Singh said ongoing conflicts demonstrated the significance of drones and counter-drone technologies

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Updated On : 19 Mar 2026 | 1:35 PM IST

Rajnath unveils vision document, roadmap for future-ready military

'Defence Forces Vision 2047: A Roadmap for a Future-Ready Indian Military' envisages transformation of the military into an integrated, multi-domain and agile force capable of deterring adversaries

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Updated On : 10 Mar 2026 | 1:55 PM IST

Rajnath Singh calls for Indian maritime leadership amid West Asia crisis

Singh said the current situation has once again reflected the importance of oceans

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Updated On : 06 Mar 2026 | 10:44 PM IST

Rajnath Singh calls for stronger global naval cooperation at MILAN 2026

Rajnath Singh was addressing Navy Chiefs and Heads of Delegations from 74 countries during the inaugural ceremony of Exercise MILAN in Visakhapatnam

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Updated On : 20 Feb 2026 | 9:27 AM IST

Kaveri to Manik: India seeks to build fighter jet aircraft engines

Defence Minister calls for speeding up efforts to achieve self-reliance in combat aircraft engine manufacturing

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Updated On : 17 Feb 2026 | 6:37 PM IST

Speed up next-gen aero engine development: Rajnath Singh to scientists

At DRDO's GTRE in Bengaluru, Rajnath Singh urged scientists to fast-track next-gen aero engines, calling self-reliance critical amid shifting global supply chains

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Updated On : 16 Feb 2026 | 10:56 PM IST

Five-year engine R&D push crucial for strategic autonomy: Rajnath Singh

Calling Bengaluru a global symbol of innovation and skilled manpower, Singh said the city and GTRE will play a crucial role in India's journey towards becoming a developed nation by 2047

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Updated On : 16 Feb 2026 | 7:12 PM IST

Space programmes reflect ancient scientific spirit in modern form: Rajnath

Singh made these remarks during the inauguration of the Maha Shivaratri celebrations organised at the Isha Yoga Center in Coimbatore

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Updated On : 16 Feb 2026 | 6:57 AM IST

Defence index trades firm in weak market, rises 4% in one week; here's why

At 11:15 AM on Friday; the Nifty India Defence was the sole sectoral index trading in green and up 0.08 per cent, as compared to 1 per cent decline in the Nifty 50.

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Updated On : 13 Feb 2026 | 11:59 AM IST