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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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Op Sindoor showed India's military capabilities to world: Rajnath Singh

India launched Operation Sindoor on May 7 last year in response to the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack and the operation targeted terror infrastructure in territories controlled by Pakistan

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Updated On : 04 May 2026 | 11:14 AM IST

Operation Sindoor reflected India's resolve to eliminate terrorism: Rajnath

Singh also said the "unmatched valour" of the armed forces during the operation has marked it as a "golden chapter" in India's military history

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Updated On : 02 May 2026 | 11:10 PM IST

Rajnath Singh, Italian Defence Minister Guido Crosetto discuss defence ties

Defence relationship between India and Italy has expanded to dialogue, service-to-service interactions, training, export of defence equipment, sharing info, port calls, exercises, maritime security

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Updated On : 30 Apr 2026 | 2:40 PM IST

Stopped Op Sindoor voluntarily, were ready for long war: Rajnath Singh

Defence Minister lauded the "zero tolerance policy." He also noted that India did not fall for the "bluff" of a nuclear attack

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Updated On : 30 Apr 2026 | 12:08 PM IST

No place for any double standards on terrorism: Rajnath Singh at SCO meet

In his address at a conference of SCO, Singh said India demonstrated its 'firm resolve' during Operation Sindoor that 'terror epicentres are no longer immune to justifiable punishment'

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Updated On : 28 Apr 2026 | 12:44 PM IST

India, Germany agree on defence-industrial roadmap to deepen ties

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh held talks with his German counterpart Boris Pistorius in Berlin on Wednesday. They discussed security and defence issues

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Updated On : 22 Apr 2026 | 11:47 PM IST

Hormuz disruptions have direct implications for India: Rajnath Singh

Singh said this while addressing the German Parliamentary Standing Committee on Defence and Security on day one of his three-day visit to the country

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Updated On : 22 Apr 2026 | 8:58 PM IST

Rajnath to undertake 3-day visit to Germany to finalise defence roadmap

Singh is also expected to interact with key representatives of the German defence industry, with a view to promoting joint development and co-production under the 'Make-in-India' initiative

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Updated On : 20 Apr 2026 | 1:19 PM IST

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