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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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Emerging tech has altered definition of warfare: Defence Min Rajnath Singh

Addressing the Combined Graduation Parade at the Indian Air Force Academy near here, Singh said emerging technologies have altered the very definition of warfare

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Updated On : 13 Jun 2026 | 12:53 PM IST

Rajnath Singh approves 250 MW solar plant on defence land in UP's Sitapur

This is the first-of-its-kind project undertaken by the defence ministry involving the development of a large-scale solar power generation facility with integrated BESS support on defence land

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Updated On : 09 Jun 2026 | 2:45 PM IST

India remains world's fastest-growing major economy: Rajnath Singh

As India moves towards the vision of Viksit Bharat, this growth story continues to create new opportunities and strengthen the aspirations of 140 crore Indians, Singh said further in his post

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Updated On : 06 Jun 2026 | 7:49 PM IST

Defence Ministry enhances armed forces' spending powers, boosts efficiency

The revised delegation of financial powers is expected to facilitate procurements worth over ₹1.25 trillion and improve operational efficiency across the armed forces

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Updated On : 04 Jun 2026 | 11:28 PM IST

Rajnath Singh unveils DFPDS-2026, boosts defence procurement to ₹1.25 trn

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh stated that the new framework will empower field commanders to make faster decisions, boost operational readiness, and minimise dependence on foreign equipment

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Updated On : 04 Jun 2026 | 2:21 PM IST

Indian Navy confined Pak Navy to its ports during Op Sindoor: Rajnath Singh

Calling the Shaurya Vatika more than a tourist attraction, Singh said it would remind citizens of the sacrifices made by the armed forces

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Updated On : 30 May 2026 | 2:57 PM IST

Govt issues request for proposal to pvt firms for 5th-gen Amca jet

The defence ministry has invited bids from three shortlisted private-sector consortiums to build prototypes for India's indigenous fifth-generation stealth fighter aircraft

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Updated On : 27 May 2026 | 11:11 PM IST

No power can stop India from becoming top arms exporter in 30 yrs: Rajnath

After inaugurating an ammunition manufacturing unit at Shirdi, Singh said the target is to take the private sector role in defence production to 50 per cent

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Updated On : 23 May 2026 | 6:53 PM IST

India, South Korea deepen defence ties with new cooperation pacts

The two countries signed agreements on cyber defence, military training and UN peacekeeping cooperation during Rajnath Singh's visit to Seoul

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Updated On : 20 May 2026 | 7:32 PM IST

Rajnath Singh begins Vietnam, South Korea visit to boost defence ties

Defence Minister said his discussions during the visit would focus on expanding defence ties and enhancing regional cooperation

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Updated On : 18 May 2026 | 11:14 PM IST

Rajnath, Naidu lay foundation stone for combat aircraft unit in Andhra

The AMCA-linked infrastructure project in Andhra Pradesh is expected to strengthen India's indigenous military aviation ecosystem and generate 7,500 jobs

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Updated On : 15 May 2026 | 10:16 PM IST

Rajnath, Andhra CM lay foundation for ₹16,000 cr fighter jet infra project

The Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) project is expected to generate 7,500 jobs, an official release said

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Updated On : 15 May 2026 | 12:03 PM IST

Rajnath Singh chairs Informal Group Meeting on evolving West Asia situation

The meeting was held to review the evolving situation in the region and discuss related matters

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Updated On : 11 May 2026 | 12:34 PM IST

Rajnath Singh asks armed forces to preserve 'element of surprise'

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh urged the armed forces to strengthen AI, cyber, and autonomous capabilities while maintaining strategic unpredictability

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Updated On : 08 May 2026 | 6:59 PM IST

Operation Sindoor a benchmark for 'modern warfare': Rajnath Singh

The operation stands as a powerful symbol of national resolve and preparedness to deal with national security challenges, he said in a message

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Updated On : 07 May 2026 | 10:18 AM IST

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