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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
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
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
Defence Minister lauded the "zero tolerance policy." He also noted that India did not fall for the "bluff" of a nuclear attack
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'
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh held talks with his German counterpart Boris Pistorius in Berlin on Wednesday. They discussed security and defence issues
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
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
Bhosle passed away at Breach Candy Hospital in Mumbai, where she had been admitted due to extreme exhaustion and a chest infection
Safeguarding national interests requires coordinated efforts across all sections of society. The citizens must contribute meaningfully to national security, he said
Underlining his concern for farmers, Singh said the defence ministry had begun procuring organic fresh vegetables and fruits directly from farmers for cantonment areas
Rajnath Singh directed all departments to continue focusing on preparedness, coordination, and resilience building to stay ready to deal with any eventuality
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
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
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
The defence minister further said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi was using his diplomatic skills to protect Indian interests in the Gulf region
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
The meeting comes amid multiple meetings held by the Centre on the ongoing conflict and assuring people that there is no shortage of fuel
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
Addressing the National Defence Industries Conclave, Singh said ongoing conflicts demonstrated the significance of drones and counter-drone technologies