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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 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

DAC clears Rafale fighter jets and defence buys worth ₹3.6 trillion

US-made P-8I maritime aircraft, and missiles, tanks also get nod

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Updated On : 13 Feb 2026 | 12:03 AM IST

Armed forces likely to see big-ticket approvals at DAC meet on Thursday

The DAC may consider a ₹2.7 trillion Rafale deal, Scalp missiles and other key Army, Navy and Air Force acquisitions at today's meeting

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Updated On : 12 Feb 2026 | 12:16 AM IST

India, Greece ink joint declaration to strengthen defence industry ties

The two countries decided to expand capacity of their respective indigenous defence industries through partnership between India's 'Aatmanirbhar Bharat', Hellenic defence reforms under 'Agenda 2030'

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Updated On : 09 Feb 2026 | 10:21 PM IST

India, EU discuss opportunities for integrating defence supply chains

India, EU explore defence supply chain integration to deepen strategic ties

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Updated On : 27 Jan 2026 | 1:11 PM IST

Nitin Nabin to take charge as BJP President: Early life, political career

The formal announcement for the post of BJP national president will take place between 11:30 am and 1:30 pm

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Updated On : 20 Jan 2026 | 10:48 AM IST

New 30 mm ammunition plant in Nagpur to strengthen defence indigenisation

The facility will strengthen domestic defence production and ensure supplies for the armed forces of medium-calibre ammunition, a critical requirement for several weapons

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Updated On : 19 Jan 2026 | 1:57 PM IST

Over ₹34,000 cr investment made in UP's defence corridor nodes: Rajnath

He said the defence corridor, spread across Lucknow, Kanpur, Jhansi, Agra, Aligarh and Chitrakoot, is producing arms, ammunition and equipment related to fighter aircraft

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Updated On : 09 Jan 2026 | 2:23 PM IST

Rajnath commissions ICG's pollution control vessel 'Samudra Pratap' in Goa

It will serve as a critical platform for enforcing marine pollution control regulations, maritime law enforcement, search and rescue operations, and safeguarding India's Exclusive Economic Zone

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Updated On : 05 Jan 2026 | 11:46 AM IST

Rajnath signs condolence for Khaleda Zia at Bangladesh High Commission

Earlier, Acting Chairman of Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), Tarique Rahman on Thursday shared a heartfelt note thanking the supporters who gathered for the funeral of his mother, Khaleda Zia

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Updated On : 01 Jan 2026 | 1:58 PM IST

DRDO test-fires two Pralay missiles off Odisha coast, clears induction path

It is an indigenously developed weapon system featuring state-of-the-art navigation system to ensure high precision

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Updated On : 31 Dec 2025 | 10:46 PM IST

Centre approves greenlit multiple defence proposals worth ₹79,000 crore

The Defence Acquisition Council, chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh in New Delhi, has approved the acceptance of necessity

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Updated On : 30 Dec 2025 | 12:46 AM IST

DAC okays defence procurement proposals worth ₹79K cr to boost capabilities

The DAC cleared proposals to acquire loitering munition systems for artillery units, low-level lightweight radars, and long-range guided rocket ammunition

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Updated On : 29 Dec 2025 | 4:40 PM IST

Given equal chances, women perform at par or better than men: Rajnath Singh

In 2022, Prime Minister Narendra Modi had virtually laid the foundation stone for the Centre, which is spread over 11 acres and assists women in skill development and improving livelihood

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Updated On : 27 Dec 2025 | 6:41 PM IST

Domestic defence production hits ₹1.51 trillion, says Rajnath Singh

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday said India is witnessing a paradigm shift in defence manufacturing, from being an import-dependent nation to an emerging producer-exporter

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Updated On : 07 Dec 2025 | 11:10 PM IST