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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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Determined to build defence industry, Rajnath tells Russian counterpart

Ahead of the Modi-Putin summit, India and Russia reaffirmed defence cooperation, with New Delhi pushing for co-development, technology transfer and deeper military ties

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Updated On : 04 Dec 2025 | 10:31 PM IST

A strong India strengthens global peace and economy: Rajnath Singh

Rajnath said that to ensure that this positive influence translates into lasting strength, the government is strengthening national capacity with focused reforms

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Updated On : 28 Nov 2025 | 2:25 PM IST

India to build HAMMER strike system with France. What this weapon can do

Rather than functioning as a traditional missile, the HAMMER is a modular guidance-and-propulsion kit attached to unguided bombs, enabling precision strikes for the Rafale and Tejas from stand-off ran

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Updated On : 25 Nov 2025 | 12:36 PM IST

During Op Sindoor, we followed Lord Krishna's message: Rajnath Singh

"Lord Krishna also taught Arjun that a person who follows the path of righteousness is never afraid," said the defence minister after inaugurating the 10th International Gita conference in Kurukshetra

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Updated On : 24 Nov 2025 | 7:30 PM IST

Statsguru: R&D remains the chink in the armour for India's companies

Rajnath Singh's ₹32,000-crore R&D push boosts defence PSUs, even as overall R&D spend among Nifty 100 firms stays low relative to revenue

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Updated On : 16 Nov 2025 | 11:49 PM IST

Indonesia interested in buying BrahMos missile, says Rajnath Singh

The manufacturer of the BrahMos supersonic missile system has produced the first batch of missiles at its new integration and test facility in Lucknow

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Updated On : 15 Nov 2025 | 10:11 PM IST

Those behind car blast in Delhi's Red Fort won't be spared: Rajnath Singh

Rajnath Singh vows justice for Red Fort blast victims; cites "Operation Sindoor" as India's modern warfare example at Delhi Defence Dialogue

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Updated On : 12 Nov 2025 | 12:15 AM IST

All 16 DPSUs are pillars of India's self-reliance in defence: Rajnath Singh

Singh made the remarks while carrying out a comprehensive review of the performance of 16 DPSUs at a high-level meeting here

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Updated On : 10 Nov 2025 | 6:21 PM IST

DPSUs plan to double R&D pace in 5 years with ₹32,766 crore plan

Move follows Defence Minister Rajnath Singh's call for greater investment and manpower in R&D to develop new technologies and boost indigenisation and exports

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Updated On : 09 Nov 2025 | 11:41 PM IST

HAL's R&D capabilities set for a boost with new manual, global benchmarks

HAL's new R&D manual to be unveiled Monday; Rs 17,000 crore in internal funds already earmarked for R&D investment over the next few years

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Updated On : 09 Nov 2025 | 7:12 PM IST

Rajnath slams Revanth, says Congress dividing nation on religious lines

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh also took a dig at RJD chief Lalu Prasad, claiming that these days 'samosas' do not require just 'aloo' (potatoes)

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Updated On : 09 Nov 2025 | 4:54 PM IST

Rajnath Singh slams Rahul over vote chori allegations, calls them baseless

Addressing two election rallies in Rohtas district, Singh said Congress was facing a dearth of issues, and that's why Gandhi was levelling such allegations

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Updated On : 08 Nov 2025 | 3:30 PM IST

Rahul trying to create anarchy by demanding armed forces quota: Rajnath

The BJP leader also claimed that Gandhi should know that running the country is not a game for children

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Updated On : 05 Nov 2025 | 2:50 PM IST

Nitish has no corruption cases, says Rajnath, urges vote for NDA in Bihar

The Indian economy was in the 11th position, but due to steps taken by the Modi government, it is in the fifth position now and will soon take the third spot, rajnath added

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Updated On : 04 Nov 2025 | 2:44 PM IST

Indo-Pacific must be free from coercion, stresses unity, says Rajnath

Rajnath Singh said the ADMM-Plus can be that bridge to connect strategic dialogue to practical outcomes and take the region forward towards peace and shared prosperity

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Updated On : 01 Nov 2025 | 8:02 PM IST

Rajnath Singh stresses collective security at Asean defence conclave

In his speech at the Asean Defence Ministers' Meeting Plus (ADMM-Plus) conclave, Singh said India has always been pitching for an open, inclusive and rules-based Indo-Pacific

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Updated On : 01 Nov 2025 | 2:47 PM IST

Rajnath holds talks with defence ministers of NZ, South Korea, and Vietnam

Earlier, Rajnath arrived for the 12th Asean Defence Ministers' Meeting Plus (ADMM-Plus), where he will be addressing the forum on 'Reflection on 15 years of ADMM-Plus and Charting the Way Forward'

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Updated On : 01 Nov 2025 | 11:57 AM IST

India and US sign 10-year defence agreement amid tariff turmoil

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh signed the framework for bilateral defence cooperation over the next decade with US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth

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Updated On : 31 Oct 2025 | 11:58 PM IST

'A new chapter begins': India, US sign 10-year defence framework pact

On the sidelines of the Asean Defence Ministers' Meeting, Rajnath Singh and Pete Hegseth held talks to boost defence collaboration and strengthen strategic partnership between India and the US

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Updated On : 31 Oct 2025 | 12:58 PM IST

Rajnath to attend 12th Asean Defence Ministers meeting in Malaysia

The visit plans to reinforce India's commitment to regional peace and security through Asean partnership

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Updated On : 29 Oct 2025 | 8:41 PM IST