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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
'Defence Forces Vision 2047: A Roadmap for a Future-Ready Indian Military' envisages transformation of the military into an integrated, multi-domain and agile force capable of deterring adversaries
Singh said the current situation has once again reflected the importance of oceans
Rajnath Singh was addressing Navy Chiefs and Heads of Delegations from 74 countries during the inaugural ceremony of Exercise MILAN in Visakhapatnam
Defence Minister calls for speeding up efforts to achieve self-reliance in combat aircraft engine manufacturing
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
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
Singh made these remarks during the inauguration of the Maha Shivaratri celebrations organised at the Isha Yoga Center in Coimbatore
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.