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
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
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh also took a dig at RJD chief Lalu Prasad, claiming that these days 'samosas' do not require just 'aloo' (potatoes)
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
The BJP leader also claimed that Gandhi should know that running the country is not a game for children
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
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
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
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'
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh signed the framework for bilateral defence cooperation over the next decade with US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth
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
The visit plans to reinforce India's commitment to regional peace and security through Asean partnership
He said that India's objective should not merely be to assemble in the country, but, in the true sense, to undertake technology-based manufacturing there
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday said the government dedicated to uplifting the poor and underprivileged and India's true empowerment lies in the health of its citizens.
The Defence Procurement Manual (DPM) 2025 will come into effect from November 1
In an address to the top naval commanders, Singh said Operation Sindoor was a symbol of India's capability and a message to the world that it is always ready to respond to every challenge
The defence minister emphasised that traditional defence outlook is no longer sufficient in today's times as wars are fought not only on the borders, but have now taken a hybrid and asymmetrical form
Laying a wreath at National Police Memorial here on the occasion of Police Commemoration Day, Singh also said that the military and police function on different platforms, but their mission is same
Irrespective of whether he remains MP or not, his commitment to Lucknow's development will remain, Singh said
Adityanath made the remark while opening a programme of PTC Industries at BrahMos Aerospace Complex here with Defence Minister Rajnath Singh