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Defence ministry inks Rs 1,070 cr contract with Mazagon Dock for 14 FPVs
"These multi-role Fast Patrol Vessels (FPV) will be indigenously designed, developed and manufactured by MDL and will be delivered in total 63 months," announced the MoD in a media release
 "Defence ministry inks Rs 1,070 cr contract with Mazagon Dock for 14 FPVs")
Rajnath Singh matches Xi Jinping, talks up role of border villagers
We are developing infrastructure on the mountains and deploying the troops on hill borders in such a way that it is ensuring the safety of the people there, said Singh
 "Rajnath Singh matches Xi Jinping, talks up role of border villagers")
Defence minister inaugurates 35 Border Road projects worth Rs 670 crore
Rajnath Singh announces risk and hardship allowance for BRO personnel and increases ex-gratia compensation for casual labourers to Rs 5 lakh from Rs 2 lakh
 "Defence minister inaugurates 35 Border Road projects worth Rs 670 crore")
Uttarakhand likely to be first state to implement UCC, says Rajnath Singh
A Uniform Civil Code (UCC) for Uttarakhand was one of the major poll promises made by the BJP in the run-up to the state assembly elections held in 2022
 "Uttarakhand likely to be first state to implement UCC, says Rajnath Singh")
Modi govt working hard to ensure well-being of veterans: Defence Min
Singh interacted with the armed forces veterans attending the event and expressed his heartfelt gratitude to them for their selfless service to the motherland
 "Modi govt working hard to ensure well-being of veterans: Defence Min")
Indian armed forces one of the finest in the world, says IAF chief
The Indian Air Force, in particular, has grown from a very modest beginning just about 90 years ago to being "one of the most formidable air forces in the world", he said
 "Indian armed forces one of the finest in the world, says IAF chief")
Casual labourers in BRO projects to be covered under term insurance
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has approved a proposal to roll out a term insurance scheme for casual paid labourers engaged by the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) for various infrastructure projects
Indian Army indigenously develops secure mobile ecosystem SAMBHAV
In line with the ethos of 'Atmanirbhar Bharat', the Indian Army has indigenously developed an "end-to-end secure mobile ecosystem" to provide secure communication with instant connectivity on the move
 "Indian Army indigenously develops secure mobile ecosystem SAMBHAV")
Rajnath Singh, David Cameron praise momentum of India-UK partnership
Cameron reiterated the UK government's desire to collaborate with India in defence areas. The leaders held the meeting at the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
 "Rajnath Singh, David Cameron praise momentum of India-UK partnership")
Ongoing India-UK FTA could be brought to successful conclusion: PM Sunak
Rajnath Singh and Rishi Sunak agreed on the need for the two nations to work together in trade, defence and technology sectors, Ministry of Defence said in a press release
 "Ongoing India-UK FTA could be brought to successful conclusion: PM Sunak")
Rajnath Singh meets Rishi Sunak in London during his first official visit
The Defence Minister is currently on an official visit to Great Britain. The visit marks the first visit by a sitting Indian Defence Minister to the UK in more than 20 years
 "Rajnath Singh meets Rishi Sunak in London during his first official visit")
India-UK to cooperate, co-create, co-innovate, says Rajnath Singh
Defence Minister said India envisions an enriching defence partnership with UK focussed on co-creation as he co-chaired a UK-India Defence Industry CEOs Roundtable
 "India-UK to cooperate, co-create, co-innovate, says Rajnath Singh")
Rajnath Singh holds 'fruitful discussions' with UK counterpart on security
Singh's visit comes after a gap of 22 years, with the last one by an Indian defence minister to the UK dating back to January 2002
 "Rajnath Singh holds 'fruitful discussions' with UK counterpart on security")
LIVE: UP declares Jan 22 as dry day; schools, colleges to remain close
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Defence minister Singh begins his UK tour with visit to Gandhi memorial
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh kick-started his UK tour with a visit to Mahatma Gandhi's statue at Tavistock Square in central London on Tuesday
 "Defence minister Singh begins his UK tour with visit to Gandhi memorial")
IAS Samir Kumar Sinha takes over as DG (Acquisition) in Defence Ministry
Sinha, a 1994-batch Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer, is currently working in his Assam-Meghalaya cadre
 "IAS Samir Kumar Sinha takes over as DG (Acquisition) in Defence Ministry")
Rajnath Singh arrives in UK; to discuss defence issues with his counterpart
During his visit, the defence minister will discuss bilateral issues with his counterpart, Secretary of State for Defence Grant Shapps, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) said in an official press release.
 "Rajnath Singh arrives in UK; to discuss defence issues with his counterpart")
Rajnath Singh to talk defence production in a two-day visit to London
New Delhi and London are moving closer towards developing marine electric propulsion for the Indian Navy's "second indigenous aircraft carrier", or IAC-2
 "Rajnath Singh to talk defence production in a two-day visit to London")
Rajnath Singh's UK visit first by Indian defence minister in 22 years
A community interaction with members of the Indian diaspora in the UK is also expected to be part of his three-day itinerary
Army, Ministry of Defence reviewing former chief Naravane's memoir: Report
The book's publisher, Penguin Random House, has been asked not to share the excerpts or soft copies of the book until the review is over
 "Army, Ministry of Defence reviewing former chief Naravane's memoir: Report")