The UPDIC took off to an encouraging start with the announcement of investments worth over Rs 3,700 crore in defence production at a meet organised in Aligarh in 2018
The defence minister said the Kargil War of 1999 saw a similar story
Rajnath said that irrespective of ideology, there has always been consensus from all quarters towards attaining goal of complete self-reliance
Singh also advocated for meaningful participation of women in peacekeeping operations, emphasising that their unique contribution during missions in conflict-affected areas must be recognised
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday said when India, the most populous nation of the world, does not find a seat as a permanent member of the United Nations Security Council
Rajnath Singh stated that the United Nations needed to be more democratic and representative of the realities of today while also calling for international cooperation with UN peacekeepers
He was addressing the convocation ceremony of Gopal Narayan Singh University in Rohtas district of Bihar on Saturday
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh held wide-ranging talks with his American counterpart Lloyd Austin focusing on various key aspects of India-US defence ties and the regional security scenario
Rajnath and Austin are set to discuss in their talks on Monday General Electric's proposal to share technology with India for fighter jet engines and New Delhi's plan to procure 30 MQ-9B armed drones
US Secretary of Defence Lloyd Austin will arrive in New Delhi on June 4 from Singapore on a two-day visit
Rajnath Singh stated that efforts were being made to create a strong, and tech-savvy armed forces on the back of a robust defence industry
A strong military not only secures the borders, but also protects the culture and economy of a country, said Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday.
With great power comes great responsibility, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Friday quoting a famous dialogue from Hollywood blockbuster "Spiderman"
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said wrestlers' complaint against Wrestling Federation of India president Brij Bhushan Singh is being probed and action will be taken once the investigation is over
Defence Minister emphasised the government's focus on self-reliance and the progress made in defence exports in recent years towards achieving the objective of "Make in India, Make for the World"
Defence Minister Rajnath highlighted India's growing importance on world stage owing to its fast-expanding economy and progressive government actions as he interacted with Indian diaspora in Nigeria
India must focus on advancement in defence technology in view of "double threat" along the borders, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said in an oblique reference to challenges along the frontiers
Former politician and East UP minister Hari Shankar Tiwari passed away last night at 90. His last rites will be performed at Mukti Path in Barhalganj town of Gorakhpur district on Wednesday.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday said self-reliance in defence is essential for strengthening the security apparatus of the country.
India is now becoming a self-reliant country. The possibility of India becoming the top economy in the world also cannot be ruled out, the minister said