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Navy's role goes beyond guarding to economic security, says Rajnath Singh
On the two new frigates, Rajnath Singh said the commissioning of INS Udaygiri and INS Himgiri will significantly enhance Indian Navy's strength, reach and resilience
 "Navy's role goes beyond guarding to economic security, says Rajnath Singh")
Indian Army to host tri-service seminar RAN SAMWAD-2025 from Aug 26
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh is expected to deliver the plenary address on the concluding day, while Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan will open the dialogue on the first day
 "Indian Army to host tri-service seminar RAN SAMWAD-2025 from Aug 26")
Grew up shy, didn't think will fly to space: Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla
Shukla, who spoke at an IAF event, said he listened to stories of Rakesh Sharma's historic spaceflight, but the dream to travel to space didn't take root early in his life
 "Grew up shy, didn't think will fly to space: Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla")
Gaganyaan mission marks new chapter in Atmanirbhar Bharat journey: Rajnath
The Gaganyaan project, formally announced by Modi in 2018, aims to send a three-member crewed flight into the 400 km-orbit for a three-day mission in 2027
 "Gaganyaan mission marks new chapter in Atmanirbhar Bharat journey: Rajnath")
India conducts maiden flight tests of integrated air defence weapon system
The flight tests of the new air defence system came three-and-half months after Operation Sindoor
 "India conducts maiden flight tests of integrated air defence weapon system")
Rajnath, Fadnavis called Uddhav to seek support for NDA V-P candidate: Raut
The BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) has fielded Maharashtra Governor C P Radhakrishnan as its vice-presidential candidate
 "Rajnath, Fadnavis called Uddhav to seek support for NDA V-P candidate: Raut")
India the world's most 'dashing and dynamic' economy, says Rajnath Singh
Singh's comments come amid high tariffs announced by US President Donald Trump on goods imported from India
 "India the world's most 'dashing and dynamic' economy, says Rajnath Singh")
Govt halts US arms deals after Trump slams 50% tariffs on India, MoD denies
Post publication of this story, India's government issued a statement it attributed to a Ministry of Defence source describing news reports of a pause in the talks as "false and fabricated."
 "Govt halts US arms deals after Trump slams 50% tariffs on India, MoD denies")
Defence Ministry clears ₹67,000 crore military upgrade for armed forces
The Defence Ministry has cleared proposals worth ₹67,000 crore to boost the operational capabilities of the Army, Navy, and Air Force, including drones, radars, missile systems, and maintenance deals
 "Defence Ministry clears ₹67,000 crore military upgrade for armed forces")
Leaders across party lines remember Shibu Soren for his contributions
Jharkhand Chief Minister and his son Hemant Soren confirmed the demise of the leader in a post on X
 "Leaders across party lines remember Shibu Soren for his contributions")
India ready to help Pakistan act against terrorism, says Rajnath Singh
Initiating a special discussion on Operation Sindoor in the Rajya Sabha, Singh said three terrorists involved in the Pahalgam attack have been eliminated by Indian forces
No losses to military assets in Operation Sindoor, says Rajnath Singh
He also rejected, as did External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, the claims by United States (US) President Donald Trump that he mediated a ceasefire between India and Pakistan
 "No losses to military assets in Operation Sindoor, says Rajnath Singh")
Pakistan 'admitted defeat' in Op Sindoor, Rajnath Singh tells Lok Sabha
In Lok Sabha, Rajnath Singh said over 100 terrorists were killed in PoK in a 22-minute strike; India stopped Pakistan's missile-drone attack and gave a strong reply by hitting key military sites
 "Pakistan 'admitted defeat' in Op Sindoor, Rajnath Singh tells Lok Sabha")
Logistics management was deciding factor in success of Op Sindoor: Rajnath
Singh was addressing students and faculty members virtually at the 3rd convocation ceremony of Vadodara-based Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya, a university under the Ministry of Railways
 "Logistics management was deciding factor in success of Op Sindoor: Rajnath")
Prez Murmu, PM Modi hail Kargil Vijay Diwas as symbol of soldiers' valour
PM Modi said said this occasion reminds the country of unparalleled courage and valour of its soldiers who sacrificed their lives for defending the country's pride
 "Prez Murmu, PM Modi hail Kargil Vijay Diwas as symbol of soldiers' valour")
From flying snacks to striking targets: India tests missile-capable drones
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh says the UAV platform is a major boost to India's military capability and indigenous research and development
 "From flying snacks to striking targets: India tests missile-capable drones")
Indian Army gets first batch of Apache helicopters; calls it a milestone
The Apache attack helicopters were part of the $600 million deal between India and the US in 2020. Under the deal, the Indian Army was to procure six additional combat helicopters for the army
 "Indian Army gets first batch of Apache helicopters; calls it a milestone")
Rajnath, Shah, other ministers hold strategy meet ahead of Monsoon Session
The opposition has been pushing for debate in Parliament on issues like SIR and Operation Sindoor
 "Rajnath, Shah, other ministers hold strategy meet ahead of Monsoon Session")
India successfully conducts tests of Prithvi-II and Agni-I missiles
India successfully test fires Prithvi-II and Agni-I ballistic missiles from ITR off Odisha coast
 "India successfully conducts tests of Prithvi-II and Agni-I missiles")
PM Modi hails Shubhanshu Shukla's return after historic space mission
Shubhanshu Shukla and three other astronauts returned aboard the Dragon 'Grace' spacecraft, which splashed down off the coast of San Diego, California, after a 22.5-hour journey from space
 "PM Modi hails Shubhanshu Shukla's return after historic space mission")