Page 6 - Latest Updates on 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
 "India ready to help Pakistan act against terrorism, says Rajnath Singh")
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")
BrahMos Aerospace plant will boost India's self-reliance: Rajnath Singh
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh highlights the impact of the new BrahMos Aerospace plant in Lucknow, which will contribute to India's defence self-reliance and create employment
 "BrahMos Aerospace plant will boost India's self-reliance: Rajnath Singh")
Indian armed forces have special blessings of Goddess Kali: Rajnath Singh
The senior Bharatiya Janata Party leader also said the spiritual and cultural symbols and centres of India were targeted during the British rule and thus, after independence
Navy to induct first indigenous diving support vessel 'Nistar' on July 18
'Nistar', designed and constructed by Hindustan Shipyard Limited, Visakhapatnam, was delivered to the Indian Navy on July 8 at Visakhapatnam
 "Navy to induct first indigenous diving support vessel 'Nistar' on July 18")
Threat of Naxalism now confined to just five-six districts: Rajnath Singh
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has said that the infamous red corridor is now confined to just five-six districts, and these regions are turning into growth hubs
 "Threat of Naxalism now confined to just five-six districts: Rajnath Singh")
DAC ₹1.05-trn nod spurs defence stocks; Paras, Astra, BEML jump up to 9%
The sharp rally in defence stocks today came after the Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), headed by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, approved 10 major capital acquisition proposals on Thursday.
 "DAC ₹1.05-trn nod spurs defence stocks; Paras, Astra, BEML jump up to 9%")
Defence Acquisition Council approves defence purchases worth ₹1.05 trn
DAC clears defence buys to boost mobility, air defence, naval safety and promote indigenously designed, developed and manufactured military systems
 "Defence Acquisition Council approves defence purchases worth ₹1.05 trn")
India, US to finalise 10-year framework to boost defence ties: Pentagon
Secretary Hegseth and Minister Singh agreed to sign the next 10-year US-India Defence Framework when they next meet this year, Pentagon said
 "India, US to finalise 10-year framework to boost defence ties: Pentagon")