Page 70 - Latest Updates on Rajnath Singh
There'd be no Kashmir issue had Nehru given Sardar Patel free hand: Rajnath
Said Jammu and Kashmir could have been merged with Indian Union like Hyderabad, Junagarh
 "There'd be no Kashmir issue had Nehru given Sardar Patel free hand: Rajnath")
If talks are held with Pak, they will only be about PoK: Rajnath Singh
On the abrogation of Article 370 of the Constitution, Singh said the step had weakened the neighbouring country and has become a cause of concern for them
 "If talks are held with Pak, they will only be about PoK: Rajnath Singh")
MoD to mobilize 50 lakh people on Dec 7 as part of Swachhta Pakhwada
All the three services of the MoD, Indian Coast Guard, and other organisations, including BRO, NCC, CSD, and Ordnance Factory Board (OFB), among others will participate in the campaign
 "MoD to mobilize 50 lakh people on Dec 7 as part of Swachhta Pakhwada")
IT waiver on Disability Pension only for personnel disabled during service
In reply to a supplementary, Rajnath said the government takes all possible steps in the interest of veterans and retired Army personnel
 "IT waiver on Disability Pension only for personnel disabled during service")
Rajnath, Jaishankar lead first India-Japan 'two-plus-two' dialogue
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar led the Indian side while the Japanese side was headed by Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi and Minister of Defence Taro Kono
 "Rajnath, Jaishankar lead first India-Japan 'two-plus-two' dialogue")
Rajnath to visit J&K for three days, may address public rally in Srinagar
The home minister will receive people's representations on how to bring lasting peace in Kashmir
 "Rajnath to visit J&K for three days, may address public rally in Srinagar")
Maharashtra govt formation: Prerogative of governor to invite, says Rajnath
At the event, Singh paid tributes to former servicemen and their families in Lucknow, and said the country is proud of them.
 "Maharashtra govt formation: Prerogative of governor to invite, says Rajnath")
$10 bn targeted for creating jobs for 2-3 million people by 2025: Rajnath
Minister welcomed synergy being created for boosting indigenous development of defence systems
Rajnath calls for increased synergy between DRDO, domestic defence industry
He asked the DRDO and industry to explore new ways for enhancing synergy to achieve the goal of self-sufficiency," a government press release said.
 "Rajnath calls for increased synergy between DRDO, domestic defence industry")
Congress slams terror-accused MP Pragya's appointment to defence panel
The opposition has criticised Thakur's nomination to the defence consultative committee on the grounds that she is facing charges of terrorist activities
 "Congress slams terror-accused MP Pragya's appointment to defence panel")
Siachen is disputed territory, India can't open it for tourism: Pakistan
On October 21, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said the Indian government had decided to open the entire area from Siachen base camp to Kumar Post for tourism purposes
What role for a tri-service chief?
The value of the Chief of Defence Staff will depend on whether he is able to trigger reform of higher defence management structures
 "What role for a tri-service chief?")
India, Singapore agree to conduct trilateral maritime exercise annually
India and Singapore have a robust defence cooperation
 "India, Singapore agree to conduct trilateral maritime exercise annually")
Rajnath on a two-day Singapore visit to attend Defence Ministers' meet
On Tuesday morning, Singh visited Sembawang Air Base and later took the helicopter sortie
 "Rajnath on a two-day Singapore visit to attend Defence Ministers' meet")
India committed to becoming a $26-bn defence industry by 2025: Rajnath
The Defence Ministry would fund 250 startups, 16 personal initiatives and five defence innovation hubs through the Defence Innovation Organisation in five years
Rajnath holds bilateral meeting with US Secretary of Defence in Bangkok
It was Singh's first meeting with US Secretary of Defence
 "Rajnath holds bilateral meeting with US Secretary of Defence in Bangkok")
PM stayed out of RCEP keeping northeast in mind, says Rajnath Singh
He also said that if India had joined the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP), farmers, labourers and industries would have been adversely affected
 "PM stayed out of RCEP keeping northeast in mind, says Rajnath Singh")
Border dispute: China objects to Rajnath Singh's visit to Arunachal Pradesh
China claims Arunachal Pradesh as part of South Tibet and the two countries have so far held 21 rounds of talks to resolve the border dispute
Govt plans North East Industrial Corridor to boost jobs, tourism: Rajnath
The Defence Minister also lauded the Five-Year Road Plan of Khandu under which all the existing inter-state and inter-district roads will be upgraded to state highway specifications by 2024.
 "Govt plans North East Industrial Corridor to boost jobs, tourism: Rajnath")
Top events today: Kulbhushan Jadhav case, COP14, Rajnath's visit, and more
Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh would be on a five-day visit to Japan and South Korea starting from September 2
 "Top events today: Kulbhushan Jadhav case, COP14, Rajnath's visit, and more")