In his Independence Day broadcast, Rajnath thanks military for its support

The defence minister lauded 'Make in India' initiative that took off recently - the Rs 40,000 crore construction of six conventional submarines under Project 75-India

In his annual broadcast to the armed forces on the eve of Independence Day, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh gave congratulations for an impressive list of achievements, starting with an Olympic gold medal won by an Army Subedar, Neeraj Chopra, in the javelin throw. 

Chopra, along with other Olympic medallists from the three services have been invited to the Independence Day celebrations at the Red Fort tomorrow, where Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the nation.   

Rajnath lauded the ceasefire on the India-Pakistan Line of Control that has seen quietness on that border since February. He said the ceasefire was holding “due