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Rajnath Singh on two-day visit to Andamans; to review preparedness of ANC

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will arrive here on Thursday to review the operational preparedness of the Andaman and Nicobar Command (ANC), officials said. On his two day visit, Singh will hold a high-level meeting with Lt Gen Ajai Singh, the 16th Commander-in-Chief Andaman and Nicobar Command (CINCAN), to get a first-hand report of the overall operational situation, they said. The Union minister is scheduled to arrive in Port Blair around 1.30 pm. Singh's itinerary includes a military surveillance at Campbell Bay on Great Nicobar Island, where the naval air station INS Baaz is located. The defence minister expressed his desire to personally visit INS Baaz on Friday to oversee the station's capabilities to thwart challenges, the officials said. Singh will also be interacting with the troops deployed in and around the Islands. He may announce some key development projects including extension of the runway at Car Nicobar, Campbell Bay and in Shibpur (North Andaman), which will fur

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh to brief foreign envoys about Aero India

The 14th edition of 'Aero India 2023' will be held at Air Force Station, Yelahanka, Bengaluru (Karnataka) from 13 to 17 February 2023, said a press release by the Ministry of Defence on December 23

Rajnath Singh dedicates Rs 724-crore infra projects to the nation

The dedication function on the Along-Yinkiong road in Arunachal Pradesh included the physical inauguration of the strategically-important Siyom Bridge

Agnipath is game changer scheme for armed forces: Defence Minister

Agnipath recruitment scheme is a game changer initiative for the armed forces and it is going to act as force multiplier in making Indian military one of the best in the world with youthful outlook, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Tuesday. In his virtual address at an event, he said the scheme is going to help transform the armed forces into a tech-savvy, well-equipped and combat ready unit to face future challenges. The defence ministry, education ministry, skill development and entrepreneurship ministry and all the three services exchanged MoUs with various stakeholders to facilitate continued education of Agniveers while serving in the armed forces. Under these MoUs with National Institute of Open School (NIOS) and Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU), suitable 12th class certificates and Bachelor's degree will be awarded to the Agniveers pursuing relevant courses, according to the defence ministry. "The job roles/skill sets of Agniveers, while being trained and

India has every capability to thwart challenges along border: Rajnath

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday asserted that India has every capability to thwart challenges along the border to protect the country's territory. Singh also said India never encourages war, and always wants to maintain cordial relations with its neighbours. However, the Indian Army has the capability to face any challenge along the border, and is ready to deal with any situation, he said during the inauguration of a Border Roads Organisation (BRO) bridge here. India is a country which never encourages war and always wants to maintain cordial relations with its neighbours.. This is our philosophy inherited from Lord Rama and from the teachings of Lord Buddha. The country has every capability to face any kind of situation if provoked, Singh said. Indian and Chinese troops had clashed along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in the Tawang sector of Arunachal Pradesh on December 9, and the face-off resulted in "minor injuries to a few personnel from both sides", the Army had .

Confused BRO for 'bro', but seeing their work, they're real brothers: Singh

"The spirit and speed with which the BRO has carried out development works in the recent past are commendable," said Rajnath Singh

India has every capability to thwart challenges along border: Rajnath Singh

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday asserted that India has every capability to thwart challenges along the border to protect the country's territory. Singh also said India never encourages war, and always wants to maintain cordial relations with its neighbours. However, the Indian Army has the capability to face any challenge along the border, and is ready to deal with any situation, he said during the inauguration of a Border Roads Organisation (BRO) bridge here. India is a country which never encourages war and always wants to maintain cordial relations with its neighbours.. This is our philosophy inherited from Lord Rama and from the teachings of Lord Buddha. The country has every capability to face any kind of situation if provoked, Singh said.

Rajnath Singh to inaugurate infra projects in Arunachal Pradesh today

Singh will inaugurate the Siyom Bridge near Boleng in Siang district and also virtually inaugurate 27 projects of the Border Roads Organisation (BRO)

Rajnath Singh to inaugurate infra projects in Arunachal Pradesh on Tuesday

On Tuesday, Singh will visit Boleng in Siang district in Arunachal Pradesh where he will inaugurate the strategically-important Siyom bridge

World recognises India as military power to be reckoned with: Rajnath Singh

Rajnath Singh on Friday said that the world today recognises India as a military power to be reckoned with, due to the Indian government's pitching in for 'Atmanirbhar Bharat'

British rule prevented Indians from learning about traditions: Rajnath

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday said three centuries of British rule had prevented Indians from learning about their glorious traditions. "A strong awareness of the country's glorious past, its great cultural and spiritual legacy is a must for today's youth to build a strong India," he said addressing a convocation of the Swami Ram Himalayan University here. Singh said international acceptance of India's spiritual and intellectual supremacy in the past was spontaneous and cited Chinese scholars who acknowledged India's path breaking role in various realms of knowledge. Quoting one of the Chinese intellectuals he said, "India was China's teacher in quadratic equation, grammar and phonetics." Referring to a former Peking University vice chancellor who represented China subsequently at the United Nations, the defence minister said, "India has dominated China culturally for more than 2000 years without sending a single soldier." Also quoting French philosopher Voltaire,

Stealth guided missile destroyer Mormugao commissioned into Indian Navy

The stealth guided missile destroyer Mormugao was commissioned into the Indian Navy on Sunday. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Navy chief Admiral R Hari Kumar and Goa CM Pramod Sawant were among those present at the commissioning ceremony in Mumbai. Singh said the warship's commissioning will boost India's maritime power. He termed INS Mormugao as the most technologically advanced warship. Indian economy is among the top five economies in the world, and according to experts, will be among the top three in 2027, Singh said. The Navy chief said the commissioning of the warship, on the eve of the Goa Liberation Day, is indicative of the large strides taken in warship design and building capability over the last decade. INS Mormugao is the second of the four 'Visakhapatnam' class destroyers, indigenously designed by the Indian Navy's in-house organisation, Warship Design Bureau and constructed by Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited, Mumbai. Named after the historic port city of Goa on

Nations move towards modernising military due to security reasons: Rajnath

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh while lauding India's growing indigenous defence production capability noted that countries across the world are stepping forward to strengthen, modernise military power

Rajnath Singh cites 'puranas' to underline navy's role in India's security

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday cited puranas' to underscore the important role the Indian Navy plays in the country's maritime security. Singh mentioned about puranas (sacred writings on Hindu mythology) in his speech after stealth guided missile destroyer Mormugao was commissioned into the Navy in Mumbai. Even if our puranas are mere (figment of) imagination, there is truth behind them," he said. "They are important for us, he added. I am stating all this before you as our puranas mention the importance of the sea. There is hardly a story which doesn't mention the sea. At some places (in the puranas), there is a description of Lord Vishnu's kshir sagar (ocean of milk), in some places the earth is seeking shelter in the sea due to atrocities by demons, Singh said. The defence minister said all are very well acquainted with the role of the sea in the epic Ramayana. The sea is present in all the stories. But here, I would like to mention the story about samudra manthan .

Govt working to achieve $22 bn defence production target by 2025: Rajnath

He further underlined that to increase the participation of domestic industry, the government has reserved a certain portion of defence capital acquisition for domestic procurement

Centre never questioned intention of opposition leaders: Rajnath Singh

"We have never questioned the intention of leaders in the opposition, we have only debated on the basis of policies. Politics is done by speaking the truth," he said

No praise enough for bravery of Indian forces in Galwan, Tawang: Rajnath

The bravery and valour displayed by the armed forces during the Galwan valley clashes and the recent face-off in the Tawang sector of Arunachal Pradesh is commendable and any amount of praise for them is not enough, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Saturday. Singh's comments during an address at industry chamber FICCI came a day after Congress leader Rahul Gandhi accused the government of downplaying the threat posed by China along the Line of Actual Control and saying it was "asleep" and not ready to accept the situation. The defence minister also took an indirect dig at Gandhi for "doubting" the government's intention in the handling of the border row with China and said politics can not be done on the basis of "falsehood". "Any amount of praise is not enough for the armed forces the way they displayed bravery and valour, be it in Galwan or Tawang," Singh said. "We have never questioned the intention of any leader in the opposition, we have only debated on the basis of ...

Six years after entering water, navy's latest destroyer to join the fleet

India building 1-2 capital warships yearly; China builds 6-9

1971 Indo-Pak war was triumph of humanity over inhumanity: Rajnath Singh

The 1971 war was the triumph of humanity over inhumanity and justice over injustice, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Friday on the occasion of Vijay Diwas that marks India's decisive victory over Pakistan which led to the birth of Bangladesh. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar also saluted the brave Indian Armed Forces whose valour led to the victory in the war. "Today, on Vijay Diwas, the Nation salutes the exemplary courage, bravery and sacrifice of India's Armed Forces. The 1971 war was the triumph of humanity over inhumanity, virtue over misconduct and justice over injustice. India is proud of its Armed Forces," Singh tweeted. Around 93,000 Pakistani troops surrendered before the joint forces of the Indian Army and the "Mukti Bahini" on December 16, 1971, which paved the way for the birth of Bangladesh. "On Vijay Divas, join the nation in saluting our brave Indian Armed Forces whose valour led to a decisive victory in the 1971 war. We will always be grateful for thei

Rajnath lays wreath at National War Memorial on occasion of Vijay Diwas

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday laid wreath at the National War Memorial on the occasion of Vijay Diwas, commemorating India's victory over Pakistan in the 1971 Bangladesh Liberation War