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INS Vikrant is symbol of aspirational, self-reliant new India: Rajnath

Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday termed the commissioning of INS Vikrant as a testament to the resolve of the government to ensure the safety and security of the nation in the next 25 years. Singh said Vikrant was a glowing symbol of an aspirational and self-reliant New India'. Speaking during the commissioning of the ship at the Cochin Shipyard limited here, Singh said Vikrant is an icon of pride, power and resolve of the nation. "Its commissioning is an unprecedented achievement in the path of building indigenous warships. The navy's tradition is 'old ships never die'. This new avatar of Vikrant, which played a stellar role in the 1971 war, is a humble tribute to our freedom fighters and brave soldiers," Singh said. Singh said it is a key responsibility of the navy to secure the country's maritime interests for uninterrupted maritime trade, amid the constantly-changing global situation. He commended the navy for always being the 'First Responder' in times of any ..

India has become the most powerful country in the world, says Rajnath Singh

India is no longer weak and has become the most powerful country in the world, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said

After Gandhi, Modi only leader who understood people's aspirations: Rajnath

"He (Modi) has made the BJP a 'poll-winning machine' with his innovations, without compromising on ideology," Singh added

After Gandhi, it's Modi who understood people's sentiments: Rajnath Singh

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Monday that Prime Minister Narendra Modi was the only leader after Mahatma Gandhi who understood the sentiments of the masses, asserting he directly connects with people who in turn trust him. Speaking at the release of the book, The Architect of the New BJP: How Narendra Modi Transformed the Party, Singh heaped praise on the prime minister's governance and organisational capabilities and said he has no parallel in contemporary politics. He has made the BJP a "poll-winning machine" with his innovations, without compromising on ideology, Singh said. The BJP's ideology and political events may have contributed to the party's "invincible" journey in the last eight years but Modi's strategy in taking this concept to people and winning their trust is without a parallel, he said. Whatever work he was assigned by the RSS and the BJP, Modi carried it out and delivered more than expectations, he said, adding that there has been no other leader like him

India no more a weak country, reputation has increased globally: Rajnath

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh Friday asserted India is "no more a weak" country, and its reputation and credibility has increased rapidly at the global level. Singh, who is on a three-day visit to Uttar Pradesh's capital city, said India is a country which has not captured even an inch of land of any other nation. "We are proud of our heritage. We are believers of 'Vasudev Kutumbkam' (the world is one family)." He addressed a programme at the Lucknow University, where he said, "India is no more a weak India. Now India has become a powerful India. We have full faith in our soldiers, and we should be proud of our jawans." He added the country's economy is growing at a fast rate. "India's reputation and credibility has increased rapidly at the global level," the Union minister said. During his visit, Singh will attend several programmes and interact with different sections of society.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh to leave for Tashkent to attend SCO meet

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will travel to the Uzbek capital, Tashkent, on Tuesday on a three-day visit to attend a defence ministerial conclave of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO). Chinese Defence Minister General Wei Fenghe and Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu are also expected to attend the SCO meet, besides their counterparts from other member countries of the grouping. The SCO defence ministerial meeting is taking place around three weeks ahead of the annual summit of the influential grouping. The summit is scheduled for September 15-16 in Samarkand. "Tomorrow, August 23, I will be in Uzbekistan to take part in the SCO Defence Ministers Meet being held at Tashkent. I will be holding a bilateral meeting with Uzbekistan's Defence Minister, Lt. General Nizamovich, and also interact with the Indian community. Look forward to it," Singh said in a tweet on Monday. The defence ministry said Singh, during his August 23-25 visit to Tashkent, will meet the defence .

Govt committed to further empower Armed Forces Tribunal: Rajnath Singh

He said people knock on the doors of the judiciary when all other options were closed to them and sound judiciary delivery systems were the basis for good governance.

Armed Force Tribunal will boost pending court cases: Rajnath Singh

Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh asserted that the Armed Forces Tribunal will boost the cases lying pending in the Courts

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh meets Manipur CM Biren over breakfast

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh met Chief Minister N Biren Singh over an elaborate breakfast on Friday at his Luwangshangbam residence. The defence minister was given a rousing welcome en route to the chief minister's private residence. Indian Army chief General Manoj Pande, several state ministers and BJP leaders, including the party's state president A Sharda Devi, also attended the meeting. "It was an absolute pleasure to have Hon'ble Defence Minister Shri @rajnathsingh Ji at my residence today and sought his guidance on various important matters of the state. Immensely grateful for his continuous support all throughout (sic)," the chief minister tweeted. "Delighted to host Shri @rajnathsingh Ji for a hearty breakfast at my residence in presence of Hon'ble Ministers, MLA, COAS and Senior party functionaries," he added. The defence minister then went to the office of the Inspector General of Assam Rifles (South) in Mantripukhri where he interacted with Assam Rifles jawans, and ..

Sense of trust, confidence towards BJP developed across India: Rajnath

Highlighting the pro-people ideology of the BJP, Defense Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday said there has been a sense of trust and confidence developed across the country towards the party.

Rajnath hands over wide range of indigenous military equipment to Army

The new boats --Landing Craft Assault(LCA)--equipped with advanced surveillance gadgets and other equipment are being deployed to keep a strict vigil over the Pangong Tso lake in eastern Ladakh

Rajnath Singh hands over multiple indigenous weapons to Indian Army

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh handed over multiple indigenous arms and ammunition to the Indian Army to further boost the country's defence sector

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh hoists national flag at his residence

With the nation echoing with zeal and enthusiasm on the 76th Independence Day, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh hoisted the tricolour at his residence in the national capital

Didn't let China infiltrate into India's territory: Rajnath Singh

"Many incidents happened in this matter, which only we two-three people know. I cannot divulge those details but we did not let them infiltrate into our territory," he said.

Amit Shah works selflessly, doesn't bother about credit: Rajnath Singh

Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday launched a book 'Shabdansh', a compilation of selected speeches of Home Minister Amit Shah

Country's economic prowess gets reflected in its ammunition: Rajnath Singh

A country's economic prowess gets automatically reflected in the field of ammunition and India must focus on boosting research and development as well as manufacturing capability, Rajnath Singh said

Rajnath Singh pays tribute on Kargil Vijay Diwas at National War Memorial

As India on Tuesday commemorated 23 years of its victory over Pakistan in the Kargil War, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh paid tribute to soldiers who lost their lives in the 1999 Kargil War and laid a wreath at the National War Memorial in Delhi.Each year, Kargil Vijay Diwas is celebrated on July 26 to honour the valour and sacrifice of the soldiers who laid down their lives in the line of duty during the Kargil War.The three service chiefs - Army chief General Manoj Pande, Navy chief Admiral R Hari Kumar & Air Force chief Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari - laid wreaths at the National War Memorial in DelhiThe Indian Armed Forces defeated Pakistan on July 26, 1999. Since then, the day is celebrated as 'Kargil Vijay Diwas' to rekindle the pride and valour of the soldiers who took part in Operation Vijay.Prime Minister Narendra Modi also paid tribute to the soldiers who laid down their lives in line of duty. He said Kargil Vijay Diwas is a symbol of pride and glory for the country ..

Recruitment process in 3 services severely affected due to Covid: Rajnath

According to defence ministry, services could recruit a total of 37,301 personnel in the last two years as against an average annual vacancy of 60,000 with the induction process hit by the pandemic

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India will emerge victorious in case of any war, says Rajnath Singh

Pitching for reclaiming Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK), Singh said that it is a part of India and will continue to remain part of this country