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Rajnath speaks to Oppn leaders as BJP eyes consensus Presidential candidate

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has authorised Singh and party's chief J P Nadda to consult with other parties for building consensus on a presidential candidate

Rajnath reaches out to Mallikarjun Kharge as cracks appear in oppn camp

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has spoken with Congress' Mallikarjun Kharge on the issue of Presidential polls amid reports of cracks appearing in the opposition ranks

'Agnipath' scheme: Govt unveils radical changes in recruitment of soldiers

In their first year, 'Agniveers' will be paid a customised package of Rs 30,000 per month, rising incrementally each year to Rs 40,000 in the fourth year

Process for appointment of new CDS underway: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said the appointment of the new Chief of Defence Staff will be made soon and that the process for it is underway

Tour of Duty: With Agnipath scheme, a chance for youth to join armed forces

Under the 'Agnipath' scheme, 17.5 to 21-year-olds will be recruited for four years as 'Agniveers' and will get an opportunity to join the regular cadre at the end of this period

Prez polls: Nadda, Rajnath to hold talks with other parties on BJP's behalf

Nadda and Rajnath will interact with ruling NDA and opposition UPA constituents, besides other parties, on presidential polls, says BJP

Rajnath Singh hand overs $1 mn to Vietnam for language, IT training school

Adding yet another leaf to the defence ties between New Delhi and Hanoi, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday handed over a $1 mn to Vietnam's Air Force Officers Training School

Rajnath hands over 12 high-speed guard boats to Vietnam during visit

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday handed over to Vietnam 12 high-speed guard boats built under a USD 100 million Line of Credit granted to the Southeast Asian country by India. The boats were given by Singh at a ceremony in Hong Ha shipyard on the second day of his visit to Vietnam "It gives me great pleasure to join this historic ceremony marking the successful completion of the project to build 12 high speed guard boats under the USD 100 million Defence Line of Credit by India," he said at the event. The initial five boats were manufactured at the L&T Shipyard in India and remaining seven were built in Hong Ha shipyard. "I am confident that this will be a precursor to many more cooperative defence projects between India and Vietnam," Singh said. "This project is a glowing example of our 'Make in India -- Make for the World' mission," he added. The defence minister said India would be "greatly pleased" if "close friends like Vietnam" become part of the country's ...

India, Vietnam ink MoU on logistics support as Rajnath Singh hold talks

Wide-ranging discussions on effective and practical initiatives to further expand bilateral defence engagements and regional and global issues were held between the two sides

Rajnath Singh to visit Vietnam from June 8-10, to hand over patrol boats

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will hand over 12 high-speed guard boats to Vietnam during a three-day visit from Wednesday, in reflection of the growing congruence in maritime security cooperation

India, Israel adopt 'vision statement' to boost defence cooperation

Marking 30 years of diplomatic ties between the two countries, India and Israel adopted a "vision statement" which will pave the way for strengthening defence cooperation in future.Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and his Israeli counterpart Benny Gantz on Thursday held bilateral talks in New Delhi. The two leaders discussed defence cooperation and the prevailing global and regional scenario.Taking to Twitter, Rajnath Singh wrote, "Warm and productive meeting with the Defence Minister of Israel, Mr. Benjamin Gantz in New Delhi. Discussed key issues pertaining to defence cooperation and global & regional scenarios during the bilateral meeting. We place great value on our Strategic Partnership with Israel.""Glad that both the countries adopted a 'vision statement' which will pave the way for defence cooperation in future. There is a broad consensus between both the countries on further strengthening the bilateral strategic and defence cooperation," he added.Gantz, who arrived .

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh takes a sea sortie in submarine INS Khanderi

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday took a sea sortie in a submarine. "Had a wonderful and thrilling experience during my sea sortie of 'INS Khanderi' today", he tweeted. "Spent hours under the sea and witnessed the combat capabilities and offensive strength of the state-of-the-art Kalvari class submarine", Singh added. After having the first hand insight into the underwater capabilities of the Indian Navy, the Minister said he is more assured of India's security. The Indian Navy is a modern, potent & credible force which has the capability to remain vigilant, valiant and victorious in each and every situation, Singh said.

Live news: 7 soldiers dead after vehicle falls in Shyok river in Ladakh

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PM's leadership, army's contribution changed India's perception: Rajnath

The leadership of PM Modi and the contribution of armed forces have changed the perception of the world about India, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said

Rajnath participates in yoga session at Karwar Naval Base in Karnataka

The 8th edition of International Day of Yoga is being promoted through multiple programmes by the Ministry to take the message of Yoga across the world to a wider audience

Israel defense minister to visit India to amp up bilateral defence ties

Benny Gantz is set to travel to India next week to sign a "security declaration" marking three decades of diplomatic ties between the two countries

Rajnath Singh urges stakeholders to be self-reliant in defence tech

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday asked stakeholders in the sector to focus on being "self-reliant in defence technology while keeping pace with technology outside". During his visit to Nagpur in Maharashtra, Singh also asked defence commanders to follow the correct maintenance and operational practices with the safety of personnel in mind, a release from a defence spokesperson said. Air Marshal Shashiker Chaudhary, AOC-in-C Maintenance Command, and other dignitaries from civil and military establishments received Singh on his arrival at the airport here. Singh interacted with some defence sector stakeholders at the airport, the release said. He was briefed about various activities undertaken by defence establishments, including the Army, the Air Force & defence PSUs, in this region, it said. While addressing the defence sector stakeholders, Singh advised them to focus on being "atmanirbhar (self-reliant) in defence technology while keeping pace with technology outside".

An all-weather road to Tawang; BRO conducts final blast on Nechiphu Tunnel

In the two years since the PLA's intrusions into Eastern Ladakh, the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) is sparing no effort to build and upgrade road highways from Tezpur to the McMahon Line

Yoga is India's heritage, says Rajnath ahead of International Yoga Day

The International Day of Yoga is celebrated across the world on June 21 every year

Rajnath Singh to launch two India-made warships in Mumbai on Tuesday

The navy's internal design house, the DND, has designed the four destroyers being built under Project 15B and seven frigates under Project 17A