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Rajnath lauds BRO for building Atal tunnel, calls it a big achievement

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday lauded the efforts of the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) and said that it has shown its engineering prowess to the entire world by building 'Atal Tunnel'.Notably, 'Atal Tunnel' was dedicated to the nation by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on October 3, 2020. The 9.02 km long, strategically significant, tunnel, that runs under the 'Rohtang Pass', was constructed on the Manali-Leh Highway under challenging conditions of freezing temperatures in extremely difficult terrain."Roads have been quite crucial in the journey of humanity. I have been told that BRO had constructed 60,000 km of roads, 850 bridges, 19 airstrips, and 4 tunnels so far. BRO showed its engineering prowess to the entire world in building Atal Tunnel," Singh said while addressing the event."This has been one of the biggest achievements not only of BRO but of the entire country. A new record has been set in the field of construction," the Defence Minister added.The Minister ...

Providing facilities to those guarding borders top priority: Rajnath

"Our top priority is to provide maximum facilities to those who are working day and night for our security, who are the guards of the border of this country," Singh said

Visible, credible and responsive presence: Rajnath on Navy in Indian Ocean

Rajnath Singh addressed the Senior leadership of the Indian Navy on the concluding day of the Naval Commander's Conference on Thursday

Need to prepare for intense, small duration operations: IAF Chief

Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari said that there would be a need for the force to prepare for "short swift wars" and be ready for long drawn standoff akin to what has been seen in eastern Ladakh

LIVE: India sees worst power cuts in 6 years; braces for more heatwaves

Live news updates: The ongoing heatwave sweeping through vast swathes of the country will intensify in the next five days, the IMD said

Rajnath meets Tiranga Mountain Rescue team, hails 'Angels of the Himalayas'

Lauds civilian high-altitude rescue volunteers for saving army lives through avalanche rescue and training

Rajnath Singh holds discussion with UK's defence procurement minister

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday held talks with British Minister of Defence Procurement Jeremy Quin, focusing on bilateral cooperation in areas such as aviation and shipbuilding. "Had a wonderful meeting with the UK Minister of Defence Procurement, Mr. Jeremy Quin. We discussed the opportunities available in areas pertaining to aviation, ship building and other defence industrial programmes for both the countries," Singh tweeted. The talks between Singh and Quin took place days after Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his British counterpart Boris Johnson agreed on a new and expanded India-UK defence partnership. During his visit to India last week, Johnson announced that the UK is creating an Open General Export Licence (OGEL) for India to "reduce bureaucracy and slashing delivery times" for defence procurement and that London will help New Delhi in the co-development of military hardware including indigenous production of fighter jets.

Weapon readiness on Naval Commanders' Conference 2022's agenda

The naval commanders were shown videos of weapon engagement and missile firing drills carried out in the Arabian Sea during the preceding fortnight

At $76.6 bn, India's military spending third highest in world: SIPRI report

In a drive to strengthen the indigenous arms industry, 64 per cent of capital outlays in the 2021 Indian military budget was earmarked for acquisitions of domestically-produced arms, the report said

Rajnath Singh, S Jaishankar to address 4-day Navy commanders conference

Top commanders of the Indian Navy will carry out a comprehensive review of the country's maritime security at a four-day conclave beginning Monday.

Rajnath Singh invites US defence firms to help India meet export target

$2.5 bn defence exports to the US in 5 years, which is 35% of all defence exports

Rajnath asks US firms to focus on manufacturing military hardware in India

Rajnath Singh exhorted American firms to carry out joint research and co-development of military hardware in India, saying the engagement should move beyond the traditional buyer-seller relationship.

Rajnath Singh asks Army to prepare for every possible security challenge

In the backdrop of the Russia-Ukraine war, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday asked the top commanders of the Army to prepare for every possible security challenge that India may face in the future including that of unconventional and asymmetric warfare. Singh made the remarks at the biannual Army Commanders' Conference that began on Monday. The defence minister also complimented the Army for its operational readiness to deal with any possible eventualities. The commanders carried out an extensive review of India's national security challenges along the borders with China and Pakistan as well as assessed possible geopolitical implications of the Russia-Ukraine war for the region. "Addressed the Army Commanders Conference today. Complimented the Indian Army for their operational preparedness and capabilities. Exhorted the Military leadership to prepare for every possible challenge in future, including the challenge of unconventional & asymmetric warfare," Singh tweeted. The

Rajnath Singh exhorts companies to join India's 'Make for World' drive

During his US visit, the minister said he received a positive response from American leadership for co-development, co-production and investments in research and industry in India

Utilised 65.5% of capital budget on indigenous procurement: MoD

The ministry further said that it has been able to utilise 99.50 per cent of the defence services budget in 2021-22

If harmed, India will not spare anyone: Rajnath's strong message to China

Singh, in his address to the Indian-American community in San Francisco, also sent a subtle message to the US that New Delhi does not believe in a diplomacy of zero-sum game

Sharad Pawar questions Rajnath & Jaishankar's silence on Blinken's remarks

NCP President Sharad Pawar questioned Rajnath Singh and S Jaishankar for not rebutting United State Secretary of State Antony Blinken's remarks on 'human rights abuses' in India

Rajnath Singh lays a wreath at National Memorial Cemetery in Hawaii

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday paid tributes to Mahatma Gandhi's statue and also laid a wreath at the National Memorial Cemetery in Honolulu, Hawaii.

India, US mull using Indian shipyards for maintenance of American vessels

In a small but significant move, India and the US have decided to explore the possibilities of Indian shipyards not only maintaining but also repairing American navy ships. This is expected to not only further boost the India-US defence trade, but also bring additional business to the Indian shipyards. The decision was taken during the India-US 2+2 ministerial that was held here on Monday. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken along with Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin led the American delegation while the Indian delegation was led by External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh. "To further enhance defence industrial cooperation in the naval sector, both sides agreed to explore possibilities of utilising the Indian shipyards for repair and maintenance of ships of the US Maritime Sealift Command (MSC) to support mid-voyage repair of US Naval ships," said the joint statement issued after the 2+2 Dialogue. Over the past one decade, there has been enhanced

India-US ties have strength, comfort to discuss all issues: Jaishankar

In response to a question, Jaishankar strongly refuted the notion that the situation in Ukraine is going to hurt India-US relationship