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India cannot keep depending on imported defence supplies: Rajnath Singh

Singh made the comments after launching a number of new products brought out by several defence public sector undertakings and the Ordinance Factory Board

Defence Minister inaugurates HAL-IISc skill development centre in Karnataka

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh inaugurated the HAL-IISc Skill Development Centre established at Indian Institute of Science's Challakere campus in Chitradurga district through a video conference

More items to be included in list of banned defence imports: Rajnath Singh

The Atmanirbharta Saptah (self-reliance week) will be a witness to initiatives pertaining to modernisation & up-gradation of facilities by DPSUs & OFB

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh launches BEML's industrial design centre

An industrial design centre (IDC) of BEML was inaugurated here on Monday by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh. The IDC would be integrated with R&D and manufacturing and be a hub for exchange of creative ideas and concepts, the Bengaluru-headquartered BEML, a company coming under the Defence Ministry, said in a statement. It would also provide the design-edge for better market and user acceptance, the statement said. The designers at the centre have carried out a global bench-marking study through various research. They would focus on enhancing the "look and feel" of BEML products, operators ease of work and comfort as per global standards, it said. Speaking at the virtual inauguration, the Minister said, "We are celebrating the 'Atmanirbhar' week to focus on modernisation of defence infrastructure, creation of new manufacturing capability and investments in the sector." "BEMLs industrial design centre will propel innovative thinking for the future in this regard," the

Govt to unveil more steps to attract investment in defence sector: Rajnath

The defence minister's comments came after he unveiled new infrastructure and facilities in a number of leading state-run defence majors to enhance their production lines and capabilities

Invoking self-reliant India, govt bans import of 101 defence items

Modi endorsed the new import embargoes from his own Twitter account

Defence stocks rally up to 11% as govt bans import of 101 defence items

"This decision will offer a great opportunity to the Indian defence industry to manufacture items on the negative list by using its own design and development capabilities," the govt said.

Top headlines: Q1 earnings shrink, telcos await SC verdict on AGR and more

From auto firms planning new launches for festive season, Rajnath Singh banning import of defence items to telcos awaiting SC response of AGR dues, here are the top ness of the day

Defence minister Rajnath singh to launch 'Atmanirbhar Bharat Saptah' today

The event will be held at 3.30 pm, the defence minister's office tweeted on Sunday night

PM to present new outline for a self-reliant India on Aug 15: Rajnath Singh

"Our government will not allow any harm to India's self respect and sovereignty at any cost," the defence minister said

India bans import of 101 defence items for self-reliance: Rajnath Singh

The "embargoed items" include high technology weapon systems like artillery guns, assault rifles, corvettes, sonar systems, and transport aircraft, said Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Twitter

Vasundhara Raje meets Rajnath Singh amid Rajasthan political crisis

Former chief minister and BJP leader Vasundhara Raje met senior party leader and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday and is believed to have discussed the political situation in the state.

Skillful politician with knack for realpolitik, Amar Singh could do it all

Singh, 64, had undergone kidney transplant in 2011 and was not keeping well for a long time. He was admitted to a hospital in Singapore some eight months ago

Rafales are here: PM Narendra Modi says no virtue like protecting country

Congress raised questions over their price and "delay" in acquisition

PM Modi, Rajnath Singh welcome Rafale jets; Amit Shah says historic day

The Rafales were escorted by two Sukhoi 30 MKIs after they entered the Indian air space and were given a water salute when they landed in Ambala

MoD invites suggestions, comments on 'Defence Acquisition Procedure 2020'

The second draft of the Defence Procurement Procedure, titled as 'Defence Acquisition Procedure 2020', has been uploaded by the MoD inviting suggestions and comments from the various stakeholders

Victory in Kargil: A saga of strong political, military, diplomatic actions

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, tri-service and service chiefs marked the 21st Kargil Vijay Diwas by paying homage at the National War Memorial in New Delhi

In pictures: Nation pays tribute to soldiers, celebrates Kargil Vijay Diwas

Operation Vijay was launched by the armed forces to recapture Indian territories occupied by Pakistani intruders in the Kargil-Drass sector in 1999

CAIT presents over 10,000 rakhis for Indian soldiers to Rajnath Singh

"These rakhis will be distributed to traders and their employees through trade associations spread across the country," CAIT said

Ladakh standoff figures in Rajnath Singh's talks with Israeli counterpart

The main focus of the talks was speedy implementation of ongoing defence procurement programmes as well as further expansion of overall defence and security ties between the two countries