Rajnath Singh: News
Rajnath Singh is a senior leader of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), the Defence Minister of India, and a former Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh. Singh did his MSc in Physics from the University of Gorakhpur and was initially a lecturer of Physics at KBPG College Mirzapur. He was associated with the RSS since his early teens and became a student activist of the ABVP. Singh emerged as a young leader of Jana Sangh and later of the BJP. He served as the Minister for Education in the BJP government of Uttar Pradesh from 1991 to 1992. He was elected to the Rajya Sabha in 1994 and served as the Union Transport Minister in the Atal Bihari Vajpayee government during 1999-2000. Singh became the Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh in 2000, serving in the office till 2002. In 2003, Singh returned to the central government, this time in the capacity of an Agriculture Minister. He served two terms as the President of the BJP from 2005 to 2009 and from 2013 to 2014. Singh was the Home Minister of India in the first Modi government and became the Defence Minister when NDA returned to power in 2019. He has been a Lok Sabha MP since 2009.
09 May 2025
Indian ArmyCentre activates 14 Infantry Battalions of Territorial Army till 2028
The Ministry of Defense has authorized the Army Chief to call out 14 of 32 Territorial Army Infantry Battalions for deployment throughout Southern, Eastern, Western, Central, Northern, Southwestern, Andaman and Nicobar, and Army Training Command (ARTRAC).
08 May 2025
Jaish-e-Mohammed100 terrorists killed, 'Operation Sindoor' ongoing: Government at all-party meeting
Defense Minister Rajnath Singh disclosed that over 100 terrorists were neutralized in 'Operation Sindoor' at an all-party meeting.
07 May 2025
CroatiaPM Modi cancels Croatia, Netherlands, Norway trips after 'Operation Sindoor'
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has called off his upcoming visits to Croatia, the Netherlands, and Norway amid rising military tensions between India and Pakistan.
06 May 2025
Ajit DovalPM Modi, NSA Doval meet again to discuss security preparedness
Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a meeting with National Security Advisor Ajit Doval on Tuesday to discuss the security situation.
06 May 2025
AustraliaJapan offers 'full support' to India in fight against terrorism
Japanese Defense Minister General Nakatani has extended full support to India after the recent Pahalgam attack.
05 May 2025
Jammu And KashmirPutin pledges 'full support' to India after Pahalgam attack
Russian President Vladimir Putin has condemned the Pahalgam terror attack and assured India of his full support in its fight against terrorism.
05 May 2025
Amit ShahPM Modi meets defense secretary amid tension with Pakistan
Amid speculation on India's likely response to the recent Pahalgam terror attack, Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Defense Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh on Monday, NDTV reported.
05 May 2025
Narendra Modi'Your desire will...happen': Rajnath Singh issues warning amid India-Pakistan tension
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has reiterated India's resolve to give it back to anyone threatening its sovereignty. This comes after tensions escalated with Pakistan after the Pahalgam attack that killed 26.
04 May 2025
Ajit DovalAir Chief Marshal briefs PM Modi after Pahalgam attack: Report
Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh recently met Prime Minister Narendra Modi to discuss the deteriorating India-Pakistan situation, in the wake of the Pahalgam terror attack, which killed 26 people on April 22.
03 May 2025
MoscowRajnath Singh likely to skip Russia's Victory Day parade
Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh is likely to skip Russia's Victory Day parade on May 9. MoS Defence Sanjay Seth is expected to represent the country at the event.
01 May 2025
Amit ShahRajnath Singh speaks to US defense chief amid India-Pakistan tensions
Defense Minister Rajnath Singh spoke to US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth on Thursday amid rising tensions between India and Pakistan.
30 Apr 2025
Amit ShahModi to chair 'super cabinet' meeting today—first since Pulwama attack
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will chair a crucial meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Political Affairs (CCPA) on Wednesday.
29 Apr 2025
Ajit DovalPM grants forces 'full operational freedom' after Pahalgam attack meeting
Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired a crucial security meeting at his New Delhi residence on Tuesday.
28 Apr 2025
Narendra ModiRajnath Singh updates PM Modi on security after Pahalgam attack
Defense Minister Rajnath Singh is meeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi at his residence today.
24 Apr 2025
Amit ShahIndia declares Pakistani diplomats 'Persona Non Grata,' summons top envoy
India has summoned Saad Ahmad Warraich, Pakistan's top diplomat in New Delhi, and given a formal Persona Non Grata note to military diplomats at the Pakistani High Commission, ANI reported, citing sources.
23 Apr 2025
Amit Shah'We'll take every...': Rajnath Singh warns terrorists after Pahalgam attack
After the deadly Pahalgam attack on Tuesday that left 26 dead, Defense Minister Rajnath Singh has issued a stern warning to terrorists and their handlers.
09 Apr 2025
FranceIndia clears biggest-ever jet deal: 26 Rafale for ₹63,000 crore
The Indian government has cleared a massive deal of almost ₹64,000 crore with France for the purchase of 26 Rafale-Marine fighter jets.
19 Mar 2025
Chandrababu NaiduHow Indian political leaders reacted to Sunita Williams's return
Indian-origin NASA astronaut Sunita Williams has returned to Earth after an unplanned nine-month-long space mission.
19 Mar 2025
Jammu And KashmirIndia asks Netherlands to refrain from arming 'terror sponsor' Pakistan
India has asked the Netherlands to cease the supply of arms and military technology to Pakistan, given its decades-old role in cross-border terrorism.
17 Mar 2025
Ajit DovalIndia raises Khalistani group's anti-India activities with Tulsi Gabbard
At a recent meeting between the US Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard and Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, India raised concerns over the anti-India activities of the Khalistani outfit SFJ (Sikh For Justice) in the United States of America.
19 Feb 2025
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)BJP to announce Delhi's CM today
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) will announce the new chief minister of Delhi on Wednesday, after a meeting of the BJP legislature party.
17 Feb 2025
BusinessIndia's defense exports lag, $1.6B needed to meet 2025 target
In 2020, India set an ambitious target of $5 billion in defense exports by 2025. The Defense Production and Export Promotion Policy (DPEPP) was also introduced the same year to achieve the target.
03 Feb 2025
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)Delhi polls: Campaigning ends today; 699 candidates in fray
The high-stakes campaigning for the Delhi Assembly elections will come to an end on Monday. Leaders of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Congress, and the ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) are conducting their last rallies.
20 Jan 2025
PrayagrajRajnath Singh visits Maha Kumbh, takes holy dip at Sangam
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh visited the Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj on Saturday.
15 Jan 2025
Indian ArmyWhy Army Day 2025 parade is in Pune, not Delhi
In a departure from tradition, the Indian Army Day Parade is being held outside Delhi for the first time.
01 Jan 2025
Artificial Intelligence and Machine LearningIndia declares 2025 as 'Year of Defence Reforms'
India has declared 2025 as the "Year of Reforms" in the defense sector, with an emphasis on major strides in military modernization.
28 Dec 2024
Amit ShahManmohan Singh's final journey; to be cremated with state honors
The funeral procession of former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh started from the Congress headquarters on Saturday.
23 Dec 2024
Amit ShahChaudhary Charan Singh birth anniversary: PM Modi pays tribute
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday paid tribute to former PM and Bharat Ratna awardee Chaudhary Charan Singh on his birth anniversary.
16 Dec 2024
Ajit DovalNSA Doval likely to visit China for special representative talks
National Security Advisor Ajit Doval is likely to visit China shortly for special representative talks, ANI reported, citing sources.
14 Dec 2024
Lok SabhaPM Modi replies to Constitution debate in Lok Sabha
Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke in the Lok Sabha on Saturday during a debate marking the 75th anniversary of India's Constitution.
14 Dec 2024
Akhilesh YadavPM Modi to address Lok Sabha on Constitution debate today
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the Constitution debate in the Lok Sabha on Saturday.
13 Dec 2024
Amit Shah'Particular party' attempted to hijack work of Constitution making: Rajnath
Union Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday started a historic debate in the Lok Sabha to mark the 75th anniversary of the adoption of the Indian Constitution.
13 Dec 2024
Amit ShahLok Sabha to debate on Constitution today amid BJP-Congress standoff
The Lok Sabha will begin a two-day debate on the Constitution on Friday to mark 75 years of its adoption.
26 Nov 2024
KazanRajnath Singh to visit Russia from December 8-10
Defense Minister Rajnath Singh will visit Russia from December 8-10, Russia's TASS state news agency reported.
21 Nov 2024
Indian NavyAustralia, India sign deal enabling air-to-air refueling of military aircraft
Australia and India have formalized an agreement to enable air-to-air refueling between their military aircraft.
20 Nov 2024
LadakhRajnath Singh meets Chinese counterpart; review situation at LAC
India's Defence Minister Rajnath Singh met his Chinese counterpart Dong Jun in Vientiane, Laos, on Wednesday.
15 Nov 2024
ChinaIndia, China ministers to meet for 1st time post-border truce
India's Defense Minister Rajnath Singh will meet his Chinese counterpart Dong Jun next week, the first ministerial-level contact since the recent troop disengagement in eastern Ladakh.
03 Nov 2024
AnantnagJ&K: Terrorists hurl grenade near tourism center; 12 civilians injured
Terrorists hurled a grenade near the Tourism Reception Centre (TRC) in Srinagar, injuring at least 12 civilians.
31 Oct 2024
Arunachal Pradesh'Will try to go beyond disengagement': Rajnath's latest LAC update
Defense Minister Rajnath Singh has said that the disengagement process between Indian and Chinese forces near the Line of Actual Control (LAC) is almost complete.
28 Oct 2024
ChinaIndia, China to complete military disengagement today: Explained
India and China are expected to complete their military disengagement process along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in eastern Ladakh by Monday and Tuesday, according to news agency ANI.
25 Oct 2024
ChinaIndia, China to complete troop disengagement by October 28-29: Report
India and China are likely to finish withdrawing their troops from the Depsang and Demchok areas of Eastern Ladakh by October 28-29.
24 Oct 2024
China'Consensus on patrolling...grazing': What Rajnath said on India-China border agreement
India and China agreed this week to disengage troops along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in Ladakh, bringing an end to the 54-month-long military standoff that started with Chinese incursions in April 2020.
18 Oct 2024
Amit ShahHaryana government announces free dialysis services for kidney patients
The newly formed Haryana government has announced free dialysis services for chronic kidney patients at all government hospitals in the state.
21 Sep 2024
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)'BJP spreading lies...': Rahul defends his remarks on Sikhs
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has defended his recent comments about the Sikh community in the United States, which drew sharp criticism from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).
08 Sep 2024
Afzal Guru'PoK residents should join India': Rajnath Singh in J&K
Defense Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday urged the residents of Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) to consider joining India.
03 Sep 2024
Indian ArmyCentre approves acquisition of advanced military equipment worth ₹1.45 trillion
The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), led by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, has sanctioned 10 capital acquisition proposals totaling ₹1.45 lakh crore to bolster India's defence readiness.
29 Aug 2024
VisakhapatnamWhat's special about INS Arighat—India's second nuclear-powered submarine commissioned today
India's Defense Minister Rajnath Singh has commissioned the country's second nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine (SSBN), INS Arighat.
