BJP top brass dismisses Congress challenge in Manipur, predicts party’s clean sweep

The BJP campaign turned high profile in the state today with Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and NEDA convener and Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma drumming up support for key party candidates. While both Sarma and Rajnath Singh exuded confidence of a clean sweep for BJP in Manipur, they completely dismissed the Congress challenge in […]

Manipur Elections 2022: Rajnath Singh to campaign in Manipur

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will also be arriving in the poll bound sate today to address at least 3 party rallies in Singjamei, Thangmeiband and Langthabal. This will be the first visit of the Raksha Mantri ahead of the polls in Manipur. Meanwhile, Assam Chief Minister and NEDA convenor Himanta Biswa Sarma attended the flag […]

PM Modi, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh Condole death of General Bipin Rawat

The untimely demise of Chief of Defence Staff, General Bipin Rawat has left India in a state of shock. The news of the Mi-17 helicopter crash which was taking the General from Melur to Wellington had already left a sinking feeling that all was not well. The official statement of the Indian Air Force confirmed […]

Nagaland celebrates its 59th Statehood Day

Nagaland is celebrating its 59th Statehood Day today. A state-level function commemorating the occasion was held at Nagaland Civil Secretariat Plaza, Kohima. Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio wished the people of the state on the occasion of the 59th Statehood Day, remembering the sacrifices of the state’s leaders who ensured its creation as the 16th […]

India, Australia 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue: Rajnath Singh says Afghanistan, Indo-Pacific, and other matters discussed

Noting the various issues of importance on the bilateral and regional front, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday said India and Australia exchanged views on Afghanistan, maritime security in Indo-Pacific, and other issues concerning multilateral cooperation. “Today we held comprehensive discussions with Minister Payne and Minister Dutton over bilateral and regional issues. We also discussed […]

Day not far when Indian Navy will be among world’s top 3: Rajnath Singh

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday said that the day is not far when India’s Navy will figure in the world’s top three mightiest navies. He was addressing officers and sailors of Southern Naval Command. “I have visited Kochi and Karwar. Yesterday, I also reviewed Project Seabird at Karwar, which will be Asia’s largest Naval […]

Assam: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh inaugurates Kimin-Potin Road

In a major boost to connectivity in the Northeastern region, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday inaugurated the Kimin-Potin road connecting Assam and Arunachal Pradesh. The double-lane 20 KM road constructed by the Border Roads Organization (BRO) will facilitate the establishment of the proposed industrial belt in Arunachal Pradesh. The road will serve as the […]

INDIA ‘PRIEST’ OF WORLD PEACE, BUT WELL EQUIPPED TO RESPOND TO AGGRESSION: RAJNATH SINGH

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday said India is the ”priest” of world peace, but asserted it has the wherewithal to give a befitting reply to acts of aggression. Dedicating 12 strategic roads here to the nation, he said any serious disturbance in peace and tranquility in the border areas is bound to have adverse […]

Road accidents in India are like silent pandemic: Rajnath Singh

Voicing his concerns over rising road accidents, Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday said India accounts for nearly 11 per cent of the total road accidents in the world and it is no less than a silent pandemic. Addressing the ‘Karmayogis’ of Border Road Organisation (BRO) via video conferencing, the Union Defence Minister said, […]