People who mocked PM Modi as ‘chaiwala’ are now plucking tea leaves: Rajnath Singh

Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday hit out at the Congress, saying that people who had mocked Prime Minister Narendra Modi by calling him ‘chaiwala’ are plucking tea leaves now. Speaking at a rally in Lumding of Hojai district, Singh said, “Earlier our PM was mocked by being called a ‘chaiwala’. Today, the same […]

Assam polls: Northeast was neglected by Centre before BJP came to power, says Rajnath Singh

Attacking the Congress in the poll-bound Assam, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday said the northeast region of the country was neglected by the previous governments at the Centre before the BJP-led government came to power. “Northeast was neglected by Centre before BJP came to power… Nobody would talk nicely to ministers from here in […]

Two years of Balakot Airstrike: Amit Shah, Rajnath Singh hails IAF on 2nd anniversary

The famous ‘Balakot Airstrike’, the first aerial assault carried out by India in Pakistan after the 1971 Indo-Pak war, completed two years on Friday. The Balakot Air Strike was conducted in response to the deadly Pulwama attack that claimed the lives of 40 Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel. On the second anniversary of Balakot […]

India, China have agreed to disengage on north, south bank of Pangong Lake, says Rajnath Singh

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday informed the Rajya Sabha that through sustained talks, both Indian and China have reached an agreement for disengagement on the north and south bank of Pangong Lake. Speaking on the present situation in Eastern Ladakh, Defence Minister said, “I am happy to inform the House today that as a […]

India ready to supply weapons systems to countries in Indian Ocean Region: Rajnath Singh

India is ready to supply various types of weapons systems to Indian Ocean Region (IOR) countries, said Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday. Addressing the Indian Ocean Region Defence Ministers’ Conclave here, he advocated for uninterrupted access to the open seas and abiding by international laws for stability and security in the region. “India is […]

India prepared to counter any misadventure, defend its territorial integrity: Rajnath Singh

India is vigilant and prepared to counter and defeat any misadventure to defend its people and the territorial integrity at all costs, said Defence Minister Rajnath Singh at the Aero India 2021 in Bengaluru on Wednesday. “India faces threats and challenges emanating from multiple fronts. India is a victim of state-sponsored and state inflicted terrorism, […]

President Kovind, PM Modi, Rajnath Singh pay tributes to Mahatma Gandhi at Rajghat

President Ram Nath Kovind on Saturday led the country in paying homage to Mahatma Gandhi at Rajghat on the 73rd death anniversary of the Father of the Nation. Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, among others, also paid floral tributes to Mahatma Gandhi at Rajghat in Delhi. […]

President Kovind, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh exchange New Year greetings

President Ram Nath Kovind and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday met and exchanged New Year greetings. “Shri Rajnath Singh, Minister of Defence, called on President Kovind and exchanged new year greetings,” President’s Secretariat tweeted. They not only exchanged flowers and greetings but also held a brief discussion. President Kovind has also extended his greetings […]

No meaningful outcome of talks with China on LAC standoff, status quo remains: Rajnath Singh

Union Defence Minister on Wednesday said that no “meaningful solution” has come out of diplomatic and military level talks with China to resolve the standoff on the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in eastern Ladakh and there is “status quo”. In an exclusive interview with ANI Editor Smita Prakash, the Defence Minister said that if […]