Nagaland Statehood Day: PM Modi hails exemplary culture; Amit Shah, Rajnath Singh, Neiphiu Rio extend greetings

As Nagaland celebrates its 58th Statehood Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday extended his greetings to the people of Nagaland on the occasion of 58th Statehood Day and appreciated their contribution to India’s progress. “Greetings to my sisters and brothers of Nagaland on their Statehood Day. The people of Nagaland are known for their […]

Tarun Gogoi very critical; PM Modi, Rajnath and Rahul speak to son

The health condition of former Assam chief minister Tarun Gogoi remained “very critical” on Sunday although he responded to a longer duration of dialysis, state Health Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said. The Congress veteran’s health condition deteriorated on Saturday afternoon, following multi-organ failure and he became unconscious with difficulty in breathing. Sarma said the doctors […]

Arnab Goswami’s arrest reflects ‘totalitarian tendency’ to weaken fourth pillar of democracy: Rajnath Singh

Union Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday said that the arrest of journalist Arnab Goswami reflects the ‘totalitarian tendency’ to weaken the fourth pillar of democracy and suppress the voice of protest. “The treatment of senior journalist Arnab Goswami is a symbol of the totalitarian tendency to weaken the fourth pillar of democracy and suppress the […]

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh all set to visit Sikkim, celebrate Dussehra with troops

In a bid to boost the morale of the troops deployed against the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) along the border with China, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will arrive in Sikkim on October 25 and visit the forward areas and interact with the troops. Rajnath Singh on Saturday departed for Darjeeling from the national capital on […]

Nagaland CM Neiphiu Rio meets Rajnath Singh, seeks support for Ceithu Airport at Kohima

Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio on Monday met Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and sought his support for Ceithu Airport at Kohima in view of its strategic importance. “I sought his support for Ceithu Airport Kohima in view of its strategic importance. Also, discussed early completion of Bokajan-Botsa Road under Border Roads Organisation,” the Nagaland Chief […]

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh confirms reports of Chinese incursions

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh confirmed reports of Chinese incursions in the Lok Sabha today. Informing the Lower House, Rajnath Singh said that Chinese soldiers sometimes intrude into Indian territory due to absence of mutually agreed Line of Actual Control between both the countries. The Defence Minister has further informed that infrastructure such as roads, railway […]

China objects to Rajnath Singh’s visit to Arunachal Pradesh

China has objected to the visit of Defence Minister Rajnath Singh’s 2-day visit to the frontier State of Arunachal Pradesh that concluded on Friday. China objected to the Defence Minister’s visit to Arunachal Pradesh urging India to stop taking steps that might complicate the boundary matter or stir unrest between the two neighbouring countries. Notably, […]

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh visits Bum La Pass along Indo-China border

Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday visited the forward posts at Bum La along the Indo-China border in Arunachal Pradesh. “I got an opportunity to meet and interact with the soldiers posted here who told me that there is no prevailing tension here along Line of Actual Control,” Rajnath Singh told ANI. The Defence […]

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh arrives in Arunachal Pradesh on two-day visit

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh is on a two-day tour to Arunachal Pradesh to take part in the Maitree Diwas celebrations. Rajnath Singh landed at the Tawang helipad at around 12:10pm where he was received by Arunachal Chief Minister Pema Khandu. Later, the Defence Minister visited the famous Tawang war memorial before reaching the Gyalwa Tsangyang […]