Rajnath Singh commissions 231 IAF Officers at Dundigal, Hails Air Force’s Growing Strength

Hyderabad, June 13 (RAHNUMA): Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday reviewed the Combined Graduation Parade of the 217th Course at the Air Force Academy, Dundigal, and commissioned 231 Flight Cadets as officers in the Indian Air Force (IAF), including the first batch of women cadets from the National Defence Academy (NDA). The graduating batch comprised […]
RAJNATH SINGH TO REVIEW AIR FORCE ACADEMY GRADUATION PARADE ON JUNE 13

Hyderabad, June 10 (RAHNUMA): Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will review the Combined Graduation Parade (CGP) of the 217th Course at the Air Force Academy, Dundigal, on June 13, marking the successful completion of pre-commissioning training for Flight Cadets of the Indian Air Force. The Defence Minister who will be the Reviewing Officer (RO) for the […]
Operation Sindoor reflects India’s growing strength: Rajnath Singh in Hanoi

Hanoi, May 18 (IANS) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday described Operation Sindoor as a testimony to India’s transformation into a strong, confident, and capable nation during his address to the Indian diaspora in Hanoi. “While India remains committed to the no first use policy, it will not succumb to nuclear blackmail and stands ready […]
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh to begin three-day Germany visit from April 21

New Delhi, April 20 (IANS) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will undertake an official three-day visit to Germany from April 21 to 23, 2026, aimed at further strengthening the strategic defence partnership between India and Germany and expanding bilateral cooperation. During the visit, Rajnath Singh is scheduled to hold bilateral talks with his German counterpart Boris […]
Rajnath Singh to visit Germany next week to discuss strengthening defence cooperation

New Delhi, April 19 (IANS) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will travel to Germany for an official visit from April 21-23 to further strengthen the defence partnership between the two nations. During his visit, Rajnath Singh is set to hold talks with his German counterpart, Boris Pistorius, and other senior leaders of the government. Discussions will […]
Rajnath Singh lays foundation stone of tunnel in Visakhapatnam to boost naval research

Visakhapatnam, April 3 (IANS) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday laid the foundation stone of a state-of-the-art Large Cavitation Tunnel (LCT) facility at the Naval Science and Technological Laboratory (NSTL) of the DRDO in Visakhapatnam, an official said. The facility will significantly enhance India’s naval research and testing capabilities, marking a major step towards achieving […]
Rajnath Singh backs PPP model to boost sports economy

New Delhi, March 15 (IANS) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday called for enhanced public-private partnership to provide renewed thrust to India’s sports economy. Addressing a gathering at a Polo tournament supported by private corporate sponsors, the Defence Minister said, “The government, through a series of initiatives, is fostering a sports culture within the country […]
Revanth invites Rajnath for Gandhi Sarovar foundation stone

Hyderabad, Feb.12 (RAHNUMA): Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy on Thursday engaged in a productive day in New Delhi, attending a series of meetings with various Union Ministers to address multiple matters concerning the state of Telangana. Initially, the Chief Minister conferred with Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, during which he extended an invitation to attend the […]
Defence Procurement Board approves proposal to acquire 114 Rafale jets

New Delhi, Jan 16 (IANS) In a key booster for India’s defence capabilities, the Defence Procurement Board (DPB) on Friday approved the proposal to acquire 114 Rafale fighter jets from French aviation manufacturer Dassault. According to defence sources, the proposal will now be taken up for clearance at the next Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), headed […]
2025 witnessed wide-ranging reforms under Defence Minister Rajnath Singh

New Delhi, Jan 1 (IANS) As the curtains came down on ‘Year of Reforms 2025’, the Ministry of Defence under Rajnath Singh recorded significant progress in implementing wide-ranging reforms aimed at strengthening jointness, enhancing defence preparedness, promoting self-reliance and improving welfare delivery mechanisms, an official said on Thursday. The Defence Minister steered reforms, adopting a […]