India and Vietnam have reaffirmed their commitment to expanding bilateral defence cooperation, with a strong emphasis on maritime security, advanced technologies, and strategic coordination in the Indo-Pacific region during high-level talks in Hanoi. Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh held comprehensive discussions with Vietnam’s Minister of National Defence General Phan Van Giang, reviewing the progress...
India must accelerate its journey towards complete self-reliance in defence production to safeguard its national security interests in an increasingly uncertain global environment, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has said. Speaking at a public engagement linked to major defence manufacturing initiatives, Singh underscored that depending on foreign nations for critical military requirements leaves any country vulnerable...
One year after the launch of Operation Sindoor, India’s armed forces marked the anniversary of the landmark military mission with a powerful commemorative video revisiting the intense 88-hour operation that followed the deadly terror attack in Pahalgam. Shared precisely at 1:05 am — the exact time the operation began on May 7, 2025 — the...
Balasore, Odisha: India achieved a major milestone with the successful test of the Agni-Prime missile on Wednesday night at the Integrated Test Range in Balasore, conducted by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO). Officials confirmed that the test successfully met all objectives and was unique as it was carried out from a specially designed...
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday congratulated CP Radhakrishnan on taking oath as the 15th Vice President of India, lauding his lifelong commitment to public service, nation-building, and democratic values. Sharing his message on X (formerly Twitter), PM Modi wrote, “Attended the oath-taking ceremony of Thiru CP Radhakrishnan Ji. A dedicated public servant,...
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday reiterated India’s long-standing position of being a peace-seeking nation while making it clear that any provocation or challenge will be met with decisive strength. Speaking at the ‘Ran-Samwad 2025’ Tri-Service Seminar at the Army War College in Mhow, Madhya Pradesh, Singh underlined the importance of defence preparedness in the...
Jodhpur: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday highlighted the distinction between the terrorists involved in the Pahalgam attack, who reportedly killed innocents after asking about their religion, and India’s armed forces, who act by evaluating the deeds of terrorists, not their faith. Addressing the gathering during the inauguration of the Adarsh Defence and Sports Academy...
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday slammed Pakistan Army Chief General Asim Munir for his remarks comparing India and Pakistan’s economies, saying Munir’s statement is a confession rather than mere trolling. Munir had described Pakistan’s economy as “a dump truck full of debris” while India’s economy is like a Ferrari running on a highway. Rajnath...
The National Democratic Alliance (NDA) Vice Presidential candidate, Chandrapuram Ponnusamy Radhakrishnan, filed his nomination on Wednesday in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and senior Union ministers, showcasing a strong display of unity ahead of the September 9 election. Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, BJP President JP Nadda, Union Health...
The NDA Parliamentary party meeting commenced at the Parliament Library Building, where Prime Minister Narendra Modi felicitated CP Radhakrishnan, the alliance’s Vice-Presidential candidate. During the session, PM Modi also highlighted the government’s decision to keep the Indus Waters Treaty in abeyance, stating that the agreement was signed without Parliament’s approval. The meeting was attended by...