Tag: defence
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh Honours Kargil Martyrs
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday remembered brave soldiers of the armed forces who fought Pakistani troops and intruders during the Kargil War 21 years ago. The minister laid a wreath and paid homage to the martyred soldiers at the National War Memorial. ....
India, China Defence Ministers Discuss Border Dispute
Indian Defence Minister Rajanth Singh and his Chinese counterpart Wei Fenghe met in the Russian capital on Friday to discuss their border dispute.....
India, US Hold Defence Minister-level Talks
A meeting between visiting US Secretary of Defence Mark T Esper and India's Defence Minister Rajnath Singh started here on Monday to discuss various issues. ....
India To Soon Become Big Producer Of Defence Equipment: PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday addressed the National Cadet Corps (NCC) rally here and said that India will soon be known as a big producer of defence equipment instead of being the world's biggest arms buyer. ....
PM Modi Inaugurates Defence Office Complexes, Lashes Out At Central Vista Critics
Prime Minister Narendra Modi lashed out at critics of Central Vista project on Thursday during inauguration of the Defence Offices Complexes in Delhi. ....
India Cooperated With US Troop Withdrawal, Evacuation From Afghanistan: US Spokesperson
The US Defence Department has revealed that India cooperated with the US in the withdrawal of troops from Afghanistan and the evacuation of its citizens and others after the Taliban took over the country on August 15, and has agreed to help those at risk there, according to a US spokesperson. ....
No Selfies, Sightseeing, Fast Cars For Taliban Fighters As Defence Minister Issues Killjoy Order
Rank-and-file Taliban fighters have been having too much fun in Kabul after seizing the Afghan capital without a fight last month, and the Taliban leadership has now issued a stern order to stop, The Wall Street Journal reported. ....
Rajnath Singh Pitches For Self-reliance In Defence Sector
A Self-reliance in defence sector will have middle and long-term benefits, said Defence Minister Rajnath Singh pointing out that it will help in building the foundation of a robust industrial base in India.....
India’s Defence Exports Record Over 30-fold Quantum Leap In Last 10 Years
India’s defence exports have recorded a 30-fold quantum leap over the last 10 years from a mere Rs 686 crore in the financial year 2013-14 to a record Rs 21,083 crore in FY 2023-24, reflecting the global acceptability of Indian defence products and technologies.....
Gen Anil Chauhan Takes Charge As India's Chief Of Defence Staff
Lieutenant General Anil Chauhan on Friday assumed charge as the second Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) of the country. The post was lying vacant for over nine months since the death of the first CDS General Bipin Rawat in December 2021. ....
