Amid China's assertive actions in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR), Defence Minister Rajnath Singh emphasized India's commitment to preventing hegemony and ensuring the autonomy of neighbouring countries. Singh highlighted India's shift in threat perception towards maritime security, underlining the importance of re-balancing military resources and strategic attention.
Defense Minister Rajnath Singh unveiled the Acing Development of Innovative Technologies with iDEX (ADITI) scheme during DefConnect 2024 in New Delhi, aimed at fostering innovations in critical defense technology. The scheme offers eligible startups grants of up to Rs 25 crore for research and development in defense technology
Prime Minister Narendra Modi had urged the citizens to participate in cleanliness drive in temples or places of religious importance, ahead of the Ram Mandir inauguration in Ayodhya on January 22.
The double standards or the double-sidedness of Britain took off guard many in New Delhi creating a storm in Indian Twitter space as well. British High Commissioner to Pakistan Jane Marriott decided to visit Mirpur (POK) right when Rajnath Singh concluded a high-profile visit to London.
Singh's visit gains significance amidst ongoing scrutiny of a Brigadier-level officer facing an inquiry due to repeated lapses in Army operations that resulted in multiple soldier casualties.
The ship, with its 21-member crew, including a Vietnamese national, arrived in Mumbai today. The Navy's explosive ordnance team conducted an inspection, revealing damage to the stern from a potential aerial attack. However, further forensic analysis is required to determine the specifics.
Speaking in the virtual format at Global Technology Summit 2023 organised by Carnegie India, Rajnath Singh invited private sector to join hands with the government for investment in research and development not only in civilian technology but also in defence one.
Upon his arrival in Tawang, the Defence Minister engaged with the security personnel deployed in the Tawang sector, demonstrating his commitment to the forces. He also paid homage to the fallen heroes at the Tawang War Memorial by laying a wreath.
The Tawang sector has been a source of dispute, with multiple incursion attempts by the Chinese Army. In December last year, the People's Liberation Army (PLA) troops crossed the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in the Tawang Sector, leading to a confrontation with Indian troops.
Kargil Vijay Diwas: Defence minister Rajnath Singh addressed the troops and honored the courageous martyrs who made the ultimate sacrifice during the Kargil War. He also engaged in discussions with the Commanders.
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