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‘Will bolster India’s self-confidence’: Rajnath Singh commissions pollution control vessel ‘Samudra Pratap’ | India News

NEW DELHI: Defence minister Rajnath Singh commissioned the Indian Coast Guard‘s (ICG) first indigenously designed and built pollution control vessel ‘Samudra Pratap’ in Goa on Monday, saying the ship will “bolster India’s self-confidence”. The 114.5-metre vessel, built by Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL), has over 60% of indigenous content.During the commissioning of ‘Samudra Pratap’ in Goa,…

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Weapon systems developed by DRDO played decisive role in Op Sindoor: Rajnath Singh | India News

Defence minister Rajnath Singh with DRDO chairman Samir V Kamat at the DRDO headquarters on its 68th foundation day on Thursday NEW DELHI: Defence minister Rajnath Singh said on Wednesday that the “weapon systems developed by DRDO played a decisive role during Operation Sindoor, which serves as a testament to the professionalism and commitment of…

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Give Vande Mataram same status as Jana Gana: Rajnath Singh | India News

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh proposed adding a fundamental duty to the Constitution, mandating equal respect for ‘Vande Mataram’ as the national anthem. He accused Congress of communalizing the song due to appeasement politics, urging parliamentarians to restore its glory and honor its author. Singh highlighted historical attempts to truncate the song, deeming it an injustice…

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Ladakh to Arunachal, Rajnath Singh inaugurates 125 border projects | India News

File photo: Defense minister Rajnath Singh (Picture credit: PTI) NEW DELHI: Inaugurating 125 border infrastructure projects, including the key Shyok tunnel in Ladakh, defence minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday said they will not only ensure faster mobility of troops & weapons, but also boost tourism, employment & stronger faith in democracy among people living in…

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‘Could have done much more’: Rajnath Singh praises armed forces’ role in Operation Sindoor; highlights ‘incredible coordination’ | India News

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh addresses the gathering during an event regarding infrastructure projects of Border Roads Organisation (PTI photo) NEW DELHI: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday said that while the armed forces exercised measured restraint during Operation Sindoor following the Pahalgam terror attack, they possessed the capability to deliver a far stronger response if…

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Congress cites Maniben’s diary, seeks apology from Rajnath | India News

Union minister for defence Rajnath Singh (PTI photo) NEW DELHI: Sharing excerpts from a book containing Vallabhbhai Patel’s daught-er’s diaries, Congress Saturday accused defence minister Rajnath Singh of lying that Jawaharlal Nehru wanted to build the Babri mosque using public funds, and demanded that Singh apologise to the nation for spreading falsehoods about the country’s…

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‘Despite geopolitical uncertainty’: Rajnath hails defence ties with Russia; message for Trump? | India News

Defence minister Rajnath Singh with Russian defence minister Andrei Belousov (Image credits: ANI) NEW DELHI: India on Thursday sent out a strong signal about the continuity of its partnership with Russia, with defence minister Rajnath Singh emphasising that bilateral defence cooperation remains steady “despite the geopolitical uncertainty.” His remarks came at the 22nd India-Russia Inter-Governmental…

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‘Proof’ in hand, Rajnath stands by claim on Nehru’s Babri plan | India News

Union minister for defence Rajnath Singh (PTI photo) NEW DELHI: Defence minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday stood by his statement that Pt Jawahar Lal Nehru had wanted to rebuild the Babri mosque with public money, with his office issuing documentary evidence to support his claim, which was rebutted by Congress and other opposition parties.Singh had…

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‘No archival evidence’: Congress slams Rajnath Singh’s ‘Nehru wanted to rebuild Babri’ charge; calls it a lie | India News

NEW DELHI: Congress has rejected Rajnath Singh’s claim that “Jawaharlal Nehru wanted to build Babri Masjid using public funds, and it was Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel who opposed it”. The grand old party accused the defence minister of propagating a “lie”, and said they would not let “the legacy of Nehru or Patel to be distorted…

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