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‘Eroding Basis Of Bilateral Relations’ – Chinese Policy Is Institutional!

On 27 April 2023, on the sidelines of the SCO Defence Ministers Meeting, the Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh in as clear and candid manner as can be told the…

By Lt Gen (Dr) Rakesh Sharma

Time For Review Of ‘No First Use’ Nuclear Policy

Since the launch of nuclear strikes by the USA on the cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki on 06 Aug 1945 and 09 Aug 1945 in Japan resulting in unprecedented destruction,…

By Maj Gen Ashok Kumar (Retd)

Country’s economic prowess gets reflected in its ammunition: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh

New Delhi, Jul 27 (PTI) A country's economic prowess gets automatically reflected in the field of ammunition and India must focus on boosting research and development as well as manufacturing…

Rajnath hands over 12 high-speed guard boats to Vietnam

New Delhi, Jun 9 (PTI) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday handed over to Vietnam 12 high-speed guard boats built under a USD 100 million Line of Credit granted to…

India, Vietnam sign MoU on mutual logistics support as Rajnath Singh holds defence talks with Vietnamese counterpart

Hanoi, Jun 8 (PTI) India and Vietnam on Tuesday signed an MoU on mutual logistics support, the first such major agreement Hanoi has inked with any country towards simplifying procedures…

Defence Acquisition Council, headed by Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh, clears proposals worth Rs 76,390 crore, in major boost to ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat’

Following Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi’s clarion call for ‘Aatmanirbharta’, Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), in a meeting chaired by Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh on June 06, 2022, accorded Acceptance…

Rajnath Singh to visit Vietnam from June 8-10

New Delhi, Jun 5 (PTI) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will embark on a three-day visit to Vietnam from Wednesday to further consolidate bilateral comprehensive strategic partnership. The defence ministry said…

Ex-separatist commander says Russian military chief ‘criminally negligent’

(Reuters) - A former commander of pro-Russian forces in eastern Ukraine accused Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu on Friday of "criminal negligence" over Moscow's stuttering military campaign in Ukraine. "I…

Centre working to strengthen defence capabilities, says Rajnath

Mumbai, May 7 (PTI) Union Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday said the Centre has brought defence and economic growth on a single platform and was working to strengthen capabilities. He…

Russia-Ukraine conflict highlighted need for being self-reliant in military requirements: Rajnath

New Delhi, Apr 28 (PTI) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Thursday the Russia-Ukraine conflict has highlighted that being self-reliant in military hardware is a vital necessity, even as he…

Rajnath, Jaishankar to address 4-day Navy commanders conference

New Delhi, Apr 24 (PTI) Top commanders of the Indian Navy will carry out a comprehensive review of the country's maritime security, including the situation in the Indian Ocean region…

Disengagement and de-escalation way forward: Rajnath on eastern Ladakh row

New Delhi, Apr 21 (PTI) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday said that the ongoing talks with China for a peaceful resolution of the eastern Ladakh row will continue and…