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India-South Korea seal key defence MoU on cybersecurity, information sharing, during Rajnath Singh’s Seoul visit

India-South Korea seal key defence MoU on cybersecurity, information sharing, during Rajnath Singh’s Seoul visit

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The primary areas of cooperation outlined in the agreement include collaboration on countering evolving cyber threats, protecting critical military infrastructure, and sharing best practices in digital defence and enhancing institutional mechanisms for information sharing to boost situational awareness and regional security Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Mahavir Chakra awardee, Kargil hero, Colonel Sonam Wangchuk dies of heart attack, Rajnath condoles| India News

Mahavir Chakra awardee, Kargil hero, Colonel Sonam Wangchuk dies of heart attack, Rajnath condoles| India News

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Colonel Sonam Wangchuk, Kargil hero and Mahavir Chakra awardee, died of a heart attack at his home on Friday, at the age of 61. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh expressed grief on the passing of Colonel Wangchuk, who had retired and was living in Ladakh. Colonel Sonam Wangchuk’s leadership was instrumental in clearing the enemy along the Chorbat La axis in the Batalik sector (X) During the Kargil War in 1999, he was assigned the critical mission of securing Chorbat La in the Batalik sub-sector, along the Line of Control with Pakistan in Ladakh. He led the personnel from the Ladakh Scouts. Leading from the front, he established key observation posts under harsh conditions, engaged enemy troops, and successfully eliminated several intruders. According to his gallantry award citation, Wangchuk climbed through fresh snow of 1-2m in the Chorbat La sector, where he encountered 3–4 enemy soldiers and killed two of them. He later reinforced another post under heavy attack and led an assault that captured an enemy-held feature, killing six soldiers. His leadership was instrumental in …

Rajnath commissions home-made stealth frigate INS Taragiri, highlights Navy’s role in securing shipping lanes| India News

Rajnath commissions home-made stealth frigate INS Taragiri, highlights Navy’s role in securing shipping lanes| India News

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Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday highlighted the Indian Navy’s indispensable role in securing commercial shipping lanes and oil tankers against emerging maritime threats, pointing out that 95 per cent of the country’s trade, including energy supplies, was conducted through sea. Defence minister Rajnath Singh (@rajnathsingh) Speaking at the commissioning ceremony of indigenously build stealth frigate, INS Taragiri, here, he said the Navy continuously maintains its presence in the Indian Ocean–whether it is the Persian Gulf or the Malacca Strait. He said that the commissioning of INS Taragiri will further increase the Navy’s power, values and commitment. As the fourth platform under Project 17A, Taragiri is a 6,670-tonne warship built by Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited, Mumbai, showcasing advanced design and engineering excellence. It comes equipped with, among others, BrahMos missiles. ALSO READ | Try anything amid Iran war, face unmatched response: India’s message to Pakistan, loud and clear The warship features a sleeker structure with a significantly reduced radar cross-section, enabling stealth operations and enhanced survivability in complex maritime environments. In his address, Singh praised …

BRO has key role in building frontier infrastructure, national security: Defence Minister

BRO has key role in building frontier infrastructure, national security: Defence Minister

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New Delhi, Mar 25 (ANI): Defence Minister Rajnath Singh chairs the Parliamentary Consultative Committee meeting for the Ministry of Defence on Border Roads Organisation, in New Delhi on Wednesday. MoS Defence Sanjay Seth, Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan, Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh, Secretary, Department of Defence R&D and Chairman DRDO Dr Samir V Kamat, and other senior officials are present. Photo: @SpokespersonMoD X/ANI Photo Defence Minister Rajnath Singh chaired a meeting of the Parliamentary Consultative Committee for the Ministry of Defence on Wednesday (March 25, 2026) which focused on the role and progress of the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) in strengthening India’s border infrastructure and national security. During the meeting, Mr. Singh emphasised the critical importance of robust infrastructure along India’s borders, stating that the BRO is playing a key role in fostering an integrated ecosystem of national security, connectivity and regional development. He highlighted the organisation’s contribution to improving connectivity in the North-Eastern region and areas affected by left-wing extremism, noting that these efforts have significantly enhanced both security and socio-economic …

Rajnath calls for enhanced public-private partnership to boost sports economy| India News

Rajnath calls for enhanced public-private partnership to boost sports economy| India News

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New Delhi, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday called for enhanced public-private partnership to provide a new direction to the nation’s sports economy. Rajnath calls for enhanced public-private partnership to boost sports economy Addressing a gathering at the final match of the Aditya Birla Memorial Polo Cup here, he said, “The government, through a series of initiatives, is fostering a sports culture within the country where athletes and youth have access to opportunities, resources, and get respect.” Singh called for enhanced public-private partnership in the sector to further elevate India’s prestige on the international stage, and to provide a new direction to the nation’s sports economy. In the near future, India will “carve out a strong global identity for itself in sports, especially polo”, if the government, the private sector, and various social groups work together, the defence minister asserted. He said polo is deeply rooted in the nation’s sporting traditions, spanning thousands of years, and can rightfully be designated as a “heritage sport” of India. Singh noted that the Indian Army has made a …

Karnataka minister to meet Rajnath seeking defence corridor | Latest News India

Karnataka minister to meet Rajnath seeking defence corridor | Latest News India

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May 28, 2025 07:00 AM IST This came a day after MB Patil raised concerns about Andhra CM N Chandrababu Naidu’s reported attempts to relocate major defence production projects of HAL from Karnataka to Andhra Pradesh Karnataka minister MB Patil on Tuesday said he would meet defence minister Rajnath Singh to urge the centre to allocate an aerospace and defence corridor to the state on the basis of merit, a day after raising concerns about Andhra Pradesh chief minister N Chandrababu Naidu’s reported attempts to relocate major defence production projects of Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) from Karnataka to Andhra Pradesh. Karnataka minister to meet Rajnath seeking defence corridor “Our state’s contribution to the nation in the aerospace and defence sector is 65%. Therefore, the Aerospace and Defense Corridor should be given to our state on the basis of merit. I will soon meet the Honourable Defense Minister, Shri Rajnath Singh, and once again urge him to give the Defense Corridor to Karnataka,” he said in a post on social media platform X. “The Central Government …

‘Forces Free To Decide On Mode, Time, Target’: PM Modi’s Pahalgam Response Message To Military Brass

‘Forces Free To Decide On Mode, Time, Target’: PM Modi’s Pahalgam Response Message To Military Brass

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Last Updated:April 29, 2025, 23:53 IST PM Modi stated that Indian armed forces have full operational freedom to respond to the Pahalgam terror attack Prime Minister Narendra Modi in a high-level meeting with Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan, the tri-services chiefs, National Security Advisor Ajit Doval. (IMAGE: SOURCED) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said that Indian armed forces have complete operational freedom to decide on the mode, targets, and timing of the nation’s response to the Pahalgam terror attack where 26 tourists were killed. Speaking at a high-level security meet, the PM said that it is our national resolve to deal a crushing blow to terrorism. He expressed complete faith and confidence in the professional abilities of the Indian armed forces, government sources said. The high-level security meeting chaired by the Prime Minister at his residence in New Delhi went on for more than one and a half hour. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval, Chief of Defence Services (CDS) General Anil Chauhan, Indian …

Pahalgam terror attack | Defence Minister Rajnath Singh to brief PM Modi on J&K situation

Pahalgam terror attack | Defence Minister Rajnath Singh to brief PM Modi on J&K situation

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Defence Minister Rajnath Singh. File | Photo Credit: Sushil Kumar Verma Defence Minister Rajnath Singh is set to brief Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday (April 28, 2025) on the security situation in Jammu and Kashmir in the wake of the Pahalgam terror attack. The briefing is taking place as India mulls its options to punish those behind the terror attack on April 22 that killed 26 civilians. Citing “cross-border linkages” to the horrific attack, India has promised severe punishment to those involved in the strike that triggered wide-spread outrage within India and abroad. There is no official word on Mr. Singh’s meeting with PM Modi yet. On Sunday (April 27, 2025), the Prime Minister said the “perpetrators and conspirators” of the Pahalgam attack will be “served with the harshest response”. “The whole world stands with 140 crore Indians in our fight against terrorism. I once again assure the affected families that they will get justice, and justice will be done,” PM Modi said in his ‘Mann ki Baat’ address. “The perpetrators and conspirators of …

Karnataka minister to meet Rajnath seeking defence corridor | Latest News India

Rajnath says India progressing despite global uncertainties, stresses role of Yoga in mental fitness | Latest News India

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Jaipur, India as a nation is safe from all sides and the country is progressing despite uncertainties around the world, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Monday. Rajnath says India progressing despite global uncertainties, stresses role of Yoga in mental fitness Speaking at a programme at Brahma Kumaris in Sirohi district of Rajasthan, the minister credited soldiers guarding the borders with full dedication for the nation’s progress. “The definitions of war are changing today. Now wars are being fought on cyber, space, information and psychological fronts. I salute our brave soldiers because of whom we are able to breathe in peace,” Singh said. He emphasised that to secure the nation, a soldier needs to be physically and mentally strong. “Physical strength is very important for a soldier. He has to live in difficult environments and handle different types of equipment. Therefore the training of our armed forces also focuses more on physical strength,” he said. However, mental strength is equally important, the minister said. “A soldier stays away from his family, village and society. Moreover, …

Maha Kumbh cultural mega festival of Indianness: Rajnath Singh takes dip at Sangam | Lucknow News

Maha Kumbh cultural mega festival of Indianness: Rajnath Singh takes dip at Sangam | Lucknow News

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Defence Minister Rajnath Singh visited the Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj on Saturday and said it is “a spiritual and cultural mega festival of Indianness,” a statement from the Uttar Pradesh government read. Singh, accompanied by BJP MP Sudhanshu Trivedi, was welcomed at Bamrauli Airport by Uttar Pradesh Minister Nand Gopal Gupta. The Defence Minister first took a dip at the holy Sangam — the confluence of the Ganga, Yamuna and the mythical Saraswati rivers — amid the chanting of mantras. They also sipped the waters of the Ganga and offered prayers to Lord Surya, the statement added. “I consider it my good fortune to have taken a bath in the Prayagraj Sangam today. This is a spiritual and cultural mega festival of Indianness. It should not be seen in association with any sect, community, or religion. If anyone wants to understand India and Indianness, they should come and see the Maha Kumbh,” Singh remarked. The Lok Sabha member from Lucknow is also scheduled to meet with Army officials to discuss security arrangements for the …