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Rajnath Singh unveils Indian War Memorial in Seoul, honours Indian soldiers of Korean War

Rajnath Singh unveils Indian War Memorial in Seoul, honours Indian soldiers of Korean War

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Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday inaugurated the Indian War Memorial in South Korea’s Seoul and paid tributes to the Indian soldiers during a commemorative ceremony.  The War memorial has been constructed as part of commemorative events marking the 75th anniversary of the Korean War. It stands as a tribute to the courage, sacrifice and humanitarian service rendered by the 60 Para Field Ambulance of the Indian Army and the Custodian Force of India (CFI) during the war. 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

Rajnath Singh, South Korean minister inaugurate Indian war memorial in Seoul

Rajnath Singh, South Korean minister inaugurate Indian war memorial in Seoul

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Defence minister Rajnath Singh and South Korean minister of patriots and veterans affairs Kwon Oh-eul on Thursday inaugurated the Indian war memorial at Imjingak Park near Seoul, commemorating the role played by Indian soldiers during and after the Korean War as part of events marking the conflict’s 75th anniversary. Union defence minister Rajnath Singh (right) with South Korean minister of patriots and veterans affairs Kwon Oh-eul. (Sourced) “The memorial stands as a tribute to the courage, sacrifice and humanitarian service rendered by the 60 Para Field Ambulance of the Indian Army and the Custodian Force of India during the war,” Singh said at the event, concluding his two-day visit to South Korea. The 60 Para Field Ambulance, commanded by Lieutenant Colonel AG Rangaraj, Maha Vir Chakra, earned recognition for treating thousands of wounded soldiers and civilians under difficult conditions during the three-year war. The unit, which participated in airborne operations in Korea, deployed 627 soldiers and treated more than 2,22,000 patients. More than 2.5 million people were killed in the war between North and South …

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

India, Vietnam discuss deepening defence ties as Rajnath Singh meets Phan Van Giang in Hanoi | India News

India, Vietnam discuss deepening defence ties as Rajnath Singh meets Phan Van Giang in Hanoi | India News

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Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday met his Vietnamese counterpart, General Phan Van Giang, in Hanoi, where they reviewed the growing partnership between the two countries and discussed ways to deepen cooperation in maritime security, defence industry, training, and regional stability. As per a statement issued by the Ministry of Defence, the two sides exchanged views on regional and global security developments of mutual interest and emphasised the importance of maintaining peace, stability, security, safety, and freedom of navigation in the Indo-Pacific region. The statement added that they discussed avenues to expand cooperation in areas including military training, defence industry collaboration, maritime security, capacity building, United Nations peacekeeping, cyber security, and high-level exchanges. They also agreed to enhance cooperation between the defence forces through regular dialogues, joint exercises and exchange programmes. The bilateral defence engagements have expanded over the years and include wide-ranging contacts between the two countries, such as Defence Policy Dialogues, military-to-military exchanges, high-level visits, capacity-building and training programmes, cooperation in UN peacekeeping, ship visits, and bilateral exercises. In June 2022, when Singh …

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh arrives in Vietnam; Defence cooperation key focus area

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh arrives in Vietnam; Defence cooperation key focus area

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Rajnath Singh is scheduled to hold talks with his Vietnamese counterpart, with discussions expected to cover a broad range of defence and security cooperation issues. Defence cooperation, military exchanges, defence manufacturing and regional security are expected to remain key focus areas during the visit 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

Rajnath Singh cuts convoy size after PM Modi’s fuel conservation appeal

Rajnath Singh cuts convoy size after PM Modi’s fuel conservation appeal

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Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has reduced the size of his official convoy to less than half following Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s appeal for fuel conservation in view of the ongoing crisis in West Asia and rising concerns over global energy stability. Several ministers and senior political leaders across the country have also started taking measures to reduce fuel consumption by downsizing official vehicle fleets and encouraging the use of public transport and virtual meetings. Andhra Pradesh CM orders 50 per cent reduction in convoy vehicles Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu directed officials to immediately reduce the number of vehicles in his convoy by 50 per cent during district visits and public tours. The decision was taken during a review meeting attended by the state’s Director General of Police and senior Intelligence officials. Naidu also instructed ministers, public representatives and government officials to minimise the use of official vehicles wherever possible. According to officials, the Andhra Pradesh government believes such measures are necessary at a time when governments are facing financial pressures and fuel …

Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh reviews energy supply amid West Asia tensions

Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh reviews energy supply amid West Asia tensions

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Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, on Monday, May 11, chaired the fifth meeting of the Informal Group of Ministers to review the existing risks to energy supply chains and domestic availability of essential commodities in the wake of the conflict in West Asia.​ The 5th meeting of IGoM was held today to review the existing risks to energy supply chains and domestic availability of essential commodities in the wake of the conflict in West Asia. The Government under the leadership of PM Shri @narendramodi has been doing commendable work… pic.twitter.com/L6OG25VJk2 — Rajnath Singh (@rajnathsingh) May 11, 2026 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

Operation Sindoor anniversary: Rajnath to lead national security review in Jaipur

Operation Sindoor anniversary: Rajnath to lead national security review in Jaipur

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On the first anniversary of Operation Sindoor on Thursday, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will carry out a comprehensive review of India’s national security challenges and the military’s combat readiness at a joint commanders’ conference in Jaipur. As the country commemorates the first anniversary of the multi-domain operation, the defence ministry described it as a landmark tri-services mission. (ANI) Under the operation, India launched a series of precision missile strikes on nine terror camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir in the early hours of May 7 last year eliminating at least 100 terrorists, in response to the horrific Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 innocent civilians. As the country commemorates the first anniversary of the multi-domain operation, the defence ministry described it as a landmark tri-services mission that stands testament to India’s “unflinching political will and military resolve characterised by surgical precision”. At the second edition of the two-day Joint Commanders’ Conference, Singh and the top military brass are expected to review various aspects of the country’s military preparedness in view of the evolving regional security …

Operation Sindoor showed world Indian military’s capabilities: Rajnath Singh

Operation Sindoor showed world Indian military’s capabilities: Rajnath Singh

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Defence Minister Rajnath Singh (centre), Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) General Upendra Dwivedi (left), and General Officer Commanding-in-Chief Northern Command Lt. General Pratik Sharma during the North Tech Symposium 2026, in Prayagraj, on Monday, May 4, 2026. | Photo Credit: PTI Days ahead of the first anniversary of Operation Sindoor, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday (May 4, 2026) described it as a “unique” example of how the Indian military utilised advanced technology to deliver a decisive blow to terror groups and their “patrons”. Addressing an event in Uttar Pradesh‘s Prayagraj, Mr. Singh emphasised that while the armed forces “showed patience”, they were clinical in destroying terrorist infrastructure. He added that the operation served as a global reminder of the Indian military’s capabilities. Published – May 04, 2026 11:46 am IST 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

No double standards in combating terrorism: Rajnath Singh at SCO meet

No double standards in combating terrorism: Rajnath Singh at SCO meet

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The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) must not lose sight of “state-sponsored” cross-border terrorism as there is no place for any “double standards” in combating the menace, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Tuesday in a clear reference to Pakistan`s support to various terror groups. In his address at a conference of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) in Bishkek, Singh said India demonstrated its “firm resolve” during Operation Sindoor that “terror epicentres are no longer immune to justifiable punishment”. “We must not lose sight of state-sponsored cross-border terrorism which attacks the very sovereignty of a nation state,” he said. “There is no place for any double standards, and SCO should not hesitate in seeking appropriate action against those who abet, shelter and provide safe havens to terrorists,” Singh said. The defence minister pitched for concerted global efforts to combat terrorism. “We are also facing a growing challenge in the form of extremism, radicalism and terrorism. Terrorism has become the most serious threat to the emerging world order.” “It is in this backdrop that the SCO emerged …