Tag: Defence Minister
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Govt approves 74% FDI in defence sector through direct route; investments subject to scrutiny
The foreign investments will be subjected to scrutiny on grounds of national security and the government will have the right to review any investment that has a bearing on the country's security.
September 18, 2020 -
‘No power on earth can stop Indian Army from patrolling’: Rajnath Singh in Rajya Sabha on LAC crisis
He assured the opposition members that there would be no change in patrolling patterns in eastern Ladakh, the site of the dispute.
September 17, 2020 -
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh to address Rajya Sabha on China crisis today
Reports suggest that he will take a couple of questions from Opposition MPs.
September 17, 2020 -
‘Boundary issue with China unresolved, we want peaceful solution’: Rajnath Singh in Lok Sabha
Congress leaders Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury, K Suresh, and Manick Tagore have given separate notices to take up the issue of China surveillance in Lok Sabha.
September 15, 2020 -
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh to address Parliament on India-China LAC stand-off today
The matter was also raised on Sunday at the parliament's Business Advisory Committee meeting.
September 15, 2020 -
‘Induction of Rafale important given the kind of situation at borders’: Rajnath Singh
In the morning, 'Sarva Dharma Puja' conducted at the Rafale induction ceremony, at IAF airbase in Ambala.
September 10, 2020 -
Rajnath Singh holds talks with Chinese counterpart General Wei Fenghe in Moscow
The meeting between the two leaders, which is first of its kind after the stand-off at the Galwan valley, lasted for 2 hours 20 minutes.
September 5, 2020 -
Cantonment areas in India should not be deprived of welfare schemes: Rajnath Singh
Ministry of Defence and Directorate General of Defence Estates (DGDE) organised a webinar to improve the implementation of Centrally Sponsored Schemes (CSS) in 62 cantonments around the country in Delhi.
August 25, 2020 -
Navy effectively protects maritime interests of India: Rajnath Singh
He also said accepting the challenges arising out of the Covid-19 situation, the Indian Navy has continued to progress the operational, administrative and modernisation efforts.
August 19, 2020 -
‘My message to Armed Forces’: Rajnath Singh greets nation on eve of 74th Independence Day
'On the eve of India’s Independence Day, I salute the indomitable courage of the brave soldiers of our Armed Forces who are selflessly serving the nation,' the Minister said.
August 14, 2020 -
Indian Navy sets up Naval Innovation and Indigenisation Organisation
The naval organisation will put in place dedicated structures for the end users to interact with the academia and the industry to foster innovation and indigenisation for self-reliance in defence, in keeping with the vision of 'Aatmanirbhar Bharat'.
August 13, 2020 -
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh visits Kashmir’s Keran sector
Singh spent around an hour at the post during which he interacted with the soldiers and hailed them for guarding the LoC round-the-clock despite the harsh weather and other trying circumstances.
July 19, 2020 -
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh dedicates six major bridges in Jammu and Kashmir
He acknowledged that over the last two years, with the use of latest technologies and state-of-the-art equipment the BRO has done cutting of over 2,200 kilometres about 4,200 kilometres of roads surfacing and about 5,800 metres of permanent bridges have been constructed.
July 9, 2020 -
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh reviews progress of infrastructure projects in border areas
The BRO has worked incessantly even during the restrictions imposed due to COVID-19 without affecting the progress of various projects.
July 7, 2020 -
Rajnath Singh meets CDS, 3 service chiefs to review LAC standoff with China before Russia visit
Singh reportedly suggested to the CDS and the three service chiefs to be 'fully prepared' to take any unprecedented action as per the situation on the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in view of the ongoing situation in Ladakh, in over half-hour discussion at his residence.
June 21, 2020 -
Rajnath Singh to attend Victory Day Parade in Moscow to commemorate 75th anniversary of World War II
A tri-service 75-member Indian Military Contingent has already reached Moscow to participate in the Victory Parade.
June 20, 2020 -
India’s ‘national pride’ will not be compromised: Defence Minister on disputes with China
The BJP leader also referred to "strong India" while mentioning induction of Rafale aircraft into the Air Force.
June 14, 2020