Rajnath Singh

The INS Mahendragiri is set to be commissioned at Visakhapatnam’s Eastern Naval Command on Saturday. The ceremony will be presided over by Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, who arrived in the city on July 10 for a two-day visit coinciding with his 75th birthday.

Rajnath Singh highlighted that India's defence production has increased from ₹46,000 crore to over ₹1.78 lakh crore in the past 8-9 years, citing enhanced trust in 'made-in-India' defence platforms following Operation Sindoor.

India's opposition Congress party has demanded the resignation of Defence Minister Rajnath Singh for allegedly lying in parliament about the deaths of six Indian soldiers during the May 2025 conflict with Pakistan, dubbed 'Operation Sindoor'. The government disclosed the soldiers' names 13 months after the conflict, prompting accusations of concealment and misleading statements from the Modi-led BJP. The Indian government denied the claims, stating it honored the fallen at the 'earliest opportunity'.

Congress general secretary K.C. Venugopal filed a privilege notice against Defence Minister Rajnath Singh in Lok Sabha, accusing him of misleading Parliament by claiming no Indian soldiers were killed during the Operation Sindoor debate last year.

Rajnath Singh stated that Gujarat has the industrial capability, workforce, and innovation ecosystem to become a defense manufacturing and technology hub, anchoring the drive for self-reliance in defense.

The Ministry of Defence clarified that Rajnath Singh's remarks during Operation Sindoor were aimed at countering a false social media narrative claiming Indian Air Force pilots were killed in the operation.

Congress accuses Rajnath Singh of misleading Parliament on Operation Sindoor casualties. The Centre’s disclosure reveals a contradiction between the Defence Minister’s statement and the official record, with the Opposition demanding full disclosure during the monsoon session.

Telangana CM Mr. Revanth Reddy seeks passenger terminal, MRO, and other amenities at the proposed airport in Adilabad. He assured Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh of full cooperation from the Telangana Government for the joint use project.

Armed forces in India celebrated International Day of Yoga with events led by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh in Shillong, Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi in Tezpur, and participation from naval platforms and Indian Coast Guard ships.

The Centre has approved the allocation of 83.814 acres of defense land for the Gandhi Sarovar project at Bapu Ghat. CM Revanth Reddy expressed gratitude to Rajnath Singh and the Centre for the clearance.

India conducted three consecutive ballistic missile defense tests on June 10-11, demonstrating multi-layered interception capabilities against long-range and medium-range threats. The Defense Ministry stated the tests placed India among nations like the US, Russia, and China with advanced BMD systems, while analysts highlighted the need for such defenses due to missile threats from Pakistan and China.

India successfully conducted a flight-test of an indigenous long-range land attack cruise missile. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh praised the DRDO team and industry partners, calling it a significant achievement for the country's defence research ecosystem.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh highlighted the Indian Air Force's precision in Operation Sindoor and emphasized the growing role of women, including the first batch of National Defence Academy women officers receiving wings at AFA Dundigal.

Rajnath Singh stated that Project Kusha, an indigenous air defense shield, will be a game changer, citing its demonstrated importance during Operation Sindoor in Hyderabad.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will review the Combined Graduation Parade at the Air Force Academy on June 13. The event marks the graduation of cadets.

Rajnath Singh, the defense minister, reviewed HAL projects and directed the HAL Chairman to strictly follow delivery schedules. He emphasized timely execution of defense programs critical to armed forces modernization, as Tejas Mk1A delivery delays are under scrutiny.

India has completed final trials of a precision-guided missile for drones, capable of engaging ground and aerial targets. The missile, developed through government-private collaboration, marks a strategic milestone in India's domestic defense capabilities and self-reliance goals.