Defence Minister Rajnath Singh

The Indian Army force nabbed the killer in the recent Bathinda Military Camp open fire Incident. The killer was arrested nine hours after the incident, following which the Indian Army issued an official statement in this regard. Notably, in early hours of April 12, an open fire incident killed four officials. Meanwhile, Army Chief General Manoj Pande is likely to meet Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and brief about the incident.

Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, during his recent address in San Francisco, sent out a fresh warning to China. Singh made it clear that India would "not spare anyone" if India is harmed. He also lauded Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and said that India is destined to become one of the top three economies in the globe. He also added that India does not believe in "zero-sum game" diplomacy.

Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh tested positive for COVID-19. On January 10, he took to Twitter and posted, "I have tested positive with Corona today with mild symptoms. I am under home quarantine. I request everyone who have recently come in my contact to isolate themselves and get tested". Notably, Mr. Rajnath Singh recently held a virtual meeting and announced 100 sainik schools, providing opportunity for girls to join army. 

The IAF tri services inquiry team, investigating the December 8 chopper crash, gave a detailed presentation to the Defence Minister Rajnath Singh. On January 5, the team mentioned chopper flying at low altitude amid thick cloud emergence, could be a major reason of crash. In addition, the team also suggested some revised SoP for choppers along with flying team to be mix of "master green" and other category pilots. 

Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh addressed the Parliament over Tamil Nadu chopper crash incident, on December 9. He paid tribute to those who died in the incident including Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Bipin Rawat, his wife and 11 others.  The mortal remains of the victims will be brought to Delhi, said Rajnath Singh. He added that the last rites of the victims will be conducted with military honours.