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Defence Min Asks Army To Help Civil Administrations In COVID Crisis
Defense Minister Rajnath Singh has requested the Army units in states to help create additional capacities to treat COVID patients. Agreeing to it, Army Chief General MM Naravane said besides providing assistance to civil administrations the Army will render treatment to civilians in its medical facilities. While states topmost army official will contact with CMs, Air Force and Navy have also been asked to gear up for preparedness.
Tags: Indian Army, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Indian Army Chief, COVID-19 outbreak
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DRDO Supplies 150 Jumbo Oxygen Cylinders To UP, Promises 1000 More
On the instructions of Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has supplied 150 jumbo liquid oxygen cylinders to Uttar Pradesh government. Reportedly, the oxygen cylinders will be used in Lucknow hospitals to treat the COVID-19 patients. The DRDO will additionally supply 1,000 more cylinders later. Notably, UP’s health infrastructure collapsed after CM Yogi Adityanath tested positive for… read-more
Tags: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Rajnath Singh, DRDO, Uttar Pradesh
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Centre To Include Fishermen In PM Kisan Samman Nidhi: Rajnath Singh
Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, speaking at an election rally in Kerala, extended the PM Kisan Samman Nidhi that helps farmers with annual assistance of Rs 6000 per year to fishermen as well. Moreover, he promised the Centre's support to fishermen by proving them with Kisan credit cards and loans. Highlighting NDA's campaign in the state, he also addressed concerns about CAA and uniform civil code.
Tags: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Elections, Fishermen, PM Kisan Samman Nidhi
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US Secretary Of Defence Lloyd Austin Likely To Visit India In March
United States Secretary of Defence Lloyd Austin will be visiting India later this month. He will be the first member of US President Joe Biden's administration to visit the country. Earlier in January, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Lloyd Austin held talks over the two countries' vision of an open and free Indo-Pacific region. Reportedly, the leaders had discussed Washington's commitment to the Major Defence Partnership with New Delhi.… read-more
Tags: Defense Ministry, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Lloyd Austin, Indo-Pacific
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Defence Minister Launches Refurbished Gallantry Awards Website
As a homage to the valiant soldiers and their families, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on January 25 launched the renovated online portal for the gallantry awards. Reportedly, the website would present round-the-clock information on martyrs who sacrificed their lives for the nation. Besides, the page hosted a 'Tributes and Pledges' section. Additionally, Minister Singh also propelled fresh… read-more
Tags: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, gallantry awards, soldiers, Tribute
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India, Singapore Adopt Submarine Rescue Support Agreement
Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and his Singaporean counterpart Dr Ng Eng Hen on January 20 attended the virtually held Fifth Defence Minister’s Dialogue. The meeting witnessed navies of both the countries endorsing an "implementing agreement on submarine rescue support and cooperation". Moreover, lauding the efforts towards enhancing bilateral defence cooperation, the ministers extended full support for conducting live firings and… read-more
Tags: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Defence, SINGAPORE, bilateral cooperation
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Govt Approves To Procure 83 LCA Tejas Fighter-Jet Worth Rs 45,696 Cr
The PM headed Cabinet Committee on Security approved the procurement of 73 LCA Tejas Mk-1A fighter aircraft and 10 trainer aircraft at the cost of Rs 45,696 crore on January 13. Equipped with critical operational capabilities, the fighter-jet is an indigenously designed, developed, and manufactured fighter aircraft. Touted as game-changer, the 4th-generation Light Combat Aircraft would be equipped with Active Electronically-Scanned Array… read-more
Tags: LCA Tejas Mk-1A, Fighter Aircraft, Union cabinet, Trainer aircraft, Air Force, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh
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India Gets Hypersonic Wind Tunnel; Third In Globe After US, Russia
India's first Hypersonic Wind Tunnel (HWT) site has been inaugurated by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on December 19. Reportedly, India becomes 3rd nation to have the facility alongside the United States and Russia. The site is a "pressure vacuum-driven enclosed free jet facility" that play a significant role in understanding and developing new aerospace and defence systems. Moreover, the Minister has urged scientists to make India a "Super… read-more
Tags: Hypersonic wind tunnel, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, India, Russia, USA
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Defence Minister Blames China and Pakistan for Creating Border Issues; Virtually Inaugurated 44 Bridges
After virtually inaugurating 44 bridges constructed by Border Roads Organisation (BRO), Defence Minister Rajnath Singh mentioned that China and Pakistan partnered to create border disputes with India. "The nation is not just dealing with these challenges with great determination but also bringing about crucial changes in all sectors," the minister further added. BRO constructed bridges in the Eastern and Northern borders for easy movement of… read-more
Tags: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, India, China, Pakistan, Eastern Ladakh
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'iDEX4Fauji' Introduced To Encourage Innovations Among Army Personnel
The Defence Ministry has launched a program, 'iDEX4Fauji', to promote innovative ideas by members of the Indian Armed Forces. The program, launched by Rajnath Singh, will also reward the Army staff. Ministry said that this was a first-of-its-kind initiative and "will bolster frugal innovation ideas from soldiers/ field formations.” It opined that since many of them work on the ground, they would have ideas to improve equipment.
Tags: Defence Ministry, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Indian Army, innovation
Courtesy: The Indian Express
