Newly Inducted c295 Aircraft To Take Part In Air Force Day On Oct 8
The newly-inducted C-295 medium tactical transport aircraft is likely to take part in the upcoming Air Force Day celebrations in Prayagraj in UP, said officials on September 25. The annual Air Force Day parade and air display is on October 8. The first C295 aircraft was inducted into the IAF at the Hindon Air Force station in the presence of Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari.
Tags: aircraft, air force day, Indian Defence Minister, Rajnath Singh, VR Chaudhari
Courtesy: The Press Trust of India
Rajnath Singh Lashes Out At Opposition Over Sanatan Dharam Row, Demands Apology
Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh took offence to the Sanatan Dharam comment by DMK leader Udhayanidhi Stalin and demanded an apology from I.N.D.I.A and BLOC alliance of the opposition. Notably, Singh said, " Congress ally DMK is insulting Sanatan Dharma. They say that Sanatan Dharma should be abolished." He also asked the Congress and the DMK to apologise and take action against Stalin.
Tags: Rajnath Singh, Sanatan Dharam, Congress, Indian Politics, DMK
Courtesy: DNA India
Rajnath Singh Paid Homage To Kargil War Jawans On 24th Anniversary
Defence Minister of India Rajnath Singh laid the wreath, remembering jawans on the 24th anniversary of Kargil Vijaya Diwas. According to sources, on July 26, Singh arrived in the district of Ladakh and paid homage to the fallen soldiers, who sacrificed their lives in the 1999 Kargil War between India and Pakistan. Besides Rajnath Singh, Army Chief General Monoj Pande also paid floral tribute to the jawans.
Tags: Rajnath Singh, Kargil War, 24th Anniversary, Defence Minister, Ladakh
Courtesy: ANI News
PoK Will Always Remain Part Of India: Rajnath Singh
Pakistan Occupied Kashmir (POK) is, was and will remain a part of India, said Rajnath Singh, the Defence Minister of India. His remarks came after the efforts of the Pakistan Government will achieve nothing by repeatedly claiming PoK. He emphasized that illegal occupation of the PoK does not make locus standi of Pakistan. Speaking on the abrogation of Article 370 in J-K, he said that BJP abrogated the article
Tags: PoK, Kashmir Government, Rajnath Singh, Article 370
Courtesy: Hindustan Times
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh To Visit Nigeria For 3-Days
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will be on a three-day official visit to Nigeria from May 28 to May 30, During the visit, he will attend the swearing-in ceremony of the West African nation’s next President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, and hold talks with Nigerian officials. He will identify military hardware that can be exported, confirmed the Union Defence Ministry. This is the first time that Indian defence minister is visiting Nigeria
Tags: Rajnath Singh, Indian Politics, Nigerian Minister, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Defence Minister
Courtesy: Hindustan Times
Rajnath Singh Visits Rajouri Region After Encounter Killed 5 Jawans
Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh arrived at the encounter-hit Rajouri region in Jammu and Kashmir to take a stock of the situation. Notably, on May 5, a series of encounters occurred, killing 5 army jawans, and a terrorist. Northern Army commander Lt Gen Upendra Dwivedi, Corps commander White Knight Corps, and Divisional Commissioner, Jammu also accompanied Rajnath to Rajouri. Moreover, later Rajnath Singh will chair a high-level meeting… read-more
Tags: National news, Union Defence Ministry, Rajnath Singh, high level meeting, Indian Army
Courtesy: Zee News India
Rajnath Singh Tests Positive For Novel Coronavirus
Union Defence Minister of India Rajnath Singh tested positive for the Novel Coronavirus. On April 20, an official of the Union Defence Ministry took to Twitter and confirmed that Rajnath Singh have contracted the virus. He is currently under quarantine at home and taking rest as per the advice of doctors. Moreover, Rajnath Singh is having mild symptoms, confirmed his doctor of Singh.
Tags: Indian Politician, Rajnath Singh, Union Defence Ministry, Covid-19, Home Quarantine
Courtesy: The Hans India
US Secretary Celebrates Holi At Rajnath's House, Expresses Happiness
US Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo, who is in India on an official visit, arrived at Defence Minister Rajnath Singh's residence on Wednesday and participated in the Holi celebration, on March 8. Expressing happiness to be a part of Holi celebration, Raimondo said, "Raimondo expressed happiness for joining people in the Holi celebration and said, "It's an honour for me to be here on such a holiday."
Tags: Festivals, Holi celebration, indian culture, US Official, Rajnath Singh
Courtesy: The Free Press Journal
Indian Navy Successfully Test MRSAM, Rajnath Singh Congratulates Navy
In a major boost to the Atmarnirbhar India, the Indian Navy successfully undertook MRSAM (Medium Range Surface to Air Missile) firing from INS Visakhapatnam. On March 7, Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh congratulated the Indian Navy, for the successful tests and validating capability to engage Anti Ship Missiles. MRSAM is jointly developed by DRDO & IAI & produced at BDL reflects Navy's commitment to Aatmanirbhar Bharat.
Tags: Indian Navy, Rajnath Singh, Atmanirbhar Bharat, Union government, INS Vizag
Courtesy: The Free Press Journal
Rajnath Singh To Induct Light Combat Made-In-India Helicopters Into IAF
Made-in-India light combat helicopter will be inducted into the Indian Air Force (IAF) on October 3. The indigenously developed Light Combat Helicopter (LCH) which will be a major boost to the IAF. The chopper will be inducted in the presence of the Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh. Notably, 15 LCH choppers will be included in the Indian Defence sector, 10 for the IAF, whereas the remaining for the Indian Army.
Tags: Indian Air force, Rajnath Singh, Light Combat Helicopters, Indian defence, IAF Induction Ceremony
Courtesy: ANI