Rajnath Singh

Move aims to boost domestic missile production and expand participation of MSMEs in the defence sector.

Speaking at a healthcare facility inauguration in Noida, Singh said online health searches can increase awareness but may also lead people to wrongly diagnose themselves.

India Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Japanese Defence Minister Shinjiro Koizumi agreed to deepen cooperation in maritime security and the Indo-Pacific during talks in Delhi.

On Kargil Vijay Diwas, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said India will hold talks with Pakistan only on Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir and warned against any attempt to threaten the country's sovereignty.

Singh also highlighted the government's focus on Aatmanirbharta and strengthening India's defence capabilities.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said technology is reshaping warfare, but national resolve, trained soldiers and conventional military strength remain decisive.

Gen Dhiraj Seth took charge as the Army Chief on Tuesday, currently serving as the 31st chief in the office.

Congress leader K C Venugopal on Tuesday wrote to Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, demanding that privilege proceedings be initiated against the Defence Minister

"When Defence Minister Rajnath Singh was lying in Parliament that no soldier had been martyred, the BJP MPs were clapping. None of these people have the right to sit in the House. Rajnath Singh has insulted the country's army and soldiers - we demand his resignation,"

The figure represents a 15.6 per cent growth over the previous fiscal year's output of ₹1.54 lakh crore