‘Recipe for ecological disaster’: Congress writes to Rajnath Singh flagging environmental concerns over Great Nicobar project Congress leader Jairam Ramesh has urged Defence Minister Rajnath Singh to reconsider the Great Nicobar Island Project, deeming it an "ecological disaster." He argued that while strengthening defence is crucial, the project's commercial aspects outweigh security needs and could harm the region's ecology and tribal rights. Ramesh proposed alternative infrastructure expansions with lower environmental impacts. #Congress_leader #Rajnath_Singh #Minister_Rajnath #Great_Nicobar #Defence_Minister #leader_Jairam #Nicobar_project #Nicobar_Island #Singh_flagging #Congress_writes
Spain PM ‘proud’ of Barcelona’s Yamal for waving Palestinian flag during victory paradeEarlier, Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz had lashed out at the Spain star on Thursday, saying he chose to “incite hatred” against his country. Earlier, Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz had lashed out at the Spain star on Thursday, saying he chose to “incite hatred” against his country. #Israeli #Defence_Minister #Spain_star #Israeli_Defence #Minister_Israel #Israel_Katz #incite_hatred #waving_Palestinian #Palestinian_flag #victory_paradeEarlier
No shortage of petro products, avoid panic but follow PM's save-fuel advice: Rajnath at iGoM meet Defence Minister Rajnath Singh assured citizens that India is prepared for global supply chain disruptions, with ample petroleum products and robust foreign exchange reserves. He urged fuel conservation to ease the nation's financial burden amid high international crude prices. The government is implementing measures for fuel efficiency and responsible consumption. #Rajnath_Singh #Rajnath #Minister_Rajnath #Defence_Minister #avoid_panic #chain_disruptions #meet_Defence #Singh_assured #save-fuel_advice #exchange_reserves
Element of surprise key to secure strategic edge, Rajnath tells commanders Defence Minister Rajnath Singh emphasized that future wars will hinge on innovative thinking and synergy, not just weaponry. He urged commanders to prioritize artificial intelligence, autonomous systems, and secure communications, stressing the need to anticipate enemy surprises and stay ahead. Singh highlighted hybrid threats and multi-domain operations, commending the forces' jointness and technological adoption. #Rajnath_Singh #Rajnath #Minister_Rajnath #Defence_Minister #strategic_edge #commanders_Defence #future_wars #innovative_thinking #Singh_emphasized #surprise_key
'Gave clean chit to Pakistan': Congress calls Rajnath's SCO meet statement 'anti-national' Congress slammed the Centre, accusing it of giving Pakistan a "clean chit" after Defence Minister Rajnath Singh stated terrorism lacks nationality or theology. Congress leader Jairam Ramesh called this appeasement of the US and capitulation to China, questioning Pakistan's role in terror attacks. Singh's remarks were made at the SCO meet in Bishkek. #Rajnath_Singh #Rajnath #Congress_calls #Minister_Rajnath #Defence_Minister #clean_chit #Gave_clean #calls_Rajnath #Rajnath_SCO #Congress_slammed
‘God knows how many parts Pak will be divided this time’: Rajnath Singh hits out at Khawaja Asif over 'Kolkata threat', recalls 1971 split India's Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has strongly criticized Pakistan's Defence Minister Khawaja Asif for his provocative statement targeting Kolkata. Singh warned Islamabad against repeating past mistakes, referencing the 1971 division of Pakistan. This exchange follows Asif's threat to strike Kolkata if India launches a "false-flag operation." #Rajnath_Singh #Rajnath #India_Defence #Minister_Rajnath #Defence_Minister #Minister_Khawaja #Khawaja_Asif #Pakistan_Defence #parts_Pak #Khawaja
Rajnath lays foundation stones for 3 new centres at R&R, new infra at Base Hospital Defence Minister Rajnath Singh inaugurated new medical facilities at Army Hospital (Research & Referral) and Base Hospital, Delhi Cantonment. These state-of-the-art centers will enhance tertiary care for the Armed Forces Medical Services, focusing on ophthalmology, oncology, and joint replacements. Singh emphasized the critical role of health security in national defense and military operations. #Minister_Rajnath #Hospital #Base #Defence_Minister #Research #Base_Hospital #Delhi_Cantonment #Hospital_Defence #Army_Hospital #Rajnath_lays
Any misadventure from Pak to invite ‘unprecedented’ action, says Rajnath Singh Defence Minister Rajnath Singh firmly addressed the situation with Pakistan, asserting that any further provocations would prompt a reaction that would be both 'unprecedented and decisive.' He shared that Operation Sindoor brought India mere moments away from a significant sea strike, effectively incapacitating Pakistan's terror apparatus in a swift 22 minutes after the attack in Pahalgam. #Singh #Rajnath_Singh #Rajnath #Minister_Rajnath #Operation_Sindoor #Defence_Minister #Singh_Defence #Singh_firmly #unprecedented’_action #firmly_addressed
'Deceiving for decades': BJP slams LDF, UDF ahead of Kerala polls; says voters left choosing between two similar fronts Defence Minister Rajnath Singh launched a strong attack on Kerala's LDF and UDF, accusing both of deceiving the state's people for decades with similar politics and governance. He alleged corruption and poor performance, stating voters are seeking a credible alternative as the BJP-led NDA intensifies its campaign for the upcoming Assembly elections. #Kerala_polls #Rajnath_Singh #BJP_slams #Minister_Rajnath #Defence_Minister #Kerala_LDF #fronts_Defence #Singh_launched #slams_LDF #UDF_ahead
Study lessons from West Asia conflict to improve India’s def preparedness: Rajnath Defence Minister Rajnath Singh convened a high-level meeting to assess the West Asia crisis's impact on India's security. He stressed learning from the conflict to bolster defence preparedness, emphasizing a decade-long roadmap for integrated defence, self-reliance, and operational readiness. The meeting also reviewed supply chain resilience for defence equipment. #Rajnath_Singh #Minister_Rajnath #Defence_Minister #West_Asia #Asia_crisis #Asia_conflict #India_security #Singh_convened #improve_India #Study_lessons
Self-reliance only way to stay relevant in era of global uncertainty: Rajnath Singh Defence Minister Rajnath Singh emphasized self-reliance as crucial for navigating global uncertainty, citing supply chain realignments and rising maritime activities. He highlighted India's growing domestic defence production, which surpassed Rs 1.5 lakh crore in FY24-25, with exports reaching Rs 24,000 crore. Singh also stressed the importance of technological dynamism and private sector participation in achieving defence 'atmanirbharta'. #Rajnath_Singh #Rajnath #Minister_Rajnath #Defence_Minister #global_uncertainty #citing_supply #maritime_activities #navigating_global #uncertainty #stay_relevant
Terror, new challenges need all navies to join hands, says Rajnath Defence Minister Rajnath Singh urged global cooperation to tackle evolving maritime risks at the opening of India's largest naval exercise, MILAN-2026. He highlighted the growing participation from 74 nations, emphasizing that no single navy can address challenges like surging commerce, resource competition, and climate change alone. Singh also invited ASEAN countries to leverage India's growing defence-industrial capabilities. #join_hands #Rajnath_Singh #Minister_Rajnath #Defence_Minister #Rajnath_Defence #naval_exercise #urged_global #global_cooperation #tackle_evolving #evolving_maritime
