New Delhi, Nov 11 (SocialNews.XYZ) Highlighting the government’s efforts to make India a leader in technology, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Tuesday that the country’s defence industrial base is expanding rapidly, with the synergy among DRDO, Armed Forces, industry and academia -- creating a virtuous cycle of research, testing, field feedback and innovation. He was delivering the inaugural address at the Delhi Defence Dialogue, organised by Manohar Parrikar Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses (MP-IDSA), on the theme ‘Harnessing New Age Technology for Defence Capability Development.’

New Delhi, Nov 11 (SocialNews.XYZ) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh assured the countrymen that the perpetrators of the explosion near Delhi's Red Fort Metro Station would be brought to justice and "will not be spared under any circumstances". The blast occurred on Monday evening when a Haryana-registered car, a Hyundai i20, parked near Gate No.1 of the Red Fort Metro Station exploded, killing at least eight people and injuring dozens.

New Delhi, Nov 10 (SocialNews.XYZ) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday inaugurated the state-of-the-art DPSU Bhavan here and oversaw the signing of three major MoUs among defence public sector undertakings in a push to the spirit of collaboration and self-reliance. The minister also felicitated four defence PSUs for being granted Miniratna status. As part of the event, Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) and Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL) signed MoUs with Yantra India Limited (YIL) to support its modernisation efforts and establish a 10,000-ton Forging Press facility, a crucial step towards reducing import dependence for aluminium alloys used in the defence and aerospace sectors.

New Delhi, Nov 10 (SocialNews.XYZ) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh chaired a review meeting of Defence Public Sector Undertakings (DPSUs) on Monday, commending the performance of these companies’ platforms in Operation Sindoor. Addressing the gathering at the newly inaugurated DPSU Bhawan, World Trade Centre, Naoroji Nagar, Rajnath Singh also applauded the contribution of DPSU in strengthening the defence manufacturing ecosystem and advancing the vision of a self-reliant India.

New Delhi, Nov 10 (SocialNews.XYZ) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will undertake the annual performance review of the 16 Defence Public Sector Undertakings (DPSUs) in New Delhi on Monday. Notably, the Defence Minister had earlier declared 2025 as the ‘Year of Reforms’, underscoring the importance of the development of new technology by DPSUs and the need for enhancing exports and indigenisation.

Patna, Nov 9 (SocialNews.XYZ) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday criticised the Mahagathbandhan for making a "corrupt" leader their CM face, claiming that only the NDA can give a clean administration to maintain Bihar on the path of development. Addressing an election rally in Bihar, he said, "Those who have already spent time in jail on charges of corruption and still facing charges of corruption are contesting elections against us by stitching an alliance.

New Delhi, Nov 8 (SocialNews.XYZ) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Saturday that the era of “katta” and “laltane” is over in Bihar, and the state is poised to produce missiles and cannons in place of country-made guns. Addressing a rally in Ramgarh Assembly seat, Rajnath Singh announced plans to open a defence corridor in the state, saying, “I want to tell RJD people that Ab Katta Nahin, Tope banegi… Missile banegi (Instead of country-made guns, Bihar will produce cannons and missiles”.

Patna, Nov 6 (SocialNews.XYZ) With campaigning for the second phase of the Bihar Assembly election underway, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday launched a sharp attack on the RJD, alleging that the party historically encouraged violence in the state. Addressing a rally at a high school in Patahi (East Champaran), Singh said, “RJD’s culture has been one of violence. Even in their election campaigns, they are making children sing songs about guns.”

Patna, Nov 5 (SocialNews.XYZ) Defence Minister and senior BJP leader Rajnath Singh on Wednesday claimed that the trends emerging before the first phase of polling in Bihar clearly indicate that the NDA would return to power with a two-thirds majority. Addressing an election rally in Banka in support of the NDA candidate, Singh said that the NDA government has been in power in Bihar for the last 20 years under Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, and no one can level corruption charges against him.

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Kuala Lumpur, Nov 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) Expressing New Delhi’s commitment to deepen cooperation across all areas of mutual interest, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday stated that ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Meeting-Plus (ADMM-Plus) remains an integral part of India’s ‘Act East Policy’ and broader Indo-Pacific vision. Addressing the ADMM-Plus meeting in Kuala Lumpur, Singh said, “ADMM-Plus is entering its 16th year, and at this time, India is ready to enhance cooperation in all areas of mutual interests, promote dialogue, and ensure peace and stability through robust regional mechanisms.”

New Delhi, Nov 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh met his Vietnamese counterpart, Gen. Phan Van Giang, in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on Saturday. The meeting took place on the sidelines of the 19th ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Meeting (ADMM) and ahead of the 12th ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Meeting-Plus (ADMM-Plus). Expressing satisfaction over the discussions, Singh posted on X, “Happy to have met the Defence Minister Phan Van Giang in Kuala Lumpur.” The two ministers reviewed ongoing defence cooperation between India and Vietnam and explored ways to further strengthen strategic and security ties between the two nations.

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Kuala Lumpur, Oct 31 (SocialNews.XYZ) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday met US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth in Kuala Lumpur, where the two leaders signed a 10-year ‘Framework for the US-India Major Defence Partnership’ heralding a new era in deepening the defence ties between the two nations. The bilateral engagement was held on the sidelines of the 12th ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Meeting-Plus (ADMM-Plus), scheduled to begin on November 1.

New Delhi, Oct 30 (SocialNews.XYZ) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will embark on a visit to Malaysia on Thursday to attend the ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Meeting-Plus (ADMM-Plus) scheduled to be held on November 1. Taking to X, Singh said, “Today, 30th October, I shall be leaving New Delhi for Kuala Lumpur. I would be taking part in this year’s ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Meeting - Plus (ADMM-Plus) being held in Malaysia on 01st November.

Patna, Oct 29 (SocialNews.XYZ) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday launched a blistering attack on RJD chief Lalu Prasad Yadav and Tejashwi Yadav, accusing them of misleading the people of Bihar with false promises. Addressing a massive election rally on the premises of Ramsharan Lakshminarayan College in Nimethi, under the Baheri block of Hayaghat Assembly constituency of Darbhanga district, Singh campaigned in support of BJP candidate Ramchandra Prasad.

New Delhi, Oct 27 (SocialNews.XYZ) Led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the government is creating a level-playing field to enhance defence manufacturing and strengthen the domestic ecosystem, and the industry must make full use of this opportunity, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Monday. "The effective use of ‘Made-in-India’ equipment by the Armed Forces during Operation Sindoor bolstered India’s reputation both regionally and internationally," Rajnath Singh said, while urging the domestic industry, especially the private sector, to further accelerate the pursuit of self-reliance by focusing on innovation and R&D.

Ghaziabad, Oct 26 (SocialNews.XYZ) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Sunday that India will be strong only when every citizen is healthy, asserting the country’s health system has acquired a new dimension under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership. Addressing the inauguration ceremony of a hospital in Ghaziabad, Rajnath Singh said, "We are moving towards the India our ancestors dreamed of: A strong and healthy India.

New Delhi, Oct 24 (SocialNews.XYZ) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh visited the border district of Jaisalmer to attend the Army Commanders’ Conference, where he urged the Armed Forces to adopt a dynamic and future-ready approach to national security.  During his address, the Defence Minister emphasised the need for long-term and short-term strategic planning amid an evolving geopolitical landscape, calling for a robust and adaptive comprehensive security framework.

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New Delhi, Oct 23 (SocialNews.XYZ) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday said that ‘Operation Sindoor’ was a symbol of India’s willpower and capability, and a message to the world that the country is always ready to respond to every challenge. While addressing the Naval Commanders’ Conference in New Delhi, the Defence Minister commended the Indian Navy for creating a deterrent posture that forced Pakistan to remain in the harbour or near its coast, asserting that the world witnessed the operational readiness, professional capability and strength of the Navy during the operation.”