Rajnath Singh
Indian politician (born 1951)
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Rajnath Singh is an Indian politician and lecturer who has been serving as the 29th Union Minister of Defence since 2019 and as the Deputy Leader of the House, Lok Sabha since 2014. He previously served as the 25th Union Minister of Home Affairs in the first Modi ministry from 2014 to 2019, making him the first person born after Indian independence to hold the office. He was the President of the Bharatiya Janata Party from 2005 to 2009 and again from 2013 to 2014. Singh is a veteran leader of the BJP who started his career as a swayamsevak of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh.
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Rajnath Singh: Operation Sindoor achieved objective, was then 'paused'Defence Minister Rajnath Singh defended Operation Sindoor in Lok Sabha, stating its objective was to punish Pakistan for proxy terrorism by eliminating terror nurseries, and it was paused after..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Top 5 news of the day: Rajnath Singh dismisses 'US pressure' claims on Op Sindoor; Thailand-Cambodia agree for ceasefire; & moreIndiaTimes - Published | |
Rajnath Singh reveals why India may resume Operation Sindoor: 'Every action by...'Both the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha have agreed to hold a 16-hour debate on Operation Sindoor. From the BJP's side Defence Minister Rajnath Singh put the ruling party's stance in the Lok Sabha and..DNA - Published | |
Operation Sindoor debate: Gaurav Gogoi leads opposition charge against government in Lok Sabha; asks ‘how terrorists reached Pahalgam?’In Parliament, Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi challenged Defence Minister Rajnath Singh regarding the Pahalgam attack, questioning the government's failure to prevent it. Gogoi highlighted unanswered..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Operation Sindoor debate: 'They never asked how many enemy aircraft we shot down’ - Rajnath Singh hits out at opposition over queriesDefence Minister Rajnath Singh addressed the Lok Sabha. He criticized the opposition's line of questioning regarding Operation Sindoor. Singh stated their questions did not reflect national sentiment...IndiaTimes - Published | |
'Operation Sindoor to resume if ... ': Rajnath Singh tells Lok Sabha how Indian strikes rattled Pakistan; dismisses 'pressure' chargeDefence Minister Rajnath Singh addressed Parliament regarding Operation Sindoor, the retaliatory strike following the Pahalgam attack. He confirmed the operation successfully targeted terrorist..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Monsoon session: Parliament to debate Operation Sindoor; after washout week, top guns to face offParliament is set for a debate on the Pahalgam attack and Operation Sindoor. Government and opposition leaders will participate in the discussion. Amit Shah, Rajnath Singh, and S Jaishankar will lead..IndiaTimes - Published | |
'Guns don’t win wars anymore': Rajnath Singh credits Operation Sindoor’s success to logistics; says military strength now depends on timely resource deliveryIndiaTimes - Published | |
Rajnath Singh to initiate debate on Operation Sindoor in Lok Sabha on MondayDefence Minister Rajnath Singh is scheduled to initiate a discussion on Operation Sindoor in Lok Sabha, with PM Modi expected to intervene. This debate aims to address concerns surrounding alleged..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Parliament debate on Operation Sindoor: Rajnath Singh to lead discussion; PM Modi likely to speakIndiaTimes - Published | |
‘Boost to India’s defence’: DRDO successfully tests UAV-Launched Precision Missile ULPGM-V3; key featuresIndia has successfully conducted flight trials of the UAV Launched Precision Guided Missile (ULPGM)-V3 in Andhra Pradesh. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh lauded the achievement, emphasizing the Indian..IndiaTimes - Published | |
'Threatened with impeachment': TMC says Jagdeep Dhankhar resigned under NDA government pressure; claims Rajnath Singh to be next VPIndiaTimes - Published | Rajnath, Shah & others meet to finalise Parliament strategyAhead of the Monsoon session, Union ministers strategized on key issues like Bihar's electoral rolls, the Pahalgam attack, and Operation Sindoor, amidst opposition pressure. Congress demands..IndiaTimes - Published |
Defence milestone: India tests homegrown anti-submarine rocket ERASR ; Rajnath calls it 'boost in striking power of Navy'India's naval defence received a boost with successful trials of the indigenous Extended Range Anti-Submarine Rocket (ERASR) from INS Kavaratti. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh lauded DRDO, the Navy,..IndiaTimes - Published | Peacetime is nothing but ‘illusion’, must remain prepared for uncertainty: Rajnath SinghDefence Minister Rajnath Singh lauded the armed forces' bravery during Operation Sindoor, emphasizing India's need for constant preparedness amidst global uncertainties. He highlighted the rising..IndiaTimes - Published |
Big boost post-Op Sindoor: DAC clears Rs 1.05 lakh crore defence buys; focus on indigenous systemsThe Defence Acquisition Council, chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, has approved the procurement of ten capital acquisition proposals worth Rs 1.05 lakh crore through indigenous sourcing. This..IndiaTimes - Published | Reserve right to pre-emptive hits on terror, Rajnath tells USIndiaTimes - Published |
Rajnath Singh speaks to US defence secretary Pete Hegseth; reviews defence ties, thanks US for anti-terror supportIndiaTimes - Published | 'Terrorism not acknowledged': Jaishankar on why India didn't sign SCO joint release; gives 'context'External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar supported Defence Minister Rajnath Singh's decision to abstain from signing a joint statement at the SCO Defence Ministers' meeting in China. Jaishankar..IndiaTimes - Published |
Rajnath, Chinese defence minister discuss bilateral tiesIndiaTimes - Published | 'Avoid new complexities': Rajnath's strong message to China; meets defence minister Dong Jun on SCO Summit sidelines; Kailash Mansarovar yatra discussedDefence Minister Rajnath Singh met his Chinese counterpart, Dong Jun, in Qingdao during the SCO Defence Ministers' Meeting, where they discussed the resumption of the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra...IndiaTimes - Published |
‘Proposal objected by one particular country’: MEA on why Rajnath Singh refused to sign SCO statement - detailsIndia declined to endorse the joint statement at the SCO Defence Ministers' meeting in Qingdao due to the omission of its terrorism concerns. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh insisted on acknowledging..IndiaTimes - Published | Evening news wrap: Shubhanshu Shukla scripts history; data from crashed AI 171 black box downloaded; and moreThe Axiom-4 mission saw Shubhanshu Shukla greet from space as the Dragon spacecraft successfully docked. Rajnath Singh stood firm at the SCO summit, while Air India crash investigations progressed with..IndiaTimes - Published |
Morning news wrap: Rajnath Singh slams Pakistan at SCO Summit, Navy HQ clerk arrested for leaking defence secrets to Pakistan; and moreRecent global events include Rajnath Singh's criticism of Pakistan at the SCO summit and the arrest of a Navy clerk for leaking secrets. Donald Trump defended Netanyahu, calling his trial a "witch..IndiaTimes - Published | 'Some countries sheltering terrorists': Rajnath Singh slams Pakistan at SCO Summit; Khawaja Asif presentAt the SCO Defence Ministers' meeting in China's Qingdao, Rajnath Singh criticized Pakistan for supporting cross-border terrorism, emphasizing that such double standards should not be tolerated. He..IndiaTimes - Published |
Rajnath Singh to head to China for key SCO defence talks; anti-terror focus tops agenda- first high-level visit since Ladakh standoffDefence Minister Rajnath Singh is set to visit Qingdao, China, for the SCO Defence Ministers' Meeting, marking the first high-level visit since the 2020 Ladakh tensions. He will engage in bilateral..IndiaTimes - Published | 'Operation Sindoor achieved all objectives': Defence minister Rajnath Singh praises armed forces; unveils President Murmu’s bookDefence Minister Rajnath Singh affirmed the success of Operation Sindoor in instilling fear among terrorists, achieving its objectives under the Armed Forces' supreme commander. Speaking at Rashtrapati..IndiaTimes - Published |
Operation Sindoor not over, paused after Pakistan pleading: Rajnath SinghDefence Minister Rajnath Singh stated that Operation Sindoor, a response to the Pahalgam attack, was paused only after Pakistan requested a ceasefire, but it is not over. Singh warned Pakistan against..IndiaTimes - Published | 'Operation Sindoor not over': Rajnath Singh warns Pakistan, says any attack on India will invite 'disastrous' consequencesDefence minister Rajnath Singh issued a stern warning to Pakistan, stating that 'Operation Sindoor' is ongoing and any future terror attacks will face severe consequences. He emphasized India's..IndiaTimes - Published |
‘Operation Sindoor’ is proof new India will respond to terror with strength & strategy: Rajnath SinghDefence Minister Rajnath Singh lauded 'Operation Sindoor' as a strong message to terrorists and their supporters, emphasizing India's firm stance against terrorism. He warned neighboring countries that..IndiaTimes - Published | SCO conclave: Rajnath Singh likely to visit China next week; India-China ties in focusDefence Minister Rajnath Singh is expected to visit China next week for the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) conclave, marking the first visit by a senior Indian minister since the 2020 Ladakh..IndiaTimes - Published |
Amid bid to rebuild China ties, Rajnath Singh to attend SCO meetDefence minister Rajnath Singh will visit China for the SCO defence ministers' meet amid ongoing efforts to stabilize bilateral ties, though de-escalation along the LAC remains elusive. He is expected..IndiaTimes - Published | 'Heart-rending disaster': President Droupadi Murmu on Ahmedabad Air India crash | ReactionsFollowing the Air India flight crash in Ahmedabad, Union Home Minister Amit Shah expressed his deep sorrow, while Gautam Adani offered condolences for the tragic loss. Numerous leaders, including the..IndiaTimes - Published |
Rajnath Singh: Pakistan on UNSC anti-terror panel is like cat guarding milkDefence Minister Rajnath Singh criticized the UN's decision to appoint Pakistan as vice-chair of its anti-terror panel, likening it to a cat guarding milk. He questioned the UN's seriousness in..IndiaTimes - Published | 'Like cat guarding milk': Rajnath Singh slams UNSC for naming Pakistan in anti-terror panel; says PoK will join 'Bharat' soonDefence minister Rajnath Singh has strongly criticised the UNSC's decision to appoint Pakistan as vice-chair of its counter-terrorism panel. "What is astonishing is that this Counter-Terrorism panel,..IndiaTimes - Published |
Will hit back on our terms: Rajnath conveys India’s resolve against Pak terrorism to AustraliaIndiaTimes - Published | 'Pak's dangerous game of terror over': Defense minister Rajnath SinghDefence minister Rajnath Singh asserted that Pakistan's long-standing support for terrorism is over, demanding the handover of terrorists like Hafiz Saeed and Masood Azhar. He warned that another..IndiaTimes - Published |
'Pakistan would have been divided into four parts if Navy … ': Rajnath Singh's warning to Pakistan from INS VikrantIndiaTimes - Published | What is AMCA, cleared by Rajnath Singh? Will it beat Chinese-made J-20 and US-made F-35 if given to Pakistan?The AMCA or the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft will be a single-seat, twin-engine, all-weather fifth-generation stealth, multirole combat aircraft, which can be used by the Indian Air Force and the..DNA - Published |
Armed forces carried out Operation Sindoor like skilled surgeons: Rajnath SinghDefence Minister Rajnath Singh lauded the Indian armed forces for their precision in Operation Sindoor, targeting terrorist infrastructure in Pakistan without harming civilians. He highlighted..IndiaTimes - Published | There’s no ‘expiry date’ for pause in military hostilities: Army on PakistanIndian Army clarifies that the ceasefire understanding with Pakistan has no expiry date. This follows India's precision strikes on Pakistani airbases. India emphasizes the truce depends on Pakistan's..IndiaTimes - Published |
‘Indirect terror funding’: Rajnath slams IMF on $1 billion loan to PakistanRajnath Singh has asked IMF to rethink its $1 billion aid to Pakistan. He believes Pakistan will use the funds for terror activities. Singh highlighted India's strikes on terror hubs and warned..IndiaTimes - Published | Defence Minister Rajnath Singh's BIG message to IMF over Pakistan bailout package, calls it 'form of indirect...'Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday urged the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to reconsider a USD 2.1 billion bailout package to debt-ridden Pakistan, calling it indirect funding to terrorism...DNA - Published |
'Pakistan ko andhere mein ujala dikhaya': Rajnath’s praise for IAF on Operation SindoorIndiaTimes - Published | Pak condemns Rajnath’s remarks, signals robust defence posturePakistan strongly criticized Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh's suggestion for IAEA oversight of its nuclear arsenal, deeming his remarks irresponsible and indicative of insecurity. Pakistan's..IndiaTimes - Published |
Top 5 news of the day: Rajnath Singh seeks oversight of Pakistan's nukes; Trump waters down claims on India-Pak ceasefire mediation, and moreIndiaTimes - Published | 'Beggars with bombs': Defence minister Rajnath Singh seeks IAEA oversight on 'rogue nation' Pakistan's nuclear arsenal after Operation SindoorIndiaTimes - Published |
'Pakistan jahan khada hota hai ...': Rajnath Singh tweaks iconic Amitabh Bachchan dialogue to slam IslamabadDefence Minister Rajnath Singh, during his visit to Srinagar, took a jibe at Pakistan's economic woes, contrasting it with India's growing financial stature. He lauded the Army personnel for Operation..IndiaTimes - Published | 5 days after India-Pakistan ceasefire, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh to visit J-K today, to meet Lt Governor Manoj SinhaRajnath Singh is likely to meet the soldiers of the Indian Armed Forces. This is the first Jammu and Kashmir visit of the Union Defence Minister following the Pahalgam terror attack and cessation of..DNA - Published |
