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Stock market rally shows in some ministers' portfolios: How they fared

The net worth of Home Affairs and Cooperative Minister Amit Shah grew 32 per cent to Rs 37.91 crore

Rajnath Singh urges private sector defence industry to invest in R&D

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday urged private sector defence companies to invest in research and development, particularly in technologies relating to cyberspace

Rajnath lauds Yogi, says mere mention of his name gives criminals shivers

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday heaped praises on Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and said no one can cast doubts on his honesty. Addressing a gathering in Maharajganj in poll-bound Uttar Pradesh, Singh said mere mention of Adityanath's name gives criminals the shivers. Singh, a senior BJP leader, unveiled a statue of Adityanath's religious guru Avaidyanath here. Uttar Pradesh goes to assembly polls early next year.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh speaks to US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday spoke to his American counterpart Lloyd Austin during which they discussed bilateral defence cooperation and the situation in Afghanistan. Describing the conversation as "warm", Singh said it was agreed to continue with the "useful dialogue" and to strengthening the India-US partnership further. "Had a warm telephone conversation with @SecDef Mr Lloyd Austin. We discussed issues pertaining to bilateral defence cooperation & regional matters including situation in Afghanistan," the defence minister said. "We agreed to continue the useful dialogue & look forward to strengthening the partnership further," he said. The conversation came ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the US this week.

PM Modi turns 71; BJP plans 20-Day mega event, eyes record vaccination

The BJP embarked on a mega 20-day public outreach, "Seva and Samarpan", from Friday to mark his 71st birthday

Review meet on disinvestment, privatisation of defence PSUs on Monday

The plan to bring down the government's shareholding and the broad timeline for the sale would be shared with the ministry

Story in numbers: No major terror attack since 2014, says Rajnath Singh

Rajnath Singh earlier too had said that except for J&K, no terror attack had occurred in the country in the last five years

India, Australia exploring new areas in AI, unmanned vehicles: Rajnath

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday said that both the countries are exploring new areas in the field of artificial intelligence (AI) and unmanned vehicles.

Rise of Taliban raises serious security concerns for India, region: Rajnath

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday conveyed to his Australian counterpart Peter Dutton that the rise of Taliban raises serious security concerns for India and the region

Rajnath Singh holds 'fruitful' talks with Australian counterpart

Describing the discussions as 'fruitful', Mr. Singh said bilateral defence cooperation as well as regional issues figured in the deliberations.

Rajnath Singh holds bilateral meeting with Australian Defence Minister

Rajnath Singh will be holding a bilateral meeting with the Australian Minister for Defence Peter Dutton in New Delhi

Rajnath Singh, Nitin Gadkari to inaugurate landing strip for IAF planes

Union ministers Rajnath Singh and Nitin Gadkari will inaugurate an emergency landing strip at Gandhav Bhakasar section on National Highway-925 in Barmer, Rajasthan

Defence Ministry delegates enhanced financial powers to armed forces

Rajnath Singh approved the expansion of financial powers to the armed forces to cut delays in making purchases for operational preparedness and quickly meet requirements of the field formations

Other than J&K, no major terror strike after Modi took over: Rajnath

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday said that other than Jammu and Kahmir, there has been no major terror strike in India after Prime Minister Narendra Modi assumed office in 2014

Afghan situation raises new security questions, says Rajnath Singh

The current happenings in Afghanistan have raised new security questions, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said, asserting the Central government is alert and capable of dealing with any situation

India wants solution to border dispute with China through dialogue: Rajnath

Singh said on Monday that India wants a solution to the border dispute with China through dialogue and asserted that the government would never allow the sanctity of borders to be violated

Changes in Afghanistan challenge for us, made us rethink strategy: Rajnath

Defence Ministry is very seriously considering the formation of Integrated Battle Groups amid these developments, said Singh.

Forces inimical to India trying for atmosphere of instability: Rajnath

In this era of globalisation, no nation could be left untouched by these changes happening around the world, he said.

India has great opportunity to become 'shipbuilding hub': Rajnath Singh

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said country has a great opportunity to become an indigenous shipbuilding hub and policies that will help the domestic industry become world-class players.

Rajnath Singh to commission Coast Guard's offshore patrol vessel Vigraha

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will commission offshore patrol vessel Vigraha of the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) in Chennai on Saturday, the defence ministry said. "The ship will be based in Visakhapatnam in Andhra Pradesh and operate on the eastern seaboard under the operational and administrative control of the Commander, Coast Guard Region (East)," the ministry said in a statement on Thursday. The 98-meter vessel, with a complement of 11 officers and 110 sailors, has been designed and built indigenously by Larsen & Toubro Ship Building Limited, it mentioned. The vessel is fitted with advanced technology radars, navigation and communication equipment, sensors and machinery capable of operating in tropical sea conditions, the statement said. "The ship is also designed to carry one twin-engine helicopter and four high-speed boats for boarding operation, search and rescue, law enforcement and maritime patrol," it stated. The ICG, with this ship joining the fleet, will have 157 ships .