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Rajnath Singh approves declassification of war histories after 25 yrs

Orders war histories to be compiled within five years

Rajnath invites Swedish defence firms to set up manufacturing hubs in India

The defence minister also mentioned allowing up to 74 per cent foreign direct investment (FDI) through automatic route

Export, border infrastructure among key defence reforms in 2020

Atmanirbhar Bharat, Covid fight also on Rajnath's list of 20 key upgrades

Why is BJP wary of projecting Adityanath as a 'star' in UP Assembly polls?

Former bureaucrat AK Sharma's appointment for pandemic management in Varanasi indicates that the top leaders are unhappy with the CM's way of handling the crises

Govt approves construction of 6 advanced submarines at cost of Rs 43,000 cr

First such acquisition under Strategic Partnership model to give a big boost to Make in India, says Ministry of Defence

India, Australia look forward to convening 2+2 dialogue soon: Rajnath Singh

Rajnath Singh and Dutton held a telephonic conversation during which they reviewed the progress of various defence cooperation initiatives between the two countries

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh speaks to Australian counterpart Dutton

The talk focused primarily on the measures taken by both countries to fight the coronavirus pandemic

DRDO's anti-Covid drug 2-DG will reduce oxygen dependency: Harsh Vardhan

Union Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan on Monday said that the recovery time from Covid-19 infection and oxygen dependency will be reduced by anti-COVID drug 2-deoxy-D-glucose (2-DG) developed by DRDO

Rajnath Singh to release first batch of DRDO's 2DG Covid medicine today

The first batch of the 2-deoxy-D-glucose (2-DG) drug developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) for treatment of Covid-19 will be released by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh

Armed forces get emergency financial powers to fight coronavirus war

Under these powers, vice chiefs of armed forces will be able to clear procurement proposals

Armed forces given emergency financial powers to tackle Covid situation

'These powers will help Formation Commanders to establish and operate quarantine facilities/hospitals,' says govt

Sorabjee was exceptional legal mind, great scholar of constitution: Rajnath

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has condoled the demise of former Attorney General Soli Sorabjee, calling him an exceptional legal mind and a great scholar of the Indian constitution."Deeply pained by the demise of India's former Attorney General and veteran jurist, Shri Soli Sorabjee," tweeted Singh."He was an exceptional legal mind and a great scholar of our constitution. His services to the nation will always be remembered. My heartfelt condolences to his bereaved family," he added.Sorabjee died earlier on Friday morning at the age of 91. He is survived by his wife, two daughters and two sons.Born on March 9, 1930, Sorabjee and was a champion of freedom of speech and expression."The gentle giant Soli Sorabjee passed away this morning. Always ready to lend a helping hand Soli Sir leaves behind countless admirers & many memories. My condolences to the family in this hour of grief," tweeted Union Minister Smriti Irani while condoling Sorabjee's demise.Sorabjee had been honoured ..

India was world's 3rd-biggest military spender in 2020, behind US and China

The five biggest spenders in 2020 were the United States, China, India, Russia and the United Kingdom, which together accounted for 62 per cent of world military spending

Defence Minister approves hiring of additional temp staff by ECHS clinics

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday approved hiring of additional contractual staff in 51 medical facilities being run under the ECHS across the country

Rajnath reviews defence ministry's efforts to deal with Covid-19 crisis

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday reviewed efforts by various wings of the ministry in contributing to India's battle against a fast-spreading second wave of coronavirus

Tejas fighter jet's oxygen plant pressed into coronavirus duty

Defence minister also offers to deploy retired officers on pandemic service

Rajnath asks DPSUs, DRDO and OFB to provide oxygen, beds to state govts

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday asked defence public sector undertakings, DRDO and Ordinance Factory Board to work on a war footing

Rajnath asks armed forces to help states in treating Covid-19 patients

Rajnath Singh has asked the Army to extend assistance to state administrations to deal with the pandemic, including by offering help in creation of additional capacities to treat Covid-19 patients

Rajnath Singh directs DRDO to provide 150 jumbo oxygen cylinders to UP govt

The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) on Monday supplied 150 jumbo cylinders of medical oxygen to the Uttar Pradesh government

IAF to reorient for future challenges, prep roadmap for asset utilisation

The Indian Air Force (IAF) has decided to reorient itself for future challenges across all threat domains and prepare a roadmap for effective utilisation of assets and future inductions