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India, China reach pact to pull back troops in Pangong lake areas: Rajnath

India and China have reached an agreement on disengagement in the North and South bank of Pangong lake in eastern Ladakh that

India, China reach pact on disengagement in Pangong Tso lake: Rajnath Singh

Under the agreement, Singh said both sides will cease their forward deployments in a phased, coordinated and verified manner in these areas

Any impact on peace on LAC will adversely affect bilateral ties: Rajnath

The Chinese and Indian border troops on the southern and northern shores of Pangong Lake began disengagement as planned on Wednesday

Rajnath Singh to make statement on Ladakh situation in Parliament

China announced that Beijing and New Delhi have started "synchronised and organised disengagement" at the southern and northern bank of the Pangong Tso Lake

Public, private sector banks disburse loans worth Rs 1.42 trn under ECLGS

About Rs 1.98-trillion loans have been sanctioned by the banks to MSMEs, Parliament was informed

Lok Sabha logjam ends after Rajnath Singh appeals to not break tradition

Lok Sabha resumed normal functioning Monday after a week-long disruption over the three central farm laws

India to have 17 Rafale jets by March; entire fleet by 2022: Rajnath Singh

The entire fleet of the fighter aircraft bought by the country will reach by April 2022, Singh said

Rafale induction ceremony cost exchequer over Rs 41 lakh: Defence Minister

The induction ceremony of the first five Rafale jets at the Ambala Air Force base on September 10 last cost the exchequer a little over of Rs 41 lakh including Rs 9.18 lakh GST

Securities forces have restricted Pakistan's acts to borders only: Rajnath

Indian security forces have not only restricted Pakistan's nefarious acts to the borders only but are also giving a befitting reply to them, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh told the Rajya Sabha

Centre is working to cut defence imports by $2 bn by next year: Rajnath

The govt aims to encourage the manufacture of defence related items in the country

India can be the net security provider in Indian Ocean Region: Rajnath

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday said India can take on the role of being the net security provider in the Indian Ocean Region as geopolitically it is a reliable partner in the IOR. "We live in a challenging geo-political landscape where countries not only have to face the threat of military aggression, but natural calamities which include pandemics like COVID-19 which has wreaked havoc in the last one year," Singh said. Therefore, when faced with threats across multiple dimensions, it is imperative for the nation to strengthen relations with countries with whom it shared converging views on key global issues, he said,addressing the inaugural session of Chiefs of the Air Staff Conclave at Aero India here. "Geopolitically India is a reliable partner in the Indian Ocean Region and can take on the role of being the net security provider in the region," he added. Noting that air power has and would continue to play a critical role in maintaining regional stabil

Aero India 2021: Air Force looks to industry for indigenising spares

With this digitisation providing the IAF with a firm grip on its inventories, it has begun reducing reliance on foreign OEMs by launching a major programme of indigenising spares

Rajnath kicks off Aero India, projects India as major defence power

The inauguration was followed by a carefully choreographed fly-past by Indian Air Force (IAF) aircraft, including by the Suryakiran and Sarang aerobatics teams

Aero India 2021 in pictures: Defence technologies, jets on display

The India's premier aerospace and defence exhibition, Aero India 2021 takes off on Wednesday amidst the Covid-19 pandemic with buzz around "AatmaNirbhar Bharat Abhiyaan" and "Make in India" push

Ready to defeat any misadventures to defend territorial integrity: Rajnath

China and India are locked in a military standoff in eastern Ladakh since May 5 last

Aero India in the time of Covid: No usual roar of jets, fierce aerobatics

This time there will be just three countries participating in flying displays: India, Ukraine and the US

Can't be dependent on other countries for India's defence: Rajnath Singh

Singh said on Tuesday India cannot remain dependent on other countries for its defence

Budget 2021 will usher in new era of inclusive growth in India: Rajnath

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said the Union Budget for 2021-22 is "unprecedented" in many ways, it will usher in a new era of inclusive growth and prosperity

Budget for 'Aatmanirbhar Bharat', will strengthen economy: Rajnath Singh

Senior BJP leader and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday hailed the Union Budget as one for 'Aatmanirbhar Bharat', and asserted that this will strengthen the economy

Rajnath Singh to inaugurate HAL's second LCA production line on Tuesday

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will inaugurate Hindustan Aeronautics Limited's Tejas Light Combat Aircraft's second production line here on Tuesday, according to HAL officials.