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Defence Minister Rajnath Singh holds talks with US counterpart Mark Esper

The Indian side at the 2+2 dialogue would be led by External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and Defence Minister Singh

India delighted to host US Defence Secy, talks to deepen ties: Rajnath

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Monday said that talks with US Defence Secretary Mark Esper were fruitful and were aimed at further deepening defence cooperation in a wide range of areas.In a tweet, the minister said that talks between the two countries will add new vigour to India-US defence relations and cooperation."India is delighted to host the US Secretary of Defence, Dr. Mark Esper. Our talks today were fruitful, aimed at further deepening defence cooperation in a wide range of areas. Today's discussions will add new vigour to India-US defence relations & mutual cooperation," he said.The two leaders met on Tuesday ahead of Tuesday's 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue. Esper and US Secretary of State Michael Pompeo are in India to participate in the India-US 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue.Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat, Army Chief General Manoj Mukund Naravane, IAF Chief Air Chief Marshal RKS Bhadauria and Navy Chief Admiral Karambir Singh were also present in the ...

India wants end to border row with China but will not cede land: Rajnath

The defence minister made the remarks after performing "Shastra Puja" -- the customary worship of weapons -- at the Sukna-based headquarters of the Indian Army''s 33 Corp

Rajnath Singh to interact with soldiers at Nathula area of Sikkim today

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday extended his wishes on Dussehra (Vijayadashami)

Rajnath reviews LAC situation at Army's Trishakti Corps in Sukna

The Defence Minister reviewed the combat preparedness of the Indian Army at the Sukna-based headquarters of its 33 Corps which is responsible for guarding the LAC with China in the Sikkim sector

Rajnath Singh heads for Darjeeling on two-day visit to West Bengal, Sikkim

Rajnath Singh departed for Darjeeling from the national capital on a two-day visit to West Bengal and Sikkim during which he will be visiting forward areas and interacting with the troops

Defence Minister Rajnath to celebrate Dussehra with Army jawans in Sikkim

Rajnath Singh will celebrate Dussehra with Army soldiers in a high-altitude border area in Sikkim and perform 'Shastra Puja' (worship of weapons) on the occasion on Sunday, government sources said.

NDA going to form govt in Bihar with two-thirds majority: Rajnath

Rajnath Singh exuded confidence that the NDA will form a government in Bihar with a two-thirds majority, saying the coalition has fulfilled almost all its promises during its 15-year rule in the state

Indian soldiers have done 'miraculous job' on China border: Rajnath Singh

"I salute and bow in front of the mothers of bravehearts of Galwan valley who not only made the Bihar but the entire country proud," Singh stated

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh likely to visit Sikkim on Dussehra

Amid the ongoing border conflict with China, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh is likely to visit Sikkim on this Dussehra to boost the morale of troops deployed against the People's Liberation Army (PLA)

Rajnath approves new procurement manual for DRDO to encourage research

Rajnath Singh said that the new manual will help towards realising Prime Minister Narendra Modi's dream of Atma Nirbhar Bharat

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh to address over 18 rallies in Bihar

Senior BJP leader and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will address more than 18 rallies over six days in poll-bound Bihar, his office said Monday.

Rajnath Singh presents Raksha Mantri Trophy for best command hospitals

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday awarded an Indian Air Force (IAF) hospital in Bengaluru the Raksha Mantri trophy for the best command hospital for 2019, said an official statement. The Eastern command hospital in Kolkata was awarded the Raksha Mantri trophy for the second best command hospital by the minister for the year 2019, said the Defence Ministry statement. The award ceremony was attended by Defence Secretary Ajay Kumar and senior armed forces and civilian dignitaries, the statement noted. "Raksha Mantri, while complementing the two hospitals on their outstanding performance, acknowledged the commendable services being rendered by the AFMS (Armed Forces Medical Services)," the statement said. These two hospitals are run by the AFMS only. "Command Hospital (Air Force) Bengaluru and Command Hospital (Eastern Command) Kolkata were judged as the Best and Second Best Command Hospital for the year 2019 respectively," it said. The services of the AFMS range from combat .

Rajnath praises Pilibhit DM for guiding farmers about MSP during mkt visit

He has held a series of meetings with farmers at his residence over the issue

Ladakh standoff: India seeks early disengagement at 7th round of army talks

There is no official word on the talks yet but sources said the agenda was to finalise a roadmap for disengagement of troops from all the friction points

Despite China-Pak tensions, India ushering in historical changes: Rajnath

Rajnath Singh said that despite challenging times due to Covid-19 and disputes caused by Pakistan and China, India was not only resolutely facing them but also bringing about historical changes

Border dispute created as if it was under a mission: Rajnath on Ladakh row

After Pakistan, China is also creating a dispute at the border with India as if it was part of a "mission", Rajnath Singh said, as Indian and Chinese troops remain locked in a standoff in Ladakh

Aero India will be gateway to invest in defence sector: Rajnath Singh

Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Wednesday that the 13th Aero India would help India rank among the top five countries of the world in defence and aerospace industries

India believes indigenous defence capabilities foundation of peace: Rajnath

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday said India is a peace-loving country and believes that indigenous defence capabilities are the foundations to "enduring peace"

Farmers welcome new farm reforms during meeting with Rajnath Singh

Senior BJP leader and Union Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday reached out to farmers, mostly from protest-hit Punjab and Haryana, and met them at his residence here to discuss about the new farm laws