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Atal Tunnel dedicated to armed forces, people in border areas: Rajnath

The strategically important Atal Tunnel is dedicated to the armed forces protecting India's borders and those living in the remote terrains, said Defence Minister Rajnath Singh here on Saturday

Rajnath Singh visits Atal tunnel in Rohtang a day before its inauguration

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday visited the Atal tunnel in Rohtang, a day before its inauguration by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The 9.02-km-long tunnel that goes under the Rohtang pass in the eastern Pir Panjal range at an altitude of 3,000 metres on the Leh-Manali highway is being considered as strategically important. The historic decision to construct the tunnel was taken in 2000 when Atal Bihari Vajpayee was the prime minister. Singh visited the tunnel along with Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Jairam Thakur and reviewed the preparations for Saturday's event where Modi will dedicate it to the nation, the defence minister's office said in a series of tweets. It said Singh also interacted with personnel of the Border Roads Organisation (BRO), which implemented the project. "Visited the 'Atal Tunnel, Rohtang' to review the preparations for the inaugural ceremony to be held tomorrow. PM Shri @narendramodi will dedicate the Tunnel to the nation. This 9.02 Km long ...

New defence acquisition policy comes into effect from today: What it means

DAP focuses on significantly boosting indigenous production and turning India into a global manufacturing hub of weapons and military platforms

MSP will rise continuously in future; no threat to farmers' land: Rajnath

Seeking to allay concerns of farmers amid continuing protests by some parties, Rajnath Singh assured farmers that the MSP will not only stay, but it will also be continuously increased in coming years

India tests BrahMos cruise missile at MTCR-busting range of 400 km

While the current test was restricted to 400 km, it is a signal that the BrahMos could be built for far longer ranges in the future, limited only by its fuel carriage.

India rejects China's 1959 LAC definition, calls it 'untenable, unilateral'

Srivastava said it is the Chinese side which by its attempts to transgress the LAC in various parts of the Western Sector has tried to unilaterally alter the status quo

Rajnath launches startup challenge to find ideas on 11 defence issues

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday launched a startup contest under which innovators, MSMEs and startups have to find new ideas applicable to 11 specific challenges of the Indian defence sector

Govt unveils new defence acquisition procedure, says it encourages FDI

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday unveiled a new Defence Acquisition Procedure (DAP) with a focus on significantly boosting indigenous production

Lucknow to have new cancer hospital with modern facilities: Yogi Adityanath

He announced that the Union Defence Minister Shri Rajnath Singh will inaugurate the new cancer hospital and a fly-over in Lucknow shortly in the presence of the public representatives

Rajnath says SPB left a big void; Rahul says his voice will live on

The 74-year-old musician died at a hospital in Chennai on Friday, following over a month-long fight with Covid-19

Rajnath Singh to dedicate 43 bridges in seven states and UTs on Thursday

As many as 43 bridges built in border areas of Ladakh, Arunachal Pradesh, Sikkim, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Punjab and Jammu and Kashmir will be dedicated to the nation by Defence Minister

DRDO successfully test fires laser-guided anti-tank guided missile

An indigenously developed laser-guided anti-tank guided missile has been successfully test fired by the DRDO at a firing range in Maharashtra's Ahmednagar, officials said on Wednesday. The weapon, having a range of up to four km, was test fired from an MBT Arjun Tank at KK Ranges in Armoured Corps Centre and School (ACC&S) in Ahmednagar on Tuesday, they said. The laser-guided anti-tank guided missile (ATGM) is likely to significantly enhance the fire-power capability of the Indian Army particularly along the frontiers with Pakistan and China, the officials said. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh congratulated the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) on successful test firing of the ATGM. "Congratulations to @DRDO_India for successfully conducting test firing of Laser Guided Anti Tank Guided Missile from MBT Arjun at KK Ranges (ACC&S) in Ahmednagar. India is proud of Team DRDO which is assiduously working towards reducing import dependency in the near future," he ..

India conducts successful flight test of ABHYAS from Odisha test range

Congratulating DRDO on its achievement, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said ABHYAS can be used as a target for evaluation of missile systems

Opposition members' conduct in Rajya Sabha 'shameful': Rajnath Singh

Asked about the decision of BJP ally Shiromani Akali Dal to quit the Modi government in protest against the farm bills, he said there are some "political reasons" behind certain decisions

It is a landmark day: Rajnath Singh on passage of farm bills in Rajya Sabha

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh hailed the passage of two big ticket farm bills by Rajya Sabha on Sunday, calling it a "landmark day" for India's agriculture sector and farmers. While major opposition parties are against the bills, the government has been maintaining that the proposed legislations will help small and marginal farmers secure competitive prices for their produce. "With the passing of two landmark agriculture Bills in Rajya Sabha today, India has cemented the strong foundation for Atmanirbhar Agriculture'," the defence minister tweeted. "This is the result of endless dedication and determination of the Govt under the leadership of PM Shri @narendramodi," he added. "After the passage of these two legislators in Parliament, a new history of growth and development in the agricultural sector will be written," he said. He said the bills will not only strengthen India's food security, but will also prove to be a major effective step towards doubling the income of ...

No force can stop Indian troops from patrolling Ladakh border: Rajnath

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh asserted that no force in the world can stop Indian troops from patrolling the country's border in Ladakh region

Mismatch between what China says and does: Rajnath Singh in Rajya Sabha

Rajnath Singh said China attempted to change the status quo along the LAC with its provocative military manoeuvres late last month and that there is a mismatch between what Beijing says and does

NEP suggests revolutionary changes in higher education: Rajnath Singh

Along with the volunteers, the virtual interaction also had coordinators of Unnat Bharat Abhiyan, Singh said, adding that it took place under the Shikshak Parv initiative

Congress alleges double-speak by ministers on LAC and stand-off with China

A day after Rajnath Singh made a detailed statement on the LAC and said China had occupied 38,000 sq km of Indian territory illegally, the Congress alleged that government is not speaking in one voice

Rajnath Singh on Sino-Indian border crisis: Prepared for all outcomes

China does not accept 'customary, traditional alignment of the boundary', says Defence Minister in statement to Parliament.