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Defence stocks rally up to 11% as govt bans import of 101 defence items

"This decision will offer a great opportunity to the Indian defence industry to manufacture items on the negative list by using its own design and development capabilities," the govt said.

Top headlines: Q1 earnings shrink, telcos await SC verdict on AGR and more

From auto firms planning new launches for festive season, Rajnath Singh banning import of defence items to telcos awaiting SC response of AGR dues, here are the top ness of the day

Defence minister Rajnath singh to launch 'Atmanirbhar Bharat Saptah' today

The event will be held at 3.30 pm, the defence minister's office tweeted on Sunday night

PM to present new outline for a self-reliant India on Aug 15: Rajnath Singh

"Our government will not allow any harm to India's self respect and sovereignty at any cost," the defence minister said

India bans import of 101 defence items for self-reliance: Rajnath Singh

The "embargoed items" include high technology weapon systems like artillery guns, assault rifles, corvettes, sonar systems, and transport aircraft, said Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Twitter

Vasundhara Raje meets Rajnath Singh amid Rajasthan political crisis

Former chief minister and BJP leader Vasundhara Raje met senior party leader and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday and is believed to have discussed the political situation in the state.

Skillful politician with knack for realpolitik, Amar Singh could do it all

Singh, 64, had undergone kidney transplant in 2011 and was not keeping well for a long time. He was admitted to a hospital in Singapore some eight months ago

Rafales are here: PM Narendra Modi says no virtue like protecting country

Congress raised questions over their price and "delay" in acquisition

PM Modi, Rajnath Singh welcome Rafale jets; Amit Shah says historic day

The Rafales were escorted by two Sukhoi 30 MKIs after they entered the Indian air space and were given a water salute when they landed in Ambala

MoD invites suggestions, comments on 'Defence Acquisition Procedure 2020'

The second draft of the Defence Procurement Procedure, titled as 'Defence Acquisition Procedure 2020', has been uploaded by the MoD inviting suggestions and comments from the various stakeholders

Victory in Kargil: A saga of strong political, military, diplomatic actions

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, tri-service and service chiefs marked the 21st Kargil Vijay Diwas by paying homage at the National War Memorial in New Delhi

In pictures: Nation pays tribute to soldiers, celebrates Kargil Vijay Diwas

Operation Vijay was launched by the armed forces to recapture Indian territories occupied by Pakistani intruders in the Kargil-Drass sector in 1999

CAIT presents over 10,000 rakhis for Indian soldiers to Rajnath Singh

"These rakhis will be distributed to traders and their employees through trade associations spread across the country," CAIT said

Ladakh standoff figures in Rajnath Singh's talks with Israeli counterpart

The main focus of the talks was speedy implementation of ongoing defence procurement programmes as well as further expansion of overall defence and security ties between the two countries

Ground realities

Problems along the LAC demand transparency

Rajnath visits key forward posts along LoC in J&K, interacts with soldiers

Singh, who was accompanied by Chief of Defence Staff Gen Bipin Rawat and Army Chief Gen MM Naravane, visited the North Hill post and was apprised about the situation at the border by senior officials

Rajnath Singh's statement on China standoff just 'rhetoric': Chidambaram

Congress leader P Chidambaram pointed out that Chinese troops were still on the Indian side of LAC according to the assessment of security agencies

Shekhar Gupta: Strategic wake-up call

Modi govt's strategic policy-making remains a prisoner of historic obsessions and BJP's electoral politics. Ladakh shows it needs hard introspection, realism, and course correction

Rajnath Singh says can't guarantee full resolution of intrusions

It is in our character not to hurt the self-esteem of any other country. But, if anyone attempts to hurt India's self-esteem, we will on no account tolerate it and will respond forcefully," Singh said

In pictures: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Ladakh visit

Defence Minister is on a two-day visit to Ladakh and Jammu and Kashmir. He will take stock of the situation at both LAC and LOC