Rajnath Singh
29th Defence Minister of India since 2019
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Rajnath Singh is an Indian politician and lecturer, and the 25th Defence Minister of India since 2019. He was also the Deputy Leader of the House, Lok Sabha from 2019 to 2024. He was the 8th President of the Bharatiya Janata Party from 2005 to 2009 and again from 2013 to 2014. He is a veteran leader of the BJP who started his career as a swayamsevak of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh.
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Desi defence production hit record Rs 1.3 lakh crore in 2023-24: Rajnath SinghIndiaTimes - Published | |
Rajnath Singh talks to Australia minister for boosting ties in Indo-PacificIndiaTimes - Published | |
'He lied before Lord Shiva's photo': Rahul Gandhi attacks Rajnath Singh over compensation for Agniveers, demands apologyIndiaTimes - Published | |
Om Birla elected as Speaker for 18th Lok Sabha by voice voteOm Birla of the BJP-led NDA was elected as Speaker for the 18th Lok Sabha by voice vote on Wednesday. The election followed a motion moved by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and seconded by Union Minister..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Congress showing 'old mentality' of 'dictating terms': NDA on opposition's fight for Speaker postThe parliamentary proceedings witnessed tensions as NDA criticized Congress's nominee for Lok Sabha Speaker, leading to a contentious election. Union ministers expressed dissatisfaction over Congress's..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Remaining 281 MPs to take oath in lok sabha todayOn the first day of the 18th lok sabha's inaugural session, 262 newly elected MPs, including PM Modi, took their oaths. Key figures like Amit Shah and Rajnath Singh were among them. PM Modi emphasized..IndiaTimes - Published | |
No pretence of bonhomie, session kicks off amid hostilityThe Prime Minister, on his part, did not make any pretence of bonhomie. He took the oath, and took his seat. Given a go by was decades-old custom of a round of the opposition benches with folded hands..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Better to practice Yoga than depend on medicines: Rajnath Singh on 10th International Day of YogaThe Defence minister along with Army Chief General Manoj Pande performed Yoga in Mathura, on the occasion of the 10th International Day of Yoga. Singh said it is a matter of pride today that the..IndiaTimes - Published | |
PM Modi, Amit Shah, other BJP leaders extend wishes to President Murmu on her 66th birthdayPrime Minister Narendra Modi and BJP leaders extended birthday wishes to President Droupadi Murmu, praising her dedication to India's development and upliftment of the marginalized. Leaders including..IndiaTimes - Published | |
NDA meet held at Rajnath Singh’s residence to discuss House strategy, Speaker electionNDA members, led by senior BJP leaders, strategize at Rajnath Singh's residence for Lok Sabha Speaker position consensus. Amit Shah and J P Nadda meet current Speaker Om Birla. Speaker election set for..IndiaTimes - Published | |
BJP leaders to meet at Rajnath Singh's residence to discuss candidate for LS SpeakerTop BJP leaders to meet at Rajnath Singh's residence to discuss Lok Sabha Speaker and Deputy Speaker candidates, with NDA constituents. Maharashtra BJP core group to strategize for upcoming assembly..IndiaTimes - Published | Ahead of first parliament session, key NDA meet at Rajnath Singh's houseA group of National Democratic Alliance (NDA) ministers will be meeting at Defence Minister Rajnath Singh's residence on Tuesday. This gathering takes place just ahead of the first Parliament session,..IndiaTimes - Published |
Rajnath: Navy helping to ensure rules-based order, peace in IORIndiaTimes - Published | Rajnath Singh takes charge as Union minister bats for developing self-reliance in defence manufacturingUnion minister Rajnath Singh, assuming his role as defence minister, emphasized developing a self-reliant defense sector aiming to boost exports to Rs 50,000 crore within five years. Singh, with..IndiaTimes - Published |
PM Modi Cabinet 3.0 portfolios allocated; Check full list of ministers hereAmit Shah will retain the Ministry of Home Affairs, and Rajnath Singh to retain the Defence Ministry in Modi 3.0. Nirmala Sitharaman has retained the Ministry of Finance and S Jaishankar will continue..DNA - Published | Odisha Assembly Election: BJP appoints Rajnath Singh, Bhupender Yadav for electing next Odisha CMThe decision was announced in an official release on Sunday by Arun Singh, the National General Secretary of BJP.DNA - Published Also reported by •IndiaTimes |
Allies get 15% of berths; upper caste nos. at a lowNarendra Modi sworn in as PM for the third time with a diverse council of ministers, including experienced former CMs and a focus on regional balance. The team lacks Muslim representation but includes..IndiaTimes - Published | Modi government 3.0: Rajnath Singh takes oath as cabinet ministerIndiaTimes - Published |
Rajnath Singh: Pakistan acknowledges India growth, but not CongressIndiaTimes - Published | Today even Pak acknowledges India’s growth, says Rajnath SinghDefence Minister Rajnath Singh highlighted India's global stature under PM Narendra Modi, with even Pakistan acknowledging India as a rising global superpower.IndiaTimes - Published |
Repeated polls not good for country: Rajnath SinghIndiaTimes - Published | India test-fires RudraM-II missile from Su-30 fighterIndia successfully tested the RudraM-II missile with a 350-km range from a Sukhoi-30MKI fighter, meeting all trial objectives. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh congratulated DRDO and the Indian Air Force..IndiaTimes - Published |
Inflation higher when Congress governed at Centre, says Rajnath SinghIndiaTimes - Published | Heard of work from home, first time hearing about work from jail: Rajnath Singh in dig at Arvind KejriwalIndiaTimes - Published |
'Indira Gandhi imposed emergency, choked democracy': Rajnath Singh hits back at CongressIndiaTimes - Published | ‘Not just 2024, Modi will be PM in 2029 too... people want him to continue,’ says Rajnath SinghIndiaTimes - Published |
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and his wife cast their vote in Lucknow, urge citizens to participateDefence Minister Rajnath Singh and wife Savitri cast votes in Lucknow during Lok Sabha elections, urging nationwide voter participation. Voter turnout percentage and Singh as BJP candidate highlighted...IndiaTimes - Published | Lok Sabha Elections 2024, Phase 5: Voting begins for 49 seats today; Amethi, Rae Bareli among high-profile contestsIn Phase 5 of the Lok Sabha elections 2024, key candidates include Rahul Gandhi, Smriti Irani, Rajnath Singh and others.DNA - Published |
Lok Sabha election 2024 phase 5: Voting to take place in Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, 8 other statesThe fifth phase of Lok Sabha elections in 49 constituencies across states like Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, and Odisha will also impact Naveen Patnaik's electoral fate and NDA's stronghold. Prominent..IndiaTimes - Published | Rajnath Singh eyes ‘5 lakh paar’ victory margin as opposition toils to make a markThe Bharatiya Janata Party has maintained a stronghold in Lucknow Lok Sabha constituency since 1991, with leaders like Atal Bihari Vajpayee and Rajnath Singh winning. Rajnath Singh secured a..IndiaTimes - Published |
How 50 projects worth 54,000 crore shaped city during Rajnath’s tenureOver the past decade, Lucknow has seen over 50 development projects worth Rs 54,000 crore sponsored by state or central govts. Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, the Lucknow MP since 2014, played a..IndiaTimes - Published | 'We don't need...': Defence Minister Rajnath Singh makes big statement on PoKElaborating on his statement during the Lucknow rally, Rajnath Singh said, ''I had said three years ago that we don't need to attack (anyone) to capture PoK. One day, people there will themselves..DNA - Published |
PoK was and will remain a part of India, says Rajnath SinghIndiaTimes - Published | INDIA bloc misleading country on reservation, says Rajnath SinghReiterating that there could be no reservation based on religion, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh accused the opposition INDIA bloc of misleading the people of the country on the issue and held them..IndiaTimes - Published |
Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Why did PM Modi choose 11:40 am to file his nomination from Varanasi?A total of 25 NDA leaders attended the nomination of the Prime Minister including Union Home Minister Amit Shah, BJP National President JP Nadda, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Union Minister..DNA - Published | PM Modi offers prayers at Dashashwamedh Ghat before nomination filing in VaranasiPrime Minister Narendra Modi offered prayers at the Dashashwamedh Ghat on the banks of the Ganga here on Tuesday before filing his nomination from the Varanasi Lok Sabha constituency. He also performed..IndiaTimes - Published |
BJP wants to make India a world leader: Rajnath SinghIndiaTimes - Published | 'Pakistan not wearing bangles': Farooq Abdullah on Rajnath Singh's remark on PoKIndiaTimes - Published |
One nation, one election to start in 5 years, says Rajnath SinghDefence minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday said if elected to govern again, the NDA govt will implement the "one-nation-one-election" policy in the next five years. He accused the YSRCP govt of leading..IndiaTimes - Published | Will implement 'one-nation one poll' in next 5 years: Rajnath Singh at Andhra Pradesh rallyRajnath Singh promises 'one nation-one election' under NDA, criticizes YSR Congress for debt and law issues, pledges corruption-free Andhra Pradesh. Highlights economic growth under Modi, BJP's clean..IndiaTimes - Published |
'Will not have to use force, demands to merge with India will come from PoK': Defence minister Rajnath SinghDiscussing India's position on Pakistan-Occupied-Kashmir (PoK), defense minister Rajnath Singh emphasized that India would not resort to force to reclaim it. He highlighted that the residents of PoK..IndiaTimes - Published | Those who run away from battle want to lead country: Rajnath Singh's swipe at Rahul GandhiDefence minister Rajnath Singh on Friday targeted Rahul Gandhi for shifting his Lok Sabha constituency to Rae Bareli. People like him want to lead the country, the senior BJP leader said in a swipe at..IndiaTimes - Published |
'India will never bow down': Defence minister Rajnath Singh on border talks with ChinaIndiaTimes - Published | 'People will forget SP after 5-10 years; Congress after 2024 elections': Rajnath SinghAddressing a public meeting here today, Rajnath emphasised that big economists and financial firms all over the world are saying that the Government of India has succeeded in lifting 25 crore people..IndiaTimes - Published |
Congress manifesto hints at religious quota in armed forces: Rajnath SinghDefence minister Rajnath Singh echoed PM Modi's recent remarks and alleged Wednesday that Congress's manifesto for ongoing LS polls suggests covert attempts to introduce religion-based reservation even..IndiaTimes - Published | Rajnath Singh: Previous Congress govts tried to create division in armed forces by recommending 'religious census'IndiaTimes - Published |
Siachen India's capital of grit, determination: Defence minister Rajnath SinghIndiaTimes - Published | Key provisions of CAA may violate Indian Constitution: US Congressional reportAt an election rally in West Bengal, Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh defended CAA and asserted that no one can stop its implementation.DNA - Published |
