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Defence Minister interacts with soldiers during his three-day visit to Ladakh

During an interaction with soldiers in Ladakh in an event on Monday, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh asserted that the Indian Army can give a befitting reply to every hardcore challenge. He also said that efforts should be made to find a solution to issues through dialogues with neighbouring countries.   Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday…

India’s first Indigenous Aircraft Carrier to be commissioned next year says defence minister

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday said that India’s first Indigenous Aircraft Carrier (IAC) will be commissioned next year and its combat capability, reach, and versatility will add formidable capabilities in the country’s defence.  In a statement to media after visiting the IAC at Ernakulam wharf of the Cochin port to review…

Defence Minister launches online OPD portal for personnel and ex-servicemen

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday officially launched an online medical consultation platform to facilitate smooth health services for armed forces personnel, veterans, and their families.  The minister said that the online outpatient platform will ensure widespread access to quality health services in remote areas besides reducing the burden on the…

Defence Minister assesses COVID relief efforts of armed forces

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday assessed endeavours of the Armed Forces, defence public sector undertakings (DPSUs), and Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) in India’s fight against the second wave of the COVID-19.  At a video conference, Defence Minister was briefed about initiatives of the Army, Navy, and Air Force as well as other wings of the Defence Ministry in helping civilian…

First batch of anti-COVID drug 2-DG released by Rajnath Singh and Harsh Vardhan

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Union Health Minister Dr. Harsh Vardhan on Monday released the first batch of Anti-COVID drug 2-deoxy-D-glucose (2-DG) developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO).  The drug has been developed by DRDO’s Institute of Nuclear Medicine and Allied Sciences (INMAS) in collaboration with Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories. DRDO Chairman Dr.…

Rajnath Singh and Lloyd Austin hold talks, resolve to expand strategic cooperation

During the meeting between US Defence Secretary and India’s Defence Minister, both India and the US determined to further expand their global defence and security partnership including military-to-military engagement, information sharing, logistics support as both sides vowed to work for a free, open, and inclusive Indo-Pacific.  “I am happy to inform that I had a comprehensive and fruitful…