Tag: Rajnath Singh

US-India relationship stronghold of free, open Indo-Pacific region: US Defense Secretary
20Mar By Grace TsoiNo Comments
World

US-India relationship stronghold of free, open Indo-Pacific region: US Defense Secretary

US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin on Saturday said that India is an increasingly important partner amid today’s rapidly shifting international dynamics, and added that the ties between Washington and New Delhi are a “stronghold of a free and open Indo-Pacific region”.“I’m pleased to report that Minister Singh and I had a very productive discussion on a number of security issues important to our two countries. And at the top of my agenda, I wanted to convey the Biden-Harris administration’s message of our strong commitment to our allies and partners. India, in particular, is an increasingly important partner amid today’s rapidly shifting international dynamics,” Austin said while making the joint statement along with Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh.Austin, who arrived in New Delhi
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India ready to supply LCA, missiles to IOR nations: Defence Minister
5Feb By Yusara AskariNo Comments
Asia

India ready to supply LCA, missiles to IOR nations: Defence Minister

India’s Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday said that the country is ready to supply various types of missile systems, Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) and other weapons systems including missiles, helicopters, tanks and artillery guns to friendly foreign countries in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR).“India is ready to supply various types of missile systems, LCA/helicopters, multi-purpose light transport aircraft, warship and patrol vessels, artillery gun systems, tanks, radars, military vehicles, electronic warfare systems and other weapons systems to IOR nations,” Rajnath Singh said at IOR Defence Ministers’ Conclave.The Defence Minister further emphasized India’s role in humanitarian assistance in the maritime neighbourhood and said, “India has always been at the forefront of humanitari
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‘India will not reduce troops unless China initiates process’: Rajnath Singh on Ladakh row
22Jan By Yusara AskariNo Comments
Asia, China

‘India will not reduce troops unless China initiates process’: Rajnath Singh on Ladakh row

Reiterating India’s stance on the eastern Ladakh standoff, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday said that the country will not reduce the number of troops unless China initiates the processHe also said India is developing infrastructure in border areas at a "very fast rate", adding China has objected to some of the projects."Reduction in the number of troops won't happen. India won't reduce troops deployment unless China initiates the process," he said in an interview.When asked about the dialogue process with China on the row, Singh said, "There is no deadline when it comes to matter like the ongoing standoff. You can't fix a date.""We are confident of finding a solution through talks," he said.About a news report that China was constructing a village in Arunachal Pradesh, the defence
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China disrupted traditional patrolling pattern of Indian troops in Galwan Valley causing face-off conditions: Rajnath
28Oct By Nectar GanNo Comments
Politics

China disrupted traditional patrolling pattern of Indian troops in Galwan Valley causing face-off conditions: Rajnath

Indian Defense Minister Rajnath Singh has said that it was due to China disrupting the normal and traditional patrolling pattern of Indian troops in the Galwan Valley in May this year that face-off conditions between the two armies developed."From April, the number of Chinese armies and their armaments on the border of Eastern Ladakh was observed. Early in the month of May, China began disrupting the normal, traditional patrolling pattern of our troops in the Galwan Valley region, causing face-off conditions. Ground commander level meetings were also being held," Singh said while speaking in the Lok Sabha, the lower house of India’s Parliament."Meanwhile, in mid-May, China made transgression attempts on Line of Actual Control (LAC) in the western sector. This includes Kongka, Gogra, and th
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LG thanks PM Modi, Rajnath Singh for opening 10 bridges in J&K
21Oct By Yusara AskariNo Comments
Asia

LG thanks PM Modi, Rajnath Singh for opening 10 bridges in J&K

The Lieutenant Governor of Indian union territory of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K), Manoj Sinha expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Defense Minister, Rajnath Singh for inaugurating 10 bridges as these will play a crucial role in strengthening the connectivity to the far-flung areas of J&K.Defense Minister, Rajnath Singh inaugurated 44 bridges constructed by the Border Road Organization (BRO) in 7 states/UTs with international borders.He also laid the foundation stone for Nechiphu tunnel in Arunachal Pradesh.Out of the 44 bridges, 10 bridges in J&K were inaugurated in the presence of J&K LG Manoj Sinha and Dr. Jitendra Singh, MoS PMO, Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, Department of Atomic Energy, Space, Ministry of Development of Nort...
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On India’s request, Russia reiterates policy of no arms supply to Pakistan
30Sep By Nectar GanNo Comments
Politics

On India’s request, Russia reiterates policy of no arms supply to Pakistan

Following India’s request, Russia has reiterated that it would not supply weapons to Pakistan.Russia took the decision during a meeting between defence minister Rajnath Singh and his Russian counterpart General Sergei Shoigu in Moscow, people familiar with the developments said.The Russian commitment on no arms supply to Pakistan followed an Indian request, they said.“The defence minister got Russia’s assurance that it stands by India’s security interest,” they said.“Excellent meeting with the Russian Defence Minister General Sergey Shoigu in Moscow today. We talked about a wide range of issues, particularly how to deepen defence and strategic cooperation between both the countries,” Singh tweeted.Russia also strongly supported the ‘Make in India’ initiative in the defence sector during th
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