The INS Arighaat is India's second Arihant-class nuclear-powered submarine and will support the existing INS Arihant that was inducted in 2009. India planes to induct a third Arihant-class submarine soon and aims to build at least five of such nuclear submersibles.
During his four-day visit to the US, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh met with US NSA Jake Sullivan and Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin to discuss strategic defence collaborations and deepen bilateral ties. Singh also engaged with leading US defence companies.
The United States has approved a potential $52.8 million sale of Anti-Submarine Warfare Sonobuoys to India, aiming to strengthen the US-India strategic partnership and enhance India's defence capabilities in the Indo-Pacific region.
During Defence Minister Rajnath Singh's visit to the United States, India and the US signed two significant defence agreements: the Security of Supplies Arrangement (SOSA) and a Memorandum of Agreement on the Assignment of Liaison Officers.
Japanese foreign and defence ministers Yoko Kamikawa and Minoru Kihara had met with PM Narendra Modi on Monday, where they underscored the deepening relations between the two countries. PM Modi highlighted Japan's important role in promoting peace, stability, and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh Singh released the coin in the presence of Chief Minister M K Stalin, son of Karunanidhi, who received it.
As the Monsoon Session of Parliament ended ahead of schedule, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Rahul Gandhi exchanged warm greetings during an informal tea meeting organized by Speaker Om Birla.
Wayanad landslides: Massive landslides have destroyed houses, swollen water bodies and broken branches of uprooted trees dot the high-range villages of Kerala's Wayanad.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh objects to Rahul Gandhi's claim about the Agniveer scheme, asserting efforts are being made to mislead the public. Singh offers to clarify the matter in the House.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh paid tribute to the heroes of the Kargil War at the National War Memorial in Delhi, on the occasion of the 25th Kargil Vijay Diwas 2024.
Nirmala Sitharaman, Union Finance Minister allocated the highest amount to Defence among all the ministries. The allocation for the Defence Ministry is 12.9 per cent of the total budget for fiscal year 2024-25.
Under the revised composition of Niti Aayog, Suman K Bery will continue to hold the Vice Chairman post, while VK Saraswat, Ramesh Chand, VK Paul and Arvind Virmani will remain full-time members.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh was admitted to the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) on Thursday with complaints of back pain, hospital officials said.
The parents of fallen soldier Captain Anshuman Singh have expressed their plight over the 'Next of kin' rules of the Indian Army and demanded changes in the policy. Know what is the Next of kin policy of the Army?
According to reports, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh had complained about a similar plain when he was campaigning in Andhra Pradesh for the Lok Sabha elections. He is under observation in the neurosurgery department.
The meeting has come after recent terror incidents in Jammu and Kashmir in the past few weeks. On Monday, at least five soldiers were martyred after terrorists attacked their convoy in Kathua.
The value of defence production in the country has gone up to a record-high figure i.e., Rs 1,26,887 crore, reflecting a growth of 16.7% over the defence production of the previous financial year.
The Congress leader had on Monday criticised the Agnipath scheme for short-term military recruitment and said that the government does not even give them the status of a "shaheed" (martyr) and that no compensation is extended to their families if they are killed in action.
Rahul Gandhi addressed the Lok Sabha on Monday and took on the Centre over various issues. His remark on 'Hindu' drew sharp reactions from the treasury benches, including from Prime Minister Narendra Modi who stood on the floor of the House and called the remark a serious issue.
The defence officials confirmed that there were five soldiers in the tank at the time of the incident including one JCO and 4 Jawans.
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