Defence Minister
- India
Relationship with India ‘important’, says Canada defence minister
Toronto: Terming the relationship with India as “important”, Canada’s Defence Minister Bill Blair on Sunday said that his country will continue to pursue partnerships like the Indo-Pacific strategy while the investigation of…
- Photos
Argentina’s Defence Minister Jorge Taiana in New Delhi
New Delhi: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh meets Minister of Defense of Argentina Jorge Taiana, in New Delhi, Tuesday, July 18, 2023. (PTI Photo/Kamal Kishore) New Delhi: Defence Minister of Argentine Republic Jorge…
- World
Wagner boss planned to capture top Russian Army General, Defence Minister
London: Wagner leader Yevgeny Prigozhin planned to seize two of Russia’s top military officials when he launched a short lived mutiny on Saturday, the Wall Street Journal reported on Wednesday, citing Western…
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Defence Minister of Vietnam in Delhi
New Delhi: Defence Minister of Vietnam General Phan Van Giang during a bilateral meeting with his Indian counterpart Rajnath Singh, in New Delhi, Monday, June 19, 2023. (PTI Photo/Atul Yadav) New Delhi:…
- India
US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin arrives in India on two-day visit
New Delhi: US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin arrived in India on Sunday on a two-day visit to explore ways to further strengthen bilateral defence cooperation, especially in areas of transfer of critical…
- India
India will be a developed nation by 2047: Rajnath Singh
Pune: India will be a developed nation by 2047, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Monday while laying emphasis on the advancement of technology amid a rise in cyberspace threats in the…
- India
Women officers of Territorial Army to be posted along LoC: Official
New Delhi: The women officers of the Territorial Army (TA) with Engineer Regiments of the TA will be posted along the Line of Control (LoC), an official said on Sunday. Following approval…
- India
Only women contingents to be part of 2024 Republic Day parade: Defence Ministry
New Delhi: In an effort to encourage female participation in various sectors, the government has decided that the Republic Day parade at Kartavya Path will see participation only by women in march…
- India
Terrorists responsible for killing soldiers in Rajouri will be hunted down: Rajnath
Jammu: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday interacted with deployed soldiers on ground in J&K’s Rajouri district sending out a clear message that terrorists involved in killing of soldiers will be hunted…
- India
China’s border pacts’ violation ‘eroded’ basis of ties: Rajnath to Chinese defence min
New Delhi: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday told his Chinese counterpart, General Li Shangfu that all issues at the LAC need to be resolved in accordance with existing bilateral agreements, officials…
- Pakistan
Defence ministers of all SCO countries except Pakistan to attend key conclave in India
New Delhi: Defence ministers of China, Russia and other member nations of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) except Pakistan will travel to India to attend a key meeting of the grouping this…
- Middle East
Turkish troops kill 21 terrorists in Syria, Iraq: Defence Minister
Ankara: A total of 21 “terrorists” were killed by Turkish troops over the past four days in northern Syria and Iraq, Turkish Defence Minister Hulusi Akar said. Three of the “terrorists” were…
- Middle East
Israel’s PM rescinds firing of Defence Minister amid security concerns
Jerusalem: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has withdrawn his decision to dismiss the Defence Minister whom he had recently said to fire for outspoken criticism of a controversial judiciary overhaul plan. In…
- Middle East
Turkish defense minister warns Syrian rebels against provocation
Ankara: Turkish Defence Minister Hulusi Akar has warned Syrian opposition groups against “provocations” amid ongoing protests over normalisation talks between Ankara and Damascus. Akar pledged his country will not take any actions…
- Pakistan
Afghan soil being used against Pakistan says Defence Minister
Islamabad: Afghanistan’s soil is being used against Pakistan despite an agreement with the Taliban government, said Defence Minister Khawaja Asif while urging the regime in Kabul to fulfil commitments made in the…