Tag: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh

Operation Sindoor Demonstrates India’s Resolve Against Cross-Border Terror: Rajnath Singh

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Dras: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said Operation Sindoor has demonstrated India’s ability to respond decisively to cross-border terrorism, asserting that any future provocation from Pakistan would be met with a stronger and more determined response. Addressing the 27th Kargil Vijay Diwas commemorations at the Kargil War Memorial in Dras, he reiterated that India would hold both terrorists and those supporting them equally accountable. Referring to the operation as a defining example of India’s military capability, Singh said Pakistan had blurred the distinction between state institutions and terrorist organisations by providing…

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Defence Minister Rajnath Singh Inaugurates Lucknow–Kanpur Expressway, Dedicates ₹4,850-Crore Highway Projects to Uttar Pradesh

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Lucknow: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari, and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath inaugurated the Lucknow–Kanpur Six-Lane Expressway and the Lucknow–Hardoi Four-Lane Highway, collectively developed at a cost of over ₹4,850 crore by the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI). The leaders also laid the foundation stone for a four-lane flyover at the Engineering College Chauraha in Lucknow. The flagship 63-kilometre Lucknow–Kanpur Expressway, constructed at an approximate cost of ₹4,200 crore, is expected to significantly improve connectivity between Lucknow, Unnao and Kanpur, reducing…

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Rajnath Singh Says India Has Progressed from Scarcity Towards a Developed Nation in 12 Years

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New Delhi: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said India has undergone a remarkable transformation over the past 12 years, progressing from an era of scarcity to self-reliance, from self-reliance to self-confidence, and now towards becoming a developed nation. Addressing a media organisation’s event in New Delhi, he said the government under Prime Minister Narendra Modi has laid a strong foundation for a “Viksit Bharat” through a policy of “Reform, Perform and Transform.” The Defence Minister said the government’s first term focused on removing shortages, expanding opportunities and improving work culture, while…

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India Has Progressed from Shortages to Self-Reliance and Is Now Advancing Towards Viksit Bharat: Rajnath Singh

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New Delhi: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said India’s journey over the past 12 years has been marked by a transition from shortages to self-reliance, from self-reliance to self-confidence, and now towards the vision of a developed nation, or Viksit Bharat. Addressing an event organised by a media organisation in New Delhi, Singh said the government led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has focused on addressing long-standing challenges, expanding opportunities, and driving transformative reforms. He stated that the first term of the government concentrated on overcoming shortages and improving governance, while…

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Rajnath Singh Urges Centre to Consider Elevated Corridor on Shaheed Path to Ease Lucknow Traffic

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Lucknow: Senior BJP leader and Member of Parliament from Lucknow, Rajnath Singh, has written to Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari, requesting the construction of an elevated corridor over Shaheed Path in the state capital to address mounting traffic congestion and improve road safety. In his letter, Rajnath Singh highlighted the strategic importance of Shaheed Path, which was conceived during the late 1990s and early 2000s as a key highway link connecting four major national highways—Lucknow-Kanpur, Kanpur-Rae Bareli, Lucknow-Sultanpur, and Lucknow-Ayodhya. The project was approved during the…

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Rajnath Singh Reviews Long-Term Development Vision for State Capital Region

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Lucknow: A strategic review meeting focusing on the long-term development roadmap of the State Capital Region (SCR) and urban infrastructure planning was held following discussions between senior representatives of Defence Minister and Lucknow MP Rajnath Singh and officials of the Lucknow Development Authority (LDA). According to an official release, representatives of Rajnath Singh, including MLC Mukesh Sharma and parliamentary representative Diwakar Tripathi, met with the Vice Chairman of the Lucknow Development Authority Prathamesh Kumar on June 29 to discuss the preparation of a comprehensive master plan for the State Capital…

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Regional Industries Must Drive India’s Journey Towards Viksit Bharat: Rajnath Singh at Vibrant Gujarat Conference

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Vadodara: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has called upon regional industries, entrepreneurs, innovators, and academic institutions to play a central role in India’s transformation into a developed nation, emphasizing that local strengths must be converted into national capabilities and global competitiveness. Addressing the Vibrant Gujarat Regional Conference in Vadodara, the Defence Minister said that the vision of Viksit Bharat 2047 extends beyond economic growth and aims to create a technologically advanced, economically prosperous, and socially empowered nation. “Regional industries must become active partners in the Viksit Bharat journey. Our goal is…

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Education must be purposeful, transformative, and holistic— Rajnath Singh

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Lucknow: The three-day International Roundtable Conference “ED Leadership-2026”, organized under the aegis of the Global Education and Training Institute, was inaugurated with great grandeur this morning at the CMS Kanpur Road Auditorium. In his video message to more than 2,000 educators participating in the conference from Egypt, Nepal, Japan, and various states of India, Rajnath Singh, Defence Minister of India, stated that education must be purposeful, transformative, and holistic.““He said that India’s National Education Policy aims to develop active and enthusiastic learners who can take the country to greater heights…

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231 Cadets Commissioned into Indian Air Force at AFA Dundigal; Rajnath Singh Reviews Combined Graduation Parade

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Hyderabad: A total of 231 Flight Cadets, including the first batch of women cadets from the National Defence Academy, were commissioned as officers in the Indian Air Force (IAF) at the Combined Graduation Parade of the 217 Course held at the Air Force Academy, Dundigal. Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh reviewed the grand parade and awarded the President’s Commission to the graduating cadets, marking the successful completion of their pre-commissioning training for the Flying and Ground Duty branches. Among the commissioned officers were 194 men and 37 women cadets. The occasion…

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India Defence Minister Rajnath Singh Meets Vovinam Federation Delegation, India-Vietnam Sporting Ties Set to Gain New Momentum

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India Defence Minister Appreciates National Technical Seminar, Extends Best Wishes to Indian Athletes for Asian Championship Lucknow: The ongoing National Technical Seminar at Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti Language University, which has transformed Lucknow into a hub of international martial arts training, received significant recognition on Saturday when a delegation from the Vovinam Martial Arts Association of India met Defence Minister Rajnath Singh at his Kalidas Marg residence during his visit to the city. The interaction highlighted the growing stature of Vovinam in India and underscored the strengthening sporting and cultural ties…

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