President Kovind, PM Modi, Rajnath Singh pay tributes to Mahatma Gandhi at Rajghat

President Ram Nath Kovind on Saturday led the country in paying homage to Mahatma Gandhi at Rajghat on the 73rd death anniversary of the Father of the Nation. Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, among others, also paid floral tributes to Mahatma Gandhi at Rajghat in Delhi. […]

President Kovind, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh exchange New Year greetings

President Ram Nath Kovind and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday met and exchanged New Year greetings. “Shri Rajnath Singh, Minister of Defence, called on President Kovind and exchanged new year greetings,” President’s Secretariat tweeted. They not only exchanged flowers and greetings but also held a brief discussion. President Kovind has also extended his greetings […]

No meaningful outcome of talks with China on LAC standoff, status quo remains: Rajnath Singh

Union Defence Minister on Wednesday said that no “meaningful solution” has come out of diplomatic and military level talks with China to resolve the standoff on the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in eastern Ladakh and there is “status quo”. In an exclusive interview with ANI Editor Smita Prakash, the Defence Minister said that if […]

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh unveils logo for ‘Swarnim Vijay Varsh’ on Vijay Diwas

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh unveiled the logo for ‘Swarnim Vijay Varsh’ on Vijay Diwas to mark the 50th-anniversary of the 1971 India-Pakistan war on Wednesday. On this occasion, Prime Minister Narendra Modi also paid tribute at the National War Memorial. PM Modi was received by Rajnath Singh at the venue. “Today, on the occasion of […]

Nagaland Statehood Day: PM Modi hails exemplary culture; Amit Shah, Rajnath Singh, Neiphiu Rio extend greetings

As Nagaland celebrates its 58th Statehood Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday extended his greetings to the people of Nagaland on the occasion of 58th Statehood Day and appreciated their contribution to India’s progress. “Greetings to my sisters and brothers of Nagaland on their Statehood Day. The people of Nagaland are known for their […]

Tarun Gogoi very critical; PM Modi, Rajnath and Rahul speak to son

The health condition of former Assam chief minister Tarun Gogoi remained “very critical” on Sunday although he responded to a longer duration of dialysis, state Health Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said. The Congress veteran’s health condition deteriorated on Saturday afternoon, following multi-organ failure and he became unconscious with difficulty in breathing. Sarma said the doctors […]

Arnab Goswami’s arrest reflects ‘totalitarian tendency’ to weaken fourth pillar of democracy: Rajnath Singh

Union Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday said that the arrest of journalist Arnab Goswami reflects the ‘totalitarian tendency’ to weaken the fourth pillar of democracy and suppress the voice of protest. “The treatment of senior journalist Arnab Goswami is a symbol of the totalitarian tendency to weaken the fourth pillar of democracy and suppress the […]

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh all set to visit Sikkim, celebrate Dussehra with troops

In a bid to boost the morale of the troops deployed against the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) along the border with China, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will arrive in Sikkim on October 25 and visit the forward areas and interact with the troops. Rajnath Singh on Saturday departed for Darjeeling from the national capital on […]

Nagaland CM Neiphiu Rio meets Rajnath Singh, seeks support for Ceithu Airport at Kohima

Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio on Monday met Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and sought his support for Ceithu Airport at Kohima in view of its strategic importance. “I sought his support for Ceithu Airport Kohima in view of its strategic importance. Also, discussed early completion of Bokajan-Botsa Road under Border Roads Organisation,” the Nagaland Chief […]