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Iran thanked India for rescuing 20 Iranian crew members aboard fishing vessel Azini from pirates in the Arabian Sea. The Indian Navy, supported by the Air Force, conducted a coordinated 48-hour operation, highlighting India's maritime security capabilities and humanitarian commitment

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh offered to share India’s battle-tested counter-terrorism expertise with ASEAN partners, citing Operation Sindoor as a firm response to state-sponsored terrorism. He also stressed maritime security, UNCLOS, freedom of navigation and collective efforts to ensure Indo-Pacific peace and stability

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh met US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth in Cebu to review progress under the renewed 10-year India-US Defence Framework. Both sides discussed military technology, information sharing, co-production and strengthening strategic cooperation for Indo-Pacific security

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh called for stronger India-ASEAN cooperation in maritime security, defence technology and joint production to maintain Indo-Pacific stability. He urged both sides to improve information sharing, strengthen disaster response coordination and expand collaboration through ASEAN-led forums.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said India wants peace but will not compromise on national security, warning it is prepared for strikes against terrorists if a neighbouring country continues to promote terrorism. He also stressed future-ready defence capabilities and self-reliance

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh stressed the need to strengthen domestic defence manufacturing and master critical technologies to achieve strategic autonomy. At the NDTV Defence Summit, he highlighted AI, quantum technology, robotics, autonomous systems and cybersecurity as key to future warfare.

Union Ministers extended birthday greetings to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and praised his leadership, citing India's economic growth, infrastructure, digital connectivity, cultural recognition and global standing. They also highlighted the government's stated goal of achieving 'Viksit Bharat' by 2047.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh met Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake in Colombo, reaffirming India and Sri Lanka’s commitment to regional security, peace and development. Singh’s three-day visit aims to deepen bilateral defence and maritime cooperation and strengthen longstanding ties

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said India's armed forces have the freedom and resources to respond decisively to threats, including striking adversaries within their territory. He stressed strategic autonomy, indigenous defence production and a proactive security approach amid evolving warfare and geopolitical uncertainties

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said Lucknow’s development is closely linked to Uttar Pradesh’s progress while laying the foundation for 12 projects to transform Lucknow Cantonment into a model cantonment. He praised CM Yogi Adityanath for supporting development initiatives in the city

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh laid the foundation stone for a Rs 472-crore T-series tank overhaul facility in Jabalpur, stressing that tanks remain vital in modern warfare. The facility will overhaul 80 T-72 and T-90 tanks annually and strengthen domestic defence manufacturing

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said resilient supply chains and indigenous defence manufacturing are crucial for sustaining prolonged conflicts. He laid the foundation stone for a Rs 472-crore T-series tank overhaul facility in Jabalpur, aimed at strengthening domestic capabilities and creating jobs

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said tanks remain vital to ground warfare despite the growing role of drones and missiles. Calling them an “iron wall” on India’s borders, he said the new Jabalpur facility would overhaul 80 T-72 and T-90 tanks annually

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said India’s defence production has nearly quadrupled to Rs 1.80 lakh crore over the past decade, while exports reached nearly Rs 39,000 rore. He also laid the foundation stone for a Rs 472-crore tank overhaul facility.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh laid the foundation stone for a Rs 472-crore facility at Vehicle Factory Jabalpur to overhaul T-72 and T-90 tanks. The facility will overhaul 80 tanks annually and help bridge the Army's existing overhaul capacity shortfall

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will launch the T-72 tank overhaul project at Vehicle Factory Jabalpur, aimed at extending the tanks’ operational life and strengthening indigenous defence capabilities. The visit will also include a youth sports programme featuring Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s virtual address

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh approved the transfer of DRDO-developed technologies for all conventional missile systems to Indian defence firms for domestic production. The move aims to boost self-reliance, reduce imports, strengthen the defence industrial base and expand opportunities for MSMEs and technology partners

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said India can become a global shipbuilding hub while laying the foundation for five expansion projects worth nearly Rs 3,500 crore in West Bengal. The projects include three GRSE facilities and two Yantra India facilities

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh welcomed Japanese counterpart Shinjiro Koizumi in New Delhi for talks aimed at strengthening bilateral defence cooperation. Discussions are expected to focus on maritime security, defence technology and equipment collaboration, and promoting a free, open and resilient Indo-Pacific

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh urged civil servants to serve citizens with utmost ‘seva bhav’, adopt a people-friendly approach and regularly hear public grievances. Interacting with Defence Estates Service trainees, he also stressed understanding citizens’ aspirations and prioritising officers’ physical, mental and spiritual well-being