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Rajnath lauds Singapore govt's efforts, support in assisting India during
Updated : 5 years, 2 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], April 29 (ANI): Defence Minister Rajnath Singh talked to his Singapore counterpart Ng Eng Hen and appreciated their efforts and support in assisting India in fight against the second surge of COVID-19 pandemic.
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India, Russia to establish '2+2 ministerial dialogue' between foreign, def
Updated : 5 years, 2 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], April 28 (ANI): On the lines of 2+2 dialogue with the United States, India and Russia have decided to establish dialogue on the same pattern, to add further momentum to the strategic partnership between the two countries.
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COVID-19: Rajnath approves temporary hiring of additional contractual staf
Updated : 5 years, 2 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], April 27 (ANI): Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday approved the temporary hiring of additional contractual staff over and above the authorisation in 51 identified high-pressure Ex-servicemen Contributory Health Scheme (ECHS) polyclinics across the country to tide
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Chinese Defence Minister to visit Bangladesh on Tuesday
Updated : 5 years, 2 months ago IST
Dhaka [Bangladesh], April 26 (ANI): Chinese Defence Minister Wei Fenghe will arrive in Dhaka on a brief visit on Tuesday amid the ongoing talks between the two countries over COVID-19 vaccine cooperation.
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Rajnath Singh expresses grief on KRI Nangagala tragedy, writes letter to h
Updated : 5 years, 2 months ago IST
New Delhi [India] April 26 (ANI): Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday wrote a letter to his Indonesian counterpart General Prabowo to express his condolences over the KRI Nanggala tragedy.
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Rajnath Singh condoles demise of scientist Dr K Santhanam
Updated : 5 years, 2 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], April 26 (ANI): Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday expressed grief over the demise of scientist Dr Krishnamurthy Santhanam, saying the latter will always be remembered for his remarkable efforts and contribution in the field of science and technology in the country.
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DRDO to add 250 beds to Delhi's Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel COVID hospital
Updated : 5 years, 2 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], April 24 (ANI): Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday said that the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) will add 250 beds to the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel COVID Hospital here on Saturday evening.
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Rajnath Singh reviews defence ministry's efforts to deal with COVID-19 cri
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New Delhi [India], April 24 (ANI): Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday held a review meeting with ministry officials to discuss ongoing efforts to combat the COVID-19 situation in the country, informed ministry sources.
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Chinese Defence Minister to visit Sri Lanka later this month
Updated : 5 years, 2 months ago IST
Colombo [Sri Lanka], April 22 (ANI): Chinese Defence Minister Wei Fenghe will visit Sri Lanka on April 27 on a three-day visit, the second high-level visit by a senior Chinese official in recent months.
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Defence minister extends support to Indonesia over rescue of missing subma
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New Delhi [India], April 22 (ANI): Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday extended full support to Indonesia over the news of missing submarine Nanggala and its crew members.
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Rajnath Singh reviews preparedness of Defence Ministry, Armed Forces amid
Updated : 5 years, 2 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], April 20 (ANI): Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday held a virtual meeting to review the preparedness of the Ministry of Defence and Armed Forces to deal with the recent spike in COVID-19 cases across the country.
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COVID-19: Defence Minister asks Army Chief, Defence Secy, DRDO chief to of
Updated : 5 years, 2 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], April 20 (ANI): Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday spoke to the Army Chief MM Naravane, Defence Secretary and chief of the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and asked them to offer available facilities and expertise to civilians during the ongo
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