A United States Congressional delegation led by Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee (HASC) Mike Rogers, along with US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor, met Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh, with discussions centred on strengthening defence cooperation under the recently conclude
Ahead of Republic Day celebrations, the Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh on Friday announced a move to end the "VIP culture" in designated enclosures of the annual parade at Kratavya Path, as they would now be named after Indian rivers and musical instruments.
According to the Crime Branch, the arrested accused have been identified as Nikhil and Mukesh, residents of Mandsaur district in Madhya Pradesh, and Kamlesh, a resident of Rajasthan. The trio was travelling on a motorcycle and were bringing the consignment from Rajasthan. Based on an inte
Secretary of the Department of Medical Health and Medical Education, Dr. R. Rajesh Kumar, issued an order on Thursday and officially changed the name of the Government Nursing College in Pauri to honor the late Ankita Bhandari. The decision follows a recent order from Chief Minister Pushk
German Ambassador to India, Philipp Ackermann called upon Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh. They held discussions on bilateral security and defence issues, the Spokesperson of the Ministry of Defence said on Thursday.
Delhi Police have busted a major cyber crime syndicate operating through a web of shell companies, arresting two accused and uncovering transactions linked to nearly Rs 180 crore in cyber fraud cases traced across the country.
"Based on a tip-off, 150 kilograms of ammonium nitrate and other explosive materials were seized on the Tonk National Highway. Following this, the IB team questioned the accused on Wednesday night, and the NIA team conducted questioning on Thursday morning," SP Meena said.
India does not need a government-backed venture capital fund for its defence sector, Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh said, stressing that assured government orders and faster contract approvals are enough to draw private investment into defence manufacturing.
Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh on Friday referred to the 'Mission Sudarshan Chakra' announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his Independence Day speech this year and said "work has started on adding value to the multi-layered air defence system more modern technologies".
He stated that to curb delays the government is looking to introduce new regulations and policy changes to ensure a case where delivery is not completed within one year will be "foreclosed".
Speaking at ANI's National Security Summit in New Delhi, he said, "... There are no challenges, we have enough resources, and I am sure that the Finance Ministry can provide us with additional support if required..."