The Defence Minister was addressing the Society of Indian Defence Manufacturers (SIDM) Annual Session, organised on the theme 'Defence Self-Reliance: Strengthening National Security through Indigenous Industry', in New Delhi.
Amid rising global uncertainty and recent security challenges, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday stressed the need for indigenisation and self-reliance in defence manufacturing, urging the private sector to play a greater role in strengthening India's defence ecosystem.
The success of India's indigenous platforms has not only enhanced the country's reputation at the regional level but also on the international stage, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said while addressing the Society of Indian Defence Manufacturers (SIDM) Annual Session-2025 here on Monday.
Former Indian diplomat Yash Sinha said India's Operation Sindoor strikes in May "took the mickey out of Pakistan," hitting key terror hubs and air bases, and forcing Islamabad to seek peace after suffering major damage.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday slammed the Opposition ahead of the Bihar Assembly elections, warning the public against the return of "jungle raj" if the RJD and Congress-led Mahagathbandhan comes to power.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday slammed the Rashtriya Janata Dal for its law-and-order record during the party's tenure in power in Bihar. He said that when the party was in power, elections in the state required six phases, but now they require only two phases, reflecting bette
The BJP leader said, "PM Modi has made our country safe. During the UPA government, Pakistan attacked every day. Driven by the greed for vote bank, Sonia, Manmohan, and Lalu governments remained silent."
In his address, Rajnath Singh described Operation Sindoor as an embodiment of India's military prowess & national character, and a demonstration by the soldiers that their strength lies not only in weapons, but also in their ethical discipline & strategic clarity.
The Border Security Force (BSF) personnel, who displayed exemplary valour during Operation Sindoor, will take centre stage at this year's National Unity Day parade, to be held on October 31 at Ekta Nagar in Gujarat's Narmada district.
The local women in Poonch, Jammu and Kashmir, celebrated the festival of Bhai Dooj with Indian Army personnel by applying tilak or sindoor on their foreheads.
Reiterating that the operation is not over and only halted, the Defence Minister gave a stern warning to Pakistan of an even harsher response if it resorts to any misadventure. "Our pilots displayed only a demo of India's power to Pakistan. If given an opportunity, they will showcase our
The Defence Minister asserted that under the Atmanirbhar Bharat mission, the Indian Navy has become a "pioneer" in the country's self-reliance, innovation, and industrial development.