India Emphasizes ‘Whole-Nation’ Readiness in Ran Samvad

By BPN News Desk August 27, 2025

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Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, speaking at Ran Samvad 2025 in Dr Ambedkar Nagar, stressed that national security can no longer be seen as the responsibility of the armed forces alone. He called for a “whole-of-nation” approach, urging civilian institutions and society at large to be prepared

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Rajnath Singh Tells China to Avoid Adding New Complexities

By BPN News Desk June 27, 2025

In a key bilateral engagement on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Defence Ministers’ meeting in Qingdao, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh conveyed a firm message to his Chinese counterpart, Admiral Don Jun. Stressing the need for stability, Singh urged China to preserve the positive momentum in bilateral ties and “avoid adding new complexities

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India Rejects SCO Joint Statement Over Terrorism Softening

By BPN News Desk June 26, 2025

India took a bold stand at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Defence Ministers’ summit in Qingdao on June 26 by refusing to sign the joint communique, citing inadequate language on terrorism. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh made it clear that India would not endorse any document that fails to explicitly and strongly condemn terrorism, especially in […]

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Rajnath Singh Says PoK Will Return Voluntarily

By BPN News Desk May 29, 2025

Speaking at the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) Business Summit in New Delhi, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh made a strong statement about the future of Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK). He expressed confidence that the people of PoK will “voluntarily return” to India one day, not by force but through emotional and cultural affinity. Singh remarked, “We […]

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IMF Aid to Pakistan Is Fueling Terrorism, Says Rajnath Singh

By BPN News Desk May 16, 2025

During his visit to the Bhuj Air Force Station, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh made a powerful statement, calling Operation Sindoor “just a trailer.” The remark came as a direct warning to Pakistan, suggesting that more decisive military action could follow if provocations continue. Singh asserted that India’s armed forces are fully prepared to go further, […]

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Rajnath Singh: Indian Military Might Felt in Rawalpindi

By BPN News Desk May 11, 2025

In a bold assertion of India’s growing military assertiveness, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday declared that the impact of Indian armed forces was felt deep inside Pakistan, including in Rawalpindi, the very nerve centre of the Pakistani military establishment. Singh made the remarks while virtually addressing an event in Lucknow to inaugurate a new […]

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Rajnath Singh Reports Over 100 Terrorists Killed in Operation Sindoor

By BPN News Desk May 8, 2025

In a significant development, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh informed an all-party meeting that over 100 terrorists were killed during India’s recent military operation, codenamed Operation Sindoor. This operation was launched in response to the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack, which claimed the lives of 27 individuals, including 25 Hindu tourists, a Christian

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Rajnath Singh: Operation Sindoor Struck Only Those Who Killed Innocents

By BPN News Desk May 7, 2025

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has firmly defended India’s military action under Operation Sindoor, stating that the strikes were aimed solely at those responsible for killing innocent civilians. In his first public remarks following the operation, Singh emphasized that the Indian Armed Forces acted with precision, restraint, and moral clarity. Speaking at an event in New

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After PM Narendra Modi, Rajnath Singh Likely to Skip Russia Victory Day Parade

By BPN News Desk May 3, 2025

India’s Defence Minister Rajnath Singh is now unlikely to attend Russia’s Victory Day Parade on May 9 in Moscow, a decision that follows the earlier confirmation that Prime Minister Narendra Modi would also not be present at the event. Instead, Minister of State for Defence Sanjay Seth is expected to represent India at the annual […]

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Rajnath Singh, US Defense Secretary Discuss Security Post-Pahalgam Attack

By BPN News Desk May 2, 2025

In the wake of the Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 civilians, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh held a significant telephonic conversation with United States Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth. The dialogue focused on enhancing bilateral defense cooperation and jointly addressing the growing security challenges in the region. Rajnath Singh Discusses Defense Cooperation