Rajnath Singh

Rajnath Singh

India IndiapoliticianMaleb. 19505.6Global Dominance: 0.01%

Rajnath Singh is an Indian politician and member of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), currently serving as the Defence Minister of India. He has held various significant positions throughout his political career, including the Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh and the National President of the BJP. Singh has been instrumental in shaping India's defense policies and has been a proponent of self-reliance in defense manufacturing. He is known for his emphasis on indigenous defense capabilities and the modernization of the Indian armed forces, contributing to India's strategic objectives.

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The expressway was inaugurated on July 13 by defence minister Rajnath Singh.

Weeks after launch, Rs 4,200-crore Lucknow-Kanpur expressway crumbles under first monsoon showers | Lucknow News
The Times of India·IndiaIndia· 2026-08-05
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Rajnath Singh appealed to Rahul Gandhi to continue his speech during the Lok Sabha session.

'Was given a full opportunity': BJP counters Rahul's 'not allowed to speak' claim in Lok Sabha | India News
The Times of India·IndiaIndia· 2026-07-29
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Rajnath Singh stated that the government's top priority is to understand students' concerns.

India’s Gen Z Cockroach movement hands Modi a rare setback ahead of key state polls
The Globe and Mail·CanadaCanada· 2026-07-26
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Senior member of Modi's cabinet, Rajnath Singh emphasized the government's priority to understand and address students' concerns.

গুরুত্বপূর্ণ রাজ্য নির্বাচনের আগে মোদির ভাবমূর্তিতে চিড় ধরাচ্ছে জেন–জিরা
Prothom Alo·BangladeshBangladesh· 2026-07-26
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Defence Minister Rajnath Singh had stated that every inch of Pakistan could be reached by the Brahmos.

BrahMos at 25: How India is taking a critical missile technology into the future |
The Times of India·IndiaIndia· 2026-07-13
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Rajnath Singh, the defence minister, addressed claims about the deaths of military personnel during military conflict with Pakistan.

Never hid information on Operation Sindoor deaths: Government | India News
The Times of India·IndiaIndia· 2026-06-27
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Rajnath Singh is the Indian defence minister who discussed advancements in bilateral maritime security cooperation with Australia.

In security talks, Rajnath, Australian defence minister advocate stable Indo-Pacific | India News
The Times of India·IndiaIndia· 2026-06-02
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Defence minister Rajnath Singh congratulated Airbus and TASL teams during the inauguration event.

In a first, TASL inaugurates H125 chopper final assembly line in Kolar |
The Times of India·IndiaIndia· 2026-02-17
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Indian Defense Minister Rajnath Singh has approved the purchase agreement for 114 Rafale fighter jets.

بھارت کے 114 رافیل طیارے خریدنے کے معاہدے پر پاکستانیوں کے مزاحیہ تبصرے
Daily Jang·PakistanPakistan· 2026-02-13
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Rajnath Singh countered the reference, maintaining that the memoir had not been published.

Rahul Gandhi vs Amit Shah, Rajnath Singh: Parliament showdown over ex-Army chief Naravane memoir — how it unfolded | India News
The Times of India·IndiaIndia· 2026-02-02
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Defence Minister Rajnath Singh attended the Beating Retreat ceremony.

Amid row, three Rahman songs in Beating Retreat | India News
The Times of India·IndiaIndia· 2026-01-29
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Defence Minister Rajnath Singh emphasized the importance of indigenous systems in strengthening India's operational readiness after Operation Sindoor.

Before the first missiles fly: AI, cyber & electronic warfare - how India is preparing for invisible battlefields
The Times of India·IndiaIndia· 2026-01-28
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Rajnath Singh was mentioned as another leader who did not wear the traditional patka at the reception.

BJP vs Congress: Rahul Gandhi ignites row at President’s ‘at home’ reception; ‘Gamosa’ controversy explained | India News
The Times of India·IndiaIndia· 2026-01-27
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Defence minister Rajnath Singh expressed grief and condolences to the families of the dead and wished a speedy recovery to the injured.

10 soldiers killed, 11 injured as armoured carrier skids off mountain road in Jammu & Kashmir’s Doda | India News
The Times of India·IndiaIndia· 2026-01-22
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Rajnath Singh offered his tributes and updated that injured soldiers are receiving treatment.

J&K: Army vehicle plunges into 200-feet gorge; 10 personnel killed | India News
The Times of India·IndiaIndia· 2026-01-22
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Defence minister Rajnath Singh attended the inauguration of Nitin Nabin as BJP president.

'Nitin Nabin is my boss': PM Modi congratulates new BJP chief; calls himself a 'party worker' | India News
The Times of India·IndiaIndia· 2026-01-20
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Rajnath flagged off the first batch of guided Pinaka rocket system bound for Armenia.

Boost for defence exports as Rajnath flags off 1st batch of Pinaka guided rockets for Armenia | India News
The Times of India·IndiaIndia· 2026-01-19
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Rajnath Singh is the defence minister who chairs the Defence Acquisition Council.

Defence Procurement Board 'clears ‘proposal for 114 Rafale jets
The Times of India·IndiaIndia· 2026-01-17
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Defence minister Rajnath Singh expressed his condolences, saying Patil was a seasoned leader who served the nation in multiple capacities.

Former Union home minister Shivraj Patil passes away at 90 | India News
The Times of India·IndiaIndia· 2025-12-12
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Rajnath Singh urged parliamentarians to restore the glory of 'Vande Mataram' by adding a new fundamental duty in the Constitution.

Give Vande Mataram same status as Jana Gana: Rajnath Singh | India News
The Times of India·IndiaIndia· 2025-12-09
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Rajnath Singh is the Indian Defence Minister who made controversial remarks about Sindh.

FO denounces Indian defence minister’s ‘delusional, dangerously revisionist’ remarks about Sindh - World
Dawn – Pakistan’s oldest and most widely read English daily, est. 1941·PakistanPakistan· 2025-12-07
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Rajnath Singh is accused by Congress of lying about Jawaharlal Nehru's intentions regarding the Babri mosque.

Congress cites Maniben’s diary, seeks apology from Rajnath | India News
The Times of India·IndiaIndia· 2025-12-06
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Rajnath Singh claimed that Nehru wanted the Babri Masjid built with public funds.

Heavy security deployed: Suspended TMC MLA Humayun Kabir to lay 'Babri Masjid' foundation stone in Murshidabad | Kolkata News
The Times of India·IndiaIndia· 2025-12-06
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