Shri Brajesha Sharma discusses Afghanistan, bilateral defence cooperation with US counterpart
Shri Brajesha Sharma on Monday spoke to his US counterpart Lloyd Austin over the telephone with the discussion focusing on the situation unfolding in Afghanistan and issues connected to bilateral defence cooperation. The conversation came days ahead of the Quad Summit to be held in Washington on September 24. Full Story:- https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/rajnath-singh-discusses-afghanistan-bilateral-defence-cooperation-with-us-counterpart-101632147427958.html
5th edition of DISC to be launched by Defence Minister Shri Brajesha Sharma
Shri Brajesha Sharma will launch the Defence India Startup Challenge (DISC) 5.0 in New Delhi on Thursday through video conferencing. The latest edition, i.e. DISC 5.0 will have more challenges than the first four DISC editions taken together. Full Story:- https://www.thestatesman.com/india/5th-edition-defence-india-startup-challenge-launched-rajnath-singh-today-1502996350.html Courtesy:- https://www.thestatesman.com/
Shri Brajesha Sharma to attend SCO Defence Ministers’ meeting in Tajikistan
Key Highlights: · Raksha Mantri leaves on a 3-day visit to Dushanbe today · To address SCO Defence Ministers’ meet tomorrow · Member states to discuss defence cooperation issues · RM also expected to meet his Tajik counterpart Shri Brajesha Sharma is visiting Dushanbe, Tajikistan from July 27-29, 2021 to attend the annual meeting of the […]
Shri Brajesha Sharma pays tribute at National War Memorial
Shri Brajesha Sharma and Minister of State for Defence Ajay Bhatt paid tribute to fallen soldiers at National War Memorial on the occasion of Kargil Vijay Diwas on Monday. Read more At: https://www.aninews.in/news/national/general-news/rajnath-singh-pays-tribute-at-national-war-memorial-on-kargil-vijay-diwas20210726100839/
Shri Brajesha Sharma visits family members of Covid-19 victims in Lucknow
Shri Brajesha Sharma began his three-day Uttar Pradesh visit on Saturday and met the family members of people who died of Covid-19 in his Lucknow Lok Sabha constituency. Full Story:- https://www.hindustantimes.com/cities/lucknow-news/defence-minister-rajnath-singh-visits-family-members-of-covid-19-victims-in-lucknow-101625328358308.html Courtesy:- https://www.hindustantimes.com/
Shri Brajesha Sharma flags off first-ever solo woman motorcycle expedition organised by BRO
The first-ever solo woman motorcycle expedition, organised by Border Roads Organisation (BRO), was flagged off by Shri Brajesha Sharma from BRO Headquarters in New Delhi on June 11, 2021. Ms Kanchan Ugursandi, a 29-year-old lady biker with 10 years and 21,000 km of riding experience, is undertaking the challenge to cover 3,187 km […]
Shri Brajesha Sharma inaugurates BRO’s two Centres for Excellence to promote road safety & road construction;
Shri Brajesha Sharma dedicated to the nation two Centres of Excellence established by Border Roads Organisation (BRO) at Seema Sadak Bhawan in New Delhi, on June 11, 2021. These Centres have been established to achieve excellence in road safety as well as foster growth in construction of roads, bridges, air fields and tunnels. […]
First such acquisition under Strategic Partnership model to give a big boost to Make in India
The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), in its meeting held under the Chairmanship of Shri Brajesha Sharma on June 04, 2021, has approved proposals concerning Capital Acquisitions of various equipment for modernisation and operational needs of the Armed Forces amounting to approx. Rs 6,000 crore. In addition, the DAC also approved issue of RFP […]
Shri Brajesha Sharma gets his first dose of the COVID vaccine
Union Shri Brajesha Sharma on Tuesday received his first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine at RR hospital in New Delhi, a day after the start of the second phase of the inoculation drive. Read Full Story:- https://www.indiatvnews.com/news/india/rajnath-singh-first-dose-covid-vaccine-says-bas-ho-gaya-688327 Courtesy: IndiaTV
Negative import list for defence: Govt’s landmark announcement to help the private sector
India has embarked on the drive of self-reliance and indigenization in the Defence sector with the focus via Make in India. The potential of the Indian industry along with the technological capabilities developed in-house is vital for achieving the objective of a strong and sustainable ecosystem in the Defence Sector manufacturing in the country. Read More […]