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Iranian Defence Minister and Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces among the top leaders killed in the US-Israeli strikes: Details

OpIndia Staff - 1 March, 2026

The Israeli Air Force said that seven top Iranian defence officials were killed in the strikes carried out by its aircraft on Iran's military facilities.

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DPB gives green light to procure 114 Rafale fighter jets, Indian Air Force to get a major boost in combat strength

OpIndia Staff - 17 January, 2026

India edges closer to enhancing air power as the Defence Procurement Board approves buying 114 Rafale fighter jets from France's Dassault Aviation. Chaired by Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh, the proposal now awaits Defence Minister Rajnath Singh's DAC and PM Modi's CCS nod. A February Modi-Macron meet could seal it, featuring Make in India tech transfers, 55-60% local content, Indian weapons integration, and a new Hyderabad fuselage plant while Tejas Mk-1A and AMCA proceed independently.

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Rajnath Singh lauds Operation Sindoor, highlights how Indian armed forces could have done much more had they wanted

OpIndia Staff - 7 December, 2025

Rajnath Singh stressed that strong connectivity in border areas was one of the biggest reasons why Operation Sindoor could be carried out so effectively.

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‘Sindh will always be part of India’: Rajnath Singh’s remarks affirm that political borders cannot alter civilisational and historical truths

Shriti Sagar - 24 November, 2025

Sindh is not just a geographical region; it is a major part of India’s ancient civilisational roots. The Indus River, or the Sindhu, flows through this land and has shaped the culture, agriculture, and early settlements of the entire region.

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From mobilisation of forces to delivering equipment, seamless logistics management was a deciding factor in success of Operation Sindoor: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh

OpIndia Staff - 27 July, 2025

Defence minister Rajnath Singh has said that seamless logistics management was a deciding factor in the success of Operation Sindoor.

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Operation Sindoor is not over yet, was just a trailer, will show full picture when the time comes: Rajnath Singh at Bhuj Air Force...

OpIndia Staff - 16 May, 2025

Highlighting Indian Air Force's (IAF) bravery during the Operation Sindoor, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday asserted that the operation is not over yet and whatever happened was just a "trailer".

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‘Words never spoken were attributed to Army Chief’: Defence Min Rajnath Singh slams Rahul Gandhi over claims on China

OpIndia Staff - 4 February, 2025

On Tuesday, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh rubbished Rahul Gandhi's claims over China, calling it "irresponsible politics."

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Unfortunate that China’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson stooped to such low and gutter level talk: Philippines defence minister

OpIndia Staff - 18 January, 2024

The Philippines defense secretary accused a Chinese foreign ministry official of insulting President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.

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Ram Janmabhoomi is a cultural issue for us, it is not a political issue to get votes: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh

ANI - 31 December, 2023

With a couple of weeks left to inaugurate Ram Temple, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said that Ram Janmabhoomi is not merely a political issue but a cultural issue for them.

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