Rajnath Singh (Hindi pronunciation: [ɾɑːd͡ʒnɑːt̪ʰ sɪŋɡʱ] ⓘ; born 10 July 1951) is an Indian politician and lecturer who is serving the Defence Minister of India since 20 May 2019. He was also the Deputy Leader of the House, Lok Sabha from 2019 to 2024.

11 hours ago · Attacking the ruling Aam Aadmi Party, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh alleged that the Delhi government refused central assistance “out of fear” that “all the credit would go to Prime ...

Defence minister Rajnath Singh on Friday proposed Narendra Modi’s name as the leader of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) Parliamentary Party, setting...

19 hours ago · The AAP dispensation in Delhi refused central assistance out of fear that the credit would go to the Narendra Modi-led Union government, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh claimed on Sunday. Speaking at an election rally in Rajendra Nagar, the veteran leader said India's economy had grown under the BJP government but Delhi did not benefit from it.

Mar 28, 2024 · Rajnath Singh’s legacy as one of the tallest leaders of the BJP has been cemented after helming two of the most important portfolios―home and defence―in Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s cabinet, across two terms.

Jan 21, 2025 · Singh easily retained a seat in the 2014 Lok Sabha elections—part of a landslide BJP victory—and joined the cabinet of Prime Minister Narendra Modi as minister of home affairs. He held that post until 2019 when he became minister of defense.

Jun 13, 2024 · After being elected to the Lok Sabha from Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, for a third consecutive time, 72-year-old Rajnath Singh took oath as a Union Cabinet Minister on Sunday. His previous tenure as defence minister spanned from 2019 to 2024.

Jun 9, 2024 · The 72-year-old Singh, whose illustrious political career spanned over five decades, on Sunday took oath as a member of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Cabinet.

Jun 7, 2024 · Senior BJP leader Rajnath Singh on Friday proposed Narendra Modi's name as the leader of the NDA Parliamentary Party and the proposal was seconded by his party colleagues Amit Shah and Nitin Gadkari as well as top NDA leaders.

“Because of PM Modi's effective leadership, other countries now pay attention to India's voice,” the Defence Minister said at a poll rally in Haryana's Palwal. Many world leaders refer to Prime...