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United News of India
12-06-2025
- General
- United News of India
Rajnath felicitates NCC team for scaling Mount Everest
New Delhi, June 12 (UNI) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday felicitated the National Cadet Corps (NCC) mountaineering expedition team, that scaled Mount Everest on May 18. Honouring the raw courage, grit and patriotism of the team, led by Col Amit Bisht, Rajnath presented a cheque of Rs 10 lakh for achieving the feat in the harshest of conditions without any injury, a Defence Ministry statement said. The cadets, comprising five girls and five boys, shared their experiences of the expedition, detailing the rigorous training, meticulous planning and challenges encountered. The Defence Minister commended the team for passing the test of courage, discipline, resilience and composure with flying colours. Terming the cadets as a source of inspiration to the younger generation, Rajnath stated that, with the expedition, the brave cadets have sent a message that even the world's highest peak is no limit for the youth of the country. He exuded confidence that the cadets would overcome future challenges with the same courage and determination they displayed while scaling Mount Everest. He acknowledged the efforts of NCC towards instilling the feeling of national pride among the cadets while ensuring their holistic growth by making them physically, mentally and emotionally strong and developing their social skills. He also appreciated the family members of the cadets who supported them in this endeavour. DG NCC Lt Gen Gurbirpal Singh was among the dignitaries present on the occasion. The feat marked the third successful Everest expedition by the NCC, following similar accomplishments in 2013 and 2016. The expedition team comprised 10 cadets, a contingent of officers, junior commissioned officers, instructors and non-commissioned officers. The team consisted of Subedar Major Balkar Singh, the first Subedar Major of the Indian Army to summit Mount Everest. The young cadet of the team was just 16 years old. The expedition team was formally flagged off by Rajnath Singh on April 3. UNI RBE PRS
Time of India
10-06-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
An overbridge too far: Underconstruction Para ROB hits an unusual hurdle
Lucknow: Flyovers and overbridges are meant to shorten distances for commuters. But for residents of Lucknow's Para, there's an overbridge too far to cross. Or, rather, it has become a flyover that goes nowhere. An underconstruction railway overbridge on Krishnanagar-Kesarikheda crossing in Para on Lucknow-Kanpur rail section has met an unexpected hurdle — a two-story building that has blocked the passage and stalled the further construction of the overbridge. The images of underconstruction ROB getting blocked at the building have gone viral on social media and triggered a meme storm. The reel has already garnered over 17,000 likes, 47,000 shares, and 915 comments. The reel shows iron bars from the flyover seemingly connecting directly to the building. Some netizens have dubbed it as the "eighth wonder". The construction has been halted for the past three months. Reason: Eight houses and shops stand directly in the construction path, and their owners haven't received the adequate compensation for land acquisition. While construction continues in unaffected areas, this critical bottleneck remains untouched. Areas bearing the brunt of this delay include Maharajapuram, Balkrishna Nagar, Panditkheda, Kesarikheda, Gangakheda, Laxmi Vihar, Bhawanipuram, and Ganeshnagar. The ROB was designed to ease commute between Indralok Colony (near Krishnanagar's Traffic Park) and Kesarikheda and help around 5 lakh residents in surrounding areas like Maharajapuram, Panditkheda, and Gangakheda, who grapple with severe traffic jams, especially during peak hours. The Krishnanagar-Kesarikheda crossing shuts for more than 60 times daily to give passage to trains. Commuters face frustrating 15-20 minute waits with each closure. Residents had for long been demanding an overbridge and their wish was fulfilled by defence minister and Lucknow MP Rajnath Singh, who got the approval for the project from the state govt and railways. The foundation stone for the 2-lane and nearly a kilometre-long ROB, being built at cost of Rs 74 crore project, was laid by Rajnath on July 17, 2023. Work began in Feb 2024 and 75% of the project is already complete. Rajnath's PRO Raghuvendra Shukla said there was an issue in land acquisition as the owner of the land illegally occupied some railway land, and the matter was in court. Now, the issue has been nearly resolved after the intervention of the district administration and work will resume post-demolition of the said building, he added. A senior official from UP Bridge Corporation confirmed that the issue is resolved and work will resume soon.
New Indian Express
10-06-2025
- Business
- New Indian Express
Made-in-India systems making India strategically, economically and technically strong: Rajnath Singh
NEW DELHI: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh drew attention to the government's push towards Make in India for defence production, noting that around 100 countries having chosen Indian military equipment for their armed forces. Rajnath was enumerating the achievements of the PM Modi government as it completed 11 years in office. "The government's persistent efforts are bearing fruit as the annual defence production, which was around Rs 40,000 crore in 2014, has crossed the record figure of Rs 1.30 lakh crore, and defence exports, which were Rs 686 crore in 2014, skyrocketed to Rs 23,622 crore in FY 2024-25," he underlined. "We have set a target of Rs 1.75 lakh crore defence production this year and Rs three lakh crore by 2029. Our defence exports should reach Rs 30,000 crore this year and Rs 50,000 crore by 2029," he said. "In the last 11 years, the Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government has transformed India's security apparatus by changing the attitude and the way of action towards every issue related to national security, and the world witnessed this shift during Operation Sindoor," said Rajnath, while addressing a dialogue on 'National Security & Terrorism' in Dehradun on Monday. Rajnath listed out the steps taken by the government to strengthen the defence sector, including increasing the defence budget from Rs 2.53 lakh crore in Financial Year (FY) 2013-14 to Rs 6,22 lakh crore in FY 2024-25, reserving 75% of the budget for capital procurement from domestic companies and the issuance of a total of 10 Positive Indigenisation Lists, comprising over 5,500 items. "Today, the Indian armed forces use state-of-the-art weapons, missiles, tanks and other systems/platforms manufactured within the country. Our indigenous missiles such as Agni, Prithvi & BrahMos stand ready to give a befitting reply to the enemy. We also have the strength to build aircraft carriers such as INS Vikrant," he added. Highlighting the strategy adopted by the government to deal with terrorism and strengthen national security, Rajnath said the defence sector has emerged as one of the strongest pillars of Aatmanirbhar Bharat, and the weapons/platforms used during Operation Sindoor were made in India. "Today, India is not only protecting its borders, but is also creating a system which is making us strategically, economically and technically strong. Earlier, we were completely dependent on foreign defence equipment, but today India is rapidly becoming Aatmanirbhar in defence," he said.
Time of India
30-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
'Op Sindoor Not Over Yet, Next Time Navy Will...: Rajnath's Final Warning to Pak from INS Vikrant
'Op Sindoor Not Over Yet, Next Time Navy Will...: Rajnath's Final Warning to Pak from INS Vikrant Source: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, onboard India's pride INS Vikrant, issued a thunderous warning to Pakistan, declaring that Operation Sindoor is not over—only paused. He lauded the Indian Navy's silent dominance, warning Islamabad that if provoked again, "this time, the Navy may open the operation." Rajnath reminded Pakistan of the 1971 war, warning that next time it won't be divided into two but maybe into four parts. His statement showcased India's naval readiness, strategic dominance, and the silent might of INS Vikrant. His powerful message: "If Pakistan repeats the mistake, our response will be harsher, and it won't recover." Watch the full speech and analysis of India's next move in this high-voltage standoff post Pahalgam terror attack retaliation.#rajnathsingh #insvikrant #operationsindoor #indiannavy #pakistanwarning #navalpowers #1971war #defenceminister #modigovt #makeinindia #toibharat
The Hindu
30-05-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
Operation Sindoor is not just a military action but India's frontal assault against terrorism, says Rajnath
Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday (May 30, 2025) addressed the naval warriors of INS Vikrant. Mr. Rajnath said 'In just a short span of time, we demolished Pakistan's terrorist bases and its intentions.' 'Our strike was so powerful that Pakistan began pleading with entire world to stop India', said Mr. Rajnath on Operation Sindoor. The Defence Minister further added that 'The speed, depth and clarity with which our armed forces acted were remarkable.' Mr. Rajnath reiterated that 'Operation Sindoor not only sent a clear message to terrorists but also to their patrons who nurture them.' On the role of navy in Operation Sindoor, Mr. Rajnath said 'Indian Navy's role in this entire integrated operation has been glorious.' Mr. Rajnath further said that 'It would be in Pakistan's interest to uproot nurseries of terrorism operating on its soil with its own hands.' The Defence Minister said 'Then IAF destroyed terror bases on Pakistani soil, Indian Navy's deployment in Arabian Sea confined Pak Navy to its own shores.' He further added that 'Operation Sindoor is not just a military action but India's frontal assault against terrorism. Will use every method against terror that Pak can think of, will also not hesitate to use those which Pak can't even think of.'
