Congratulations to rajnathsingh on the new charge as DefenceMinIndia. Lot of interesting work ahead, specially on #MakeInIndia.

Such a good move to have DrSJaishankar as the new External Affairs Minister. Sharp mind, proven track record of delivery.

Good points here. x.com/gurmeetkanwal/…

Defence Secretary Sanjay Mitra could get an extension. Last day in office today.

The four decade journey of Admiral Karambir Singh, Chief of Navy Staff.

RT Leopard212: For some people, the waistline never change. Quite sure, Adm KB Singh fits into the same SD, he was commissioned in, as an Acting Sub Lieutenant. Another such, super trim is Gen Dalbir Singh. x.com/manupubby/stat…

Twitter bio of shripadynaik updated to reflect MoS defence status. Congratulations!

Navy band practicing at South Block today.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on assuming office approves major changes in the ‘Prime Minister’s Scholarship Scheme’ under the National Defence Fund.

A) rates of scholarship have been increased from Rs. 2000 per month to Rs. 2500 per month for boys and from Rs. 2250 per month to Rs. 3000 per month for girls. B) Ambit of the Scholarship Scheme is extended to the wards of State Police officials who are/were martyred

C) The quota of new scholarships for wards of state police officials will be 500 in a year. The Ministry of Home Affairs will be the nodal Ministry in this regard.

Ceremony organized at Prato, near Florence to commemorate two Indian soldiers – Hari Singh and Palu Ram of Indian Army who fought for the `Liberation of Italy' during World War II. Remains were found in 1996, identified via commonwealth and Indian nati…

From 9 Sep 1943 till 29 Apr 1945, 5,782 Indian soldiers made the supreme sacrifice during the Italian campaign. Out of 20 Victoria Crosses awarded during the campaign, Indians received six Victoria Crosses.

Shripad Yesso Naik takes over charge as Minister of State for Defence. Was received by Defence Secretary Sanjay Mitra and other senior officials of the Ministry.

Quadrilateral consultations held in Bangkok today.

Defence Secretary Sanjay Mitra gets a three month extension. x.com/manupubby/stat…

Sanjay Mitra to continue as Defence Secretary till 23 August, a three month extension over his two year term at the top post.

Indian Government removes all airspace restrictions. Ball in the other court now. x.com/IAF_MCC/status…

RT rajnathsingh: Shall visit the National War Memorial tomorrow morning and pay tributes to our brave soldiers who sacrificed their lives in service to the nation. Later I shall be formally taking charge as the RM of this country. Look forward to further strengthen Nationa…

RT MirrorNow: What will be the biggest challenge for Rajnath Singh as the Defence Minister? Senior Journalist manupubby shares his views.