Defence

Singh emphasized the contrast with previous administrations, particularly the Congress rule, which faced numerous corruption accusations. He underlined the trust placed in the Narendra Modi-led government by the people of India, emphasizing their expectation of integrity and accountability.

According to the Ministry, the bilateral talks will focus on enhancing defence corporation with the US and Germany. US Secretary of Defence Lloyd Austin will arrive in New Delhi on June 4 from Singapore on a two-day visit. It will be Secretary Austin's second visit to India, the previous one being in March 2021.

The defence minister's statement came in the backdrop of border row with China and Pakistan. Rajnath Singh said, "For a country like India, it becomes very important because we are facing double threat on our borders. In such a situation, in order to keep pace with the whole world, it is very important for us to be advanced in our approach to technology."

In addition, nuclear families and sub-nuclear families have become more prominent with even single parenting emerging on the scene, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said while virtually addressing the National Academy of Medical Sciences (NAMS) on its 63rd Foundation Day here on Friday. The minister highlighted the significance of social well-being, which he viewed as a dimension of health besides physical and mental health.

The Upper House was adjourned at 11.26 a.m. after repeated attempts to carry out the business failed amid sloganeering. Deputy Chairman Harivansh then adjourned the House till 12 p.m. After the House assembled in the morning, Leader of Opposition Mallikarjun Kharge wanted that his notice of suspension of business under rule 267 to be allowed and read out, which the deputy chairman refused, saying it is under the chairman's consideration.

These visits would cover several aspects of governance as well as spirituality. The Prime Minister will kickstart his busy schedule with a two-day visit to Gujarat starting Wednesday. Modi will be in his home state on October 19-20, where he will dedicate and lay foundation stone for projects worth around Rs 15,670 crore.