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Grand Spiritual Congregation Held at Devi Taka Temple, Thanamandi; Focus Laid on Revival and Preservation of Ancient Shrines

Swami Adityanand Giri Ji Maharaj leads religious gathering; DIG Rajouri joins devotees as VHP and Bajrang Dal pledge support for temple development and regular worship.

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RAJOURI, JULY 6 : A spiritually enriching religious congregation was organised at the revered Devi Taka Temple in Thanamandi on Sunday under the divine blessings and presence of Param Pujya Mahamandaleshwar Swami Adityanand Giri Ji Maharaj. The event witnessed the participation of the district teams of Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) and Bajrang Dal, who offered prayers and sought the blessings of the presiding deity.

The Temple Committee accorded a warm welcome to Swami Ji and the devotees. The temple premises resonated with devotional bhajans and kirtans, creating an atmosphere of faith, spirituality, and communal harmony.

Following the religious gathering, the visiting delegation toured several ancient temples across Thanamandi. Discussions centred on the early restoration of regular religious activities, improved maintenance, preservation of heritage structures, and the overall development of these historic places of worship. Participants collectively resolved to strengthen efforts to ensure the temples continue to serve as vibrant centres of Sanatan culture and spiritual heritage.

The occasion was further dignified by the presence of Sandeep Wazir, whose participation added significance to the event.

The organisers expressed gratitude to the Temple Committee, devotees, volunteers, and all those who contributed to the successful conduct of the spiritual gathering, describing it as a memorable occasion dedicated to faith, unity, and the preservation of religious heritage.

India’s last 12 years have been a progression from shortages to building Viksit Bharat: Raksha Mantri

“Transformational change in India’s global stature, the world today listens attentively to India’s perspective on international issues”

“Record defence exports proof of global confidence in Make-in-India platforms”

“Defence and security are matters of national responsibility; Media must always uphold accuracy, objectivity & impartiality”

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“India’s journey over the last 12 years has been a progression from shortages to self-reliance, from self-reliance to self-confidence, and from self-confidence towards building a Viksit Bharat,” said Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh while addressing an event organised by a media organisation in New Delhi on July 04, 2026. He asserted that in its first term, the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi-led Government addressed shortages, expanded opportunities, and transformed the work culture; in the second term, it turned aspirations into achievements and placed the country firmly on the path of Aatmanirbharta. He further stated that in its third term, the Government is laying a strong foundation for Viksit Bharat through the policy of “Reform, Perform, Transform,” exuding confidence that the world will witness the rise of a developed India in the fourth term.

Highlighting the key aspects of the country’s transformation over the last 12 years, Raksha Mantri stated that when ‘Make-in-India’ was launched in 2014, certain quarters labeled it as a failure, but the scheme set new benchmarks of success and is continuing to do so even today. “There has been a transformational change in India’s global stature. While the world earlier paid little heed to our voice, today it listens attentively to India’s perspective on global issues,” he said. He added that, despite early scepticism on India Semiconductor Mission launched in 2021, the nation produced its own semiconductor chips last year due to the establishment of semiconductor parks based on the ‘plug-and-play’ infrastructure model.

Shri Rajnath Singh furthered that the annual defence production touched an all-time high of Rs 1.78 lakh crore in Financial Year (FY) 2025-26, which is three times higher than the figure in FY 2014-15. He stated that defence exports reached a record over Rs 38,000 crore today, up from Rs 686 crore in FY 2013-14, representing an increase of nearly 57 times and underlining the global confidence in Make-in-India platforms.

Raksha Mantri also highlighted India's significant growth in manufacturing and technology, citing the expansion of mobile manufacturing, automobile exports, indigenous locomotive production, and digital infrastructure under Make-in-India. He made special mention of India’s digital revolution, stating that 22.35 billion UPI transactions were made in April with a total value of Rs 29 lakh crore, and the facility’s international footprint is expanding. He also spoke of the rapid nationwide rollout of indigenously developed Make-in-India 5G technology, underlining that efforts are being made towards the development of 6G.

Shri Rajnath Singh furthered that before 2014, corruption and leakages in welfare delivery were widely seen as inevitable, preventing the benefits from reaching the beneficiaries. He stated that the Government addressed this challenge through the ‘JAM Trinity', comprising Direct Benefit Transfer, Jan Dhan, Aadhaar & Mobile trinity, enabling direct transfer of Rs 51 lakh crore to beneficiaries' bank accounts while preventing leakages worth about Rs 4.3 lakh crore. He also highlighted the successful implementation of the Goods and Services Tax (GST), stating that despite initial concerns, it has evolved into a model of cooperative federalism by strengthening coordination between the Centre and States/UTs.

Raksha Mantri pointed out that the abrogation of Article 370 in Jammu & Kashmir and the sustained efforts to eliminate Naxalism are shining examples of the Government's resolve of addressing issues that were once considered beyond resolution. He also said that the Government recognises entrepreneurs as employment generators and wealth creators, and initiatives such as the Jan Vishwas reforms improved ease of doing business, and contributed to India's progress towards becoming the world's third-largest economy. “India has become the world's third-largest start-up ecosystem. Over the last 12 years, the number of start-ups has surged from 500 to over 2 lakh, with unicorns having risen from four to 125,” he added.

Shri Rajnath Singh stressed that India’s culture forms the foundation of its identity, unity, and national consciousness, and holistic development has been pursued alongside the preservation of civilisation, culture, and heritage. He said efforts are being made to revive India’s cultural identity and restore its lost heritage through initiatives such as the Kashi Vishwanath Dham Corridor, Mahakal Lok, and Maa Kamakhya Divya Lok Pariyojana, along with the installation of the ‘Sengol’ in Parliament, restoring the glory of 'Vande Mataram', repatriation of ancient artefacts and digitisation of ancient manuscripts.

Terming the media's role in the present era of ‘communicative abundance’ as more crucial than ever, Raksha Mantri stated that the challenge today is not lack of information, but its accuracy & reliability. He pointed out that ‘journalism’ too has been impacted by technological advancements such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), but they won’t be able to surpass human creativity and intellect. “The future success of journalism will depend on how well it establishes a balance & synergy between the capabilities of AI and human empathy. While AI will make journalism faster and more precise, emotional intelligence will ensure that it remains humane & credible,” he said.

Shri Rajnath Singh stressed that the true power of journalism lies not just in disseminating information, but in guiding society in the right direction, bringing truth to light, and strengthening democracy. Misinformation severely impacts society and the morale of defence forces, he said, adding that while being the first to report may be important in journalism, disseminating correct news is even more crucial. “Especially when the subject concerns the defence forces, national security, or the honor of those who make the supreme sacrifice in the service of the nation, every word becomes a matter of national responsibility. The media must always uphold the values ​​of accuracy, objectivity, and impartiality,” he added.

DC Rajouri reviews PM TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyan, calls for intensified efforts to achieve TB-free district

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RAJOURI, JULY 04: Deputy Commissioner Rajouri Abhishek Sharma today chaired a review meeting on implementation of the PM TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyan and directed officers concerned to intensify efforts to eliminate tuberculosis through a coordinated approach.

The Deputy Commissioner reviewed the district's progress on TB case detection, treatment outcomes, contact tracing, TB Preventive Treatment (TPT), Nikshay Poshan Yojana, Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT), Nikshay Mitra registration and data management under the programme. He said tuberculosis elimination is a shared responsibility and asked officers to ensure every eligible patient receives timely diagnosis, uninterrupted treatment and continuous follow-up and that preventive interventions be strengthened to break the chain of transmission and reduce the disease burden in the district.

On the Nikshay Mitra initiative, the Deputy Commissioner said the programme has a significant role in extending nutritional and social support to TB patients, and directed the Health Department to expedite registration of Nikshay Mitras and mobilise resources to enhance community participation.

The Deputy Commissioner instructed officers to ensure timely and accurate updation of data on the Nikshay portal and called for strengthening surveillance, improving contact tracing and intensifying awareness campaigns to encourage early reporting, diagnosis and treatment of TB cases.

The meeting was attended by ADC Rajouri Ravi Kumar Sihag, DTO Dr Shahzad Mirza and Block Medical Officers.

DAC approves capital acquisition proposals worth Rs 52,000 crore to enhance combat readiness of Defence Forces

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The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), under the chairmanship of Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh on July 03, 2026, accorded Acceptance of Necessity (AoN) i.e., in-principle administrative approval to various acquisition proposals for the Defence Forces at an estimated cost of about Rs 52,000 crore. For the Indian Army, approval of granted for the procurement of Anti-Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV) Electronic Warfare System ‘AKASH TARANG’, Man Portable Anti-Tank Guided Missile (MPATGM) Systems, Medium Range Surface-to-Air Missile (MRSAM) Weapon System, Very Short Range Air Defence System (V-SHORADS), Active Protection System for Tanks and Jet Based Kamikaze Drone System.

AKASH TARANG will provide effective anti-UAV protection to the Army Formations. The MPATGM will enhance the potential of the Infantry to counter mechanised threats of the adversary. The MRSAM system provides medium range air defence against a variety of stand-off aerial threats.

The V-SHORADS with multi-spectral sensing will enhance counter-measure resilience and effectiveness of the Indian Army. The Active Protection System will be capable of improving the defence mechanism of tanks and enhance their survivability. The Jet-Based Kamikaze Drones provide better Electronic Warfare capability with greater lethality and survivability while also being cost effective.

For the Indian Navy, approval was given for the procurement of Multi Influence Ground Mine (MIGM), Naval Shipborne Unmanned Aerial System (NSUAS) and the setting-up of Land Based Testing Facility (LBTF) for Electric Propulsion System. The MIGM will deny freedom of manoeuvre to the adversary. The NSUAS, equipped with advanced sensors, will enhance situational awareness of the Indian Navy. The LBTF will meet the testing requirements for Motors and associated Propulsion Systems of the Indian Naval assets.

For the Indian Air Force, the approval was accorded for the procurement of Fixed-Wing Based High Altitude Pseudo Satellite (FW-HAPS) and other proposals. The FW-HAPS will carry out persistent Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance, telecommunication and remote sensing for the Indian Air Force.