India

Defence Minister Shares Video of IAF Personnel Singing Patriotic Song

By Rajeev Singh

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh posted a 45‑second video on X of two Indian Air Force (IAF) air warriors singing a patriotic song in a large hall. The clip shows the personnel singing lines such as "Jeene ki ijazat de de ya hukm shahadat de de" and "O des mere." Singh described the performance as a "soulful rendition" and praised the air warriors for bringing the same passion, pride and dedication to music that they demonstrate in their service. He added that the voices reflect the same commitment that defines their service to the nation. Earlier in the week, Singh urged the armed forces to remain on the highest alert to deal with emerging threats to India’s national security, warning that adversaries could use misinformation and social media to target soldiers and local residents. Speaking to air warriors at Bagdogra Air Force Station in West Bengal, near the frontier with China, he said the nature of security threats was changing and that the military needed to prepare for challenges beyond conventional warfare. The Defence Ministry called for the armed forces to maintain the highest level of operational readiness, with particular attention to domain awareness, cyber resilience and the reliability of information.