India will lead the New World Order: Rajnath Singh at WLF 2025

At ET World Leaders Forum 2025, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said only India can lead the new world order—driven by its values, strong economy, and young demography. He stressed that India alone can mend global supply chain disruptions, highlighted the success of Make in India with defence exports rising 35 times, and reaffirmed India’s ambition to be a global AI hub. Singh said India is building an Atmanirbhar and strong defence sector, giving a strong message to Pakistan Army Chief Asim Munir how India is not scared of war. On immigration, he noted challenges faced by students abroad but emphasized creating opportunities within India and encouraging talent to return home.