Rajnath Singh On India’s 7.8% Growth: From ‘Fragile Five’ To ‘Fabulous Five’ | Defence Conclave 2026

Rajnath Singh at News18 DEFCON 2026: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said that diplomacy must be backed by national strength, stressing that India is a peace-loving nation but cannot afford weakness.Highlighting India’s economic growth, Singh cited 7.8% growth and said the country has moved from the ‘Fragile Five’ to the ‘Fabulous Five’, reflecting India’s changing economic and strategic stature.His remarks come at News18 DEFCON 2026, which brings together defence leaders, policymakers, military officials and strategic experts to discuss India’s defence preparedness, self-reliance, technology and changing security environment. -News18 is your trusted source for breaking news, updates, and in-depth analysis from around the world. CNN-News18 is dedicated to bringing you the latest news, trends, and insights, helping you stay informed and up-to-date. Subscribe Now and join our community of informed and engaged viewers. Follow Every Breaking Story LIVE 🔴Watch News18 LIVE 24x7: https://youtube.com/live/rfDx1HMvXbQFollow us on Google: news18.co/cn18gFollow CNN News18 on X: https://x.com/CNNnews18Follow CNN News18 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cnnnews18/Follow CNN News18 on Facebook: facebook.com/cnnnews18 with latest headlines on politics, sports and entertainment on news18.comNews18 Mobile App - https://onelink.to/desc-youtube