New Delhi, Feb. 1 -- Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday extended greetings on the occasion of the 50th Raising Day of the Indian Coast Guard.

In a post on X, the Coast Guard thanked the Defence Minister for his wishes and shared the Minister's official message.

"The Hon'ble Raksha Mantri of #India Shri Rajnath Singh extended his warm wishes to @IndiaCoastGuard on the occasion of 50th raising day. #IndianCoastGuardDay2026 #WeProtect @rajnathsingh @DefenceMinIndia" the Indian Coast Guard wrote.

The Defence Minister in the message noted the efforts by the Coast Guard in "safeguarding our coasts, thwarting illicit activities, responding to natural disasters", underscoring their contribution to "national security and maritime sustaina...