CHIEF OF ARMY STAFF

General Upendra Dwivedi, the new Chief of Army Staff, emphasised the Army's transformation towards self-reliance by maximising indigenous weapon systems, prioritising preparedness for all operational challenges and fostering close collaboration with...

Newly-appointed Army Chief Gen Upendra Dwivedi assured that the Indian Army is ready to face all current and future security challenges. He emphasized the importance of synergy among the Army, Navy, and Air Force, aiming to protect national interest...

Lt Gen NS Raja Subramani has been appointed as the new Vice Chief of the Army Staff, succeeding Gen Upendra Dwivedi. With over 37 years of military experience, Subramani has held various positions, including a brigade major, assistant military secre...

​​The General Officer is an alumnus of Sainik School Kazakkotam in Thiruvananathapuram, National Defence Academy in Khadakwasla and Indian Military Academy, Dehradun. He was commissioned into 11 MADRAS Regiment in December 1988. "In his 35 years of ...

Lt Gen Upendra Dwivedi, the new Indian Army Chief, brings a wealth of experience and accolades to his role. With a strong background in military education and a supportive family, he is well-prepared to lead the army and continue his legacy of servi...

General Upendra Dwivedi assumed command of the Indian Army on Sunday, becoming the 30th Chief of the Army. Hailing from Madhya Pradesh, he is a veteran of the Jammu and Kashmir Rifles and previously served as the Vice Chief of Army Staff from Februa...

Lieutenant General Upendra Dwivedi will become the 30th Chief of the Indian Army, succeeding Gen Manoj Pande, who completed his 26-month tenure. Dwivedi has served as the Northern Army Commander, gaining experience in the military standoff on the La...

The International Criminal Court said Tuesday it had issued arrest warrants for Russia's chief of the General Staff Valery Gerasimov, and former defence minister Sergei Shoigu. The court issued an arrest warrant for President Vladimir Putin in March...

Lt Gen NS Raja Subramani is set to be the next Vice Chief of Army Staff succeeding Lt Gen Upendra Dwivedi, following the government's clearance of his appointment.

A series of security review meetings have been held at various levels to further chart out a strategy to deal with growing terrorism in the Jammu region with a strong arm.

Lt Gen Upendra Dwivedi is set to become the next Chief of the Army Staff, succeeding Gen Manoj C Pande. He currently serves as the Vice Chief of the Army Staff.

As Manoj Pande's tenure nears its conclusion, the Centre has announced the appointment of Lt Gen Upendra Dwivedi, PVSM, AVSM, currently serving as the Vice Chief of the Army Staff, as the next Chief of the Army Staff effective from the afternoon of ...

As term of Manoj Pande nears end, the Centre has appointed Lt Gen Upendra Dwivedi, presently serving as Vice Chief, as the next Chief of the Army Staff with effect from the afternoon of June 30, 2024.The present Chief of the Army Staff, General Mano...

Prime Minister Narendra Modi accused the INDIA bloc of politicizing the Army during his last poll rally. He criticized the opposition, particularly the Congress and INDI alliance, for weakening the armed forces.

Gen Pande was to retire on May 31 after completing his tenure at the age of 62. However, the government had not yet named his successor, though the choice was largely believed to be between the two senior most Army commanders - Lt Gen Upendra Dwived...

Gen Manoj Pande was commissioned in December 1982 in the Corps of Engineers (The Bombay Sappers). He held the post of Vice Chief of the Army Staff before taking over the reins of the 1.2 million-strong force in April 2022.

A deputy chief of the Russian military general staff, Lt Gen Vadim Shamarin, has been arrested on charges of large-scale bribery, according to Russian news reports. This follows the recent arrest of Maj Gen Ivan Popov, a former top commander in Russ...

Chief of Defence Staff Gen Anil Chauhan emphasized the significance of theatre commands, marking a milestone in India's military preparedness and warfighting capabilities. He urged the armed forces to foster a joint culture and embrace "jointness 2....

The Indian government has enacted the Inter-Services Organisations (Command, Control and Discipline) Act, facilitating the creation of unified theatre commands, a major military reorganization. This move follows the BJP's manifesto promise to establ...