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Indian Navy chief meets newly-appointed Bangladesh Army chief; discusses new avenues for cooperation Indian Navy chief Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi visited Bangladesh to bolster defense ties, meeting with Army Chief General Waker-Uz-Zaman and Air Force Chief Air Marshal Hasan Mahmood. Discussions included enhancing cooperation in training, joint exerc...
04 Jul, 2024, 05.24 PM ISTIndian Navy Chief Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi meets Bangladesh Army Chief in Dhaka Indian Navy Chief Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi is on a four-day official visit to Bangladesh, meeting with top military officials to discuss enhancing defense cooperation and strengthening bilateral ties. The visit focuses on exploring new avenues for ...
04 Jul, 2024, 10.50 AM ISTFocus on inducting indigenous weapons: Army chief 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...
01 Jul, 2024, 11.26 PM IST
Indian Army ready to face all challenges: Gen Upendra Dwivedi 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...
01 Jul, 2024, 06.24 PM ISTLt Gen NS Raja Subramani assumes charge as Vice Chief of Army Staff 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...
01 Jul, 2024, 06.13 PM ISTMajor General VT Mathew takes over as General Officer Commanding of Karnataka, Kerala sub area 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 ...
01 Jul, 2024, 03.56 PM ISTWho is Lt Gen Upendra Dwivedi? Here is all you need to know about the new Indian Army Chief 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...
30 Jun, 2024, 02.00 PM ISTLt Gen Upendra Dwivedi takes over as Indian Army Chief; Gen Manoj Pande accorded with Guard of Honour on last day 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...
30 Jun, 2024, 12.20 PM ISTLt Gen Upendra Dwivedi to take over as Indian Army Chief on June 30 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...
29 Jun, 2024, 07.23 PM ISTICC issues arrest warrants for Russia army chief, ex-minister 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...
25 Jun, 2024, 06.05 PM ISTLt Gen NS Raja Subramani to be next Vice Chief of Army Staff 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.
20 Jun, 2024, 09.49 PM ISTCDS General Anil Chauhan visits Jammu, holds security review 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.
17 Jun, 2024, 12.46 PM ISTLt Gen Upendra Dwivedi Appointed as Next Army Chief 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.
12 Jun, 2024, 12.20 AM ISTCentre appoints Lt Gen Upendra Dwivedi as next Chief of Army Staff after Manoj Pande 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 ...
11 Jun, 2024, 11.48 PM ISTGovernment extends tenure of Army Chief General Manoj Pande 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...
26 May, 2024, 11.49 PM ISTIn rare move, govt extends tenure of Army Chief Gen Manoj Pande by one month 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.
26 May, 2024, 08.14 PM ISTDeputy Russian military chief of staff jailed for bribery in latest arrest of senior defense official 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...
23 May, 2024, 03.56 PM ISTCreate joint culture: CDS Gen Chauhan to armed forces as govt looks at rolling out theatre commands 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....
21 May, 2024, 03.58 PM ISTAiming for integration, India's Tri-Service Act notification sets stage for theatre commands 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...
11 May, 2024, 11.02 AM ISTArmy Chief Gen Manoj Pande reviews security situation along LAC in Ladakh General Manoj Pande, the Chief of Army Staff, conducted a thorough assessment of security along the Line of Actual Control in eastern Ladakh. He received a detailed briefing on combat readiness at the Fire and Fury Corps headquarters in Leh. The COA...
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