NEW INDIAN ARMY CHIEF
Focus 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 ISTIndian 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...
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Who 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 ISTFrom icy peaks to naval decks: Indian Army and Navy stretch out from Ladakh to the seas on International Yoga Day International Yoga Day: Indian Army personnel practiced yoga in the icy northern frontier, while sailors on the INS Vikramaditya participated in a morning session. Additionally, Army troops performed yoga in Eastern Ladakh, and the Indo-Tibetan Bord...
21 Jun, 2024, 09.27 AM 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 ISTLt Gen Upendra Dwivedi to be new Indian Army chief; set to take charge from June 30 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...
11 Jun, 2024, 11.44 PM ISTDRDO reforms, export boost and Army Chief naming on Defence Minister plate The incoming defence minister faces major reforms, including selecting the next Army Chief and reforming DRDO. Addressing concerns on the Agnipath scheme and setting up a new defence export promotion body are key tasks.
11 Jun, 2024, 06.13 PM ISTGovernment seeks candidates for new chief at Indian Oil The petroleum ministry recommended a tenure extension for SM Vaidya, but the prime minister's office rejected it. Speculation arises about Vaidya's future as his term nears an end.
06 Jun, 2024, 07.30 AM ISTArmy chief visits Thal Sena Bhawan construction site; complex to be completed by Jun 2025 Army Chief Gen Manoj Pande visited the Thal Sena Bhawan construction site at Delhi Cantonment, set to complete by June 2025. Initiated in March 2023, the project focuses on modern infrastructure and sustainability, featuring green initiatives like t...
05 Jun, 2024, 05.28 PM ISTCyclone Remal triggers floods in Manipur; kills 3 Manipur has experienced a cyclone-triggered flood, resulting in three deaths and thousands of people affected. Floods have affected eight districts, with major rivers flowing above danger levels. The National Disaster Response Force, State Disaster ...
30 May, 2024, 08.55 PM ISTModi slams INDIA bloc, accuses it of making Army as ' weapon of politics' 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.
30 May, 2024, 04.32 PM ISTDRDO chairman Samir V Kamat gets one-year extension Government sources said that the successor of General Pande would be appointed by the government to be formed after the results on June 4.The Army chief was supposed to retire on May 31 after a 25-month tenure. The extension comes at a time when his...
27 May, 2024, 09.05 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 ISTArmy chief highlights rapidly changing nature of warfare Army Chief Gen Manoj Pande emphasized the need for NDA cadets to enhance technical competencies for future battlefields during the passing out parade of the 146th course.
24 May, 2024, 10.12 PM ISTIndian Army Vice Chief Upendra Dwivedi visits Army Training Command headquarters The Vice Chief emphasized the need for jointness, Integration and self-reliance. He exhorted the Army Training Command (Vice Chief) to continue reviewing the training concepts for future applications. Lt Gen Dwivedi also released a compendium of ART...
16 May, 2024, 10.13 AM IST