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Army chief reviews security situation along LoC in J-K; meets DGP, other police officers Army Chief Gen Upendra Dwivedi visited Jammu to review Line of Control security, emphasizing readiness for challenges. His trip included assessments during the ongoing Amarnath Yatra and anti-terror operations, highlighting collaboration between mil...
03 Jul, 2024, 10.47 PM 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 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...
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Lt 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 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 ISTJ-K: Army commander reviews operational preparedness of military formations in Udhampur Lieutenant General M V Suchindra Kumar, Northern Army Commander, visited various military formations in Jammu and Kashmir's Udhampur district to review operational preparedness, officials said on Thursday. His visit on Wednesday evening aimed to ass...
27 Jun, 2024, 12.23 PM ISTHow did North Korean soldiers wander across the world's most heavily guarded border? The Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) between North and South Korea is an intensely fortified strip of land, 248 kilometers long and 4 kilometers wide, possibly the most heavily armed place on Earth. It features two million mines, barbed wire fences, tank tr...
21 Jun, 2024, 04.44 PM ISTShunned by West, Russian army deserters live in fear Russian authorities have opened a criminal case against Ziganshin for abandoning his unit. He does not feel safe in Kazakhstan and fears he might be deported to Russia. But it is hard for men like him to seek refuge in the West because many Russian ...
19 Jun, 2024, 08.34 AM ISTASMI submachine gun from Hyderabad's Lokesh Machines Ltd. poised for Army service Lokesh Machines Ltd., known for CNC machines, achieves a milestone with its ASMI submachine gun, the first domestically designed and manufactured weapon to be officially inducted into the Indian Army. The ASMI has received orders from the Northern C...
18 Jun, 2024, 12.54 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 ISTHezbollah rains rockets on Israel after strike kills commander Hezbollah fired rockets at northern Israel after an Israeli airstrike killed a senior commander in south Lebanon. The cross-border exchanges, escalating since Hamas's attack on Israel in October, have intensified with Hezbollah using drones and Isra...
12 Jun, 2024, 06.01 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 ISTTechnology absorption to be army's focus area: Lt Gen A K Singh The Southern Command, which celebrates its 130th Raising Day on April 1, is the oldest and the largest command of the Indian Army, covering 41 per cent India's landmass spread over 11 states and four Union Territories.
31 Mar, 2024, 04.01 PM ISTUN agency says 'famine is imminent' in northern Gaza, which Israel has largely isolated for months The World Food Program on Monday released the latest findings of its Integrated Food Security Phase Classification, or IPC, an international process for estimating the scale of hunger crises.
18 Mar, 2024, 04.55 PM ISTLt Gen Upendra Dwivedi assumes charge as Vice Chief of Army Staff Lieutenant General Upendra Dwivedi has taken over as the new Vice Chief of Army Staff, succeeding Lieutenant General MV Suchindra Kumar. Previously serving as the Northern Army Commander, Lt. Gen. Dwivedi is now positioned as the potential candidate...
19 Feb, 2024, 01.21 PM ISTNorthern Army Commander visits J-K's Rajouri sector, lauds troops Northern Army Commander Lieutenant General Upendra Dwivedi, Northern Army Commander, commended troops at the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir's Rajouri sector for their high morale and vigilant efforts. During his visit, he urged them to maintai...
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