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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 ISTTaiwan reports large Chinese incursion as tensions escalate Taiwan reported that 18 Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) aircraft and 6 People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) vessels were detected operating around the island as of 6 am local time on Wednesday. Five of the PLA aircraft entered Taiwan's air de...
26 Jun, 2024, 11.44 AM ISTIndian Army builds suspension bridge in 48 hours in rain-hit north Sikkim Indian Army constructs a 150-foot suspension bridge in North Sikkim in less than 48 hours to reconnect border villages affected by heavy rain and landslides, resulting in the death of six people.
24 Jun, 2024, 04.45 PM ISTTaiwan detects 15 Chinese military aircraft, 6 naval ships around nation The Ministry of National Defense reported 15 Chinese military aircraft and six naval vessels near Taiwan over the weekend. Eight aircraft crossed the Taiwan Strait median line into Taiwan's air defense identification zone. Taiwan responded by deploy...
23 Jun, 2024, 02.09 PM ISTAt least 39 people killed in Israeli strikes across northern Gaza, officials say Israeli airstrikes killed at least 39 people in northern Gaza on Saturday, with rescue workers searching for survivors. Fadel Naem, director of al-Ahli Hospital, reported receiving over three dozen bodies. The Palestinian Civil Defense dug through r...
23 Jun, 2024, 06.54 AM 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 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 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 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 ISTGaza fighting intensifies, Israel asks why armed men were at UN site Israeli troops clashed with militants across Gaza, including in the city of Rafah, in a recent escalation of the seven-month-old conflict, resulting in tens of thousands of Palestinian casualties. Tensions between Israel and the United Nations rose ...
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