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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 ISTJ&K: Indian Army Chief Gen Upendra Dwivedi visits Poonch, reviews security situation along LoC Chief of Army Staff General Upendra Dwivedi arrived in Jammu and Kashmir’s Poonch after taking over as the country’s COAS. He held a security meeting with army officers and met with troops of brigade headquarters This was the first visit after assum...
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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 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 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 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 ISTNorth Korea fires missile barrage toward eastern waters days after failed satellite launch North Korea allegedly fired a barrage of short-range ballistic missiles towards the eastern sea. The move drew condemnation from South Korea and Japan amidst heightened tensions on the Korean Peninsula. The launches followed a failed attempt to laun...
30 May, 2024, 09.47 AM 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 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 ISTVice Admiral K Swaminathan assumes charge as vice chief of Navy Vice Admiral Krishna Swaminathan, specialized in communication and electronic warfare, assumed office as Vice Chief of the Naval Staff in New Delhi. His illustrious career includes commanding various naval vessels and receiving prestigious awards.
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