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Pakistan's enemies mistaken that handful of terrorists could dictate its destiny: Gen Munir
Pakistan's enemies mistaken that handful of terrorists could dictate its destiny: Gen Munir
Published on Apr 15, 2025 10:27 PM IST
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China’s rise hampers India's effort to become Global South leader: Army chief
Indian Army chief General Upendra Dwivedi also reflected upon the challenges the nation is facing in its abilities to impact major international decisions.
Updated on Mar 17, 2025 12:11 AM IST
General in the cantonment, writing murder mysteries
The different shades of colour and subtlety of description in General Manoj Naravane’s thriller, The Cantonment Conspiracy, are pleasantly surprising
Published on Mar 15, 2025 06:38 PM IST
Army chief visits Airbus helicopter facility in France
Dwivedi reached France on January 24 on a four-day official visit that seeks to deepen defence cooperation between the two countries
Published on Feb 27, 2025 06:38 AM IST
Rahul Singh
Aero India 2025: IAF, Army chiefs take historic flight, grand air show unfolds
Aero India 2025, the biennial air show and aviation exhibition, began on Monday and will continue until February 14 at Yelahanka Air Force Station, Bengaluru.
Updated on Feb 10, 2025 11:57 AM IST
Rajnath Singh slams Rahul for ‘irresponsible politics' after India-China remarks
Rajnath Singh dismissed Rahul Gandhi's claim of Army chief's remarks on India-China border row and said such words were "never spoken by" the chief.
Published on Feb 04, 2025 04:46 PM IST
Army chief reveals why 1971 war painting was replaced with artwork at his lounge
General Upendra Dwivedi said the painting was created by Lt Colonel Jacob, who belongs to the younger generation in the force.
Updated on Jan 15, 2025 10:53 AM IST
Army strength unaffected by lack of fresh Nepali Gorkha recruits: Gen Dwivedi
For over four years, the prestigious Gorkha battalions have faced an unprecedented challenge due to the absence of fresh Nepali recruits.
Updated on Jan 14, 2025 06:26 PM IST
Indian Army orders probe into leaked letter on performance of women COs
General Upendra Dwivedi clarified that women officers were doing exceedingly well in the force and were “mature, considerate and kind”.
Published on Jan 14, 2025 09:29 AM IST
Rahul Singh, New Delhi
Degree of standoff exists along LAC, need to restore trust: Indian Army chief
Corps commanders along the entire stretch of the LAC, from Ladakh to Arunachal Pradesh, have been delegated powers to resolve “trivial issues and minor frictions”.
Published on Jan 14, 2025 09:21 AM IST
Rahul Singh, New Delhi
Remembering Sam: The Great Soldier as a family man
The gifts of personal integrity, courage in war, magnanimity in peace, humility in fame, and devotion to country are the gifts he left behind
Published on Dec 15, 2024 09:05 PM IST
Maja Daruwala
With the advent of Trump, Pakistan shifts track
This article is authored by Tara Kartha, director, (Research and Analysis), Centre for Land Warfare Studies, New Delhi.
Published on Dec 03, 2024 04:02 PM IST
Army chief Gen Upendra Dwivedi highlights 3-step approach to boost jointness
Theaterisation, which requires jointness and integration, is a long-awaited reform for the best use of the military’s resources to fight future wars
Published on Nov 06, 2024 06:57 PM IST
Army chief on China: 'Disengagement after situation returns to 2020 status quo'
Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri on Monday said India and China have reached an agreement on the patrolling arrangements along the Line of Actual Control.
Updated on Oct 22, 2024 02:33 PM IST
HT News Desk | Edited by Vaibhav Tiwari
Manipur stable but tense: Army chief flags ‘incorrect narratives’
“There is a polarisation between the communities. The situation is stable today, but it is tense,” he said.
Updated on Oct 02, 2024 05:57 AM IST
Shell firm Israel created to supply pagers to Hezbollah masterstroke: army chief
Israel is believed to have carried out the deadly attacks against Iran-backed Hezbollah by concealing explosives inside the pager batteries that killed scores of people
Updated on Oct 01, 2024 01:10 PM IST
Rahul Singh
LAC situation sensitive, not normal, says army chief
The army chief said that positive signalling is coming from the diplomatic side, but execution of the ground is dependent on military commanders of both sides
Published on Oct 01, 2024 12:32 PM IST
Rahul Singh
“Visionary leader”: General Sundararajan Padmanabhan passes away at 83
An accomplished boxer and a cricketer, Padmanabhan knew a smattering of Punjabi as he was commissioned in a unit with Sikh troops and was known for his professionalism and integrity
Published on Aug 20, 2024 11:54 AM IST
Army chief chairs top meet to outline goals in the run-up to 2047
The meeting came days after Prime Minister Narendra Modi led the 78th Independence Day celebrations from the Red Fort.
Updated on Aug 20, 2024 01:55 AM IST
Rahul Singh
General Sundararajan Padmanabhan passes away at 83
Apart from heading the Udhampur-based Northern Command and the Pune-based Southern, he also served as the Director General Military Intelligence
Published on Aug 19, 2024 12:15 PM IST
India reaches out to Dhaka, wants military to restore peace and normalcy
The Modi government has left to ousted leader Sheikh Hasina to decide her next steps.
Updated on Aug 06, 2024 01:07 PM IST
Bangladesh crisis: Sheikh Hasina flees; President releases Khaleda Zia | Updates
Bangladesh crisis: Army chief General Waker-Uz-Zaman announced that the military would form a caretaker government.
Updated on Aug 06, 2024 09:50 AM IST
Hasina flees Bangladesh
Bangladesh's longest-serving PM Sheikh Hasina resigned amid massive protests, fleeing to India as army chief announced an interim government formation.
Updated on Aug 06, 2024 04:05 AM IST
Rezaul H Laskar, New Delhi
Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina resigns, flees country; army chief announces interim govt
Hasina left her official residence in a military helicopter on Monday and subsequently left the country in a Bangladesh Air Force aircraft.
Published on Aug 05, 2024 04:54 PM IST
Bangladesh’s army chief says will ‘form an interim government’
General Waker-Uz-Zaman made the announcement after the prime minister resigned and fled the capital Dhaka in the face of overwhelming protests
Published on Aug 05, 2024 03:36 PM IST
AFP
Afternoon briefing: Army chief in Jammu region today; all latest news
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Published on Jul 20, 2024 01:12 PM IST
Doda attack: Kharge seeks recalibration; Rahul Gandhi blames BJP’s wrong policies
Rahul Gandhi, the leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha, attacked the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) saying soldiers and their families were bearing the brunt of its wrong policies
Updated on Jul 16, 2024 11:48 AM IST
Army chief reviews operational preparedness along LoC in J&K
General Upendra Dwivedi chaired a meeting of field commanders in Poonch before taking an aerial review of forward areas.
Published on Jul 03, 2024 03:41 PM IST
Press Trust of India
Lt Gen Subramani takes over as army vice chief
An alumnus of NDA, Khadakwasla, and IMA, Dehradun, Lt Gen NS Raja Subramani was commissioned into the Garhwal Rifles in Dec 1985
Published on Jul 01, 2024 09:52 PM IST
Crucial to equip soldiers with modern weapons, tech: Army chief General Dwivedi
In his maiden address as army chief, General Upendra Dwivedi said the Indian Army faces unique operational challenges and it is crucial that we continue to evolve our warfighting strategies
Published on Jul 01, 2024 04:13 PM IST
Rahul Singh