General Upendra Dwivedi assumes charge as 30th Chief of the Army Staff
5 months, 3 weeks ago

General Upendra Dwivedi assumes charge as 30th Chief of the Army Staff

The Hindu  

General Upendra Dwivedi took over as the 30th Chief of the Army Staff of the 1.3 million Indian Army on June 30 from General Manoj Pande who superannuated after more than four decades of service. As a Lieutenant General, Gen. Dwivedi has held important appointments including that of Director General Infantry and General Officer Commanding in Chief, Northern Command) from 2022-2024, before taking over as Vice Chief. New appointments Lt. Gen. N. S. Raja Subramani, the General Officer Commanding-in-Chief Central Command, is set to take over as the Vice Chief of Army Staff. Southern Army Commander Lt. Gen. A. K. Singh has also retired on June 30 and the new Commander will be Lt. Gen. Dhiraj Seth, who is presently commanding the South West Army Command.

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Nepal Army Chief visits India, will be conferred with the Indian Army Rank of General
1 week, 6 days ago

Nepal Army Chief visits India, will be conferred with the Indian Army Rank of General

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: General Ashok Raj Sigdel, Chief of the Army Staff of the Nepali Army, commenced a significant four-day official visit to India on Tuesday. The Indian Army said, "The visit, which is set to run from 11th to 14th December 2024, aims to enhance bilateral military cooperation and explore new avenues for defence collaboration." "On 11th December 2024, the …

General Upendra Dwivedi conferred with Honourary Generalship of Nepali Army
1 month ago

General Upendra Dwivedi conferred with Honourary Generalship of Nepali Army

India Today  

Indian Army chief General Upendra Dwivedi was on Thursday honoured with the prestigious title of Honourary General of the Nepali Army. General Dwivedi's visit and the conferral of this honour will not only strengthen military ties but also serve as a reflection of the deep respect between the two countries' armed forces, further advancing the spirit of cooperation and mutual …

Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi reaches Jammu, to review security situation
5 months ago

Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi reaches Jammu, to review security situation

India TV News  

Indian Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi is in Jammu today to review the security situation. The Army chief's visit comes after four Indian Army soldiers, including Captain Brijesh Thapa, were killed in action during an encounter with terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir's Doda district on July 16. In view of the infiltration of highly trained Pakistani terrorists in the Jammu …

Army Chief Gen. Dwivedi overflies LoC; reviews operational preparedness in J&K frontier
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Army Chief Gen. Dwivedi overflies LoC; reviews operational preparedness in J&K frontier

Deccan Chronicle  

Srinagar: The newly Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi on Wednesday overflew the Line of Control in Poonch district and later closeted with senior military officers at the headquarters of the 93 Infantry Brigade in the strategic town of Poonch and also in winter capital Jammu to review the operational preparedness in the Jammu and Kashmir frontier. His picking up Poonch …

Lt Gen Manjinder Singh assumes charge of South Western Command
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Lt Gen Manjinder Singh assumes charge of South Western Command

The Hindu  

Lieutenant General Manjinder Singh took over the reins of the Sapta Shakti Command in Jaipur on July 1, a defence spokesperson said. Mr. Singh commanded his battalion in counter insurgency operations in Jammu and Kashmir, an infantry brigade on the Line of Control, an infantry division as part of the Desert Strike Corps and also the corps deployed on the …

Endeavour to ensure Indian army is always ready to operate in full spectrum of conflict: Army Chief
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Endeavour to ensure Indian army is always ready to operate in full spectrum of conflict: Army Chief

The Hindu  

“It will be my endeavour to ensure that the Indian army is always ready to operate in the full spectrum of conflict, maintaining complete synergy with the Navy, Air Force and other stakeholders,” the new Army Chief Gen. Upendra Dwivedi said on July 1 after inspecting a Guard of Honour on South Block lawns. The geo-political landscape is changing rapidly …

General Upendra Dwivedi takes charge as new army chief
5 months, 3 weeks ago

General Upendra Dwivedi takes charge as new army chief

Hindustan Times  

General Upendra Dwivedi on Sunday took over as the 30th chief of the Indian Army. The General officer has a unique distinction of balanced command as well as staff exposure across Northern, Eastern and Western theatres, in varied operational environments,” the defence ministry said in a statement. He has taken over as army chief at a time when the military …

Gen Upendra Dwivedi takes charge as new Army Chief
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Gen Upendra Dwivedi takes charge as new Army Chief

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: General Upendra Dwivedi officially took over as the new Chief of the Indian Army on Sunday, bringing with him extensive experience in dealing with both the Chinese and Pakistani frontiers. Notably, he and Indian Navy Chief Admiral Dinesh Tripathi were classmates at Sainik School Rewa, marking the first time in Indian military history that both the Navy and …

General Upendra Dwivedi assumes charge as Chief of Army Staff
5 months, 3 weeks ago

General Upendra Dwivedi assumes charge as Chief of Army Staff

India TV News  

New Delhi: General Upendra Dwivedi assumed command as the new chief of the Indian Army today, succeeding Gen Manoj Pande after his 26-month tenure. Before assuming the role of Chief of the Army Staff, Lt Gen Dwivedi served as the Vice Chief of the Army Staff starting from February 24. Military career The general officer has gained extensive experience across …

Lt Gen Upendra Dwivedi appointed next Indian Army chief: 10 things to know about him
6 months, 1 week ago

Lt Gen Upendra Dwivedi appointed next Indian Army chief: 10 things to know about him

Live Mint  

Lt. Gen. Upendra Dwivedi has been appointed the next Chief of the Army Staff, succeeding incumbent General Manoj Pande, the government announced Tuesday night. In an official statement, the defence ministry said, “The government has appointed Lt. Gen. Upendra Dwivedi, presently serving as Vice Chief of the Army Staff, as the next Chief of the Army Staff with effect from …

Lt. Gen. Dwivedi to be Next Army Chief
6 months, 1 week ago

Lt. Gen. Dwivedi to be Next Army Chief

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: The government on Tuesday announced Vice Chief of the Army Staff Lieutenant General Upendra Dwivedi as the next Army Chief with effect from the afternoon of June 30. By announcing Lt. Gen. Dwivedi as the next army chief Modi government has followed the seniority norm. The Command appointments of Lt. Gen. Dwivedi include Command of Regiment, Brigade, DIG, …

Lt. Gen. Upendra Dwivedi to be next Army chief
6 months, 1 week ago

Lt. Gen. Upendra Dwivedi to be next Army chief

The Hindu  

The government on Tuesday announced the appointment of Vice-Chief of Army Staff Lt. Gen. Upendra Dwivedi as the next Army Chief. “The government has appointed Lt. General Upendra Dwivedi, presently serving as Vice Chief of the Army Staff, as the next Chief of the Army Staff with effect from the afternoon of June 30, 2024. The present Chief of the …

Lt Gen Upendra Dwivedi to be next Army chief
6 months, 1 week ago

Lt Gen Upendra Dwivedi to be next Army chief

Hindustan Times  

The government has announced the appointment of Lieutenant General Upendra Dwivedi as the next Chief of Army Staff. Currently serving as the Vice Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Dwivedi will assume his new role on June 30 succeeding General Manoj Pande. Lt Gen Upendra Dwivedi, currently serving as the Vice Chief of Army Staff, is the senior-most official after …

Indian Army set to get its first chief born after ’62 war
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Indian Army set to get its first chief born after ’62 war

Hindustan Times  

The next chief of the Indian Army, expected to be named by the new government around mid-June, will be the first four-star general born after the 1962 India-China war. Read Here: In a rare move, army chief gets 1-month extension Successive Indian governments still haven’t declassified the Henderson Brooks-Bhagat report on the reasons behind India’s defeat in the 1962 war. …

In a rare move, army chief gets 1-month extension
6 months, 3 weeks ago

In a rare move, army chief gets 1-month extension

Hindustan Times  

The Appointments Committee of Cabinet, headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Sunday granted a rare extension in service to army chief General Manoj Pande, days before his retirement on May 31, with the unexpected development deepening the suspense over who will be the next chief of the world’s second largest army. Army chief General Manoj Pande The first and …

Government extends tenure of Army Chief Gen Pande by one month till June 30
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Government extends tenure of Army Chief Gen Pande by one month till June 30

The Hindu  

In an unusual move, the Appointments Committee of Cabinet on May 26 granted one month extension in tenure to Chief of the Army Staff Gen Manoj Pande beyond his retirement date, upto June 30, 2024. Bewoor was given a one year extension by Indira Gandhi-led Government so that the next in line as per seniority Lt Gen Prem Bhagat retired …

Indian Army Chief General Manoj Pande granted unusual one-month service extension
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Indian Army Chief General Manoj Pande granted unusual one-month service extension

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: The Chief of the Indian Army, General Manoj Pande, has been granted a one-month extension in his service, which is considered an unusual move. The Ministry of Defence on Sunday confirmed, "The Appointments Committee of Cabinet, on May 26, 2024, approved the extension in service of Chief of the Army Staff General Manoj C Pande, PVSM, AVSM, VSM, …

Lt Gen Upendra Dwivedi assumes charge as Vice Chief of Army Staff
10 months ago

Lt Gen Upendra Dwivedi assumes charge as Vice Chief of Army Staff

The Hindu  

Lieutenant General Upendra Dwivedi on Monday assumed charge as Vice Chief of the Army Staff. He will be the senior-most officer in the Army when Army Chief Lt. Gen. Manoj Pande retires from service in May and is in line for the top post based on seniority. “On assumption of appointment, Lt. Gen. Dwivedi laid a wreath at the National …

General Upendra Dwivedi to take over as army vice chief
10 months, 2 weeks ago

General Upendra Dwivedi to take over as army vice chief

Hindustan Times  

Northern Army commander Lieutenant General Upendra Dwivedi will take over as the army’s vice chief on February 15, replacing Lieutenant General MV Suchindra Kumar, officials aware of the matter said on Monday. The two generals will swap positions, with Kumar moving to the Udhampur-based Northern Command as its General Officer Commanding-in-Chief next week, the officials said, asking not to be …

Lieutenant General Upendra Dwivedi appointed as next Vice Chief of Army Staff
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Lieutenant General Upendra Dwivedi appointed as next Vice Chief of Army Staff

India TV News  

New Delhi: Lieutenant General Upendra Dwivedi has been appointed as the next Vice Chief of Army Staff. New Northern Army Commander Meanwhile, Vice Chief of Army Staff Lt Gen MV Suchindra Kumar has been appointed as the new Northern Army Commander. Prior to taking over as the Vice Chief of the Army Staff, Lieutenant General Kumar was tenanting the appointment …

Vice Admiral Dinesh Tripathi to become India's new Vice Chief of Navy Staff
1 year ago

Vice Admiral Dinesh Tripathi to become India's new Vice Chief of Navy Staff

Hindustan Times  

The Government of India has approved several high-profile appointments, including the elevation of Vice Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi to the position of Vice Chief of the Naval Staff, according to people aware of the matter. Vice Admiral Tripathi, currently serving as the Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief of the Western Naval Command, is set to take on the crucial role of Vice …

Lt General Dhiraj Seth takes over as South Western Army chief
1 year, 1 month ago

Lt General Dhiraj Seth takes over as South Western Army chief

Hindustan Times  

Lieutenant General Dhiraj Seth on Wednesday took over as the General Officer Commanding-in-Chief of the Jaipur-based South Western Command, succeeding Lieutenant General BS Raju, who superannuated a day earlier, the army said in a statement. Lieutenant General Dhiraj Seth Seth, son of a retired three-star general, has commanded the armoured regiment Skinner’s Horse, an armoured brigade, a counter-insurgency force in …

Lt General MV Suchindra Kumar takes over as Vice Chief of Army Staff
1 year, 9 months ago

Lt General MV Suchindra Kumar takes over as Vice Chief of Army Staff

Live Mint  

New Delhi: Lieutenant General MV Suchindra Kumar assumed the position of the Vice Chief of the Army Staff on Wednesday. “The General officer has taken over the appointment from Lieutenant General BS Raju, who has assumed Jaipur based Sapta Shakti Command,” the Ministry of Defence said. The General Officer has held various staff and instructional appointments to include an instructional …

Pakistan PM set to appoint new army chief
2 years, 1 month ago

Pakistan PM set to appoint new army chief

Al Jazeera  

The current army chief, General Qamar Javed Bajwa, is to step down on November 29 after serving for six years. Islamabad, Pakistan – Pakistan’s nuclear-armed army will soon have a new commander, with the prime minister’s office confirming that it had received a list of names of six senior generals for arguably the most powerful post in the country. The …

Lt Gen Anil Chauhan (retired) takes charge as India's new Chief of Defence Staff
2 years, 2 months ago

Lt Gen Anil Chauhan (retired) takes charge as India's new Chief of Defence Staff

India TV News  

Highlights Lt Gen Anil Chauhan will assume charge as India's new CDS on Friday A decorated Army officer, 61-yr-old Chauhan to also function as Secy in Dept of Military Affairs Lt Gen Chauhan is from the 11 Gorkha Rifles, the same regiment of General Bipin Rawat Lt Gen Anil Chauhan assumed charge as India's new Chief of Defence Staff on …

Lt. Gen. Anil Chauhan (Retd) appointed Chief of Defence Staff
2 years, 2 months ago

Lt. Gen. Anil Chauhan (Retd) appointed Chief of Defence Staff

Deccan Chronicle  

NEW DELHI: The government on Wednesday appointed Lt. Gen. Anil Chauhan as Chief of Defence Staff. It took government nearly nine months to decide on Lt. Gen. Chauhan as the CDS after Gen. Bipin Rawat was killed in a Mi-17V5 helicopter crash in December last year near Coonoor in Tamil Nadu. As per initial indications, Lt. Gen. Chauhan, who superannuated …

Lt General Anil Chauhan (retired) is new Chief of Defence Staff
2 years, 2 months ago

Lt General Anil Chauhan (retired) is new Chief of Defence Staff

India TV News  

Highlights Lt General Anil Chauhan has been appointed as next CDS He has a career span of over 40 years in the Indian Army Lt Gen Anil Chauhan was commissioned into the 11 Gorkha Rifles of the Indian Army in 1981 Chief of Defence Staff: The government on Wednesday appointed Lt General Anil Chauhan as the next Chief of Defence …

Army Chief General Manoj Pande leaves for Nepal on five-day visit to boost defence ties
2 years, 3 months ago

Army Chief General Manoj Pande leaves for Nepal on five-day visit to boost defence ties

Firstpost  

General Pande will discuss with top civil and military brass of the Himalayan nation the avenues for enhancing bilateral defence relations. He will receive the honorary rank of “General of the Nepal Army” New Delhi: Army Chief General Manoj Pande will receive the honorary rank of “General of the Nepal Army” from Nepalese President Bidya Devi Bhandari on Monday at …

General Manoj Pande takes charge as Army chief; first engineer to helm force
2 years, 7 months ago

General Manoj Pande takes charge as Army chief; first engineer to helm force

Firstpost  

General Manoj Pande took charge of the Army at a time India is facing myriad security challenges, including along the borders with China and Pakistan. New Delhi: Gen Manoj Pande took charge as the 29th Chief of the Army Staff on Saturday after incumbent Gen MM Naravane retired from service. Before taking charge as vice chief of the Army on …

Lt. Gen. B.S. Raju to take over as army vice-chief
2 years, 7 months ago

Lt. Gen. B.S. Raju to take over as army vice-chief

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: The government on Friday appointed Lieutenant General Baggavalli Somashekar Raju as the next Vice Chief of the Army Staff. He will succeed incumbent Lt Gen Manoj Pande who will take the reins of the 13-lakh-strong Army after Chief of Army Staff Gen. M.M. Lt. Gen. Raju's appointment is one of rare instances where an officer has been promoted …

Lt Gen BS Raju to take over as Vice Chief of Indian Army on May 1
2 years, 7 months ago

Lt Gen BS Raju to take over as Vice Chief of Indian Army on May 1

Firstpost  

Lt Gen Raju will succeed incumbent Lt Gen Manoj Pande who will take the reins of the 1.3 million-strong Army after Army Chief Gen MM Naravane completes his term on Saturday New Delhi: Lieutenant General Baggavalli Somashekar Raju has been appointed as the new Vice Chief of Army Staff and he will take over on 1 May, 2022. Lt Gen …

Lt Gen BS Raju to Be New Vice Chief of Army
2 years, 7 months ago

Lt Gen BS Raju to Be New Vice Chief of Army

News 18  

Lt Gen Baggavalli Somashekar Raju will take over as the next vice chief of the Army Staff on May 1, the defence ministry said on Friday. Lt Gen Raju will succeed incumbent Lt Gen Manoj Pande who will take the reins of the 1.3 million-strong Army after Army Chief Gen MM Naravane completes his term on Saturday. A qualified helicopter …

Lt Gen Manoj Pande first from Corps of Engineers to be Army chief; what you need to know about this arm of the Indian Army
2 years, 8 months ago

Lt Gen Manoj Pande first from Corps of Engineers to be Army chief; what you need to know about this arm of the Indian Army

Firstpost  

One of the oldest arms of the Indian Army, the Engineers play a very significant role; in war, they are tasked with providing mobility to the forces by building bridges, tracks and helipads and ensuring that the enemy’s movement is blocked On 18 April, Lieutenant General Manoj Pande was appointed as the 29th Chief of the Army Staff after incumbent …

Lt.Gen. Manoj Pande is next Chief of Army
2 years, 8 months ago

Lt.Gen. Manoj Pande is next Chief of Army

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Lt. Gen. Manoj Pande has been appointed as the next Chief of the Indian Army. Lt. Gen. Pande, now serving as the Army’s vice-chief, will be the first officer commissioned into the Corps of Engineers to become Army Chief. Lt. Gen. Pande had earlier headed the Army’s crucial Eastern Command, headquartered at Fort William in Kolkata, which looks …

Lt Gen Manoj Pande appointed as Army Chief, first engineer to hold top post
2 years, 8 months ago

Lt Gen Manoj Pande appointed as Army Chief, first engineer to hold top post

Firstpost  

The 29th Army chief will succeed General Manoj Mukund Naravane who is scheduled to complete his 28 month-tenure on 30 April The Central Government on Monday appointed Indian Army Vice Chief Lieutenant General Manoj Pande as the next chief of the Indian Army and he will take over his new office on 1 May. General MM Naravane #COAS & All …

Lt Gen Upendra Dwivedi assumes charge of Army's Northern Command
2 years, 10 months ago

Lt Gen Upendra Dwivedi assumes charge of Army's Northern Command

India Today  

Lieutenant General Upendra Dwivedi took over as the new General Officer Commanding-in-Chief of the prestigious Northern Command on Tuesday. Lieutenant General Upendra Dwivedi is an alumnus of Sainik School, Rewa, National Defence Academy, and Indian Military Academy. He was graduated from the prestigious Defence Service Staff College, attended Higher Command Course at Army War College and the National Defence College …

Lt Gen Rana Pratap Kalita takes over as Eastern Army Commander
2 years, 10 months ago

Lt Gen Rana Pratap Kalita takes over as Eastern Army Commander

India Today  

Lieutenant General Rana Pratap Kalita took over as the new General Officer Commanding-in-Chief of the prestigious Eastern Command of the Indian Army on Tuesday, succeeding Lt Gen Manoj Pande, who has become the vice chief of army staff. General Kalita is an alumnus of Defence Services Staff College, Higher Command, National Defence College and has served twice in the United …

Lt Gen Manoj Pande takes over as new Army Vice Chief
2 years, 10 months ago

Lt Gen Manoj Pande takes over as new Army Vice Chief

India Today  

Lt Gen Manoj Pande took over as the new Vice Chief of Indian Army from Lt Gen Lieutenant General Chandi Prasad Mohanty who superannuated after four decades. "In his 39 years of distinguished military career, he has tenanted important and challenging command and staff appointments in different operational environments which include command of an Engineer Brigade of Strike Corps in …

In pictures | Gen. Bipin Rawat, India’s first Chief of Defence Staff
3 years ago

In pictures | Gen. Bipin Rawat, India’s first Chief of Defence Staff

The Hindu  

Gen. Bipin Rawat was India’s first Chief of Defence Staff. In December 2015, the Government appointed Gen. Rawat as the Army Chief by superseding two senior officers Lt. Gen. Praveen Bakshi and Lt. Gen. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Gen. Bipin Rawat at the National War Memorial in New Delhi on the 73rd Independence Day. Gen. Bipin Rawat took charge …

Lt Gen Gurmit Singh, former DCAS, sworn in as Governor of Uttarakhand
3 years, 3 months ago

Lt Gen Gurmit Singh, former DCAS, sworn in as Governor of Uttarakhand

Firstpost  

Lieutenant General Gurmit Singh was sworn in on Wednesday as the new governor of Uttarakhand. Lieutenant General Gurmit Singh, sworn-in as the new Governor of Uttarakhand The oath of office was administered to Singh by the Chief Justice of the Uttarakhand High Court Justice RS Chauhan at Raj Bhawan pic.twitter.com/rlA9JlpRok — ANI September 15, 2021 The oath of office was …

Ladakh Faceoff: Kiren Rijiju slams Rahul Gandhi for his attacks on Centre over disengagement talks with China
3 years, 10 months ago

Ladakh Faceoff: Kiren Rijiju slams Rahul Gandhi for his attacks on Centre over disengagement talks with China

India Today  

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Friday questioned the government over its agreement with China on disengagement in eastern Ladakh, and alleged that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has "ceded" Indian territory to the Chinese. His attack on the government came a day after Defence Minister Rajnath Singh assured Parliament that India has not conceded anything in the sustained talks with China …

Lt Gen Harinder Singh takes over as 50th Commandant of IMA
4 years, 1 month ago

Lt Gen Harinder Singh takes over as 50th Commandant of IMA

Hindustan Times  

Lt General Harinder Singh took over as 50th Commandant of the prestigious Indian Military Academy on Friday, the Academy said. : Lt Gen Harinder Singh after taking over as IMA’s 50th Commandant on Friday in Dehradun. After taking charge as Commandant of the Academy, Lt Gen Singh paid tributes to the martyrs at the war memorial in the Academy. Lt …

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