India gifts target practice drones to Nepal to boost its defence training abilities
4 weeks, 2 days ago

India gifts target practice drones to Nepal to boost its defence training abilities

India Today  

Nepali Army chief General Ashok Raj Sigdel met with his Indian counterpart General Upendra Dwivedi and held talks in Delhi on Wednesday. During the talks, India handed over target practice drones to Nepal to enhance its defence training capabilities and delivery of advanced medical equipment, and boost the country's field hospital systems for enhanced operational readiness. General Sigdel met with key Indian officials, including National Security Advisor Ajit Doval, Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh and Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri. General Sigdel's visit to India is also considered important for resolving the Gorkha recruitment issue in the Indian Army.

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Nepal Army chief General Ashok Sigdel concludes 4-day India visit: Key outcomes
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Nepal Army chief General Ashok Sigdel concludes 4-day India visit: Key outcomes

India Today  

General Ashok Raj Sigdel, Chief of the Army Staff of the Nepali Army, concluded his official visit to India from December 11 to 14, 2024. KEY OUTCOMES OF THE VISIT Conferred Honorary Generalship of the Indian Army General Sigdel was conferred the Honorary Generalship of the Indian Army, continuing a tradition that symbolises the long-standing friendship and mutual respect between …

India confers honorary Army rank on Nepal's Chief of Army Staff
4 weeks, 2 days ago

India confers honorary Army rank on Nepal's Chief of Army Staff

India Today  

President Droupadi Murmu on Thursday conferred the honorary rank of General of the Indian Army on General Ashok Raj Sigdel, chief of the Nepali Army, during a ceremony at Rashtrapati Bhavan. General Sigdel held high-level meetings with several senior Indian officials, including National Security Advisor Ajit Doval, Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan, Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh, and …

Nepali Army chief on 4-day India visit aimed at boosting defence ties
1 month ago

Nepali Army chief on 4-day India visit aimed at boosting defence ties

India Today  

Nepali Army Chief General Ashok Raj Sigdel arrived in India on Tuesday for a four-day visit to the country aimed at enhancing bilateral military cooperation and exploring new avenues for defence collaboration. The visit came weeks after Indian Army chief General Upendra Dwivedi's official visit to the Himalayan country. General Sigdel will be briefed on India's Security Perspective by the …

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

Nepalese Army chief's India visit from December 11, focus on Gorkha recruitment
1 month ago

Nepalese Army chief's India visit from December 11, focus on Gorkha recruitment

India Today  

Nepali Army Chief General Ashokraj Sigdel is set to embark on an official visit to India from December 11 to 14, weeks after Indian Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi's official visit to the Himalayan country. The Indian Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi visited Nepal in November 2024 and his visit had opened discussions on several critical defence issues, including training …

Indian Army chief’s Nepal visit: Will it resume Gorkha recruitment after Nepal’s anger over Agnipath scheme?
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Indian Army chief’s Nepal visit: Will it resume Gorkha recruitment after Nepal’s anger over Agnipath scheme?

Firstpost  

Indian Army chief General Upendra Dwivedi will embark on a four-day trip to Nepal today. File Photo/PTI Indian Army chief General Upendra Dwivedi is set to begin his four-day visit to Nepal today. India’s Gorkha soldiers Nepal’s Gorkhas have been recruited in the Indian Army for decades under a tripartite agreement between Nepal, India and Britain signed in 1947. Nepal’s …

Nepal urges India to defer plan to recruit Nepali youths under Agnipath scheme
2 years, 4 months ago

Nepal urges India to defer plan to recruit Nepali youths under Agnipath scheme

Firstpost  

Although Nepal is positive towards facilitating recruitment of Gorkhas in the Indian Army but it will formally make the decision regarding the matter after holding talks with other major political parties, said Foreign Minister Narayan Khadka to India’s Ambassador to Nepal Naveen Srivastava Kathmandu: Nepal has urged India to suspend the recruitment of Gorkhas to the Indian Army under the …

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