We are prepared to protect territorial integrity at all costs, says Army chief
1 year, 2 months ago

We are prepared to protect territorial integrity at all costs, says Army chief

The Hindu  

The Indian Army continues to maintain a “robust posture” on the borders and is prepared to protect the country’s territorial integrity at “all costs”, Army chief Gen. Manoj Pande said on Sunday, amid the over three-year festering border row with China in eastern Ladakh. On the eve of Army Day, Gen. Pande said the force is fully committed with an "unwavering resolve" to counter any security threat, asserting that its fundamental character, core ethos and professionalism will enable it to live up to the expectations of citizens. Without naming Pakistan, Gen. Pande said the Army and other security forces are dealing with the "proxy war" in Jammu and Kashmir with a professional approach. "The Indian Army has a vital role to play in ensuring a stable and secure environment, which is crucial for the nation's progress to continue unabated," he said.

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India to maintain troop strength in Eastern Ladakh, says Army Chief, citing trust issues
2 months ago

India to maintain troop strength in Eastern Ladakh, says Army Chief, citing trust issues

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: Army Chief Gen. Upendra Dwivedi said on Monday that there are no plans to reduce India’s troop deployment along the Line of Actual Control in Eastern Ladakh until summer, citing the ongoing troop presence on the Chinese side. Speaking to the media on the eve of the 2025 Army Day, Gen. Dwivedi said the situation along the LAC …

Senior leadership of Indian Army deliberates on road map for Viksit Bharat 2047
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Senior leadership of Indian Army deliberates on road map for Viksit Bharat 2047

The Hindu  

Army chief General Upendra Dwivedi on Monday chaired “crucial discussion” with the Army’s senior leadership on charting the future course of the Indian Army during the Amrit Kaal, aligning with the Government of India’s vision to make India a developed country, a significant global player and one of the most desirable countries to live in by 2047, the Army said. …

“Current battles taking new form…” New Indian Army Chief Gen Upendra Dwivedi warns enemies
8 months, 2 weeks ago

“Current battles taking new form…” New Indian Army Chief Gen Upendra Dwivedi warns enemies

ABP News  

New Delhi, July 01 : New Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi issued stern warning to enemies on July 01. The current battles are taking a new form and we need to not only advance in this direction but also improve the war systems and strategies by arming jawans with modern arms and new-age technology. It will be my effort that …

Endeavour to ensure Indian army is always ready to operate in full spectrum of conflict: Army Chief
8 months, 2 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 …

Indian Army chief ready to face all challenges: General Upendra Dwivedi
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Indian Army chief ready to face all challenges: General Upendra Dwivedi

India Today  

The Indian Army is ready and capable to face all current and future security challenges facing India, Army Chief Gen Upendra Dwivedi said on Monday a day after he assumed charge of the 1.3 million-strong force. Gen Dwivedi said ensuring synergy among the Army, Air Force and the Navy would be one of his priorities. "I will try to achieve …

'India's moment in the sun': Army chief on role in Indo-Pacific region
1 year ago

'India's moment in the sun': Army chief on role in Indo-Pacific region

India Today  

Army Chief General Manoj Pande on Friday said smaller and larger countries expect New Delhi to play a more proactive role in the Indo-Pacific region amid Beijing's assertiveness, calling it "India's moment in the sun". Speaking at the India Today Conclave on the topic "India and the Indo-Pacific, Threats and Opportunities", General Manoj Pande said India's geostrategic location gave it …

'Will Neither Safeguard Peace Nor Ease Tension': China's View as India Adds More Troops at Disputed Border
1 year ago

'Will Neither Safeguard Peace Nor Ease Tension': China's View as India Adds More Troops at Disputed Border

News 18  

China called India’s move to add more troops along its disputed border “not conducive to easing tensions” between New Delhi and Beijing, a spokesperson for the Chinese foreign ministry told the media on Friday. Mao also added that “India’s increase in military deployments in border areas does not help to calm the situation in the border areas or to safeguard …

‘Must win hearts, not just battles’: Rajnath Singh to army
1 year, 2 months ago

‘Must win hearts, not just battles’: Rajnath Singh to army

Hindustan Times  

Defence minister Rajnath Singh, who carried out a security review of the situation along the Line of Control on Wednesday, underlined the need for “professional conduct and due diligence” while carrying out counterterror operations, and said it was a soldier’s duty not only to safeguard national interests but also “win the hearts of people”. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh interacts with …

World is taking note of rising India’s resolve, says Army chief
1 year, 5 months ago

World is taking note of rising India’s resolve, says Army chief

The Hindu  

India’s stance on the Russia-Ukraine conflict, is a fine example of how we stood “steadfast and clear” towards addressing “legitimate pursuits” of our national interests, Army Chief Gen. Manoj Pande said on September 29. Stating that as the nation’s influence expands, new challenges are bound to emerge, the Army Chief noted that the most important pointer for India is that …

India Will Uphold A Free, Stable Indo-Pacific, Says Army Chief
1 year, 5 months ago

India Will Uphold A Free, Stable Indo-Pacific, Says Army Chief

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Indian Army chief Gen. Manoj Pande on Tuesday told the Army Chiefs from the Indo-Pacific region that India was committed to maintaining a free and stable Indo-Pacific where the sovereignty and territorial integrity of all nations are respected. "While efforts by countries are converging towards effecting a free and stable Indo-Pacific, yet we are witnessing manifestations of inter-state …

India-China border tensions could spiral into wider conflict, army chief Manoj Pande says
1 year, 11 months ago

India-China border tensions could spiral into wider conflict, army chief Manoj Pande says

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The Chinese military’s incursions on …

Army Day 2023 | Indian Army ready to tackle any contingency along LAC, says Army Chief
2 years, 2 months ago

Army Day 2023 | Indian Army ready to tackle any contingency along LAC, says Army Chief

The Hindu  

Chief of Army Staff General Manoj Pande on Sunday said the Indian Army is maintaining a strong defence posture along the Line of Actual Control and is ready to tackle any contingency. General Pande, while addressing the Army Day Parade 2023 in Bengaluru, said that despite difficult terrains and hostile weather conditions along the LAC, the Indian Army troops are …

How the Indian Army is responding to the Chinese troop build-up in the eastern sector
2 years, 2 months ago

How the Indian Army is responding to the Chinese troop build-up in the eastern sector

India Today  

In a cautiously worded statement, Indian Army chief General Manoj Pande has indirectly indicated that China has initiated a “slight increase” in troop deployment along the eastern borders but the Indian Army was keeping a close watch on the developments. Besides the Indian side equipping itself with some of the world’s best military platforms, a massive push has been initiated …

Indian army chief: China border situation is ‘unpredictable’
2 years, 2 months ago

Indian army chief: China border situation is ‘unpredictable’

Associated Press  

NEW DELHI — India’s army chief said on Thursday the border situation with China is stable but unpredictable after a nearly two-and-a-half-year standoff between tens of thousands of soldiers from both countries in the eastern Ladakh area. Gen. Manoj Pande told reporters the countries were continuing to talk both at the diplomatic and military levels, and that India’s military maintains …

Indian Army Chief Manoj Pande on situation along border with China
2 years, 2 months ago

Indian Army Chief Manoj Pande on situation along border with China

The Hindu  

The situation along the frontier with China is “stable” but “unpredictable” and Indian troops are adequately deployed to deal with any contingency, Army Chief Gen. Manoj Pande said on January 12. At a press conference ahead of the Army Day, Gen. Pande also said that the troops deployed along the Line of Actual Control have been able to maintain a …

LAC situation stable; India, China trying to resolve differences: Indian Army Chief General Manoj Pande
2 years, 2 months ago

LAC situation stable; India, China trying to resolve differences: Indian Army Chief General Manoj Pande

Firstpost  

Indian Army Chief General Manoj Pande also informed that the Indian Army and the PLA have managed to resolve five of the seven contentious issues that had led to the military standoff between India and China New Delhi: Admitting that the situation along the Line of Actual Control with China remains ‘unpredictable’, Indian Army Chief General Manoj Pande asserted on …

6 Indian Army Divisions assigned to China border from Pakistan front
2 years, 10 months ago

6 Indian Army Divisions assigned to China border from Pakistan front

India Today  

Amid the ongoing military standoff with China, the Indian Army has changed the operational tasks of six of its Divisions from Ladakh sector to Arunachal Pradesh and shifted their focus from the Pakistan front towards China. The situation and deployment of Indian Army troops along the border with China was reviewed by Army Chief Gen Manoj Pande in his maiden …

WATCH Have Known Other Two Service Chiefs Well Good Beginning Of Synergy Among Us Army Chief General Manoj Pande Indian Army Indian Air Force Indian Navy
2 years, 10 months ago

WATCH Have Known Other Two Service Chiefs Well Good Beginning Of Synergy Among Us Army Chief General Manoj Pande Indian Army Indian Air Force Indian Navy

ABP News  

New Delhi: A day after taking charge as the 29th Chief of Army Staff, General Manoj Pande said on Sunday, May 1, that the Indian Army, along with its two sister services, the Indian Air Force and the Indian Navy, will work together and take things forward for the cause of national security and defence. I assure you that all …

Army chief: India seeing ‘trailers’ of future conflicts
3 years, 1 month ago

Army chief: India seeing ‘trailers’ of future conflicts

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: India is already witnessing ‘trailers’ of future conflicts in the cyber space and unsettled borders as adversaries will continue with efforts to achieve their strategic aims, said Indian Army Chief General M.M. He said India faced multi-domain challenges and disputed borders with nuclear neighbours, coupled with state “We are already witnessing trailers of future conflicts. They are also …

How is India's military situation along the borders? What Army chief said
3 years, 2 months ago

How is India's military situation along the borders? What Army chief said

Hindustan Times  

Indian Army chief General Manoj Mukund Naravane on Wednesday addressed the Chief of Army Staff Annual Press Conference 2022, where he provided brief updates about the country's military developments and its present status along the various border points. General MM Naravane Here's what COAS General MM Naravane said today in his brief to the media as part of the annual …

Unsettled Borders with China, Assam-Mizoram Police Clash Is the Last Thing India Needs
3 years, 7 months ago

Unsettled Borders with China, Assam-Mizoram Police Clash Is the Last Thing India Needs

News 18  

India’s Northeast now comprises eight states with inclusion of Sikkim to the earlier grouping of seven sisters covering about eight per cent of the country’s geographical area and housing approximately four percent of Indian population. The ‘Chicken’s Neck’ is just about 23 kilometres wide whereas this region shares more than 5000 km-long border—including the Line of Actual Control —with neighbouring …

India's 'Legacy Challenges' Have Only Grown in Scale and Intensity, Says Army Chief as Disengagement Begins
4 years, 1 month ago

India's 'Legacy Challenges' Have Only Grown in Scale and Intensity, Says Army Chief as Disengagement Begins

News 18  

In a reference to the eastern Ladakh row, Chief of Army Staff Gen MM Naravane on Thursday said the situation along the northern frontier highlighted the nature of threats facing India in preserving its territorial integrity and sovereignty, noting that the "legacy challenges" have only grown in scale and intensity. He said while the Indian Army will continue to prepare …

Hopeful of solution; ready to deal with any eventuality: Army Chief on eastern Ladakh standoff
4 years, 2 months ago

Hopeful of solution; ready to deal with any eventuality: Army Chief on eastern Ladakh standoff

India TV News  

Chief of Army Staff Gen MM Naravane on Tuesday said he was hopeful that India and China will be able to reach an agreement to resolve the eastern Ladakh standoff but at the same time asserted that Indian troops will maintain a high state of combat readiness to deal with any eventuality. The Chief of Army staff said he was …

India Determined to Protect Its Sovereignty, Territorial Integrity: Rajnath Singh on Eastern Ladakh Row
4 years, 4 months ago

India Determined to Protect Its Sovereignty, Territorial Integrity: Rajnath Singh on Eastern Ladakh Row

News 18  

India is determined to protect its sovereignty and territorial integrity in the face of “unilateralism and aggression”, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Thursday, as the border standoff with China in eastern Ladakh enters the seventh month. The defence minister also said that India attaches importance to peaceful resolution of differences through dialogue and is committed to respect various agreements …

'Ever Ready to Safeguard Nation’s Sovereignty': Air Chief Lauds IAF's Efforts Amid China Standoff
4 years, 5 months ago

'Ever Ready to Safeguard Nation’s Sovereignty': Air Chief Lauds IAF's Efforts Amid China Standoff

News 18  

Speaking at the 88th Air Force Day ceremony, Indian Air Force chief Air Chief Marshal Rakesh Kumar Singh Bhadauria on Thursday said that the Indian Air Force will evolve and be ever ready to safeguard the country’s sovereignty. “I want to assure the nation that the Indian Air Force will evolve and be ever ready to safeguard our nation’s sovereignty …

Border situation under control: Army chief Naravane hopeful of settling Indo-China differences
4 years, 9 months ago

Border situation under control: Army chief Naravane hopeful of settling Indo-China differences

India TV News  

Army chief General MM Naravane on Saturday said the situation on India's borders with China was under control and expressed hope that the ongoing dialogue will settle all the perceived differences between the two countries. Further, Chief of Army Staff General MM Naravane said the country is passing through difficult times and its safety and honour depend on the ability …

New Army Chief Gen Naravane says terrorists waiting to cross border, troops prepared for all eventualities
5 years, 2 months ago

New Army Chief Gen Naravane says terrorists waiting to cross border, troops prepared for all eventualities

India TV News  

The newly appointed Chief of the Army Staff of the Indian Army, General Manoj Mukund Naravane, has said that even though the world is realising the severity of terrorism now, India has long been a victim of it. Gen Naravane also spoke of the preparedness of the army claiming that despite there being terrorists on the launchpads waiting to cross …

‘Indian Army totally geared up to face any situation in Doklam’
7 years, 3 months ago

‘Indian Army totally geared up to face any situation in Doklam’

India TV News  

‘Indian Army totally geared up to face any situation in Doklam’ Reports have said that China still has troops stationed a few hundred metres from the tri-junction in Doklam sector. The Army is totally geared up to face any situation in the Doklam sector and any mischief will be dealt with “properly”, General Officer Commanding-in-Chief of Lt. Gen. Abhay Krishna …

India prepared for military action, says Army chief
9 years, 6 months ago

India prepared for military action, says Army chief

The Hindu  

Army Chief General Dalbir Singh on Tuesday said India is prepared to face offensive military action at its borders should the need arise. Referring to the frequent >ceasefire violations along the borders in Jammu and Kashmir, which has put relations between India and Pakistan under a strain, the Army Chief said New Delhi is aware of the need to remain …

Indian Army Day: Interesting facts on our defending wall
9 years, 9 months ago

Indian Army Day: Interesting facts on our defending wall

India Today  

Army Day is celebrated on January 15, every year to commemorate the day when Lieutenant General K M Cariappa took over as Commander-in-Chief of India on January 1949. The day is observed to honour the brave soldiers of the Indian Army, both living and dead, who risk and sacrifice their lives to guard our country. Indian Army Day 2020: Motto …

Army chief reviews trrops preparedness along China border
12 years, 3 months ago

Army chief reviews trrops preparedness along China border

India TV News  

Kolkata, Dec 2 : Operational preparedness of troops deployed along the border with China and security situation in the northeastern states was reviewed by Army Chief Gen Bikram Singh here today. “Eastern Army Commander Lt Gen Dalbir Singh Suhag briefed the Army Chief on the operational preparedness and the security scenario in the eastern region,” defence spokesperson Group Capt T …

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