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Lt Gen Dhiraj Seth named next Army Chief, first from Armoured Corps in 3 decades

An alumnus of the National Defence Academy (NDA), Khadakwasla, and the Indian Military Academy, Dehradun, Seth was commissioned into the 2nd Lancers on December 20, 1986.
Updated on Jun 14, 2026 08:50 am IST

Meet next Army chief Lt Gen Seth: An NDA alumnus, who led two Army commands

With a career spanning four decades, Lt Gen Dhiraj Seth has the rare distinction of having led two operational Army Commands.
Updated on Jun 14, 2026 05:21 am IST

‘Decide whether want to be part of geography’: Army chief's warning to Pakistan

Operation Sindoor | Choose To Be Part Of Geography Or History’: Army Chief’s Sharp Warning To Pak
Updated on May 17, 2026 12:00 am IST

HC fines defence secy, Army chief 2L delay in ex-Major’s disability pension

The Punjab and Haryana High Court has imposed a penalty of 2 lakh on Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh and Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi.
Updated on May 04, 2026 09:00 am IST

US Army chief of staff asked to step down by defense secretary Hegseth: Report

US Army Chief General Randy George 'Fired' by Pete Hegseth, ‘Retirement’ Push Sparks Row Amid War
Updated on Apr 03, 2026 02:26 pm IST

Operation Sindoor ongoing as army monitors enemy moves, says Upendra Dwivedi

Gen Dwivedi said that operation Sindoor was a clear demonstration of the Indian Army's decisive capabilities in upholding national sovereignty and national interests.
Published on Jan 14, 2026 07:06 pm IST

India 'was ready for ground offensive': Army chief shares details on Op Sindoor

Speaking at an event, the Army chief shared that India had done "major mobilisation" and was ready for a "ground offensive" had the conflict between India and Pakistan escalated.
Updated on Jan 13, 2026 01:00 pm IST

Malaysia detains ex army chief, four others in military contract bribery probe

The Malaysia Anti-Corruption Commission's headquarters in Putrajaya, outside Kuala Lumpur.
Published on Jan 08, 2026 09:11 am IST

Ukraine war a ‘living lab’ for taking lessons for future conflicts, says Army chief

Chief of the Army Staff, General Upendra Dwivedi, addresses the Delhi Defence Dialogue in New Delhi on Wednesday. (ANI)
Published on Nov 13, 2025 04:48 am IST

Pak brings in amendment to create new post, Chief of Defence Forces, for Munir

Chief of Army Staff of Pakistan Asim Munir holds a microphone during his visit at the Tilla Field Firing Ranges (TFFR) to witness an exercise
Published on Nov 09, 2025 09:54 am IST

Delhi doc amazed over Army veteran, wife's surgery together: ‘Never got such a…’

Both General JJ Singh and Anupama Singh are back on their routine; the former is focusing on his new book and the latter on her art.
Published on Oct 18, 2025 01:26 pm IST

Indian Army’s 1st Sikh chief General JJ Singh marches into surgery with his wife

Former army chief General JJ Singh and wife, artist Anupama Singh
Published on Oct 18, 2025 09:00 pm IST

Army chief warns Pak, says India 'will not show restraint' next time; asks troops to stay prepared

Army chief warns Pak, says India 'will not show restraint' next time; asks troops to stay prepared
Published on Oct 03, 2025 03:44 pm IST

Control of land will be currency of victory in war: Army chief

Dwivedi made the comments at a function organised by All India Management Association. (PTI photo)
Updated on Sept 09, 2025 02:50 pm IST

‘Land will remain the currency of victory’: Army chief Gen Upendra Dwivedi

Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) General Upendra Dwivedi speaks during the 52nd National Management Convention, at Hotel Taj Palace, in New Delhi, Tuesday.
Updated on Sept 09, 2025 12:40 pm IST

A long march ahead for theaterisation in India

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The government must ensure clear timelines are put in place and necessary changes are implemented. (@SpokespersonMoD X/ANI Photo)
Published on Sept 07, 2025 09:26 pm IST

Military officer aids woman in delivery at railway station, gets commendation from Army chief

Military officer aids woman in delivery at railway station, gets commendation from Army chief
Updated on Oct 07, 2025 01:10 am IST

Army chief and Donald Trump discussed trade, crypto in Washington meet: Pakistan

Asim Munir and Donald Trump also exchanged views on prevailing tensions between Israel and Iran, the statement added.
Published on Jun 19, 2025 12:03 pm IST

Jammu: Army chief felicitates BSF woman officer for defending Akhnoor posts

Army chief Gen Upendra Dwivedi honouring BSF Assistant Commandant Neha Bhandari in Akhnoor on Saturday. (Courtesy: X)
Published on Jun 01, 2025 07:06 am IST

‘Dakshina mein PoK chahiye’: Jagadguru Rambhadracharya to Indian Army chief

Indian Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi arrived at Tulsi Peeth Chitrakoot Dham and spoke about the valor of the Indian Army
Updated on May 29, 2025 01:49 pm IST

Shehbaz Sharif claims credit for Asim Muneer's elevation as Pak's field marshal

Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif (R) and general Asim Munir review a passing out parade at the Pakistan Military Academy (PMA) Kakul, in Abbottabad.
Updated on May 21, 2025 07:13 pm IST

Pakistan's Army chief Gen Asim Munir promoted to Field Marshal rank

General Asim Munir is Pakistan's Chief of Army Staff, and has been promoted to the rank of Field Marshal.
Updated on May 20, 2025 10:31 pm IST

Army chief lauds role of troops in Operation Sindoor during his visit to Baramulla

Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi interacts with troops during a visit to forward locations of the Dagger Division, Chinar Corps in Jammu and Kashmir. (PTI)
Published on May 16, 2025 07:16 am IST

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
Updated on Oct 06, 2025 04:29 pm IST

China’s rise hampers India's effort to become Global South leader: Army chief

Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) General Upendra Dwivedi was speaking at the fourth General Bipin Rawat Memorial lecture in Delhi.
Updated on Mar 17, 2025 12:11 am IST

General in the cantonment, writing murder mysteries

General Naravane seems to have deliberately conveyed a particular image with his character’s language (Sonu Mehta/HT PHOTO)
Published on Mar 15, 2025 10:15 pm IST

Army chief visits Airbus helicopter facility in France

General Upendra Dwivedi
Published on Feb 27, 2025 06:38 am IST

Aero India 2025: IAF, Army chiefs take historic flight, grand air show unfolds

Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Upendra Dwivedi undertakes a joint sortie with Chief of the Air Staff Air Chief Marshal AP Singh in Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas, at the Air Force Station, Yelahanka in Bengaluru on Sunday.
Updated on Feb 10, 2025 11:57 am IST

Rajnath Singh slams Rahul for ‘irresponsible politics' after India-China remarks

Rajnath Singh accused Rahul Gandhi of making "false allegations" about the Army chief and his remark on the India-China border.
Published on Feb 04, 2025 04:46 pm IST