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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

Armed forces ready for Operation Sindoor 2.0 if need arises: Army Chief

“Operation Sindoor demonstrated that and set the benchmark when national will was expressed with precision and resolve, defining how Bharat responds to provocation. That standard now belongs to you to uphold,” the Army Chief said. (HT PHOTO)
Published on May 31, 2026 06:22 am IST

‘Between publisher and MoD’: Gen Naravane said on book at nub of Rahul-BJP row

Gen MM Naravane served as India’s Chief of Army Staff from December 2019 to April 2022.
Updated on Feb 09, 2026 08:45 pm IST

What Pak surrendered during Op Sindoor? Army chief speaks of 2 turning points

Indian Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi speaks during the Annual Press Conference -2026 at Manekshaw Centre, in New Delhi on Tuesday.
Updated on Jan 14, 2026 09:00 am IST

Five Mohali academy alumni join army, air force

The total number of MRSAFPI alumni inducted into the armed forces has reached 186. (HT Photo)
Published on Dec 14, 2025 07:18 am IST

Indian Army chief commissions anti-submarine ship INS Mahe

The Indian Navy commissioned INS Mahe, the first of the Mahe-class anti-submarine shallow water craft, in the presence of Army chief General Upendra Dwivedi at the naval dockyard in Mumbai on Monday. (Anshuman Poyrekar/HT Photo)
Published on Nov 24, 2025 03:55 pm IST

Army chief visits Arunachal, highlights focus on operationalising drone capabilities

Army chief visits Arunachal, highlights focus on operationalising drone capabilities
Published on Sept 18, 2025 05:40 pm IST

Army chief says ‘war’ with Pak didn't end with May 10 truce: 'It continued…’

Chief of the Army Staff Upendra Dwivedi lauded the Indian Army for a calibrated response during Operation Sindoor, which saw Pakistan attacking with missiles and drones after the security forces struck nine terror targets in response to the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack.
Updated on Sept 06, 2025 08:53 am IST

Forces given free hand a day after Pahalgam attack, reveals Army chief

Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi spoke about Operation Sindoor during an address on August 4
Updated on Aug 10, 2025 11:59 am IST

Army Chief Gen Upendra Dwivedi begins 4-day visit to Bhutan

Army Chief Gen Upendra Dwivedi begins 4-day visit to Bhutan
Updated on Oct 07, 2025 12:29 am IST

Army chief reviews security preparedness of Amarnath Yatra

Chief of Army Staff General Upendra Dwivedi reviews the security grid in the Kashmir region and assess preparedness for the upcoming Amarnath Yatra on Sunday. (ANI)
Updated on Jun 22, 2025 06:19 pm IST

Lt Gen Rajiv Ghai promoted as deputy Chief of Army Staff

Lieutenant General Rajiv Ghai addressing a press conference on India's Operation Sindoor in New Delhi in May.
Updated on Jun 09, 2025 01:40 pm IST

COAS General Dwivedi reviews operational readiness of Sudarshan Chakra Corps, honours veterans

COAS General Dwivedi reviews operational readiness of Sudarshan Chakra Corps, honours veterans
Updated on Oct 06, 2025 04:55 pm IST

Veterans can contribute to nation-building: Army Chief 

Detailing the welfare measures for army veterans, the army chief stated that more than 58 crore has been disbursed to 12,000 beneficiaries through welfare schemes. (HT PHOTO)
Updated on Jan 15, 2025 07:02 am IST

Ruling politicians score own goal in Pakistan

Pakistan Army chief General Asim Munir was speaking on the Defence Day.
Published on Nov 06, 2024 01:08 pm IST

Centre concerned about Manipur, says CM Biren Singh

Manipur chief minister N Biren Singh (X/@NBirenSingh)
Updated on Aug 25, 2024 04:31 pm IST

Army chief visits forward posts along LoC near Kupwara

Chief of army staff General Upendra Dwivedi checks a weapon during his visit to the forward locations along the LoC. (ANI)
Updated on Jul 26, 2024 09:24 am IST

Lt Gen Upendra Dwivedi to be next Army chief

Lieutenant General Upendra Dwivedi.
Updated on Jun 12, 2024 05:53 am IST

Situation in J&K under control, increase in terror activities in Rajouri-Poonch: Army Chief

Indian Army Chief General Manoj Pande takes a round of parade on the occasion of Army Day 2024 at 11 Gorkha Rifles Regimental Center (GRRC) Parade Ground in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh India on Monday. (Deepak Gupta/Hindustan Times)
Updated on Jan 16, 2024 08:32 am IST

Should the Army be used in internal security situations?

Home Minister Amit Shah with BSF commanders on the Indo-Pak border in Kutch on August 12.
Published on Aug 14, 2023 03:01 pm IST

All women tri-service bike rally reaches Ambala

To commemorate the “24th Kargil Vijay Divas” a tri-service women bike rally that was flagged off by Chief of Army Staff Gen Manoj Pande at National War Memorial in New Delhi on Tuesday, reached Ambala in the evening. (HT Photo)
Updated on Jul 19, 2023 06:43 pm IST

Army chief in Manipur meets governor, reviews security arrangement

Chief of Army Staff General Manoj Pande called on governor of Manipur Anusuiya Uikey at Raj Bhavan today (Twitter/@ANI)
Updated on May 27, 2023 08:48 pm IST

Pak Army chief warns Imran Khan's supporters about violence after ex-PM's arrest

Pakistan Army chief Asim Munir.
Updated on May 18, 2023 09:27 am IST

General Manoj Pande is new army chief, succeeds General MM Naravane

General Manoj Pande takes over as the 29th #COAS of Indian Army from General MM Naravane. (Credit: ADG PI - INDIAN ARMY)
Updated on Apr 30, 2022 02:39 pm IST

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

General MM Naravane 
Published on Jan 12, 2022 02:58 pm IST

Indian Army chief MM Naravane in J&K, reviews preparedness along LoC

Indian Army chief General MM Naravane reviews preparedness along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir. 
Published on Oct 19, 2021 01:25 pm IST

Army better prepared to face challenges along the borders with Pak, China: Gen Rawat

India's first Chief of Defence Staff(CDS) Gen Bipin Rawat inspects the Guard of Honour at South Block lawns in New Delhi, on 31 December.
Updated on Dec 31, 2019 03:30 pm IST

‘Thank you, Jai Hind’, says outgoing Army chief General Bipin Rawat. Next assignment: CDS

General Rawat refused to comment on what he plans to do as the CDS
Updated on Aug 14, 2020 07:35 pm IST

Veterans differentiate between tactical and strategic operations

Minister of state for foreign affairs and former chief of Army Staff General VK Singh on Saturday took on the Congress, which claimed that operations across the Line of Control (LoC) – the de-facto border between India and Pakistan – by the Indian military did happen in the past as well.
Updated on May 04, 2019 09:35 pm IST

Major Leetul Gogoi could lose seniority

Leetul Gogoi , who qualified to become an officer in 2008 years after joining the army, was detained at the Srinagar hotel in 2018 after an altercation with the owner who had refused to allow a woman to enter the hotel to meet Gogoi.
Published on Mar 31, 2019 11:58 pm IST