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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

Army's Northern Command chief briefs J-K LG on Operation Mahadev

The LG congratulated the Army, CRPF, and J&K Police for the successful Operation Mahadev.
Published on Jul 29, 2025 11:00 pm IST

Bomb kills Russia's top nuclear protection General Igor Kirillov

In Moscow, Lieutenant General Igor Kirillov, the commander of Russia's nuclear defence forces, was murdered by a bomb in an electric scooter.
Published on Dec 17, 2024 01:11 pm IST

Who is lieutenant general Upendra Dwivedi, new Army chief? Top 5 achievements

Vice chief of army staff (VCOAS) lieutenant general Upendra Dwivedi in New Delhi. (ANI file)
Updated on Jun 12, 2024 06:43 am IST

Ex-Army officer Gurmit Singh may take oath as Uttarakhand's new governor today

Uttarakhand minister of soldier welfare Ganesh Joshi (L) welcomes the newly-appointed governor of the state, Lieutenant-General Gurmit Singh (retd), at the Jollygrant airport in Dehradun. 
Published on Sept 15, 2021 05:31 am IST

Pakistan Army appoints first female lieutenant general

In 2017, Nigar Johar became the third woman officer in the Pakistan Army to attain the rank of major general.
Updated on Jul 01, 2020 12:28 pm IST

India-China military talks on LAC row inconclusive

Around 250 soldiers from the two sides clashed near Pangong lake on the night of May 5-6, and the scuffle left scores of troops injured.
Updated on Jun 07, 2020 12:29 am IST

What women can, and cannot do, in the Army, writes Karan Thapar

Women are now eligible to compete for command appointments
Updated on Feb 22, 2020 08:52 pm IST

General accused of war crimes named Sri Lanka army chief

A general accused of war crimes was Monday appointed Sri Lanka army chief, as the US warned his selection undermined efforts to ensure accountability after a long-running conflict with Tamil separatists.
Updated on Aug 19, 2019 06:26 pm IST

Army Lt Gen faces action for alleged corruption over misuse of Govt funds

Allegations are being raised against the officer that he had misused government funds for buying equipment worth over Rs 10 lakh for personal use.
Updated on May 11, 2019 06:46 pm IST