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RSS leader's ‘dialogue with Pak’ remark gets Narvane's backing & Cong's question

New Delhi: Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) General Secretary Dattatreya Hosabale speaks during an interview with PTI, in New Delhi, Tuesday, May 12, 2026. (PTI Photo/Arun Sharma)(PTI05_13_2026_000153B)
Updated on May 14, 2026 11:20 am IST

‘Enjoyed writing memoir, hope it is cleared for publication’: General Naravane

Naravane was the army chief from December 31, 2019 to April 30, 2022—a period of heightened military activity in eastern Ladakh amid the standoff along the contested Line of Actual Control (X/ManojNaravane)
Updated on Apr 23, 2026 10:21 pm IST

Former army chief Gen MM Naravane launches new book after memoir controversy

The former Army chief got embroiled in a controversy after his unpublished memoir was cited by the Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, to target the Centre over the 2020 standoff against China.
Updated on Apr 23, 2026 03:00 pm IST

‘Now only into writing fiction’: Indian Army ex-chief Naravane after memoir row

Former Chief of Army Staff General MM Naravane's autobiography 'Four Stars of Destiny' remains unpublished, and is at the nub of a major political row.
Updated on Mar 22, 2026 12:01 pm IST

Gen Naravane book row raises the ques: Should Army pick merit over seniority?

PM Modi with RM Rajnath Singh, NSA Doval and armed forces chief during Op Sindoor.
Updated on Feb 11, 2026 02:45 pm IST

No copies ‘published, distributed or sold’: Naravane amid row over memoir

Apart from a status update expected of an author, Naravane’s seven-word post on X did not deny excerpts of the 448-page book that were recently published in Caravan magazine.
Updated on Feb 11, 2026 06:54 am IST

Ex-Army chief Naravane's first reaction amid memoir row: 'This is the status...'

Former army chief MM Naravane shared the publisher's statement on his official X handle.
Updated on Feb 11, 2026 09:00 am IST

'By the way': Gen Naravane on why he wrote book, now at centre of Rahul-BJP row

A printed copy of the unpublished memoir of former Indian Army chief Gen MM Naravane held up in the Parliament complex by Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday, February 4, 2026.
Updated on Feb 05, 2026 03:00 pm IST

‘What Gen Naravane wrote on PM’: Rahul shows copy of unpublished book outside LS

Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi speaks to the media, as he shows a copy of the unpublished "memoir" of former Army chief M M Naravane during the Budget Session of Parliament.
Updated on Feb 05, 2026 09:00 pm IST

Letter to speaker, 8 suspended: Chaos in LS on Rahul vs BJP over Naravane memoir

Lok Sabha LoP Rahul Gandhi, Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi and other MPs protest at Makar Dwar of the Parliament, against the suspension of 8 MPs from Lok Sabha and against the India-US trade agreement, during the ongoing Budget Session, in New Delhi on Tuesday.
Updated on Feb 03, 2026 07:20 pm IST

8 Cong MPs suspended in LS amid chaos over ex-army chief's unpublished memoir

Rahul and Priyanka Gandhi with Congress MPs, including those suspended on Tuesday, in Parliament
Updated on Feb 04, 2026 06:01 pm IST

Amid Rahul's Naravane memoir demand, use of ‘yaar’ fuels fire in LS

Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi speaks in Lok Sabha during the Budget session of Parliament on Tuesday
Updated on Feb 04, 2026 08:59 am IST

Lok Sabha to resume after ruckus over Naravane memoir | What was the row

Rahul Gandhi's move to cite Naravane's memoir quickly led to a backlash from BJP leaders who accused him of misleading the Lok Sabha and belittling the armed forces.
Updated on Feb 03, 2026 12:00 pm IST

War of words, three adjourns: Opposition, govt spar on Naravane’s ‘memoir’ in LS

It was also pointed out to Rahul Gandhi that the topic was not related to the subject –– the President’s speech.
Updated on Feb 03, 2026 10:01 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

Who is MM Naravane? Ex Army chief at the centre of Rahul vs govt in Lok Sabha

General Manoj Mukund Naravane addressing a press conference.
Updated on Feb 02, 2026 02:58 pm IST

‘Indian Army would rather open fire than…’: Gen Naravane warns Chinese troops

Former chief of army staff general MM Naravane.
Published on Dec 14, 2022 11:29 pm IST

Army chief Naravane discusses defence ties with Singapore defence minister

Indian Army Chief M. M. Naravane meets Singapore defence minister | Representational image (REUTERS)
Published on Apr 05, 2022 04:20 pm IST

India pays tributes to late General Bipin Rawat: 9 things to know

File photo of General Bipin Rawat Sainik School. (File photo)
Published on Mar 16, 2022 05:46 pm IST

‘Words cannot do justice’: PM Modi wishes soldiers, their families on Army Day

PM Modi said that words cannot do justice to their invaluable contribution towards national safety.
Published on Jan 15, 2022 09:02 am 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

On India-China LAC row, Army chief says 'nobody wants an unsettled border'

Indian Army chief General Manoj Mukund Naravane addressing a press conference.
Updated on Feb 24, 2021 06:49 pm IST

Gen. Naravane holds talks with UAE Commander on defence cooperation

According to the Indian Army, Gen. Naravane on Wednesday received a Guard of Honour at the headquarters of the UAE’s Land Forces and laid a wreath at the Martyr’s Point.
Published on Dec 11, 2020 01:24 pm IST

Terrorists making ‘desperate attempts’ to infiltrate into J-K: Army chief

In this file photo from September, General MM Naravane, Chief of Army Staff (COAS) undertaking a firsthand assessment of the situation along the Line of Control.
Updated on Nov 28, 2020 09:13 pm IST

Foreign secretary and army chief to make first joint visit to Myanmar

The trip to Myanmar will be first such visit by the army chief during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Updated on Oct 03, 2020 02:39 pm IST

‘Situation along LAC is slightly tensed’, says army chief during Ladakh visit

Indian Army Chief General MM Naravane.
Updated on Sept 04, 2020 12:14 pm IST