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Ex-Army Chief Gen V N Sharma, who stood firm during 1987 Wangdung crisis, dies at 96
August 01, 2026 4:25 am
The strong military response by India in the crisis when Gen V N Sharma was the Eastern Army Commander eventually led to the India-China standoff getting resolved, and the armies of the two countries moved back under mutual agreement.
Rudra all-arms brigades will make Army future-ready: Gen Dwivedi
July 27, 2025 3:50 am
General Dwivedi announced the establishment of ‘Rudra’ all arms brigades, ‘Bhairav’ light commando battalions, ‘Shaktibaan’ artillery regiments and ‘Divyastra’ batteries, drone-equipped infantry battalions, and indigenous air defence systems.
Not patients, but leaders of tomorrow: Army Chief at Paraplegic Rehabilitation Centre in Pune
January 14, 2025 11:23 pm
Speaking to reporters after his visit, Gen Dwivedi said, "I have been wanting to come to this place for long."
Only four new terror recruits from Jammu and Kashmir in 2024, 80% militants Pakistani: Army chief General Upendra Dwivedi
January 13, 2025 7:48 pm
Chief of Army Staff General Upendra Dwivedi highlights local support for peace in Jammu and Kashmir amid ongoing challenges.
Top Army commanders discuss operational preparedness, critical strategic issues
October 29, 2024 10:47 pm
The 1.3 million-strong Army's senior leadership also resolved to accelerate the ongoing transformational initiatives to boost its overall combat capabilities.
India’s outlook focuses on respect for sovereignty of all nations: Army Chief
November 04, 2023 4:38 am
He said there is a need to take note of the growing salience of ‘National Security’ in international affairs and the renewed currency of hard power.
Amid war, identifying sources for Soviet-era equipment spares: Army Chief
January 13, 2023 8:07 am
Addressing the press ahead of Army Day on January 15, General Pande said the Army has secured a waiver and sanction to import spares and ammunition for the sustenance of these equipment for the next two to three years.
Gen Pande to go to forward areas on his maiden visit to Ladakh as Army Chief
May 13, 2022 6:49 am
The Army said in a statement that Pande reached Leh on Thursday and “was briefed on the security situation along the borders with special focus on Eastern Ladakh.”
Gen Manoj Pande becomes first Chief from Corps of Engineers
May 01, 2022 3:41 am
Gen Pande is the most senior Army officer in the country and has spent most of his career serving along the northern borders facing China. This is significant as India’s two-year standoff with China remains unresolved.
Pune: Three service chiefs, NDA coursemates, come together at alma mater
August 21, 2021 9:46 pm
The chiefs have come together at the academy just days after the Supreme Court, in an interim order, allowed women to appear for the entrance exam of the NDA, which is the premier tri-services training institute of India.
INDIAN ARMY CHIEF PHOTOS
Outgoing Army Chief Gen Upendra Dwivedi accorded ceremonial farewell
June 30, 2026 2:06 pm
Prior to the farewell ceremony, the Army chief visited the National War Memorial where he laid a wreath to honour the country's bravehearts
In Pictures: Gen Anil Chauhan wraps up tenure as CDS
May 30, 2026 7:41 pm
As Chief of Defence Staff, Gen Chauhan played a key role in planning and implementation of Operation Sindoor along with the three service chiefs
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