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The high court observed that the promotions of two Major Generals to Lt General while Maj Gen Saini's petition was pending in the AFT were contingent on the outcome of the petition. Major general

Delhi High Court orders Army to consider major general for lieutenant general’s rank before he retires in October

August 22, 2024 11:42 am

The Delhi High Court overturned an AFT ruling and observed that the Major General was not considered for promotion in an "arbitrary and illegal manner."

Pune: Southern Army Commander JS Nain reviews medical college, intelligence school

May 02, 2022 7:07 am

As part of the tour of the Armed Forces Medical College, Lt Gen Nain visited the skill laboratory which houses simulators, mannequins and state-of-the-art equipment for medical training.

Army’s Southern Command in Pune marks its 128th Raising Day

April 01, 2022 8:29 pm

Since its raising on April 1, 1895, the Southern Command has been instrumental in ensuring the territorial integrity of the nation with its troops having participated in several military operations.

Lieutenant General Walter Anthony Gustavo 'Wag' Pinto dies at 97

March 28, 2021 1:05 am

Popularly known as the 'Victor of Basantar' for commanding the 54th Division in the battle as a Major General, Gen Pinto last served as the 8th General Officer Commanding-in-Chief of the Central Command.

Don't sit on promotions, SC tells forces, govt

January 10, 2014 6:02 am

This, the court pointed out, would lead to individual resentment, bitterness, displeasure and indignation.

SC stays order for Lt Gens demotion

March 19, 2013 3:27 am

In a reprieve for the Centre and the Army,the Supreme Court on Monday stayed a rare order of quashing promotions of a sitting Lieutenant General

Mahakumbh: Army says no permanent structure on its land

July 07, 2012 4:32 am

The Army will extend all possible cooperation to the civic authorities during preparation and the conduct of Mahakumbh,but will not be able to allow any permanent construction in the Parade Ground and the land around the Akbars Fort,where it has a base.

Army adopts promotion policy for Maj. Generals,Lt. Generals

August 20, 2009 1:53 pm

Indian Armys new promotion policy restricts officers of the rank of Maj General and Lt General to handle either administrative duties or lead troops in operational formations.

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1971 war hero Jack Jacob wreath laid

January 14, 2016 11:28 am

New Delhi, Jan 14 (ANI): Wreath laying ceremony of 1971 Bangladesh liberation war hero Lieutenant General (retd) Jack Farj Rafael Jacob was observed on Thursday.Lt. Gen. (Retd.) Jacob, 92, passed away on Wednesday morning, following a 13-days illness. He played a key role in India’s victory in the India-Pakistan war of 1971.Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) senior leader Lal Krishna Advani paid his tribute to former Lt. Gen. Jacob. Amongst other dignitaries who paid tributes to the 1971 war hero were current Chief of the Army Staff General Dalbir Singh, Air Chief Marshal Arup Raha, Minister of State (MoS) for External Affairs Vijay Kumar Singh and Bangladesh High Commissioner to India Syed Muazzem Ali. Besides his 36-year career in the army, Lt. Gen. (Retd.) Jack Jacob served as the Governor of Goa and Punjab.