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June 30, 2025 6:05 PM

Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi embarks on 4-day official visit to Bhutan

Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) General Upendra Dwivedi on Monday departed for Bhutan on a four-day official visit aimed at further strengthening the enduring defence cooperation between the two nations. During the visit, General Dwivedi is scheduled to call on Bhutan's King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck. He will also hold discussions with Lieutenant General Batoo Tshering, Chief Operations Officer of the Royal Bhutan Army, according to the Defence Ministry. In addition, the Army Chief will i...

February 25, 2025 11:27 AM

Army chief to visit Marseille for briefing on exercise SHAKTI, “Scorpion” programme

Indian Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi, currently on a four-day visit to France, is set to travel to Marseille on Tuesday to visit the 3rd Division of the French Army, the defence ministry said in a statement. During his visit, he will be briefed on Exercise Shakti, a biennial training event conducted alternately in India and France, as well as on SCORPION, the French Army’s modernization programme. On Wednesday, General Dwivedi will visit the Carpiagne military base, where he will observ...

February 4, 2025 9:27 PM

Rajnath Singh refutes Rahul Gandhi’s remarks on Army chief’s statement on India-China border

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday refuted comments made by Congress leader Rahul Gandhi in Parliament regarding the statement of the Chief of the Army Staff on the situation along the India-China border. In a tweet, Singh clarified that the Army Chief's observations pertained to a "temporary disturbance" in traditional patrolling patterns by both India and China along the disputed border. He emphasized that these patrols have now returned to their traditional practices following recent ...

September 16, 2024 5:06 PM

Former Army Chief Gen VK Singh flags off Mumbai Kargil Soldierathon 2024

Former Army Chief and Union Minister General VK Singh launched the Mumbai Kargil Soldierathon 2024 on Sunday morning at Military Station Colaba, marking the 25th anniversary of India's victory in the Kargil War. The event, organized by Fitistan-Ek Fit Bharat in collaboration with Headquarters MG & G Area, aims to pay tribute to the sacrifice and valor of Kargil War heroes. Gen. Singh emphasized the importance of showing support for soldiers, saying, "This event is in support of the Kargil V...