army chief | DD News

June 30, 2026 3:05 PM

General Upendra Dwivedi retires as Army Chief after four decades of service

General Upendra Dwivedi on Tuesday superannuated from the Indian Army after more than four decades of distinguished service, relinquishing the appointment of the Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) upon superannuation. His tenure as Army Chief was marked by a strong focus on operational preparedness, military modernisation, jointness among the three Services, technology integration and soldier-centric reforms, according to the Ministry of Defence (MoD). During his tenure, the Indian Army maintained...

January 4, 2026 4:02 PM

Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi to Visit UAE to Bolster Defence Partnership

General Upendra Dwivedi, Chief of the Army Staff, has departed for an official visit to the United Arab Emirates on January 5, 2026, as part of India's ongoing efforts to strengthen defence cooperation and military-to-military relations with friendly nations. The two-day visit to the UAE, scheduled from January 5 to 6, will commence with General Dwivedi receiving a Guard of Honour from the UAE Land Forces upon his arrival. During his stay, the Army Chief will meet with senior leadership of the ...

November 28, 2025 9:57 AM

General Upendra Dwivedi outlines Army’s three-phase transformation pathway at Chanakya Defence Dialogue 2025

Chief of the Army Staff General Upendra Dwivedi on Thursday detailed the Army’s three-phase transformation roadmap and identified “four key drivers for the next leap” at the Chanakya Defence Dialogue 2025. The third edition of the Dialogue, organised by the Indian Army in partnership with the Centre for Land Warfare Studies (CLAWS), opened at the Manekshaw Centre in New Delhi. It brought together senior military leaders, global strategic experts, diplomats, policymakers, industry represen...

October 14, 2025 2:27 PM

India’s peacekeeping role reflects spirit of ‘Vasudhaiva Kutumbukam’: Army Chief

Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi on Tuesday highlighted the country’s longstanding contributions to United Nations (UN) peacekeeping missions, saying they reflect India’s civilisational ethos of “Vasudhaiva Kutumbukam” — the world is one family. Speaking at the United Nations Troop Contributing Countries (UN TCC) Chiefs’ Conclave 2025 in New Delhi, Dwivedi said India’s participation in peacekeeping also embodies the principle of “Vishwa Bandhu” — India as a friend to all. ...

October 3, 2025 7:54 PM

No restraint in future conflicts: Indian Army chief warns Pakistan

In a warning to Pakistan, Chief of Army Staff General Upendra Dwivedi on Friday said that India would no longer exercise the restraint it had shown during Operation Sindoor earlier this year and would deliver a far more decisive and destructive response if cross-border terrorism continues. Addressing soldiers at the Army cantonment in Ghadsana village, Sriganganagar, General Dwivedi said, “We will wipe out Pakistan from the face of the earth if they don’t stop terrorism. Be prepared, God wi...

August 4, 2025 10:29 PM

Army chief inaugurates ‘Agnishodh’ research cell at IIT-Madras to boost defence self-reliance

In a step towards strengthening self-reliance in defence technology, Chief of Army Staff General Upendra Dwivedi on Monday inaugurated ‘Agnishodh’, the Indian Army Research Cell (IARC), at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras. The facility aims to integrate academic research with real-time operational applications, reinforcing the Army’s modernization and technology infusion goals under the Five Pillars of Transformation framework. Speaking on the occasion, General Dwivedi high...

July 3, 2025 12:40 PM

Army chief lauds Indian military team for ‘focused’ joint training in Bhutan

Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) General Upendra Dwivedi visited the Indian Military Training Team (IMTRAT) in Bhutan on Thursday, where he was briefed on the vital role the team plays in enhancing military cooperation between India and the Royal Bhutan Army (RBA). According to the Indian Army’s Additional Directorate General of Public Information (ADGPI), the COAS interacted with personnel from both the Indian Army and the Royal Bhutan Army at IMTRAT. He commended them for their focused joint ...

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 ...