Chief of Army Staff

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...

November 23, 2024 10:39 PM

COAS Indian Army General Upendra Dwivedi felicitates gallantry awardees in Pokhara

General Upendra Dwivedi, Chief of Army Staff (COAS) of the Indian Army, visited Pokhara today and addressed a large Ex-servicemen Rally of Nepal-domiciled Gorkha Ex-servicemen in the sprawling lawns of PPO Pokhara. Accompanied by his spouse, Sunita Dwivedi, President of the Army Wives Welfare Association (AWWA), General Dwivedi interacted with and felicitated gallantry awardees and Veer Naris present at the event. The COAS praised the bravery of the Gorkha soldiers, saluting their courage and ...

September 16, 2024 6:09 PM

Indian Army on path to Aatmanirbharta, says Gen Upendra Dwivedi

General Upendra Dwivedi assumed his role as the new Chief of Army Staff today, expressing his honour in leading the Indian Army and assuring the nation of the force's readiness to face current and future challenges. After inspecting a guard of honour at South Block, General Dwivedi said, "This is a matter of immense pride and honour for me to be assigned the responsibility to lead the Indian Army. The glorious traditions and the legacy of the valour and the sacrifices of our soldiers. On this o...