General Dhiraj Seth assumes charge as 31st Army chief, unveils ‘VIJAY’ vision for a technology-driven future force

July 1, 2026 12:26 PM

General Dhiraj Seth assumes charge as 31st Army chief, unveils ‘VIJAY’ vision for a technology-driven future force

General Dhiraj Seth on Wednesday assumed charge as the 31st Chief of the Army Staff (COAS), succeeding General Upendra Dwivedi. He outlined an ambitious roadmap to transform the Indian Army into a technology-enabled, future-ready force through a strategic vision centred on the acronym "VIJAY." Addressing officers after assuming office, General Seth described it as a matter of "pride and humility" to lead the Indian Army and reaffirmed his commitment to the ideals of "Duty, Honour, and Nation Fi...

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

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...

COAS General Upendra Dwivedi strengthens defence ties with UAE during visit

January 6, 2026 9:45 AM

COAS General Upendra Dwivedi strengthens defence ties with UAE during visit

Chief of Army Staff General Upendra Dwivedi met Major General Staff Yousef Maayouf Saeed Al Hallami, commander of the UAE land forces, as part of his ongoing visit to the UAE, with discussions focused on strengthening defence cooperation between the two countries. Officials said the talks covered measures to enhance military engagement, improve convergence in training and expand bilateral cooperation in areas of mutual interest. During the visit, General Dwivedi also toured the UAE land forces ...

Indian Army commemorates 79th Infantry Day, honours courage and legacy of soldiers

October 27, 2025 6:36 PM

Indian Army commemorates 79th Infantry Day, honours courage and legacy of soldiers

The Indian Army on Monday celebrated Infantry Day, also known as Shaurya Diwas, with solemn tributes at the National War Memorial in New Delhi, marking 79 years of the Infantry’s courage, sacrifice, and service to the Nation. General Upendra Dwivedi, Chief of the Army Staff, led the commemoration by laying a wreath at the Amar Chakra, honouring the supreme sacrifice of Infantry soldiers who laid down their lives in the line of duty. The ceremony was attended by senior Army officers, serving p...

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

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...

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

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 ...

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

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...