General Upendra Dwivedi

March 28, 2025 1:35 PM

COAS Gen Upendra Dwivedi stresses Jointness and Integration in Armed Forces amid evolving warfare

Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Gen Upendra Dwivedi emphasized the critical need for jointness and integration among India's Armed Forces in response to the evolving nature of warfare. Addressing officers undergoing the 80th Staff Course at the Defence Services Staff College (DSSC) in Wellington on Wednesday, Gen Dwivedi outlined the strategic challenges facing India and the necessity for synergy between the Army, Navy, and Air Force to tackle future security threats. According to the Ministry of De...

January 13, 2025 7:36 PM

Situation at LAC ‘stable but sensitive,’ says Army chief

Indian Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi has described the situation along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) as "stable but sensitive," highlighting ongoing efforts to address tensions between India and China. Speaking on Monday, he said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has held discussions with the Chinese leadership over the matter. When asked about the current status at the LAC, General Dwivedi added, "It is stable but sensitive. There have been a series of meetings. Even the Prime Minister...

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...