New Delhi, April 10 (IANS) Chief of Army Staff General Upendra Dwivedi has revealed that the Indian Army deliberately delayed a planned strike during Operation Sindoor to avoid disrupting ‘namaz’ at a terrorist camp, underlining what he described as a conscious effort to balance military objectives with humanitarian considerations.Speaking on the podcast “Before I Became Me” by IIMUN with host Rishabh Shah, the Army Chief said the operation involved flexible timing, but commanders chose rest…
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New Delhi, March 25 (IANS) Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Upendra Dwivedi held a meeting with UK’s Chief of the Air Staff Air Chief Marshal Sir Harvey Smyth in New Delhi on Wednesday, discussing the current geostrategic situation and issues of mutual interest. In a post on X, Indian Army’s Additional Directorate General of Public Information (ADGPI) stated, “Air Chief Marshal Sir Harv Smyth, Chief of the Air Staff, Royal Air Force, United Kingdom, called on General Upendra Dwivedi, COAS. Dur…
New Delhi, March 12 (IANS) Lieutenant General Joel B Vowell, Deputy Commanding General, United States Army Pacific (USARPAC) held a meeting with Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Upendra Dwivedi in New Delhi on Thursday, discussing ways to further strengthen the defence partnership between both nations. The discussions between two officials focused on regional security in the Indo-Pacific, enhancing interoperability through joint military exercises and exploring new avenues of engagement to dee…
New Delhi, March 10 (IANS) The Press Information Bureau’s (PIB) Fact Check unit on Tuesday dismissed as fake a viral claim on social media that India had shared the location of an Iranian naval ship with Israel, reportedly based on an AI-generated video of Indian Army chief General Upendra Dwivedi that was widely circulated by Pakistani propaganda accounts and later amplified by a Turkish newspaper. According to PIB Fact Check, the Turkish newspaper Yeni Safak cited the manipulated video and c…
New Delhi, March 9 (IANS) The government on Monday debunked false claims circulating on social media and warned about an AI-generated deepfake video of General Upendra Dwivedi, Chief of the Army Staff, being shared by Pakistani propaganda accounts to mislead the public.In a post on X, the official handle PIB Fact Check said that certain Pakistani propaganda accounts were spreading fabricated allegations that, on the orders of Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Vice Chief of Navy Sanjay Vatsayan ass…
New Delhi, March 4 (IANS) The festival of colours, Holi, was celebrated with zeal and camaraderie by the Indian Armed Forces across various fronts, reflecting both the spirit of the festival and a continued commitment to operational readiness. From high-altitude posts along the Indo-Tibetan border to forward air bases, personnel marked the occasion with traditional festivities, sweets, and cultural programmes, while reaffirming their dedication to national security.Air Marshal I.S. Walia, Air Of…
Mumbai, March 2 (IANS) General Upendra Dwivedi, Chief of Army Staff (COAS), on Monday, reviewed the operational logistics, training architecture and administrative preparedness during a visit to the Headquarters Maharashtra, Gujarat and Goa Area in Mumbai, an official said. During the briefing, “the formation’s readiness in ensuring robust rear area security, integrated logistics and seamless Military-Civil fusion to sustain operations in evolving scenarios was highlighted,” an official statemen…
Jammu, Feb 7 (IANS) Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi on Saturday met some old colleagues during his tour to the border areas in Jammu and Kashmir’s Poonch.Officials said that the Army Chief visited the forward areas in Poonch.During this time, the COAS met the soldiers deployed at the border and learned about their preparations.General Dwivedi appreciated the good morale and vigilance of the soldiers.During the tour, General Dwivedi reached Kamsar village of Poonch and met retired Subedar (Hon…
New Delhi, Jan 26 (IANS) Indian Army chief General Upendra Dwivedi extended heartfelt greetings to the countrymen on the 77th Republic Day, stating that the occasion provides people with the opportunity to express gratitude to the immortal heroes who made the supreme sacrifice and displayed unparalleled bravery on the line of duty. In a post on X, General Dwivedi said, “On the auspicious occasion of the nation’s 77th Republic Day, I extend my heartfelt greetings to all fellow citizens. This glor…
Jaipur, Jan 15 (IANS) The Indian Army is fully prepared to counter any kind of threat, Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi said here on Thursday, assuring citizens that the force remains ready for present and future challenges amid rapidly evolving warfare dynamics.Reassuring the nation of the Army’s preparedness, Gen Upendra Dwivedi said that continuous modernisation and adaptation remain the force’s top priority. Underlining the force’s readiness for both current and future warfare, he sa…