Pune, May 30 (IANS) Indian Army chief, General Upendra Dwivedi on Saturday said that ‘Operation Sindoor’ remains ongoing and that all three services of the Indian Armed Forces are maintaining a high level of preparedness for any future contingency, including what he described as ‘Operation Sindoor 2.0’, if the situation demands.Addressing a press conference after the Passing Out Parade (POP) of the 150th Course of the National Defence Academy (NDA) in Pune, General Dwivedi said that while hostil…
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Pune, May 30 (IANS) Indian Army chief General Upendra Dwivedi on Saturday said that every soldier in the Indian armed forces should possess the capability to operate drones, stressing that extensive training and practical exposure to drone systems, simulators and counter-drone technologies are being provided to cadets and personnel to prepare them for future battlefields. Replying to an IANS question during a press conference held after the Passing Out Parade (POP) of the 150th Course of the Nat…
Pune, May 30 (IANS) Indian Army chief General Upendra Dwivedi on Saturday reviewed the Passing Out Parade (POP) of the 150th Course of the National Defence Academy (NDA) at the prestigious tri-services academy in Khadakwasla, Pune, marking the commissioning of 355 cadets into the Indian Armed Forces.The ceremonial event was held at the Khetarpal Parade Ground, where the graduating cadets showcased military precision, discipline, and professionalism during an impressive march past before moving o…
New Delhi/Itanagar, May 24 (IANS) Arunachal Pradesh Governor Lt Gen K.T. Parnaik (Retd) said that Sainik Schools have played a transformative role in nation-building by nurturing generations of disciplined, patriotic and service-oriented youth across the country. The Governor attended the Sainwinians’ Annual Meet at Manekshaw Centre in New Delhi.Alumni of Sainik School Rewa, including Chief of Army Staff, General Upendra Dwivedi, Lieutenant Governor of Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Admiral Deve…
Pune, May 20 (IANS) Indian Army chief General Upendra Dwivedi will review the Passing Out Parade of the 150th Course of the National Defence Academy (NDA) scheduled to be held on May 30, at the iconic Khetarpal Parade Ground in Khadakwasla, Pune. The prestigious Passing Out Parade (POP) will mark the culmination of the Spring Term 2026 training cycle, with around 355 cadets from the Army, Navy and Air Force set to graduate after completing rigorous academic, physical and military training at the…
New Delhi, May 8 (IANS) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday commended the courage, discipline and selfless service of Tiranga Mountain Rescue (TMR), India’s pioneering high-altitude rescue organisation, and visited a photo exhibition on its work. The exhibition titled ‘A Decade of Silent Service to the Nation’, organised by Tiranga Mountain Rescue (TMR), was held at Manekshaw Centre, New Delhi, to commemorate 10 years of the organisation’s service.The exhibition featured impac…
Washington, April 21 (IANS) Chief of Army Staff, General Upendra Dwivedi held a meeting with the Commanding General of United States Army Pacific, General Ronald P Clark and senior officials in Honolulu with discussions focused on strengthening defence cooperation between the two countries and advancing a shared vision for peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific. As he arrived at the US military base in Hawaii, General Dwivedi was accorded a Guard of Honour at Fort Shafter and also undertook an …
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…
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…