New Delhi, Jan 13 (IANS) Indian Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi said the situation along the northern and northwestern border remains “stable” and “under firm control”, but stressed the need for “constant vigil. He also said that Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) has witnessed a significant positive change in 2025, adding that the “theme of terrorism to tourism is gradually taking shape” in the union territory. He further said that in the past year, the security forces eliminated 31 terrorists, of …
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New Delhi, Jan 13 (IANS) Indian Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi on Tuesday said India can be satisfied with the progress made in the field of security in 2025, while mentioning that Operation Sindoor demonstrated India’s readiness, precision and strategic clarity. He mentioned that India’s resolute response to the Pahalgam terror attack served as an example of the current reality of the world that “nations that stay prepared, prevail”.Addressing the annual press conference of the Indian Army,…
New Delhi, Jan 9 (IANS) New Delhi is set to witness a powerful display of India’s military might this Republic Day, as fighter jets that played a key role in ‘Operation Sindoor’ will roar across Kartavya Path. The spectacle will capture the global attention, say defence experts. Operation Sindoor, which was launched in the aftermath of the Pahalgam attack, highlighted a decisive response by the Indian armed forces. This military operation by India targeted terrorist hideouts and key locati…
Colombo, Jan 8 (IANS) India’s Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Upendra Dwivedi on Thursday visited the Army War College (AWC) in Sri Lanka and interacted with Major General D K R N Silva, Commandant, AWC. He also witnessed the foundation laying ceremony of the India-Sri Lanka Friendship Sports Complex and the handing over of a military ambulance to AWC. General Dwivedi encouraged student officers to pursue professional excellence, develop agility and adaptability towards the rapidly-evolving c…
Colombo, Jan 8 (IANS) Indian Army chief General Upendra Dwivedi held talks with Sri Lankan defence officials on Thursday, focusing on cooperation in Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) and enhancing collaboration between the two nations in areas of shared interest.The Indian Army Chief met Sri Lanka’s Deputy Defence Minister Aruna Jayasekara and Defence Secretary Sampath Thuyacontha.According to the Indian Army, the discussions centred on strengthening bilateral defence cooperatio…
Colombo, Jan 7 (IANS) India’s Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Upendra Dwivedi on Wednesday met Major General K W Jayaweera, Commandant, Defence Services Command and Staff College (DSCSC), Sri Lanka. He also witnessed the inauguration of the ‘Indo-Lanka Wisdom Corner’ at the DSCSC library. While addressing the faculty and student officers at the DSCSC, General Dwivedi highlighted the important role of the Armed Forces in nation building and stressed the need for integrating niche and emerging …
Colombo, Jan 7 (IANS) India’s Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Upendra Dwivedi on Wednesday laid a wreath at the Indian Peace Keeping Force (IPKF) Memorial in Sri Lanka, paying homage to the soldiers who made the supreme sacrifice during Operation Pawan. In a statement shared on X, Additional Directorate General of Public Information (ADGPI) stated, “General Upendra Dwivedi, COAS, laid a wreath at the Indian Peace Keeping Force (IPKF) Memorial in Sri Lanka, paying solemn homage to the brave so…
Abu Dhabi, Jan 6 (IANS) India’s Chief of Army Staff (COAS), General Upendra Dwivedi addressed officers of the UAE National Defence College (NDC) on Tuesday, highlighting the evolving global security landscape and the changing character of modern conflicts. General Dwivedi also emphasised on the leadership role of senior military officers and stressed the importance of collaborative engagements, including bilateral and multilateral defence cooperation between two nations and other regional partne…
Abu Dhabi, Jan 5 (IANS) India’s Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Upendra Dwivedi and Commander of UAE’s Land Forces, Major General Staff Yousef Maayouf Saeed Al Hallami, held discussions on Monday, focusing on enhancing military engagement, training convergence and advancing bilateral defence cooperation between both nations. In a statement shared on X, the Additional Directorate General of Public Information (ADGPI) stated, “General Upendra Dwivedi, COAS, as part of his ongoing visit to the U…
New Delhi, Jan 4 (IANS) Indian Army chief, General Upendra Dwivedi, on Sunday left for an official two-day visit to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in a key step in strengthening bilateral military and strategic cooperation. After the UAE, the army chief is slated to visit Sri Lanka during his foreign tour, lasting from January 5 to 8.The UAE trip underscores growing defence collaboration under the broader India-UAE strategic partnership, which has been deepening in recent years through high-leve…