New Delhi, June 30 (IANS) Outgoing Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Upendra Dwivedi on Tuesday said that the valiant soldiers of the force have “held India’s flag high across the globe” with their loyalty, courage and discipline. The ceremonial events marked the culmination of General Dwivedi’s distinguished military career spanning more than four decades.Earlier in the day, he was accorded a ceremonial Guard of Honour at the South Block lawns in New Delhi, an occasion that symbolised the conc…
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New Delhi, June 30 (IANS) Outgoing Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Upendra Dwivedi on Tuesday said that his service has been the “greatest privilege” of his life and his heart is filled with gratitude, appreciation, pride, and satisfaction as he bids farewell to years of military service. The ceremonial events marked the culmination of General Dwivedi’s distinguished military career spanning more than four decades.Earlier in the day, he was accorded a ceremonial Guard of Honour at the South B…
New Delhi, June 30 (IANS) Outgoing Indian Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi stated on Tuesday that one of the major achievements of the force in recent times is Operation Sindoor, which has validated its “joint, integrated, and future-ready warfighting capabilities”, while showcasing the “collective strength” of India’s security framework. Speaking exclusively to IANS, Gen Dwivedi said that Operation Sindoor also reinforced the importance of the Army’s transformation as an “integrated instituti…
New Delhi, June 30 (IANS) Emphasising that “Indian challenges require Indian solutions”, Outgoing Indian Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi on Tuesday said that ‘Atmanirbharta’ or self-reliance is a “core requirement” of national security and future warfare. In an exclusive interview with IANS, Gen Dwivedi said that in times of crises, the country should rely on its own systems. He mentioned that indigenous systems have performed well and are becoming central to the national security framework.W…
Kolkata, June 29 (IANS) Lieutenant General Rajeev Ghai, who was India’s Director General of Military Operations (DGMO) during Operation Sindoor, was conferred with the Sarvottam Yudh Seva Medal (SYSM) by President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Monday. The SYSM is the highest distinguished service decoration to be awarded to an Indian armed forces officer. Lt Gen Ghai was among seven officers to receive the award. The general officer is now the Deputy Chief of Army Staff (Planning). He …
New Delhi, June 29 (IANS) President Droupadi Murmu on Monday conferred 105 Distinguished Service Decorations to the personnel of the defence forces, including Operation Sindoor heroes Air Marshal Awadhesh Kumar Bharti and Lieutenant General Rajiv Ghai. During the Defence Investiture Ceremony 2026 (Phase-II) at Rashtrapati Bhawan, the President honoured personnel from the Indian Army, Indian Air Force, Indian Navy and the Indian Coast Guard (ICG), an official statement said on Monday.These decora…
New Delhi, June 27 (IANS) The Centre has summarily rejected the Opposition’s ‘narrative building exercise’ over Defence Minister Rajnath Singh’s old statement on Operation Sindoor in the Parliament, related to loss of lives in the military exercise, and termed its assertions as “deliberately misleading and factually incorrect.” The Defence Ministry, taking note of certain social media posts, said that this is a deliberate attempt to “misrepresent” Raksha Mantri’s address delive…
New Delhi, June 26 (IANS) Six bravehearts of the Indian armed forces, who laid down their lives during ‘Operation Sindoor’ – India’s military response to the Pahalgam massacre, against Pakistan in May last year, are set to be immortalised at the National War Memorial.The names of these martyred soldiers will be inscribed at the National War Memorial in the national Capital. Their names will be engraved on the granite bricks at the memorial.The identities of the six fallen soldiers who made t…
New Delhi, June 26 (IANS) The impact Operation Sindoor had on the morale of the Pakistan Army is becoming increasingly visible. Post the operation that was carried out by the Indian armed forces to avenge the Pahalgam attack, Pakistan falsely claimed that it had, in fact, managed to gain the upper hand over India. Officials say that Operation Sindoor did not just have an impact on the Pakistan Army’s morale, but the same is visible among the rest of the security forces in the country.One could…
Kolkata, June 26 (IANS) The Indian Air Force (IAF) received the Final Operational Clearance (FOC) certificate for the indigenous ‘Netra’ Airborne Early Warning and Control (AEW&C) system that has been developed through close collaboration among the Indian Air Force (IAF), Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), the Ministry of Defence said. The system has been indigenously developed through close collaboration among the IAF, DRDO, and associated industries to significantly enha…