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Army Chief’s Nepal visit: Building on tradition

Army Chief’s Nepal visit: Building on tradition

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Indian Army Chief General Dhiraj Seth’s recent official visit to Nepal (August 16-19) where he was conferred upon the rank of honorary general of the Nepal Army (NA) by President Ramchandra Poudel, a tradition dating back seven decades wherein the army chiefs of Nepal and India receive the honorary general rank of each other’s army. He held high-level talks with his counterpart, Nepali army Chief General Ashok Raj Sigdel, and paid a courtesy call on Prime Minister (PM) Balendra Shah, who also holds the office of the defence minister. This was the first high-level bilateral engagement with PM Shah, who until recently stayed away from private meetings and opted for group discussions with envoys. On August 10, PM Shah also met the Indian ambassador in Kathmandu for the first time since taking office in March. Indian Army Chief General Dhiraj Seth (@SpokespersonMoD/X via PTI Photo) (@SpokespersonMoD) The army chiefs discussed ways to expand military-to-military cooperation, enhance joint training and bilateral security measures. Joint military exercise has been a hallmark of the relation between the two …

Around 140 Terrorists, Including Local And Pakistani, Active In Hinterland: Army Chief | India News

Around 140 Terrorists, Including Local And Pakistani, Active In Hinterland: Army Chief | India News

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Last Updated:January 13, 2026, 16:07 IST General Dwivedi clarified that despite these numbers, no major ceasefire violation has occurred so far, and the overall situation remains under control. Chief of the Army Staff General Upendra Dwivedi (Image: PTI) Indian Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi on Tuesday said that around 140 terrorists are currently active within the hinterland. He noted that nearly 10 of them could be local terrorists, while the rest are believed to be from Pakistan. “As far as forces are concerned, as of today, we are not relenting at all, no forces are coming back because in my wisdom today, 140 terrorists, approximately, are within the hinterland, and out of which 10 could be the local terrorists, and the rest all could be the Pakistani terrorists,” General Dwivedi said during a press conference. #WATCH | Delhi: Indian Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi says, “In 2025, 139 ceasefire violations which took place, 124 of them were during the Operation Sindoor… No major ceasefire violation has taken place. As far as forces are concerned, as …

Army Chief On Pakistan, China

Army Chief On Pakistan, China

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New Delhi: In a veiled reference to China and Pakistan, Army Chief Gen Upendra Dwivedi on Saturday said there is a “high degree of collusivity,” which must be accepted. “What it means, as far as I am concerned, the two-front threat is a reality,” he said in response to a question on proximity between China and Pakistan during an interactive session at the India Today Conclave in New Delhi. During the session, he fielded a broad range of questions about the army’s preparedness for the future, lessons from ongoing conflicts, the situation in Bangladesh, and at the Line of Actual Control and the Line of Control. “Now, the second thing that you have brought out is collaboration or the relationship between our western neighbour and Bangladesh. “As far as I am concerned, since I have said that the epicentre of terrorism is in a particular country, they have a relationship with any of my neighbouring country, I should be looking worried, because as far as I am concerned, the terrorism route can be used from …

‘Situation At LAC Sensitive But Stable, Terror Infrastructure Intact In J&K’: Army Chief

‘Situation At LAC Sensitive But Stable, Terror Infrastructure Intact In J&K’: Army Chief

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Last Updated:January 13, 2025, 12:31 IST Indian Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi said while the situation at LAC remains “sensitive but stable”, the situation at LOC remains under control. Indian Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi (PTI Image) Indian Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi on Monday threw light upon the security in Jammu and Kashmir, and along the India-China border, stating while the situation at the LAC is “sensitive but stable”, the same in J&K is under control. General Dwivedi noted that the situation at the LOC with Pakistan is “firmly under control”, however, added that North Kashmir has seen an increase in terrorist activities in recent months. He underlined that the ceasefire, which has been effective since February 2021, is still in place, however, the terror infrastructure also remains intact. Army Chief On LAC Situation With China The Army Chief said that two rounds of verification patrolling have been done by both sides in Depsang and Demchock, after both sides reached a disengagement agreement late last year. “Grazers are also going to their traditional areas. …

Indian Army strengthens armoured capability with tank T-90 – India TV

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Image Source : X/INDIAN ARMY General Upendra Dwivedi at 505 Army Base Workshop As part of the ongoing ‘Decade of Transformation’ in the Indian Army, Chief of the Army Staff General Upendra Dwivedi, witnessed the rollout ceremony of the overhauled T-90 Bhishma tank. The successful overhaul of the T-90 Bhishma was conducted by the Corps of Electronics and Mechanical Engineers (EME) at the 505 Army Base Workshop in Delhi Cantonment, officials said. According to the officials, the comprehensive overhaul of the T-90 at the 505 Army Base Workshop represents a significant step in ensuring the operational readiness of the Indian Army’s armoured formations. “The T-90 tank, is a main battle tank of India’s mechanised forces since 2003, is renowned for its firepower, mobility, and protection. The overhaul process involves stripping the tank down to the last nut and bolt and rebuilding it from scratch. More than 200 assemblies and sub-assemblies are meticulously removed and rebuilt using precise machining and resetting techniques,” they added. The technicians at the 505 Army Base Workshop (EME), using customised machines …

Afternoon briefing: Army chief praises Israel’s pager blast plan; Ram Rahim leaves jail ahead of Haryana poll, and more | Latest News India

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Army chief General Upendra Dwivedi praised Israel’s strategy of using a shell company to supply pagers targeting Hezbollah fighters in Lebanon as a “masterstroke.” He explained that a Taiwanese firm supplied the pagers to a Hungarian company before they reached Hezbollah operatives, showcasing a complex, long-term planning process. His remarks followed a recent attack in Lebanon where multiple pagers detonated simultaneously, resulting in numerous casualties. Dwivedi made these comments at the Chanakya Defence Dialogue 2024, organized by the Indian Army and the Centre for Land Warfare Studies, highlighting the significance of strategic preparation in warfare. Dig Deeper General Upendra Dwivedi, Indian Army chief in New Delhi. (Sanchit Khanna/HT Photo)(HT_PRINT) Dera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh, convicted in 2017 for raping two disciples, was released on a 20-day parole on Wednesday, raising concerns about potential influence over his followers ahead of the October 5 Haryana elections. This marks his 11th release since sentencing; his last was a 21-day furlough on August 13. Parole is granted during emergencies, while furlough is a general break. Singh, …