General Vishwa Nath Sharma, the 14th Chief of the Army Staff who led the Indian Army from 1988 to 1990 and stood firm during the tense 1987 Wangdung (Sumdorong Chu) standoff with China, passed away in New Delhi yesterday. He was 96. Known affectionately in Army circles as ‘Tich’, Gen Sharma was the first officer…
Chief of the Army Staff General Dhiraj Seth today launched Xtreme Weather Grade (XWG) Diesel at the Manekshaw Centre, marking a significant advance in India’s defence logistics capability. Developed jointly by the Indian Army and Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) along with other oil marketing companies within one year, the specialised fuel remains operational at…
Reaffirming its commitment beyond conventional military operations, the Indian Air Force (IAF) has mounted an extensive Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) mission across the flood-ravaged states of Assam and Nagaland, providing life-saving support to communities cut off by severe flooding and landslides. According to official information released by the IAF, its helicopter fleet has…
Bengaluru/New Delhi In a significant boost to India’s push for self-reliance in critical defence technologies, the Defence Research and Development Organisation’s (DRDO) Gas Turbine Research Establishment (GTRE) has successfully developed the country’s first indigenous expendable turbojet engine in the 350 kg thrust class. The engine, designated as an Advanced Turbo Gas Generator (ATGG), was fully…
Mhow In a significant step towards fostering jointness among India’s armed forces, Air Vice Marshal Ashok Raj Thakur, Assistant Chief of Air Staff (Operations – Air Defence) at Air Headquarters, delivered a comprehensive briefing to officers attending the Higher Command Course (HCC) at the Army War College (AWC), Mhow. The interaction focused on “Air Defence…
In a poignant blend of remembrance and sustainability, Danapur Cantonment commemorated the first anniversary of Operation Sindoor with a unique environmental drive that planted 350 Sindoor saplings, symbolising the enduring spirit of sacrifice, national resolve, and ecological responsibility. Keywords: Operation Sindoor, Danapur Cantt Plantation Drive, Bihar Governor Lt Gen Syed Ata Hasnain, Indian Army Green…
In a significant move underscoring the Indian Army’s emphasis on leadership at every level, Northern Command recently convened its quarterly Subedar Majors’ interaction in virtual mode. The high-level conclave facilitated detailed deliberations on operational, administrative, and training challenges unique to the Command’s demanding environment, which spans some of the world’s most challenging high-altitude and contested…
Mhow Vice Admiral Pradeep Chauhan (Retd), AVSM & Bar, VSM, Director General of the National Maritime Foundation, delivered a comprehensive address on ‘Security in the Indo-Pacific Region & India’ at the ongoing Higher Command Course at the Army War College (AWC). His insights offered senior military officers a nuanced understanding of the evolving maritime landscape…
Mhow Chief of the Army Staff General Dhiraj Seth today felicitated Naib Subedar Neeru Dhanda of the Army Marksmanship Unit (AMU) for her landmark achievement at the ISSF Shotgun World Cup 2026 in Lonato, Italy. Dhanda became the first Indian woman to win an individual gold medal in the Women’s Trap event, marking a significant…
In a notable demonstration of civil-military collaboration, Lt Gen Pratik Sharma, General Officer Commanding-in-Chief of the Northern Command, and senior representatives from the Bharti Airtel Foundation have launched a major initiative to enhance educational infrastructure in Jammu, Kashmir, and Ladakh. The partnership focuses on the Army Goodwill Schools (AGS), which have long served as beacons…
