In a strong and measured intervention, former Chief of Army Staff General Manoj Mukund Naravane has publicly backed the Government of India’s handling of the eastern Ladakh standoff, rejecting allegations that the armed forces were “abandoned” during the crisis. He was speaking in TV interview when he said so. Speaking in recent interviews, General Naravane…
The inaugural “2+2” strategic dialogue between China and Cambodia, held in Phnom Penh, marks a significant development in the evolving geopolitical landscape of Southeast Asia, particularly against the backdrop of rising tensions in the South China Sea. Co-chaired by Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and Defence Minister Dong Jun alongside their Cambodian counterparts Prak Sokhonn…
New Delhi: In a solemn gesture underscoring enduring military camaraderie, General Anil Chauhan, India’s Chief of Defence Staff, laid a wreath at the Memorial Gates on Constitution Hill in the United Kingdom. The ceremony, steeped in tradition and symbolism, paid tribute to fallen soldiers while reinforcing the shared ethos that binds the armed forces of…
New Delhi: In a significant gesture of growing bilateral synergy, high-ranking officials from India and the Republic of Korea (ROK) recently convened to celebrate a shared military legacy and chart a future of enhanced defence cooperation. The event, held in the capital, saw an elite gathering of diplomatic and military leaders, underscoring the “Special Strategic…
New Delhi: In a move underscoring the accelerating strategic alignment between New Delhi and Washington, India’s Chief of the Army Staff (COAS), Gen Upendra Dwivedi, reached the historic Fort Shafter in Hawaii this week. The visit, a cornerstone of India’s proactive military diplomacy, focuses on deepening bilateral defense cooperation and harmonizing a shared vision for…
Mhow: In a significant step towards strengthening India’s preparedness against emerging security challenges, the Military College of Telecommunication Engineering (MCTE) hosted a high-level seminar focusing on drone threats, cyber risks, and the evolving dynamics of the electromagnetic spectrum. The event brought together representatives from the Border Security Force (BSF) and state police, underscoring the need…
Lt Gen Pushpendra Singh, the Army Commander of Western Command, personally extended warm greetings to Brigadier Wazir Singh Choudhary (Retd), a veteran of the Electronics and Mechanical Engineers (EME) Corps, on the landmark occasion of his 100th birthday. The brief but significant ceremony was held at Chandimandir Cantonment, the headquarters of Western Command. On behalf…
Cairo: The fourth edition of joint military training exercise “Cyclone-4” between Egypt and India, has recently concluded in Egypt. This bilateral drill involving Special Forces of both the countries is considered a very important phenomenon in the Geo-politics. The exercise, which ran started on April 9, at the Rangers Forces Headquarters in Anshas, underscored the…
Mhow: The Indian Army has expressed profound grief over the untimely demise of Paratrooper (Ptr) Mohit Sharma, who made the supreme sacrifice while undergoing rigorous training in the challenging terrains of Himachal Pradesh. Lt Gen Anindya Sengupta, General Officer Commanding-in-Chief (GOC-in-C) of Surya Command (Central Command), along with all ranks under his command, conveyed deepest…
Mhow: In a poignant display of institutional respect and military ethos, Gen Upendra Dwivedi, Chief of the Army Staff (COAS), engaged directly with officers scheduled to superannuate on April 30, 2026 during the Retiring Officers’ Seminar (ROS). The interaction underscored the Indian Army’s deep appreciation for the selfless service rendered by its officers over decades…
