New Delhi, April 10, 2026: In a landmark decision that underscores the Indian Army’s adherence to due process and merit-based career progression, Lieutenant Colonel Purohit, a decorated Military Intelligence officer, has been cleared for promotion to the rank of Brigadier. The move, confirmed by senior Army sources on Thursday, brings to a close a nearly…
Bengaluru, India: General Upendra Dwivedi, Chief of the Army Staff, delivered a substantive address on the visualisation and practical application of Multi-Domain Operations (MDO) on the opening day of *Ran Samwad 2026*, urging a fundamental shift from traditional single-domain thinking to integrated, dynamic multi-domain warfighting. Speaking in the high-profile first session of the Indian Air…
Bengaluru, India: As Session 1 of ‘Ran Samwad 2026’ progressed, Vice Admiral Sameer Saxena, Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief Southern Naval Command, delivered a compelling presentation on the critical role of national cohesion in future multi-domain warfare, highlighting that military hardware alone will not guarantee victory. While speaking on ‘Evolution of MDO and Global Trends’, Saxena emphasised…
The Headquarters Integrated Defence Staff (HQ IDS) has officially announced the second edition of ‘RAN SAMWAD’, India’s premier Tri-Services seminar dedicated to ‘Conversations on War, Warfare and Warfighting.’ Scheduled for April 9-10 this year, at the Air Force Training Command in Bangalore, the event will convene senior military leaders, Defence experts, and thought leaders to…
New Delhi: In a proactive move to deepen ties between India’s defence and civilian infrastructure sectors, the Indian Army has launched a specialized week-long attachment programme for 41 probationers from Indian Railways, commencing today and running through March 8. The initiative, designed to cultivate leadership acumen, logistical expertise, and a nuanced understanding of national security…
Aizawl, Mizoram: In a significant step towards deepening civil-military synergy in India’s strategically vital Northeastern region, Lieutenant General Mohit Wadhwa, SM, General Officer Commanding (GOC) 101 Area, interacted with General (Dr) Vijay Kumar Singh (Retd), PVSM, AVSM, YSM, the Hon’ble Governor of Mizoram, on Tuesday. The high-level courtesy call and discussion took place at Lok…
Mhow, March 3, 2026: Chief of the Army Staff General Upendra Dwivedi, PVSM, AVSM, today visited the Military College of Telecommunication Engineering (MCTE) in Mhow and inspected the newly constructed NFS Advanced Training Centre, a unique all-India facility dedicated to high-level technical training for officers and personnel of the Army, Navy and Air Force. The…
Mhow: The two day seminar on “Shaping military leaders for the 21st century: ethical & value based leadership” concluded at Army War College (AWC), Mhow on Friday. An AWC release stated that seminar addressed this imperative with singular focus. The broad theme resonated deeply with the challenges confronting commanders at all levels today from counter-insurgency…
