General Dhiraj Seth assumed charge as India's 31st Chief of the Army Staff, succeeding General Upendra Dwivedi. A veteran Armoured Corps officer with nearly four decades of service, he will lead the Army's modernisation, self-reliance efforts and evolving border security challenges
Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi said the armed forces are fully prepared for Operation Sindoor 2.0 if required. He highlighted lessons from modern warfare, stressed the importance of military theatreisation, and underlined the growing role of technology, drones and information warfare
Indian Army chief General Upendra Dwivedi said Artificial Intelligence is becoming essential in modern warfare by enabling faster decision-making, better resource management and greater operational efficiency. He also highlighted the growing role of drones and stressed the need for advanced counter-drone capabilities
In Washington, General Upendra Dwivedi was inducted into the International Hall of Fame at the US Army War College, becoming the third Indian Army chief honoured, highlighting growing India-US defence cooperation and strategic ties
Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi said the Indian Army delayed a planned strike during Operation Sindoor to avoid disrupting namaz at a terrorist camp. He highlighted the role of ethics, leadership values and personal influences in shaping military decisions
The government debunked social media claims and warned about an AI-generated deepfake video of Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi circulating online. PIB Fact Check said the fabricated posts are part of a Pakistani disinformation campaign targeting India.
Indian Army Chief Gen Upendra Dwivedi said eight terror camps—two near the IB and six across the LoC—remain active. He highlighted Operation Sindoor’s success in striking terror infrastructure and reiterated that security forces are maintaining strict vigilance along sensitive fronts
Army Chief Gen Upendra Dwivedi commended Major Bachwala Rohit for delivering a baby at Jhansi railway station using improvised tools. The officer's swift medical intervention saved both mother and child, showcasing exemplary skill, presence of mind, and military dedication
The event marked the successful completion of the flagship HDMC by 167 officers from the Indian armed forces, including 14 officers from friendly foreign nations
The chiefs of the Indian Air Force and Army flew for approximately 45 minutes in the indigenously developed Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas. This marked the first instance of two armed forces chiefs flying together in the indigenous aircraft.
