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NEW DELHI: Lieutenant General Dhiraj Seth, an armoured corps officer, will on Wednesday take charge as Vice Chief of the Army Staff, replacing Lieutenant General Pushpendra Singh who will move from New Delhi to Chandimandir as the General Officer Commanding-in-Chief of the Western Command, as part of a reshuffle in the army's top echelons, officials aware of the matter said on Tuesday. Seth will be the senior-most officer when army chief General Upendra Dwivedi retires on June 30, making him the ...Read More >
Pune: Lieutenant General Sandeep Jain assumed command as the General Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Southern Command on Wednesday (April 1). He succeeds Lieutenant General Dhiraj Seth, PVSM, UYSM, AVSM who has taken over as the Vice Chief of the Army Staff today. An alumnus of the National Defence Academy, Lieutenant General Sandeep Jain was commissioned into the MAHAR Regiment in June 1988. Over a distinguished career spanning nearly four decades, he has held a wide range of command and staff app ...Read More >
Pune: Lieutenant General Sandeep Jain, AVSM, SM, has assumed command as the General Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Southern Command, on 01 April 2026. He succeeds Lieutenant General Dhiraj Seth, PVSM, UYSM, and AVSM, who has taken over as the Vice Chief of the Army Staff today. An alumnus of the National Defence Academy, Lieutenant General Sandeep Jain was commissioned into the MAHAR Regiment in June 1988. Over a distinguished career spanning nearly four decades, he has held a wide range of comma ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: The Indian Army will witness a reshuffle at the top level on Wednesday as heads of two key commands -- Western and Eastern -- retired on Tuesday.Lt Gen Manoj Kumar Katiyar, the general officer commanding-in-chief (GoC-in-C) of the Army's Western Command, retired after a distinguished 40-year career. He earlier served as Director General of Military Operations (DGMO) at IHQ of the defence ministry (Army). Prior to that, he was General Officer Commanding of the Army's I Corps, a premier ...Read More >
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh praised Operation Sindoor as a symbol of India's courage and diplomacy. Speaking to Army leaders, he underscored the importance of remaining alert in the face of challenges and the necessity for robust information warfare strategies alongside infrastructure advancement. Operation Sindoor will go down in history as a symbol of India's courage and restraint, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Friday even as he called on the military to never underestimate the ad ...Read More >
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh interacted with soldiers during Barakhana in Rajasthan's Jaisalmer on Thursday, where he said Operation Sindoor gave Pakistan a good dose of caution, and it will now think twice before attempting any misadventure against India in the future. Singh reiterated that Operation Sindoor was not over and only paused, and gave a stern warning to Pakistan of an even harsher response if it resorts to any misadventure, according to an official release. "Our pilots displayed ...Read More >
Pune (Maharashtra) [India], October 24 (ANI): Reflecting the national vision of JAI - Jointness, Atmanirbharta, and Innovation, the Southern Command has showcased the strength of unified air defence through a joint exercise Sudarshan Vayu Sanchar as part of Exercise Trishul in the Desert Sector, demonstrating how seamless coordination across services is redefining India's air defence architecture, according to a release. The exercise brought together Army Air Defence units, Indian Air Force ele ...Read More >
Udhampur (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], October 2 (ANI): Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) workers participated in Shastra Pujan on the occasion of Vijayadashami and to commemorate 100 years of the RSS at Senior Citizen Club Shiv Nagar in Udhampur on Thursday. Shastra Pujan is a traditional Hindu ritual where all the shastras (or weapons) are worshipped, symbolizing the victory of good over evil, particularly on Dussehra (Vijayadashami). Nagar Sangh Chalak Udhampur, Shri Krishan Nagar, said, "To ...Read More >
Bhuj (Gujarat), Oct 2 (UNI) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh today warned Pakistan that any misadventure in the Sir Creek area, will receive a strong "response that will rewrite both history and geography". He drew attention to the fact that even after 78 years of Independence, Pakistan continues to create disputes over the Sir Creek Sector, despite India's repeated efforts to resolve the issue through dialogue. He pointed out that Pakistan's recent expansion of military infrastructure in the Si ...Read More >
Kachchh (Gujarat) [India], October 2 (ANI): Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday conducted Shastra Pooja at the Bhuj Military Base on the occasion of Vijayadashami. Chief General Upendra Dwivedi and Lieutenant General Dhiraj Seth, Commander of the Southern Army, were also present on the occasion. The L-70 Air Defence (AD) gun, which had been instrumental in Operation Sindoor, was also specially presented to the Defence Minister during the ceremony. Also Read | 'I Love Muhammad' Row: Bare ...Read More >
Kachchh (Gujarat) [India], October 1 (ANI): Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday joined the personnel of the Armed Forces for the traditional Barakhana in Bhuj, Gujarat, on the auspicious eve of Vijayadashami. Speaking on the occasion, Singh highlighted the fast-changing nature of the world and the complex challenges emerging day by day. Also Read | Cabinet Approves 57 New Kendriya Vidyalaya: PM Narendra Modi Says Establishment of 57 New KVs Is 'Landmark Step'. "In this era of rapid ch ...Read More >
Kachchh (Gujarat) [India], October 1 (ANI): Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday joined the personnel of the Armed Forces for the traditional Barakhana in Bhuj, Gujarat, on the auspicious eve of Vijayadashami. Speaking on the occasion, Singh highlighted the fast-changing nature of the world and the complex challenges emerging day by day. In this era of rapid change, the very nature of technology is constantly evolving. What was considered modern technology a short while ago is quickly b ...Read More >
Pune: Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh on Friday described Operation Sindoor, which saw the armed forces target terror infrastructure in Pakistan, as a "reality check" that highlighted areas where India can improve and adapt to the changing requirements of future warfare. Talking to reporters on the sidelines of the Synergy of Technology, Research & Defence Ecosystem (STRIDE-2025) seminar organised by the Southern Command, Singh said the global geopolitical environment has renewed focus on ...Read More >
Chief of Defence Staff Gen Anil Chauhan discussed Operation Sindoor at a military institution, highlighting tri-services synergy by the Indian armed forces. He emphasized integration, capability development, and transformative military changes. The event included insights into joint training initiatives and interaction with student officers from 35 countries. In a notable address on Saturday, Chief of Defence Staff Gen Anil Chauhan highlighted the critical role of tri-services synergy displayed ...Read More >
Mumbai, July 19 (SocialNews.XYZ) American singer and actor Nick Jonas said 'happy birthday my love' as he penned a belated birthday wish for his better half, Priyanka Chopra. As PeeCee turned 43 on Friday, Nick treated the InstaUsers with a romantic picture of the lovebirds. The photo showed Nick kissing Priyanka on the neck as the two posed on the beach, with fire burning in the backdrop. Wishing his lady love on her birthday, he wrote, "Nothing brings me more joy in this life than celebratin ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 10 (ANI): Legendary actor Anupam Kher hosted a special screening of his film Tanvi The Great in New Delhi, which was attended by Indian Army chief General Upendra Dwivedi and other senior officials. Shubhangi, who plays the title role of Tanvi, was also present at the screening. In an exclusive image obtained by ANI, Kher and Shubhangi can be seen sharing smiles with Indian Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi. Tanvi The Great follows the story of Tanvi Raina, who lives ...Read More >
Ahmedabad: The eighth round of the second phase of undergraduate admission process through the GCAS portal for the academic year 2025-26 concluded on Thursday. A total of 2,11,052 students confirmed their admissions across all rounds of the first phase and up to the seventh round of the second phase. As many as 1,13,032 students remained eligible for admission after the seventh round. In this round, 81,639 verified students received admission offers based on their preferences and university-coll ...Read More >
Pune: Southern Army Commander Lieutenant General Dhiraj Seth on Thursday said that the Indian Army's swift response and technical proficiency were crucial in saving lives during the critical early phase of the rescue operation at the Air India A-171 aircraft crash site in Ahmedabad on June 12.Within minutes, around 130 personnel from the military station, including engineers, medical staff, firefighting teams, and quick response teams were mobilised, he said and added that the General Officer Co ...Read More >
Agartala (Tripura) [India], June 28 (ANI): Two Bangladeshi nationals were detained in Agartala during routine patrolling for illegally entering India through the state borders, police said. The two accused, identified as Aklima Akhtar and Ruma Sheikh. Police also mentioned that a tout has also been arrested, who has been identified as Krishna Deb Nath. 'During the routine patrolling, we have detained 2 Bangladeshi nationals who have illegally entered India. We have also arrested one of the tou ...Read More >
Agartala (Tripura) [India], June 28 (ANI): Two Bangladeshi nationals were detained in Agartala during routine patrolling for illegally entering India through the state borders, police said. The two accused, identified as Aklima Akhtar and Ruma Sheikh. Police also mentioned that a tout has also been arrested, who has been identified as Krishna Deb Nath. Also Read | Ludhiana Suicide Case: Elderly Business Couple Dies by Suicide After Alleged Harassment by Bank Officials Over Loan Repayment, Prob ...Read More >
Indian Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi stated that the army has shifted Jammu and Kashmir's focus from "terrorism to tourism" while working towards 'Viksit Bharat 2047.' He emphasized the army's contribution to national security, development, and disaster relief, highlighting its role in achieving a "Progressive" and "Peaceful" India.Chief of Army Staff (COAS), General Upendra Dwivedi said that while moving towards the goal of 'Viksit Bharat 2047,' the army has been able to transform the idea ...Read More >
JAMMU, Nov 17: Maharashtra police along with Military Intelligence and Army have arrested nine persons hailing from the border district of Rajouri for taking up jobs as security guards in different cities in Maharashtra and carrying weapons with fake licenses. Nine 12-bore rifles and 58 bullets have been recovered from their possession. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp The arrests were made during a joint operation of Ahilyanagar (formerly Ahmednagar) police in Maharashtra, South ...Read More >
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