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Saturday, January 3, 2026
TopicArmy chief

Topic: Army chief

‘Three Ds- democratisation, diffusion, demography in modern warfare’: COAS Gen Dwivedi

Chief of the Army Staff at Delhi Defence Dialogue 2025 at the Manohar Parrikar Institute said that “technology is going yellow” and Ukraine is a “living lab” for India’s borders.

Army chief’s big warning to Pakistan: Stop sponsoring terrorism if you want to exist geographically

Amid continued concerns over cross-border terrorism, General Upendra Dwivedi further warned the neighbour that India will not show restraint if there is an Op Sindoor 2.0.

Centre empowers Army Chief to mobilise Territorial Army at will, but what is it

The three-yearly notification is standard procedure but is now in focus after cross-border tensions. Dhoni, Kapil Dev and Mohanlal among famous names linked to Territorial Army.

Army Chief Gen Dwivedi reaches Udhampur, reviews security situation at LoC

Indian Army Chief was also briefed on actions being taken against terrorists inside their territory and the Pakistan Army’s attempts to violate the ceasefire along the LoC.

Rajnath invokes 1962 to counter ‘China inside our territory’ remark by Rahul

Rajnath Singh wrote on X that LoP Rahul Gandhi made false allegations, adding that Army Chief’s remarks referred only to disturbance of traditional patrolling along LAC.

Army chief says art piece that replaced 1971 portrait in South Block ‘links past, present & future’

Painting depicting Ladakh’s Pangong Tso lake, military paraphernalia & Hindu iconography last month replaced 1971 Pakistan Army surrender portrait at Army Chief’s annexe in South Block.

Lebanon Army Chief Joseph Aoun elected country’s new president ending prolonged political deadlock

In his acceptance speech, Aoun declared the start of a 'new era' for Lebanon, vowing to address the country's ongoing economic and political crises.

India, Bangladesh Army chiefs discuss issues of ‘mutual interest’

Video call between two Army heads is their first interaction after political upheaval in Bangladesh forced former prime minister Sheikh Hasina to flee to India in August.

Compete, coexist, confront & contest: Army chief General Dwivedi says on dealing with China

Referring to current situation, General Upendra Dwivedi says it is stable but not normal; instead, sensitive. He adds the diplomatic side can only come up with certain options.

Who is the Bangladesh army chief who announced Hasina’s resignation?

General Waker-Uz-Zaman, 58, assumed the duties of army chief on June 23 for a period of three years - the normal tenure for the position.

On Camera

India’s urban co-op banks are turning the page—crisis to cautious revival, one metric at a time

With bad loans shrinking & capital buffers stronger, urban co-op banks’ new umbrella body NUCFDC is now prioritising rollout of digital transformation.

Greece looking at TATA’s WhAP infantry combat vehicle for army procurement

If deal goes through, Greece will be 2nd foreign country to procure vehicle. Morocco was first; TATA Group has set up manufacturing unit there with minimum 30 percent indigenous content.

A year-end Mea Culpa in National Interest—The Army-Islam combo doesn’t kill democracy

Many of you might think I got something so wrong in National Interest pieces written this year. I might disagree! But some deserve a Mea Culpa. I’d deal with the most recent this week.