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Topic: Army chief

Lt Gen Upendra Dwivedi appointed as new Army chief

Prior to taking over as the vice-chief in February, he was General Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Northern Command which looks after the borders with both Pakistan and China.

As Army chief gets an extension, here are the contenders for the top post

With Modi govt granting a one-month extension to Gen Manoj Pande, others whose names were sent to the Cabinet Committee on Appointments are strong contenders now.

30% of stolen arms recovered, forces showed ‘lot of restraint’ in Manipur, says Army chief

Army chief Gen Manoj Pandey says deployment in Manipur done in coordination with state govt, adds efforts on to ensure ‘normalcy is established & security situation remains stable’.

416 Myanmar soldiers crossed over to India, fighting at border a ‘concern’, says Army chief

Army chief says deployment upped on Indian side amid fighting between Myanmar's army & rebels, adds there is 'talk to further strengthen' fencing along Indo-Myanmar border.

Ladakh standoff in its 4th year, Army chief spells out what India expects from China

During annual press conference, Army chief made it clear that while talks are on between Indian & China, there is no let-up on operational preparedness on Indian side of LAC.

India, Bhutan have common security concerns, closely following Thimphu’s talks with China — Army chief

China and Bhutan have agreed to fast-track talks over delimitation and demarcation of the border besides establishing diplomatic ties, which will have strategic implications for India

Situation in Poonch-Rajouri a ‘concern’ — Army chief outlines operational challenges in J&K

Army chief General Manoj Pande says Army has adopted village in Poonch from where 8 civilians were picked up for questioning, of whom three were later found dead.

Bipin Rawat refused favours to relatives and his wife. He also called golf a PR exercise

In Bipin: The Man Behind the Uniform, Rachna Bisht Rawat tells us about the Army Chief's personality, his personal life and the principles he stood by.

Looking at procuring nearly 200 combat & utility helicopters, says Army chief at Aero India

Indigenisation of air defence guns are priority & integrated electronic warfare systems are being tested along Line of Actual Control, says Gen. Manoj Pande

Army to pivot from manpower intensive to tech-driven force, says General Pande on Army Day

At the first Army Day parade outside Delhi since Independence, General Manoj Pande laid out his vision for the force.

On Camera

India-China conflict began in 1947, not 1962 war. Its lessons still haunt New Delhi

Indian political leaders will have to prepare their public for the prospect of concessions India never really held—just as Chinese leaders must admit Arunachal Pradesh and Ladakh were never theirs.

New insolvency frameworks to shorter timelines, how 2025 amendment bill proposes to transform IBC

New bill aims to fix key issues with IBC 2016, including delays & patchy implementation, and protect creditors, with window for genuine promoters to retain control of their companies.

India and France to jointly develop and manufacture 120 kN engine for homegrown AMCA

The new engine, set to be developed over the next 10 years, will power the second tranche of Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft. First set will be equipped with GE 414 engines.

That Oval Office picture for ages deserves closer Indian reading, with a geopolitical lens

Putin sees this as a victory. Europeans have decided to deal with Trump on his terms for the sake of the larger Western alliance. We look at the lessons for us in India.