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Topic: Army chief

Nepal’s objection to Lipulekh road likely at the behest of ‘someone else’, says Army chief

Last week, Nepal responded with anger after Defence Minister Rajnath Singh inaugurated the road up to Lipulekh, built for pilgrims to Kailash Mansarovar.

India will give proportionate response to all violations & terrorism by Pakistan: Army Chief

Army Chief General MM Naravane said the recent infiltration attempts by Pakistan along LOC showed that Pakistan is not interested in battling the coronavirus pandemic.

Pakistan busy exporting terror while India fights Covid-19 globally: Army chief Naravane

On a visit to J&K, Gen. M.M. Naravane says Pakistan’s recent ceasefire violations and infiltration attempt ‘doesn’t augur well’ at a time like this.

Army chief says will continue counter insurgency ops, but not losing sight of long term goal

General M.M. Naravane said Army is expecting a green signal from government soon to set up the first integrated battle groups at 9 corps.

Balancing deployment against Pakistan & China to cater to any threats: Army chief Naravane

Army chief General M.M. Naravane said earlier the focus was only on Pakistan, but that is changing now.

Our allegiance only to the Constitution: Army chief Gen MM Naravane

The new Army chief says his force respects the fundamental rights of the citizens, days after his predecessor and CDS Gen Bipin Rawat spoke out on CAA protests.

‘Quintessential Army man’ General Manoj Mukund Naravane takes over as chief

The elevation of Naravane and Rawat’s appointment as CDS mean that for the first time, India has two serving four-star Generals.

Thoroughbred infantryman, soft-spoken, firm: How officers describe next Army Chief Naravane

Lt Gen M.M. Naravane will take over the reins of the 1.3 mn-strong force after present Army Chief General Bipin Rawat retires on 31 December.

Lt Gen. Manoj Mukund Naravane will be India’s next Chief of Army Staff

Lt Gen. Naravane, currently the Army's Vice Chief, is set to take charge after Gen. Bipin Rawat retires on 31 December.

New Chief of Army Staff to be announced soon, 3 names sent to PM Modi

First Chief of Defence Staff will also be named shortly. Army chief Gen Bipin Rawat continues to be the front-runner for the post.

On Camera

Govt is infantilising Indians with the online gaming law

If the Act applied to the ‘offline’ games, then ATP tennis tournaments, Davis Cup ties, IPL matches, and even Test cricket, each with cash rewards or trophies, would fall foul.

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.

Op Sindoor lesson: IAF chief bats for joint planning & coordination centre in Delhi, not theaterisation

Contrary to claims regarding implementation of theaterisation, ThePrint first reported on 17 June 2021 that it will be delayed. Now, ACM Singh bats for different structure.

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.