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National Defence College officials pay courtesy visit to CM Bhupendra Patel
Gandhinagar, March 17: The team of 17 members and officials from the National Defence College (NDC), based in New Delhi, paid a courtesy visit to Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel in Gandhinagar, an official statement said on Monday.
CDS' Australia visit strengthens defence collaboration between two countries: Official
New Delhi, March 7: Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) Gen Anil Chauhan, during his visit to Australia, toured the historic Victoria Barracks, a landmark military facility known for its rich heritage and role in shaping strategic military planning and defence administration.
Myanmar PM, top military officials to meet Putin in Moscow on Tuesday
Naypyidaw, Mar 3: Myanmar Prime Minister Min Aung Hlaing left for Moscow with other top ministers and military officials of the country on an official visit to Russia on Monday.
First Indian Navy training squadron arrives in Thailand
New Delhi, March 3: As part of the ongoing training deployment of the First Training Squadron (1TS) to South East Asia, INS Shardul, INS Sujata and ICGS Veera arrived at Phuket Deep Sea Port, Thailand on Saturday, a statement released by the Ministry of Defence stated on Monday.
Six former Indian Army chiefs perform special Pooja at Pashupatinath Temple in Kathmandu
Kathmandu, February 26: Six former Chiefs of the Indian Army performed a special pooja at the Pashupatinath temple in Kathmandu, Nepal, on Tuesday, marking the eve of Mahashivratri. The former army chiefs are in Nepal at the invitation of the Nepal Army.
Army Chief to visit Marseille for briefing on French army's 3rd division and Scorpion modernisation programme
Marseille, February 25: Indian Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi will visit Marseille on Tuesday to be "briefed' on the French Army's 3rd Division, joint exercise SHAKTI, and modernisation programme "Scorpion," followed by a live demonstration in Carpiagne the next day.
COAS Gen Upendra Dwivedi embarks on official visit to France
New Delhi, February 23: The Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) Gen Upendra Dwivedi has departed for an official visit to France from February 24 to 27, as part of efforts to "bolster" India-France defence cooperation, said an official statement from the Ministry of Defence.
Putin lauds Russian soldiers in Ukraine for defending 'national interest'
Moscow, Feb 23: Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Sunday that his armed forces in Ukraine are protecting "national interests", and pledged "unchanged" determination to strengthen the nation's military in the changing world order.
North Korean defence chief reaffirms friendship with Russia during banquet for Russian holiday
Seoul, Feb 21: North Korea's Defence Minister has reaffirmed "invincible" friendship with Russia during a banquet celebrating Russia's Defender of the Fatherland Day, hosted by the Russian Embassy in Pyongyang, state media reported Friday.
Zelenskyy prepares for talks with Trump's representative General Kellogg
Kyiv, February 20: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy outlined preparations for key talks with US President Donald Trump's representative, General Keith Kellogg.
Malawian Defence delegation, led by General Paul Valentino Phiri, visits NDC in New Delhi
New Delhi, February 18: An eight-member delegation from Malawi, led by General Paul Valentino Phiri, the Commander of the Malawi Defence Force, on Monday, visited the National Defence College (NDC) in New Delhi.
Indian Army's military diplomacy flourishes at Aero India: Gen Upendra Dwivedi engages with global military leaders
New Delhi, February 12: General Upendra Dwivedi, Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Indian Army, engaged in productive discussions with military leaders from Algeria, Tanzania, Maldives and Belarus on the sidelines of Aero India 2025.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh holds bilateral meetings with Fiji, South Sudan counterparts
Bengaluru, February 10: Ahead of Aero India 2025, Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh held bilateral meetings with Minister for Defence and Veteran Affairs, Republic of Fiji Pio Tikoduadua and Minister of Defence and Veteran Affairs, South Sudan Lt Gen Chol Thon J Balok in Bengaluru.
Algerian Army General Said Chanegriha to visit India from February 6-12
New Delhi, February 5: General Said Chanegriha, Minister Delegate to the Minister of National Defence, Chief of Staff of the People's National Army, Algeria, will embark on a six-day official visit to India from February 6-12.
No buffer zones on LAC, clarifies Army Chief Gen Dwivedi
New Delhi, January 13: Army Chief Gen Upendra Dwivedi on Monday said that the situation along the border with China was "stable but sensitive", while asserting that there were no buffer zones on the Line of Actual Control even as the two sides are looking towards resolving their boundary issues.
Stable but sensitive: Army Chief on situation at LAC
New Delhi, January 13: Indian Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi on Monday apprised about the situation at Line of Actual Control (LAC), saying that the situation was "stable but sensitive". He said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has met the Chinese head over the issue.