Upendra Dwivedi News - Latest Updates & Headlines
J-K DGP reviews operational preparedness in South Kashmir Range
Srinagar, April 20: Jammu and Kashmir Director General of Police (DGP) Nalin Prabhat concluded a comprehensive two-day tour of the South Kashmir Range. The purpose of the visit was to review the operational preparedness of the police and security forces in the South Kashmir range, an official release said on Sunday.
MP: Army Chief Gen Upendra Dwivedi meets CM Mohan Yadav at Samatva Bhavan
Bhopal, April 18: Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi, along with Lieutenant General P.P. Singh and Major General Sumit, met CM Mohan Yadav at Samatva Bhavan in the Chief Minister's residence on Friday.
COAS General Upendra Dwivedi reviews operational preparedness of Sudarshan Chakra Corps, honours veterans
Bhopal, April 17: General Upendra Dwivedi, Chief of Army Staff (COAS), undertook a comprehensive review of the operational preparedness of the Sudarshan Chakra Corps, reinforcing the Indian Army's steadfast commitment to high combat readiness, innovation and professional excellence.
COAS Gen Upendra Dwivedi visits forward areas in Punjab, interacts with BSF officers
New Delhi, April 13: The Chief of Army Staff, General Upendra Dwivedi, visited forward areas in Punjab along the western borders, where he interacted with senior officers of the Border Security Forces (BSF) and discussed various contours of national security in the region.
Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi visits India Army's Varja Corps on Western front
New Delhi, April 12: Chief of the Army Staff, General Upendra Dwivedi, visited the Indian Army's Vajra Corps to assess its operational preparedness along the Western borders on Saturday, as per a release.
Army Chief Gen Upendra Dwivedi reviews operational preparedness of Vajra, Dagger Divisions
Jalandhar, April 9: Chief of Army Staff General (COAS) Upendra Dwivedi on Tuesday visited the Headquarters of the Vajra Division in Punjab's Jalandhar where he was briefed in detail on the operational preparedness and capabilities of both the Vajra and Dagger Divisions.
COAS General Upendra Dwivedi stresses on five pillars of transformation
New Delhi, March 27: Chief of Army Staff General Upendra Dwivedi on Thursday stressed the five pillars of transformation, which encompass technology absorption, structural changes, human resource development, and increasing cohesion between the three services, a release said.
Need for synergy among armed forces amid evolving nature of warfare: COAS Gen Dwivedi
New Delhi, March 26: Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Upendra Dwivedi has highlighted the evolving nature of warfare, the strategic challenges facing India and the need for jointness and synergy among the armed forces.
COAS Gen Upendra Dwivedi visits Military College of Electronics and Mechanical Engineering in Secunderabad
Hyderabad, March 27: General Upendra Dwivedi, the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), on Wednesday visited the Military College of Electronics and Mechanical Engineering (MCEME) in Secunderabad, Telangana.
COAS Gen Upendra Dwivedi reviews training, administrative facilities of Madras Regimental Centre in Wellington
New Delhi, March 26: Chief of Army Staff General Upendra Dwivedi reviewed the training and administrative facilities of the Madras Regimental Centre, Wellington on Wednesday.
New Zealand Navy Chief, COAS Dwivedi discuss ways to enhance defence cooperation
New Delhi, March 19: Rear Admiral Garin Golding, Chief of the Navy of the Royal New Zealand Navy, met with General Upendra Dwivedi, Chief of Army Staff, to discuss matters of mutual interest and explore ways to enhance bilateral defence cooperation between India and New Zealand.
China's rise hampers India's effort to be leader of Global South: Army Chief Gen Upendra Dwivedi
New Delhi, March 16: Indian Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi on Sunday said the rise of China as a dominant economic and strategic force hampers India's effort to be the natural leader for the Global South.
National security is about wholesome capability to wage and deter war: Army Chief Gen Upendra Dwivedi
New Delhi, March 17: Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi said on Sunday that national security is about wholesome capability to wage and deter war.
Data has become new capital of trade and security: COAS Gen Upendra Dwivedi
New Delhi, March 16: Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) General Upendra Dwivedi on Sunday highlighted the importance of emerging technologies in national security, saying that technological prowess has become the new currency of deterrence and data has become the new capital of trade and security.
Army Chief Gen Upendra Dwivedi interacts with youth at Indore's Softvision College
Indore, March 11: Indian Army chief General Upendra Dwivedi, interacted with students and faculty of Softvision College and Research Institute, Indore, underscoring the importance of military-civil collaboration in shaping a self-reliant and globally influential India.
Army Chief Gen Upendra Dwivedi pays tribute at Indian War Memorial in France
Paris, Feb 28: Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) General Upendra Dwivedi has laid a wreath at the war memorial in Neuve-Chapelle, France, honouring the supreme sacrifice of Indian soldiers who fought during World War I.
Army Chief General Dwivedi pays tribute to soldiers at War Memorial in France
New Delhi, February 28: Indian Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi laid a wreath at the Indian War Memorial in Neuve-Chapelle, France, honouring the brave Indian soldiers who made the supreme sacrifice during World War I.
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.
Indian Army chief in France: Envoy greets Gen Dwivedi ahead of military talks
New Delhi, Feb 24: Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) General Upendra Dwivedi received a warm welcome from India's Ambassador Sanjeev Singla in Paris ahead of the former's interaction with his French counterpart over bilateral Defence cooperation and global security challenges, an official said here on Monday.
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.
Indian Army chief leaves on three-day visit to France
New Delhi, Feb 23: With an aim to explore new avenues of cooperation and enhance the strategic partnership, Indian Army chief General Upendra Dwivedi has departed on an official visit to France from February 24 to 27, an official statement said on Sunday.
COAS Gen Upendra Dwivedi highlights key areas for modernisation in Indian Army
New Delhi, February 19: Indian Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi on Wednesday highlighted the Union Budget allocation for defence and said that infrastructure development, technological absorption, and human resources upliftment are the major areas for prioritising modernisation.
Nation-building is equal responsibility of Indian Army: COAS Gen Upendra Dwivedi
New Delhi, February 19: Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) General Upendra Dwivedi on Wednesday shed light on the evolving role of the Indian Army in the country and stressed its pivotal role in nation-building alongside its primary defence responsibilities.
Our desire is to have 100% equipment production in India: Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi
New Delhi, February 19: Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Upendra Dwivedi on Wednesday said that the country's indigenous production capabilities are increasing, including in the field of drones, and the desire is to have 100 pc of equipment production in India eventually, even if it takes a few years.
If forced, we can be aggressive also: Army Chief Gen Upendra Dwivedi on Indian stance on LoC with Pakistan
New Delhi, February 19: India Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi has said that since 2014, India has been "assertive" in its communication with Pakistan on the Line of Control (LOC), and they have understood that "we mean business."
I am a multi-religious person: Indian Army Chief Gen Upendra Dwivedi
New Delhi, February 19: Indian Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi recently opened up about his multi-religious upbringing and illustrious military career.
Army should not be involved in politics: Army Chief Gen Upendra Dwivedi on Rahul Gandhi's remarks
New Delhi, February 19: Expressing his reservations over engaging the defence forces in a political slugfest, Indian Army chief General Upendra Dwivedi has said that the Army should not be involved in politics.
India, Japan to conduct 6th edition of joint military exercise Dharma Guardian from Feb 15 to March 9
New Delhi, February 16: The Indian Army will conduct the sixth edition of the joint military exercise Dharma Guardian with Japan at Mount Fuji in Japan from February 25 to March 9.
Army Chief lauds '10-year plan' for India-US defence deals, says will boost defence production
Noida, February 15: Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi lauded the India-US defence deals signed following Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the United States and said that the 10-year plan that will be laid out will greatly benefit defence production in the country.
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.
Army and Navy chief visit Adani Defence and Aerospace stall at Aero India 2025
Bengaluru, Feb 12: The Adani Defence and Aerospace stalls at the ongoing Aero India 2025 found itself in the spotlight on Wednesday as Army chief General Upendra Dwivedi and Navy chief Admiral D.K. Tripathi paid a visit and got first-hand information on the futuristic state-of-the art weaponry on display.
Aero India: Army officer's Kamikaze UGVs to be inducted under emergency procurement
Bengaluru, February 12: Two innovations developed by Major Rajprasad RS of the Indian Army including the "Xploder -Kamikaze and IED Disposal remotely operated vehicles" and- Mobile Reactive Munition System" were unveiled at Aero India 2025 in Bengaluru.
'Ex Winged Raider': Army conducts joint airborne operations training with Air Force
New Delhi, February 10: The troops of the Indian Army recently participated in a comprehensive training exercise christened Ex Winged Raider. The exercise focused on special airborne operations, demonstrating a high level of operational readiness and inter-service synergy.
Aero India 2025: IAF, Army chiefs take sortie in Tejas together
Bengaluru, Feb 9: Indian Air Force chief, Air Chief Marshal A.P. Singh and Army chief, General Upendra Dwivedi undertook a sortie together in the Tejas fighter aircraft on Sunday, ahead of the beginning of the Aero India in Bengaluru.
Army Chief launches Geetika Lidder's Book 'I am a Soldier's Wife'
New Delhi, February 9: Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi launched the book "I Am a Soldier's Wife" on Saturday, authored by Geetika Lidder, the wife of late Brigadier Lakhwinder Singh Lidder.
Army, Air Force chiefs to fly together in LCA Tejas fighter aircraft on Sunday
New Delhi, February 7: In a display of jointness among the defence forces and support for Aatmanirbharta, Indian Air Force Chief Air Chief Marshal AP Singh and Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi would be flying a sortie in the trainer version of the LCA Tejas fighter aircraft at the Air Force Station, Yelahanka in Bengaluru on Sunday.
Army Chief honours two with 'Veterans Achievers Award' in Jaipur
Jaipur, February 7: Indian Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi on Friday honoured two veterans, Major General Alok Raj (Retd) and Havildar Gurprem Singh (Retd), with the 'Veterans Achievers Award' during his visit to Jaipur Military Station.
R-Day: Army Chief felicitates Indian Army contingents and bands for outstanding performances
New Delhi, January 31: Indian Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi on Friday felicitated the Indian Army contingents and bands for their outstanding performances on Republic Day 2025 and the Beating Retreat Ceremony, said the Indian Army in a statement.
CCS clears Army's Rs 10,000 crore Pinaka rocket deal; Solar, MIL to manufacture
New Delhi, January 29: In a mega success for indigenous weapon systems, the Cabinet Committee on Security has cleared the project to buy over Rs 10,000 crore worth of ammunition for the Indian Army's Pinaka multi-barrel rocket launcher systems.
Indian Army's 'Sambhav' smart phone used during China border talks for secure communication
New Delhi, January 17: During the last round of talks held with China in October, the Indian Army used the Sambhav smartphones which have now been given in large numbers to the officers in the force.