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Army Chief Signals Readiness for “Operation Sindoor 2.0,” Asserts Confidence in Success

By Khushboo Kumari October 4, 2025 air engagements Army Chief BJP Border Chief of Defence Staff Clarification combat readiness Congress party cross border terrorism cross-border activity decisive response defence analysts deterrence strategy diplomatic exchanges diplomatic maneuvering escalation evolving military posture foreign policy officials forward military bases frontline positions General Upendra Dwivedi global scrutiny High Altitude IAF India today Indian Air Force Indian Army Infrastructure international pressure Jaisalmer Jammu & Kashmir logistics national interest Operation Sindoor 1.0 Operation Sindoor 2.0 operational preparedness Pahalgam Terror Attack Pakistan Pakistani F-16 jets Political Reactions positive results RAJASTHAN retaliation terror camps The Economic Times The Indian Eye troop movements troops world map warning Yaser Jilani

The Indian Army is fully prepared for any eventuality, including a potential Operation Sindoor 2.0, according to Army Chief General Dwivedi. He warned Pakistan to stop supporting terrorism, indicating a decisive response if cross-border activity continues. This follows heightened tensions and the original Operation Sindoor in 2025.

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“Women Officers Are Torchbearers of Change”: Rajnath Singh on UN Peacekeepers

By Khushboo Kumari August 22, 2025 15 countries 75 Years of Indian Peacekeeping Armed forces Armenia Blue Helmet Odyssey blue helmets Centre for United Nations Peacekeeping Chief of the Army Staff child protection Conduct and Discipline Conflict-Related Sexual Violence Diplomats diversity DR Congo Egypt equality future vision gender equality gender parity General Upendra Dwivedi global connection global security humanitarian access inclusive leadership india India’s legacy Indian Army veterans Indian women officers innovations internally displaced people International Humanitarian Law interns Ivory Coast Kenya Kyrgyz Republic Liberia Local Communities Malaysia Manekshaw Centre Ministry of Defence Ministry of External Affairs morocco Nepal peace and security peacekeeping platinum jubilee protection Protection of Civilians Rajnath Singh Refugees role models senior officials sexual violence prevention Sierra Leone South Block Sri Lanka Tanzania torchbearers of change troop-contributing countries UN contingents UN experts UN Journal 2025 UN missions United Nations Women Military Officers Course UNWMOC-2025 Uruguay Vietnam Women and Children women military officers Women Peacekeepers

Rajnath Singh interacted with women military officers from 15 nations attending the UN Women Military Officers Course in New Delhi. The course aims to build their capacity for UN missions, promoting gender parity in peacekeeping. Singh highlighted India’s commitment and unveiled a journal celebrating India’s peacekeeping contributions.

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LoC Heats Up After Pahalgam Massacre; Forces on Edge

By Emaad Makhdoomi April 25, 2025 15 Corps anti-terror operations Arabian Sea Army Chief ceasefire breach ceasefire violations cross-border firing destabilization February flare-up General Upendra Dwivedi heightened readiness india Indian Army JAMMU AND KASHMIR LINE OF CONTROL loc military reply missile test no infrastructure loss no injuries no-fly zone Pahalgam Pahalgam massacre Pakistan Pakistani military Poonch region regional unrest retaliatory fire rules of engagement security officials small arms SRINAGAR terror strike Tourists unprovoked firing

SRINAGAR: Tensions between India and Pakistan have sharply escalated in the aftermath of the deadly Pahalgam massacre, with cross-border firing reported along several stretches of…

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Rajnath Singh at Maj Bob Khathing Memorial Event: “Put nation first, remain united, discharge duties honestly”

By Khushboo Kumari March 19, 2025 Air Chief Marshal AP Singh Article 370 Arunachal frontier highway Arunachal Pradesh CM Pema Khandu assam rifles Assam tourism cultural performances defence minister rajnath singh Delhi Cantonment developed India 2047 Digital india discharge duties honestly General Upendra Dwivedi India’s global influence Indian Army JAM Trinity John Khathing Lt Gen PC Nair (Retd)Lt Gen Vikas Lakhera Maj Gen BK Sharma (Retd)Major Bob Khathing Memorial Event Major Khathing minimum government maximum governance MP Alfred Kanngam Arthur Nagaland Armed Police nation first national hero North east development North-East heritage North-East infrastructure remain united Sashastra Seema Bal Sela Tunnel Tawang integration The New York Times 2025 United Services Institution of India

NEW DELHI: In a stirring tribute to one of India’s most celebrated patriots, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh today urged citizens to “put the nation first,…

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Indian Army boosts defense ties, showcases indigenous power

By Aman Kumar Himanshu February 15, 2025 Advanced Light Helicopter Aero India 2025 ALH Army Air Defence ATGMs Atmanirbhar Bharat counter-UAV systems defense cooperation defense modernization General Upendra Dwivedi global defense partnerships global military diplomacy Indian Army indigenous defense innovations inter-service synergy international security joint exercises LCA Light Combat Aircraft Lt Gen NS Raja Subramani MANPADS military diplomacy regional security self-reliance strategic partnerships technology collaboration Tejas training UAVs Vehicle Mounted Counter Storm Drone System

NEW DELHI: The Indian Army reinforced its commitment to military diplomacy at Aero India 2025, with General Upendra Dwivedi, Chief of Army Staff (COAS), engaging…

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COAS Gen Dwivedi pushes for defence self-reliance at Aero India 2025

By Aman Kumar Himanshu February 12, 2025 Aero India 2025 Aviation COAS counter-UAV systems defence industry defence self-reliance General Upendra Dwivedi Indian Army indigenisation missile systems strategic collaboration UAVs

COAS Gen Upendra Dwivedi, at Aero India 2025, emphasized defence self-reliance, highlighting 85% indigenous acquisitions and a focus on UAVs, counter-UAVs, ATGMs, MANPADS, and aviation advancements. He praised the ALH program, reaffirming India’s commitment to indigenisation.

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77th Army Day: Key highlights, full event details

By Swastik Sharma January 15, 2025 77th Army Day Army Day Parade General Upendra Dwivedi Indian Army achievements Indian Army Day K-9 Vajra howitzer Nepal Army Band Pune event Sukhoi fly-past Women Agniveer Contingent

PUNE: The Indian Army has celebrated its 77th Army Day with grandeur and solemnity at the Bombay Engineers Group and Centre Parade Ground in Pune,…

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80% of terrorists in J&K are Pakistanis: Army Chief

By Emaad Makhdoomi January 13, 2025 80% of terrorists amarnath yatra Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi improved security operating in J&K Pakistani origin pilgrim footfall record breaking number terrorism to tourism

SRINAGAR: Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi on Monday revealed that 80% of the remaining terrorists operating in Jammu and Kashmir are of Pakistani origin. …

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Indian Army to open historic battlefields for tourism

By Aman Kumar Himanshu January 13, 2025 Army Day Bharat Rannbhoomi Darshan border areas border security force border tourism BSF Employment opportunities galwan valley General Upendra Dwivedi gujarat historic battlefields historical narratives Indian Army infrastructural development kargil memorials military history Nadabet Seema Darshan Project Siachen Glacier tourist destinations valor valor and sacrifice virtual tours Wagah of Gujarat world’s highest battlefield

NEW DELHI: The Indian Army is transforming historic battlefields and border areas into accessible tourist destinations. This endeavor allows citizens to explore sites where soldiers…

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Rajnath Singh urges global cohesiveness to address security challenges

By Aman Kumar Himanshu January 11, 2025 Aatmanirbhar Bharat Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi Aero India 2025 aerospace power air and space power Air Chief Marshal AP Singh defence and aerospace technologies defence industry reforms Defence Minister General Anil Chauhan General Upendra Dwivedi global cohesiveness Global South India’s aerospace sector India’s defence ecosystem international collaboration military dominance multi-aligned policy narendra modi Rajesh Kumar Singh Rajnath Singh Sanjeev Kumar security challenges self-reliance in defence strategic deterrence strategic partnerships technological innovation

NEW DELHI: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has emphasized the need for enhanced cohesiveness within the global community, given the current volatile security environment, which is…

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Army Sports Conclave 2024: Boosting collaboration for sporting excellence

By Aman Kumar Himanshu January 2, 2025 Army Girls Sports Company Army Sports Conclave Army Sports Conclave 2024 Dr Mansukh Mandaviya Employment & Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports General Upendra Dwivedi Hon’ble Minister of Industry & Commerce Indian Army Indian Olympic Association (IOA)Manekshaw Centre Minister of Youth Affairs for Rajasthan Paris olympics 2024 Paris Olympics 2024 Army athletes Sports Authority of India (SAI)

The Indian Army hosted the Army Sports Conclave 2024 on December 30 in Delhi Cantt, fostering sports excellence and discussing India’s 2036 Olympic bid.

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Army chief visits Dehradun to review operational preparedness

By Aman Kumar Himanshu December 31, 2024 Anindya Sengupta ARMY CHIEF VISIT Chief of the Army Staff COAS dehradun General Officer Commanding-in-Chief General Upendra Dwivedi Golden Key Division Lt Gen DG Misra Uttar Bharat Area uttarakhand

The COAS reaffirmed the Army leadership’s dedication to the welfare of personnel and their families, acknowledging their sacrifices.

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Army Chief Signals Readiness for “Operation Sindoor 2.0,” Asserts Confidence in Success

LoC Heats Up After Pahalgam Massacre; Forces on Edge

Rajnath Singh at Maj Bob Khathing Memorial Event: “Put nation first, remain united, discharge duties honestly”

Indian Army boosts defense ties, showcases indigenous power

COAS Gen Dwivedi pushes for defence self-reliance at Aero India 2025

77th Army Day: Key highlights, full event details

80% of terrorists in J&K are Pakistanis: Army Chief

Indian Army to open historic battlefields for tourism

Rajnath Singh urges global cohesiveness to address security challenges

Army Sports Conclave 2024: Boosting collaboration for sporting excellence

Army chief visits Dehradun to review operational preparedness

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