Lieutenant General Upendra Dwivedi appointed vice-chief of Indian Army

Lt Gen Upendra Dwivedi. (Photo: Indian Army)New Delhi: In a major development for the Indian Army, Lieutenant General Upendra Dwivedi has been officially designated as the next vice-chief of the Army staff. Lt Gen Dwivedi is currently serving as the ...

Maj Gen Alok Raj superannuates after 37 years of illustrious career in Indian Army

New Delhi: Rajasthan occupies an unique distinction with its many denizens opting for the defence forces.Keeping in proclivity with the extant traditions, Maj Gen Alok Raj, who hails from Rajasthan, too had no decision dilemma while choosing armed fo...

Lt Gen Rajeev Chopra assumes charge as DG NCC

Lt Gen Rajeev Chopra on Thursday assumed the charge of Director General of NCC (DGNCC).  Commissioned in the Madras Regiment in December 1980, Lt Gen Chopra is an alumnus of the National Defence Academy, Khadakwasla and Indian Military Aca...

131 gallantry awards to be given on 72nd Independence Day

President and Supreme Commander of the Indian armed forces Ram Nath Kovind has approved 131 gallantry awards to armed forces personnel and members of paramilitary forces on the occasion of 72nd Independence Day. The awards include one Kirt...