Tag: Indian Army

LIEUTENANT GENERAL J. DEBNATH ASSUMES THE APPOINTMENT OF COMMANDANT, ARMY MEDICAL CORPS (AMC) CENTRE & COLLEGE AND OFFICER-IN-CHARGE OF AMC RECORDS

Anil Jaiswal

  LUCKNOW, 01 AUG 2026 Lieutenant General J. Debnath assumed the appointment of Commandant, Army Medical Corps Centre & College and Officer-in-Charge (OIC), AMC Records on 01 Aug 2026. Prior to present appointment, the General Officer was MG (Med) at Headquarters Eastern Command. The AMC Centre & College, located at Lucknow, is the premier training establishment of the Indian Army responsible for training and shaping the future leadership of the Army Medical Corps while upholding the highest standards of military medical education and professional excellence. An alumnus of Silchar Medical…

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KGMU and Indian Army Launch Joint Plantation Drive, Plant 100 Saplings in Lucknow

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: In a significant initiative aimed at promoting environmental conservation, biodiversity, and a greener campus, King George’s Medical University (KGMU) organized a large-scale plantation drive as part of its Plantation Week celebrations. The campaign was conducted in collaboration with the 137 Gorkha Regiment, during which 100 saplings were planted across the university campus. The plantation drive was carried out under the leadership and guidance of KGMU Vice-Chancellor Dr. Sonia Nityanand and coordinated by Chief Proctor Dr. R. S. Kushwaha. The event marked the first collaborative environmental initiative between KGMU and…

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General Dhiraj Seth Takes Charge as India’s New Army Chief

Arijit Bose

New Delhi: General Dhiraj Seth assumed office as the 31st Chief of the Army Staff, taking command of the Indian Army at a pivotal time as the force advances its modernization agenda and strengthens preparedness to address evolving security challenges. General Seth succeeds Upendra Dwivedi, who retired after more than four decades of distinguished service to the nation. Widely regarded as an experienced operational commander and strategic thinker, General Seth brings nearly 40 years of military experience to the Army’s top post. His appointment comes as the Indian Army continues its…

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General Upendra Dwivedi Retires as Army Chief, Highlights Future of Joint and Theatre-Oriented Warfare

Arijit Bose

New Delhi: General Upendra Dwivedi formally retired as Chief of the Army Staff after more than four decades of distinguished military service, concluding a tenure marked by operational preparedness, modernization initiatives, and a strong push toward greater integration among India’s armed forces. Speaking during a ceremonial farewell at South Block, General Dwivedi reflected on his military journey and emphasized that the future of warfare will increasingly depend on joint, integrated, and theatre-oriented operations involving seamless coordination between the Army, Navy, and Air Force. “Future conflicts will demand closer integration and…

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Lt Gen Dhiraj Seth appointed as Chief of the Army Staff w.e.f. June 30, 2026

Arijit Bose

New Delhi: The Government has appointed Lieutenant General Dhiraj Seth, PVSM, UYSM, AVSM, presently serving as the Vice Chief of the Army Staff, as the next Chief of the Army Staff with effect from the afternoon of June 30, 2026. The present Chief of the Army Staff General Upendra Dwivedi, PVSM, AVSM retires from service the same day. Lieutenant General Dhiraj Seth is an alumnus of the National Defence Academy, Khadakwasla, and was commissioned into the Armoured Corps in December 1986. Over a distinguished military career spanning nearly four decades,…

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Peacekeeping: Indian Army Officer Urges Strong Diplomatic Effort to Rebuild Lebanon

Arijit Bose

New Delhi / Lebanon: An Indian Army officer serving with the United Nations peacekeeping mission in Lebanon has called for sustained diplomatic engagement and coordinated international efforts to ensure long-term stability and reconstruction in the conflict-affected country. Major Abhilasha Barak, who is deployed with the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL), emphasized that lasting peace in Lebanon will depend not only on maintaining the ceasefire but also on rebuilding trust, institutions, and communities affected by prolonged violence. Focus on Long-Term Stability and Recovery Speaking at a recent briefing, Major…

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UPSDMA AND CENTRAL COMMAND OF INDIAN ARMY ORGANISES NATIONAL CIVIL-MILITARY SYMPOSIUM ON FLOOD AND FLOOD RELATED DISASTER MANAGEMENT AHEAD OF MONSOON

Anil Jaiswal

LUCKNOW, 05 JUNE 2026 Uttar Pradesh State Disaster Management Authority (UPSDMA), in coordination with the Headquarters Central Command, Indian Army, Lucknow organized a National Level Civil-Military Symposium on “Flood and Flood Related Disasters” on 05 June 2026 at Surya Auditorium, in Lucknow Cantonment. The multi-stakeholder event brought together key stakeholders from the disaster management ecosystem, including early warning agencies, response forces, National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) and State Disaster Management Authorities (SDMAs) and senior civil and military leadership. Representatives from the States of Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Uttarakhand, and Madhya Pradesh…

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Indian Army and KGMU Sign MoU to Strengthen Medical Training and Research Collaboration

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: In a significant step towards enhancing medical education, professional training, and research collaboration, the Army Medical Corps Centre and College (AMC C&C), Lucknow, under the aegis of the Army Training Command, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with King George’s Medical University. The agreement aims to strengthen the “Whole-of-Nation” approach to healthcare capacity building by promoting professional training, knowledge sharing, and institutional cooperation between military and civilian medical establishments. The MoU was formally signed on Friday, marking a new chapter in the longstanding association between the two premier…

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Indian Army Backs Project Kusha as India Advances Indigenous Long-Range Air Defence Network

Arijit Bose

New Delhi: India’s ambitious indigenous long-range air defence programme, Project Kusha, has received a major strategic boost with the Indian Army formally expressing its intent to join the initiative alongside the Indian Air Force. The development marks a significant step toward building a unified, domestically developed national air defence architecture designed to reduce long-term dependence on imported strategic missile systems. The move comes as India prepares for the first prototype flight trials of the Kusha-M1 and Kusha-M2 interceptor missiles, expected later this year. Defence planners view the upcoming tests as…

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Indian Army Evaluates Laser-Based Protection System for Tanks Against Drone Threats

Arijit Bose

New Delhi: The Indian Army is exploring an advanced battlefield protection system that could significantly enhance the survivability of its armored formations against modern drone warfare. The proposal involves integrating 10-kilowatt laser weapon systems onto frontline battle tanks such as the T-90 Bhishma and Arjun Mk1A. The move comes amid growing global concern over the rising effectiveness of First-Person View (FPV) drones, loitering munitions, and coordinated drone swarm attacks against heavily armored vehicles. Defence analysts believe the Indian Army’s interest in directed-energy protection systems has been strongly influenced by operational…

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