Tag: army chief
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Cock a snook, grab a ride
Extensions at the top destabilize the entire structure of the army. A fresh wave of chief wannabes are denied the post; they have to retire with their desire unrequited.
October 10, 2021 -
Pak brass reshuffle
The outgoing ISI chief had played a crucial part in the Doha talks that led to the American departure from Afghanistan and more recently in meeting Taliban hardliners to cobble together a government in Kabul.
October 9, 2021 -
Army chief meets pvt defence manufacturers during Mumbai visit
He also visited 'INS Teg', a Missile Frigate affiliated with the 'Sikh Light Infantry Regiment'. In the evening, the General Naravane called on Bhagat Singh Koshyari, the Governor of Maharashtra, and discussed issues of mutual interest including welfare and resettlement of Veterans in the State.
September 14, 2021 -
Afghan MPs accuse Army chief of settling scores with commanders
The internal security committee of the Wolesi Jirga, the lower house of Parliament, said that Gen. Ahmadzai has fallen short of fulfilling his responsibilities and that during his time he has been focused on rivalries with members of the army corps instead of managing the war.
August 1, 2021 -
Army chief reviews security situation along LoC in Kashmir
While appreciating the current state of peace prevailing along the Line of Control, General Naravane cautioned all the commanders and troops to not let their guards down and to remain prepared to meet any emerging security challenges effectively, the army said.
June 3, 2021 -
Indian troops on high alert at LAC, keeping eye on Chinese activities: Army Chief
Naravane also said that India is keeping an eye on the developments on the Chinese side.
May 29, 2021 -
And now a thaw
Both sides must hope that the visit will help mend fences, after a boundary dispute erupted between the two countries over Lipulekh, Kalapani and Limpiyadhura, and led Nepal to publish a political map including these areas within its borders.
October 16, 2020 -
Cooling off
It remains to be seen if the former policeman’s ambition to enter the legislature attains fruition, but this turn of events has turned the spotlight on the police-politician nexus as seldom before.
September 29, 2020 -
LAC standoff: Army chief in Leh to review situation
Army sources said Gen Naravane would be briefed by senior field commanders on the ground situation along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) where Indian troops foiled attempts by Chinese forces to alter the status quo at the south bank of Pangong Tso Lake recently and occupied some key heights.
September 4, 2020 -
Army chief in Ladakh to review situation along LAC, progress in talks with Chinese military
The Army chief is also scheduled to visit Kashmir to review the force preparedness as well the deployment along the Line of Control (LoC) with Pakistan.
June 23, 2020 -
Entire situation along India’s border with China ‘under control’: Army chief amid standoff at LAC
Military-level talks between India and China continued for de-escalation in the Galwan region of eastern Ladakh on Friday with top army commanders from both sides meeting to resolve the face-off.
June 13, 2020 -
Army chief visits Ladakh amid tensions between India, China along disputed LAC
In the second week of May, around 150 soldiers of both sides had a face-off near Naku La Pass in Sikkim, in which soldiers on both sides sustained injuries.
May 23, 2020 -
Army chief General MM Naravane pays tribute to personnel killed in Handwara
Two senior army officials, a Colonel and a Major, are among five security personnel killed in an encounter in Jammu and Kashmir’s Handwara area when they went to rescue civilians who had been taken hostage by the terrorists.
May 3, 2020 -
‘It’s our duty to help govt, civil administration’: Army Chief tells force to stay safe against Coronavirus
General Naravane asked his men to first remain safe from coronavirus so that they can help the government in the fight against the pandemic.
March 27, 2020 -
India focusing on dynamic response that is below threshold of all-out war: Army Chief
The army chief pointed out that Chinese dominance in the South China Sea showed small incremental steps achieved the aim without firing a single shot or inviting retaliatory action.
March 4, 2020 -
On his maiden visit to LoC, Army chief asks troops to remain prepared for all contingencies
General Manoj Mukund Naravane on Thursday flew to the Krishna Ghati along the Line of Control (LoC) where he reviewed the prevailing situation and operational readiness of the units of the White Knight Corps.
January 23, 2020 -
Abrogation of Article 370 has ‘disrupted proxy war’ by Pakistan: Army Chief
While reiterating that the Army has zero-tolerance towards terrorism, Gen MM Naravane said his force has 'many options to counter those who promote terror'.
January 15, 2020