The false claim surfaced after several posts circulated on social media platforms, including one by an account named Baba Thoka, alleging that Sunita Dwivedi had sought divorce after discovering an alleged relationship between General Dwivedi and his stenographer Anita Yadav.
Colonel Dibya Shankar Bhattacharya (Retd) was recently honoured by the outgoing Chief of Army Staff (COAS), General Upendra Dwivedi, with the Chief of Army Staff Commendation Card and Medal at an official ceremony in Tezpur. Col. Bhattacharya served in the Indian Army for more than 33 years. He holds the unique distinction of being the first person from Assam to secure All India Rank 1 in the UPSC National Defence Academy (NDA) examination.
Outlining his key focus areas for the Indian Army through the acronym "VIJAY", newly-appointed Chief of Army Staff General Dhiraj Seth stressed on Wednesday that, in view of the evolving security environment, the Army's modernisation would be taken forward with renewed energy and firm resolve.
General Upendra Dwivedi, superannuated today after more than four decades of distinguished service and relinquished the appointment of the Chief of the Army Staff (COAS).
General Seth has succeeded General Upendra Dwivedi, who retired on Tuesday after a career spanning more than 40 years in the armed forces.
The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, accorded Acceptance of Necessity (AoN) for 10 capital acquisition proposals amounting to Rs 1,44,716 crore.
A defence spokesman said; “Initial investigations by the Indian Army suggest that the incident in which a soldier lost his life in the morning is not a terror attack. The cause of the death of the soldier is being investigated.”
In a significant move to enhance security and foster inter-agency cooperation, a Joint Intelligence and Security Conference alongwith high-ranking officials from the Army, Police, BSF and sister intelligence agencies was held at Mamun Military Station, said a defence spokesman on Saturday.
The project is designed to provide dedicated support and services to Defence Pensioners, Veterans and their families.
Three Pakistani terrorists were killed on Thursday in two joint operations conducted in North Kashmir's Kupwara by the Indian Army and J&K Police.
