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Time of India
6 hours ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Rajnath Singh briefed by top military brass on border security, arrangements for Amarnath
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh received a comprehensive briefing from top Army officials in Jammu and Kashmir regarding the current security landscape. Discussions centered on border security, ongoing counter-terrorism efforts, and meticulous preparations for the upcoming Amarnath Yatra commencing in July. The Army is integral to the multi-layered security framework ensuring the Yatra's smooth and secure execution. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Defence Minister Rajnath Singh was briefed by top Army brass on Saturday on the prevailing security situation in Jammu and Kashmir with a focus on border areas, anti-terrorist operations and the Amarnath Yatra scheduled to start next month, officials of the Army Staff General Upendra Dwivedi, General Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Northern Command Lt Gen Pratik Sharma and other senior officers including commanding officers of all units attended the meeting at Udhampur-based northern command headquarters, they reached Udhampur headquarters of the northern command on a two-day visit on Friday and led the International Day of Yoga celebrations of the Armed Forces on Saturday morning, performing various asanas and breathing exercises with 2,500 the yoga session, the top Army brass briefed the defence minister on the prevailing security situation in the Union territory, the officials briefing focused on security in the border areas as well as the hinterland, especially anti-terrorist operations in forested areas. It also covered security arrangements made for the annual 38-day Amarnath Yatra scheduled to begin in the South Kashmir Himalayas on July Army is part of the multi-tier security arrangements made for the smooth conduct of the yatra, especially for combing the forests surrounding the twin tracks -- the traditional 48-kilometre Pahalgam route in Anantnag district and the 14-kilometre shorter but steeper Baltal route in Ganderbal district besides the Jammu-Srinagar national highway.
The Hindu
6 hours ago
- Politics
- The Hindu
Rajnath Singh briefed by top military brass on border security, arrangements for Amarnath
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh was briefed by top Army brass on Saturday (June 21, 2025) on the prevailing security situation in Jammu and Kashmir with a focus on border areas, anti-terrorist operations and the Amarnath Yatra scheduled to start next month, officials said. Chief of the Army Staff General Upendra Dwivedi, General Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Northern Command Lt Gen Pratik Sharma and other senior officers including commanding officers of all units attended the meeting at Udhampur-based northern command headquarters, they said. Singh reached Udhampur headquarters of the northern command on a two-day visit on Friday and led the International Day of Yoga celebrations of the Armed Forces on Saturday morning, performing various asanas and breathing exercises with 2,500 soldiers. After the yoga session, the top Army brass briefed the defence minister on the prevailing security situation in the Union territory, the officials said. The briefing focused on security in the border areas as well as the hinterland, especially anti-terrorist operations in forested areas. It also covered security arrangements made for the annual 38-day Amarnath Yatra scheduled to begin in the South Kashmir Himalayas on July 3. The Army is part of the multi-tier security arrangements made for the smooth conduct of the yatra, especially for combing the forests surrounding the twin tracks -- the traditional 48-kilometre Pahalgam route in Anantnag district and the 14-kilometre shorter but steeper Baltal route in Ganderbal district besides the Jammu-Srinagar national highway.
New Indian Express
2 days ago
- New Indian Express
Indian Army sets up drone MRO lab in tie-up with Chennai firm Zuppa
CHENNAI: In line with Army Chief Gen Upendra Dwivedi's vision to equip every soldier with a drone, the Dakshin Bharat Area has set up a dedicated drone MRO lab at the Madras Regimental Centre, Wellington, in partnership with Chennai-based Zuppa. The initiative marks a strategic shift in the military's approach to unmanned aerial systems (UAS), placing greater emphasis not only on frontline drone deployment but also on in-theatre repair, diagnostics, and self-reliance. The effort follows lessons drawn from Operation Sindoor. The operation underscored the urgent need for Indian soldiers not only to operate drones but to independently maintain and troubleshoot them during active conflict scenarios. 'The real challenge in drone warfare isn't just flying them - it's understanding their inner workings, especially how high electromagnetic fields can disrupt sensitive sensors,' said Sai Pattabiram, founder and managing director of Zuppa. 'The MRO lab is designed as a scalable, hands-on ecosystem to bridge that knowledge gap.' The MRO lab is the result of a series of technical consultations between Lieutenant General Karanbir Brar, General Officer Commanding, Dakshin Bharat Area, and Zuppa's engineering team. The project includes DGCA-certified drone pilot training, to be delivered in collaboration with Tamil Nadu Unmanned Aerial Vehicles Corporation (TNUAV), and is underpinned by a Memorandum of Understanding signed between Zuppa and the Army's Madras Regimental Centre.
India Gazette
3 days ago
- Politics
- India Gazette
COAS Gen Upendra Dwivedi, along with former Chiefs of Army Staff calls on President Droupadi Murmu
New Delhi [India], June 18 (ANI): Chief of the Army Staff, General Upendra Dwivedi, along with other former Chiefs of Army Staff, called on President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Wednesday, the President of India confirmed in a post on an official social media handle. Former Chiefs of Army Staff General VP Malik, General NC Vij, General JJ Singh, General Deepak Kapoor, General Bikram Singh and General Manoj Pande were accompanied by General Upendra Dwivedi to the Rashtrapati Bhavan. Earlier, in the aftermath of Operation Sindoor, the Indian Army held a 'Chiefs Chintan' at the Manekshaw Centre in New Delhi to strengthen coordination between former Chiefs of Army Staff and to leverage their expertise and strategic insights. 'Chief's Chintan, an interaction between General Upendra Dwivedi, COAS and the former CsOAS, was held at the Manekshaw Centre, New Delhi. The event, conducted after Operation SINDOOR, aims to leverage the vast experience and strategic insights of former CsOAS to shape the Indian Army's future,' read a post by the Army on X. According to an official statement, the event had a comprehensive operational briefing on Operation Sindoor, including discussing the synergised conduct of operations with the Indian Air Force and Navy. 'The operation's execution, strategic impact and jointmanship model were presented in detail to provide contextual understanding and invite insights from the former Chiefs. The former Chiefs were also updated on the induction of niche technologies and modernisation initiatives aimed at enhancing operational capabilities,' the statement added. The army said that the former CsOAS shared 'valuable insights and recommendations, contributing to ongoing capability enhancement and organisational reforms.' Other topics such as technological initiatives for tech absorption, the plan of 'Viksit Bharat @2047' and the Army's contributions to it, and Human Resource and Veteran Welfare, including reforms in HR policies and initiatives for welfare schemes for veterans. The former CsOAS shared insights and recommendations. contributing to the Indian Army's ongoing efforts towards capability enhancement and organisational reform. The statement added, 'The interaction reaffirms the continuity of leadership and collective commitment to keep the Indian Army future-ready.' (ANI)
India Gazette
3 days ago
- Politics
- India Gazette
Delhi: Army hosts 'Chiefs Chintan' with former Chiefs of Army Staff post Op Sindoor
New Delhi [India], June 18 (ANI): In the aftermath of Operation Sindoor, the Indian Army held a 'Chiefs Chintan' at the Manekshaw Centre in New Delhi to strengthen coordination between former Chiefs of Army Staff and to leverage their expertise and strategic insights. The current Chief of Army Staff (COAS), General Upendra Dwivedi, held an interaction with the former CsOAS on Tuesday. 'Chief's Chintan, an interaction between General Upendra Dwivedi, COAS and the former CsOAS was held at the Manekshaw Centre, New Delhi. The event, conducted after Operation SINDOOR, aims to leverage the vast experience and strategic insights of former CsOAS to shape the Indian Army's future,' read a post by the Army on X. According to an official statement, the event had a comprehensive operational briefing on Operation Sindoor, including discussing the synergised conduct of operations with the Indian Air Force and Navy. 'The operation's execution, strategic impact and jointmanship model were presented in detail to provide contextual understanding and invite insights from the former Chiefs. The former Chiefs were also updated on the induction of niche technologies and modernisation initiatives aimed at enhancing operational capabilities,' the statement added. The army said that the former CsOAS shared 'valuable insights and recommendations, contributing to ongoing capability enhancement and organisational reforms.' Other topics such as technological initiatives for tech absorption, the plan of 'Viksit Bharat @2047' and the Army's contributions to it, and Human Resource and Veteran Welfare, including reforms in HR policies and initiatives for welfare schemes for veterans. The former CsOAS shared insights and recommendations. contributing to the Indian Army's ongoing efforts towards capability enhancement and organisational reform. The statement added, 'The interaction reaffirms the continuity of leadership and collective commitment to keep the Indian Army future-ready.' Earlier on Tuesday, as a prelude to International Day of Yoga 2025, the Indian Army organised special yoga sessions across various United Nations peacekeeping missions. A post by the army read, 'As a prelude to International Day of Yoga 2025, the Indian Army organised special yoga sessions across various UN Peacekeeping Missions, with participation from local communities and international peacekeepers -- celebrating unity, health and harmony.' (ANI)
