Dalbir Singh

Ex-Army chief praises PM for surgical strikes in Pakistan, Myanmar

Former Army chief Dalbir Singh on Friday lauded Prime Minister Narendra Modi for taking a "very bold decision" of approving surgical strikes in Myanmar and Pakistan in 2015 and 2016 respectively.

Sep 29, 2017, 20:48 PM IST

Lt Gen Praveen Bakshi assures support to new Army Chief

Putting to rest all speculation about his resignation, Eastern Army Commander Lt Gen Praveen Bakshi on Saturday assured full support to General Bipin Rawat, who took charge as the new Army Chief superseding him.

Dec 31, 2016, 14:58 PM IST

Bipin Rawat, Birender Singh Dhanoa assume charge as Army, IAF chiefs

Chief of Naval staff Admiral Sunil Lanba will head the Chiefs of Staff Committee.

Dec 31, 2016, 14:26 PM IST

Army Chief visits forward areas of Northern Command

Army Chief General Dalbir Singh today visited forward areas of Leh & Kashmir as part of his farewell visit in the command theatre.

Dec 26, 2016, 20:53 PM IST

UNC blockade: Army Chief Dalbir Singh reviews security situation in Manipur

Chief of Army Staff General Dalbir Singh arrived in Manipur capital Imphal on Saturday to review the security situation in the wake of a blockade imposed by the United Naga Council (UNC).

Dec 24, 2016, 14:31 PM IST

Army Chief General Dalbir Singh to visit China to build defence cooperation

Chief of Army Staff General Dalbir Singh will leave for China on a four-day official visit from today.

Nov 21, 2016, 11:14 AM IST

Moderate voting till 1 pm in Madhya Pradesh by-polls

Polling for by-elections to Shahdol Lok Sabha constituency and Nepanagar Assembly seats in Madhya Pradesh began this morning with over 15 per cent voter turnout registered till 9 AM in both seats, poll officials said.

Nov 19, 2016, 12:13 PM IST

Ceasefire violations: PM Narendra Modi meets service chiefs, NSA Ajit Doval

The meeting comes as tension along the India-Pakistan border continues, with over 100 violations from the Pakistani side since the surgical strike.

Nov 08, 2016, 17:02 PM IST

Surgical strike: PM Narendra Modi to meet three Service Chiefs, to review border security along LoC

PM Narendra Modi to meet the military chiefs this afternoon to review security situation after September surgical strikes along LoC.

Nov 08, 2016, 10:15 AM IST

Give befitting reply to any misadventure from across border: Manohar Parrikar to soldiers at LoC

Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar on Wednesday asked the army personnel posted along the Line of Control to remain alert and give a befitting response to any "misadventure" from the across the border.

Nov 02, 2016, 23:35 PM IST

Fuel should not be given to Pak's assertion post Uri attack: Rijiju

Minister of State for Home Affairs Kiren Rijiju on Monday said one must not give importance to the assertions made by Pakistan post the attack on an army base camp in Uri sector of Jammu and Kashmir`s Baramulla district, adding the neighbouring nation stands exposed before the world.

Sep 19, 2016, 12:22 PM IST

Kashmir remains shut for 64th day

Chief of Army General Dalbir Singh is presently on a two-day visit to the Valley.

Sep 10, 2016, 10:20 AM IST

Rajnath Singh in Kashmir, says those who believe in 'Kashmiriyat' are welcome for talks

At least 68 people, including 66 civilians and two policemen, have died in the violence in the valley since July 9.

Aug 24, 2016, 08:34 AM IST

Exercise maximum possible restraint while dealing with mob: Army Chief to security forces

On a visit to Kashmir amid unrest, Army Chief General Dalbir Singh on Wednesday asked the forces to exercise maximum possible restraint while dealing with mobs and uphold human rights.

Aug 23, 2016, 21:30 PM IST

Burhan Wani protest: Separatists extend shutdown in Valley till July 25 as death toll reaches 44

With Kashmir witnessing unrest following protests over the last few days post killing of Hizbul Mujahideen commander Burhan Muzaffar Wani, the separatists on Wednesday extended shutdown in the valley up to July 25 even as the authorities have clamped curfew in certain regions.

Jul 20, 2016, 19:36 PM IST

Army Chief reviews security situation, urges Kashmiri 'awaam' to maintain peace

The Army Chief commended their operational preparedness and commitment to the cause of national security.

Jul 20, 2016, 18:13 PM IST

Jitendra Singh asks Pakistan to look into human rights violations in Balochistan

Taking a strong exception to Pakistan observing "Black Day" to express solidarity with the people of Kashmir, Minister of State in the Prime Minister`s Office (PMO) Jitendra Singh on Wednesday said Islamabad should first look into human rights violations in Balochistan before pointing fingers at others.

Jul 20, 2016, 12:40 PM IST