MM Naravane

China got its first 'jhatka' during Galwan Valley clash, says ex-Indian Army chief

Indian and Chinese troops clashed in Galwan Valley in eastern Ladakh in June 2020. The Chinese had admitted four casualties but the numbers are believed to be significantly higher.

Dec 15, 2022, 11:18 AM IST

Army Chief General MM Naravane retires, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh praises him

General MM Naravane retired from service on Saturday after an illustrious career spanning 42 years. General Manoj Pande took charge as the new Army Chief.
 

Apr 30, 2022, 23:52 PM IST

Gen Manoj Pande takes over as 29th Chief of Army Staff from General MM Naravane

Before taking charge as vice chief of the Army on February 1, Gen Manoj Pande was heading the Eastern Army Command.

Apr 30, 2022, 13:07 PM IST

Army needs to be strengthened, says Naravane

Naravane stressed on the need to strengthen the army. Naravane said, there is no investment burden on the army. See full report.

Apr 15, 2022, 12:22 PM IST

Army Chief MM Narvane talks tough on China: 'We will win in case of war'

Army Chief General MM Naravane today said that India will "come out victorious" in case of war with China. The Army Chief, however, said that war stays only as an "instrument of last resort".

Jan 12, 2022, 15:50 PM IST

Who will be CDS Bipin Rawat’s successor? Govt mulling over probable candidates

The officials said the government is finalising a panel comprising senior commanders from the Army, the Navy and the Air Force to choose the successor of Gen Bipin Rawat, who died in a helicopter crash near Coonoor last week.

Dec 17, 2021, 17:12 PM IST

Indian Army conducts war games along LOC

Indian Army Chief General MM Naravane witnessed war games being carried out as part of the exercise 'Dakshin Shakti' to validate the battle readiness and operational effectiveness of troops.

Nov 26, 2021, 13:32 PM IST

Welcome women cadets to NDA with same sense of fair play, professionalism: Army chief MM Naravane

Chief of Army Staff General M M Naravane was addressing the cadets after reviewing the passing out parade of the 141st course of the NDA in Pune. 

Oct 29, 2021, 10:38 AM IST

In pics: Security a major concern in J-K, Ishan Kishan shines in India win

After militant attacks on migrant workers and Kashmiri Pandits in the Kashmir valley, the concern for the security of life and property has been alarmingly growing. Army Chief MM Naravane will go to Kashmir to review the situation. This and more in today's news capsule.

Oct 19, 2021, 07:42 AM IST

Last message to China!

Why was the Chief of Army Staff, Naravane angry with the attitude of China, see what the whole news will be made of talks?

Oct 03, 2021, 13:54 PM IST

Matter of concern: Indian Army chief MM Naravane on increase in Chinese deployment across border

The army chief said that the Chinese have deployed their forces in considerable numbers across Eastern Ladakh and up to eastern command.

Oct 02, 2021, 14:42 PM IST

CDS Bipin Rawat and Army chief MM Naravane meet Neeraj Chopra, applaud Tokyo Olympic gold medallist - See pics

Neeraj Chopra is a Subedar with the 4 Rajputana Rifles and had joined the Indian Army in 2016.

Aug 11, 2021, 13:02 PM IST

Army chief MM Naravane on 2-day visit to Jammu and Kashmir, reviews security in valley

Indian Army Chief General MM Naravane arrived on a two-day visit to Jammu and Kashmir on June 2 to review the prevailing security situation in the union territory as the ceasefire understanding between India and Pakistan along the LoC completed 100 days.

Jun 02, 2021, 20:35 PM IST

Indian Army keeping an eye on Chinese military drill near Ladakh: Gen MM Naravane

The Chief of the Army Staff said the disengagement has been cordial so far, but added that Indian troops are maintaining an effective vigil to deal with any eventualities along the Line of Actual Control in eastern Ladakh.

May 20, 2021, 12:30 PM IST

Army Chief MM Naravane expresses concern over China's BRI, lauds India's ties with Nepal and Bangladesh

Speaking at Assam Rifles-United Services institution joint annual seminar, he said, "regional Security Environment is characterized by Chinese belligerence in the Indo-Pacific, its hostility towards weaker nations and relentless drive to create regional dependencies through initiatives like the BRI. The resultant Sino-US rivalry has created regional imbalances & instability".

Feb 12, 2021, 22:17 PM IST

Army prepared for future conflicts but 'real and present dangers' on borders can't be ignored: General MM Naravane

"While the Indian Army will continue to prepare and adapt to the future, the more proximate, real and present dangers, on our active borders cannot be ignored," the Chief of Army Staff said, in an apparent reference to the nearly 3,500 km Line of Actual Control (LAC) with China.

Feb 12, 2021, 06:59 AM IST

Indian Army Chief General MM Naravane leaves for South Korea on a three-day visit

Indian Army Chief General MM Naravane has left for South Korea on a three-day visit, where he will meet several military officers of South Korea.

Dec 28, 2020, 08:58 AM IST

Army Chief MM Naravane on visit to formations under Eastern Command

The Kolkata-headquartered Eastern Command is responsible for guarding the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in Arunachal Pradesh as well as the Sikkim sectors besides several other areas

Nov 24, 2020, 01:46 AM IST

India-Nepal increase engagement as Army chief MM Naravane reaches Kathmandu

Indian Army Chief General Manoj Mukund Naravane is on a three-day visit to Nepal.

Nov 04, 2020, 22:16 PM IST

Infantry Day: CDS Bipin Rawat, Army Chief MM Naravane pay tributes at National War Memorial

Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Bipin Rawat and Army chief General Manoj Mukund Naravane paid tributes at the National War Memorial on Infantry Day on Tuesday. 

Oct 27, 2020, 09:55 AM IST