Manoj Pande
29th Chief of the Army Staff (India)
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General Manoj Pande, is a retired four star general officer of the Indian Army. He last served as the 29th Chief of the Army Staff. He previously served as 43rd Vice Chief of the Army Staff, prior to that he was General Officer-Commanding-in-Chief Eastern Command and also as the Commander-in-Chief (CINCAN) of Andaman and Nicobar Command. He also served as General Officer Commanding IV Corps, before assuming the appointment as commander of Gajraj Corps he was serving as the Chief of Staff, Southern Command. He is the first officer from the Corps of Engineers to become the Army Chief.
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General Upendra Dwivedi takes command as India's 30th Army ChiefGen Upendra Dwivedi, with extensive experience along the China and Pakistan frontiers, assumed charge as the 30th Chief of the Army Staff, succeeding Gen Manoj Pande.DNA - Published | |
Better to practice Yoga than depend on medicines: Rajnath Singh on 10th International Day of YogaThe Defence minister along with Army Chief General Manoj Pande performed Yoga in Mathura, on the occasion of the 10th International Day of Yoga. Singh said it is a matter of pride today that the..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Army chief General Manoj Pande gets a month's extension amid intense speculation on successorThe government granted a month's extension to Army chief General Manoj Pande just before his slated retirement, impacting the line of succession in the force.IndiaTimes - Published | |
Indigenisation catalyst for growth of domestic arms production: Army chiefArmy chief General Manoj Pande highlighted the significance of indigenous procurements in boosting domestic arms production and fostering a globally competitive defence industry, emphasizing..IndiaTimes - Published | |
India-Uzbekistan defence collaboration: General Manoj Pande inaugurates state-of-the-art IT labThis development marks a milestone in the defence cooperation between the two nations, following a commitment made during the Defence Ministers' meeting in September 2018.IndiaTimes - Published | |
'Ready to deal with any situation': Army Chief General Manoj Pande amid India-China border tensionsArmy Chief General Manoj Pande said that the Indian Army is well-prepared to handle any situation along the northern borders.DNA - Published | |
You manifest Bharat's Himalayan courage protecting our sovereignty: Amit Shah on 76th Army DayUnion home Minister Amit Shah greeted Indian Army personnel and their families on the occasion of the 76th Army Day, praising their courage in protecting the nation's sovereignty. The Army Day parade,..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Army maintaining 'robust posture' at borders, will protect nation's territorial integrity at all costs: Gen Manoj PandeThe Indian Army continues to maintain a "robust posture" at the borders and is prepared to protect the country's territorial integrity at "all costs", Army Chief Gen Manoj Pande said on Sunday, amid..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Congress accuses government of adopting 'callous attitude' towards national securityThe Congress on Saturday accused the Narendra Modi government of adopting a "callous attitude" towards national security and viewing it from the lens of electoral advantage and for the prime minister's..IndiaTimes - Published | |
'Serious deterioration of India's national security environment': Jairam Ramesh on Army Chief's remarksArmy Chief General Manoj Pande's recent remarks are a timely reminder of the "serious deterioration" of India's national security environment under the Modi government, Congress general secretary..IndiaTimes - Published | |
416 Myanmarese military personnel entered India, keeping close watch: Army ChiefIndian Army chief General Manoj Pande expressed concern about the situation along the Indo-Myanmar border due to fighting between Myanmar's armed ethnic groups and government forces. The Indian..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Situation stable but sensitive in eastern Ladakh, Indian Army prepared to deal with challenges along Line of Actual Control: Gen Manoj PandeArmy Chief Gen Manoj Pande on Thursday stated that the situation along the Line of Actual Control in eastern Ladakh is stable, but sensitive. He emphasised that Indian troops are prepared to deal with..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Mehbooba demands Rs 50 lakh compensation, jobs for kin of civilians killed in PoonchMehbooba Mufti, the PDP chief, demanded a compensation of Rs 50 lakh, a government job, and a residential plot for the families of the three civilians who were found dead after being picked up by..IndiaTimes - Published | Poonch attack: Rajnath Singh holds security review, says there should be end to terrorism in J&KDefence Minister Rajnath Singh and Chief of the Army Staff, General Manoj Pande, visit Jammu to review security after the Poonch attack on army vehicles. Singh prays for the injured army personnel and..IndiaTimes - Published |
Defence minister Rajnath Singh reaches Jammu to review security situation in J&KDefence minister Rajnath Singh visits Jammu and Kashmir to review security situation after terrorist ambush in Poonch. He is accompanied by Army Chief General Manoj Pande and received by Lt Governor..IndiaTimes - Published | Army Chief Manoj Pande calls on President Murmu in DelhiIndiaTimes - Published |
Army chief visits Poonch, exhorts commanders to conduct ops in 'most professional manner'Army Chief General Manoj Pande visits ground zero in Poonch to track down terrorists behind ambush that left four soldiers dead. General Pande exhorts commanders to conduct operations professionally,..IndiaTimes - Published | Army chief arrives in Jammu to review security situation amid anti-terror operation in PoonchArmy chief General Manoj Pande arrived in Jammu to review the security situation amid an ongoing operation to track down terrorists involved in an ambush that killed four soldiers in Poonch. General..IndiaTimes - Published |
J&K: Army chief Manoj Pande likely to visit Jammu on MondayAmid the recent terrorist attacks in the Poonch-Rajouri sector, India Army chief General Manoj Pande is likely to visit Jammu to review the situation there and discuss further strengthening the..IndiaTimes - Published | Agnipath scheme a path-breaking manpower intake exercise: Army chief General Manoj PandeIndiaTimes - Published |
Army chief in South Korea to boost defence cooperationDuring his current visit to South Korea, Army Chief General Manoj Pande met with senior South Korean generals to discuss ways to strengthen bilateral military ties and collaboration. In addition to..IndiaTimes - Published | To boost cooperation, India to establish defence wings across the world, says Army chiefIndia is establishing Defence Wings at new locations across the world to enhance its defence cooperation outreach, according to Indian Army Chief General Manoj Pande. He said, "In the military domain,..IndiaTimes - Published |
Youths are stakeholders in driving India's growth to new heights: General PandeThe Chief Of Army Staff (COAS) General Manoj Pande on Friday said no nation can be great without the perseverance, belief, hard work and sacrifice of its youth. General Pande delivered Field Marshal..IndiaTimes - Published | Victory markers will be on land, but integration of forces important: General Manoj PandeArmy Chief General Manoj Pande stated that the operational situation on the border with China is currently stable, despite the ongoing military confrontation in eastern Ladakh. He emphasized India's..IndiaTimes - Published |
Land warfare will remain 'extremely important' in India's case: Army chiefThe Chief of Army Staff in India, Gen Manoj Pande, stated that the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict highlights the importance of land warfare, which will remain crucial for India and other countries..IndiaTimes - Published | Our resolute stand during eastern Ladakh standoff made world take notice of political, military resolve of rising India: Army chiefIndian Army Chief Gen Manoj Pande highlighted the firmness shown by Indian troops during the border standoff with China in eastern Ladakh, stating that it has made the world notice the political and..IndiaTimes - Published |
United to ensure peace in Indo-Pacific: Army chief General Manoj PandeIndiaTimes - Published | India's outlook for Indo-Pacific emphasises peaceful resolution of disputes: Army chief"India's vision for Indo-Pacific emphasises peaceful resolution of disputes, avoidance of use of force, and adherence to international laws," chief of Army Staff General Manoj Pande said while..IndiaTimes - Published |
CoAS visits forward areas along LoC in J&K’s Rajouri, reviews operational preparednessGen Manoj Pande, Chief of Army Staff (CoAS), visited forward areas along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir's Rajouri sector on Saturday to check operational readiness and security,..IndiaTimes - Published | Heightened PLA activity along LACThe ongoing summer is witnessing heightened military activity by China along the LAC stretching from eastern Ladakh to Arunachal Pradesh, even as Army chief General Manoj Pande Thursday reviewed the..IndiaTimes - Published |
Tri-services contingent which participated in Bastille Day Parade made India proud: Army chiefArmy Chief General Manoj Pande on Monday felicitated members of the tri-services contingent which participated in the Bastille Day Parade in France last week, and said they have made the armed forces..IndiaTimes - Published | India stands enabled not just for deterrence, but also for robust response: Army chief Manoj PandeIndiaTimes - Published |
Ready to punish adversaries: Army, IAF chiefsIndia has the capability, and more importantly the will, to respond to an adversary at a level that it deems appropriate and to impose its own escalation matrix, IAF chief Air Chief Marshal V R..IndiaTimes - Published | Eye on China, Army to hold border security meet todayThe five-day Army commanders' conference (ACC), to be chaired by General Manoj Pande from Monday onwards, will also "brainstorm the current and emerging security scenarios" as well as get an update on..IndiaTimes - Published |
India needs capabilities to tackle 'grey zone' warfare from China, Pakistan: Army chiefIndia needs capabilities to not just negate or mitigate the 'grey zone' warfare being pursued by China and Pakistan but also to keep them on the backfoot, General Manoj Pande said on Wednesday, while..IndiaTimes - Published | China building border infrastructure at hectic pace: Army chief General Manoj PandeChina continues to build border infrastructure development at “a very hectic pace” and has not reduced troops along the LAC, Army chief General Manoj Pande said Friday, amidst the three-year..IndiaTimes - Published |
Indian Army ending legacy practices of using buggies, pipe bands during dinnersIn line with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's directions, the Indian Army led by General Manoj Pande has initiated the process to do away with the legacy practices like using horse-driven buggies in..IndiaTimes - Published | Army chief General Manoj Pande visits eastern command, reviews situation along China borderArmy chief General Manoj Pande on Monday visited units and formations along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in eastern Arunachal Pradesh. He was briefed on operational preparedness and security..IndiaTimes - Published |
Soldiers to finally get new AK-203 assault rifles to replace old riflesArmy soldiers will now finally get modern assault rifles in bulk. The long-pending project to manufacture over six lakh AK-203 Kalashnikov rifles at the Korwa ordnance factory in Amethi district of UP..IndiaTimes - Published | Strong defence posture being maintained at LAC, says Army chief General Manoj PandeIn his address at the Army Day celebrations, General Manoj Pande said the northern border region has been peaceful and steps have been taken to maintain peace through established protocol and existing..IndiaTimes - Published |
Armed forces ready to face any challenge, says Army chiefArmy Chief Gen Manoj Pande on Saturday said all three services of the armed forces is ready to face any challenge as a formidable instrument of the nation. Addressing a gathering of ex-servicemen on..IndiaTimes - Published | Gen Manoj Pande: Prevented China from unilaterally changing status quoIndiaTimes - Published |
China has increased troops in eastern sector but we are well-poised for any challenge: Army chief Gen Manoj PandeChina has 'slightly increased’ the number of its troops along the eastern sector of the Line of Actual Control (LAC), Army chief General Manoj Pande said on Thursday, adding that a “close watch”..IndiaTimes - Published | Situation on China border 'stable but unpredictable, ready to deal with any situation': Army chief Gen PandeThe situation along the border with China is stable but unpredictable, Indian Army chief Gen Manoj Pande said on Thursday. However he assured that India has maintained adequate force deployment along..IndiaTimes - Published |
Army chief begins New Year by visiting troops at LoC in J&KArmy Chief General Manoj Pande on Sunday began the new year by paying a visit to troops posted along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir."On the occasion of #NewYear2023, General Manoj Pande..IndiaTimes - Published | 'It is going on unabated': Army chief on infrastructure development by China along LACThe situation in eastern Ladakh is stable but unpredictable, Army Chief Gen Manoj Pande said on Saturday. "In a larger context, we need to very carefully calibrate our actions on LAC to be able to..IndiaTimes - Published |
Country's security can't be outsourced or be dependent on largesse of others, self-sufficiency is key: Army chiefHostile and nuclear-armed neighbours and developments on the country's borders with China have reinforced the need to maintain modern, agile and technologically empowered armed forces at all times,..IndiaTimes - Published | Jobs for Nepalese under Agnipath may be dropped if Kathmandu doesn’t act soon: Army chiefIndia may be forced to withdraw vacancies for enlisting soldiers from Nepal under its new Agnipath scheme in the ongoing recruitment cycle if the landlocked country does not take a decision in time,..IndiaTimes - Published |
Army chief flies in IAF's Apache attack helicopter in LadakhArmy chief General Manoj Pande flew in an Apache attack helicopter of the Indian Air Force in the Ladakh sector on Sunday and was also briefed about its capabilities and roles, the IAF said. Pande..IndiaTimes - Published | Army chief in Nepal on four-day visit amid Agnipath controversyArmy chief General Manoj Pande reached Nepal on Sunday for a four-day official visit, which comes at a time the Himalayan country has suspended the recruitment of its youth by the Indian Army under the..IndiaTimes - Published |
