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Naravane denies being abandoned during India-China standoff, cautions against politicising Army
India | Apr 24, 2026, 09:30 AM ISTFormer Army chief General Manoj Mukund Naravane's unpublished memoir, "Four Stars of Destiny", caused a huge row earlier this year after Congress MP Rahul Gandhi cited a portion of the book to claim that the Indian Army was abandoned during 2020 India-China standoff in eastern Ladakh.
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Army Chief General MM Naravane takes charge as chairman of Chiefs of Staff Committee
India | Dec 16, 2021, 11:07 AM ISTThe post fell vacant following the death of Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat in the IAF helicopter crash on Dec 8.
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Army Chief General MM Naravane visits forward areas in Jammu, reviews security situation
India | Nov 03, 2021, 07:22 PM ISTArmy Chief General MM Naravane was briefed by the commanders on ground on the prevailing security situation along the Line of Control (LoC).
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"Where... on our land": Rahul targets Centre over Army Chief's 'China here to stay' statement
India | Oct 10, 2021, 08:43 PM IST"'China here to stay.' Where? On our land," Rahul Gandhi said on Twitter, tagging a report on General Naravane's statement on the PLA build-up.
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Indian Army Chief General MM Naravane leaves for Bangladesh on 5-day visit
India | Apr 08, 2021, 11:07 AM ISTGeneral Naravane will pay tributes to fallen heroes of Bangladesh liberation war and it will be followed by a one-on-one meetings with the three service chiefs.
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Self-reliance in Defence a strategic necessity: Army Chief
News | Jan 21, 2021, 10:20 PM ISTThe Indian Army Chief MM Naravane attended '25 years of Army Industry - Partnership' in Delhi on January 21. "2020 was a unique year with twin challenges of the COVID pandemic and the belligerence on the northern borders. The events of the past year have brought to the fore the vulnerability of global supply chains, underscoring the need for self-reliance. Today self-reliance in Defence has become a strategic necessity. It is imperative for us to invest in building long term indigenous capabilities for application across the entire spectrum of conflict," said the Army Chief. He also said, "Considering the quick pace of Defence modernisation being undertaken by our adversaries, we are lagging behind slightly. Continuous and heavy dependence of Indian armed forces on equipment of foreign origin needs to be addressed through indigenous capability development."
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Befitting response given to China's conspiracy to change LAC: Army Chief
India | Jan 15, 2021, 02:17 PM ISTChief of Army Staff Gen MM Naravane on Friday said no one should make any mistake of testing India's patience though it is committed to resolve the border standoff along the northern frontier through talks and political efforts.
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Air Force Chief acknowledges contribution of veterans with respect and pride
News | Jan 14, 2021, 01:11 PM ISTWhile addressing at the event in the national capital on the occasion of 'Veterans' Day', IAF Chief.
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2021 will be celebrated as 'Golden Victory Year' to mark 1971 war victory: Army Chief
News | Jan 14, 2021, 01:02 PM ISTWhile addressing at the event in the national capital on the occasion of 'Veterans' Day', Indian Army Chief General MM Naravane said, "Last year had been very challenging for our nation and the armed forces.
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'Will admit women officers for pilot training': Indian Army Chief
News | Jan 12, 2021, 08:00 PM ISTAhead of Army Day, Indian Army Chief General Manoj Mukund Naravane addressed the annual press conference in national capital on January 12. While addressing media persons, General Naravane said, "Last month, I had initiated a proposal that women officers can be recruited to Army aviation.
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Army Chief Naravane proceeds on 3-day visit to Republic of Korea
News | Dec 28, 2020, 03:11 PM ISTChief of Army Staff General MM Naravane has proceeded on a three-day visit to the Republic of Korea (ROK) from December 28 to 30.
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Amid India-China tensions, Army chief says precautionary deployment made, soldiers' morale high
India | Sep 04, 2020, 11:39 AM ISTArmy Chief General MM Naravane, who is on a two-day visit to Ladakh, on Friday said that precautionary deployment had been made in view of the tense situation between India and China along the Line of Actual Control (LAC).
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Army Chief Naravane begins 2-day Ladakh visit, to review security situation amid Indo-China tensions
India | Sep 03, 2020, 11:54 AM ISTArmy Chief General MM Naravane on Thursday began his two-day visit to Ladakh to carry out a comprehensive review of the security situation in the region amid China's fresh attempts to change the status quo along the southern bank of Pangong lake.
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Army chief Naravane reviews operational preparedness along Punjab border
India | Jul 14, 2020, 06:44 PM ISTArmy chief General MM Naravane on Tuesday reviewed the operational preparedness along the western border. The chief of Army Staff visited the formation of Vajra corps at Amritsar and Ferozepur.
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Army Chief General MM Naravane visits forward areas in Eastern Ladakh
News | Jun 24, 2020, 01:50 PM ISTArmy Chief General MM Naravane visited forward areas in Eastern Ladakh & reviewed the operational situation on the ground. Army Chief commended troops for their high morale & exhorted them to continue working with zeal & enthusiasm.
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Army chief General Naravane briefs Rajnath Singh on face-off with Chinese troops at Leh border
India | May 24, 2020, 10:30 PM ISTGeneral MM Naravane held a discussion with Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh upon the return of the Indian Army chief from the Leh border, where Indian and Chinese troops are engaged in a face-off along the Line of Actual Control (LAC)
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Would rather call it 'Terror Revival Front': Army Chief on Pak calling LeT, JeM 'The Resistance Front'
News | May 13, 2020, 11:35 PM ISTChief of Indian Army, General MM Naravane, on May 13 reacted on Pakistan calling terrorist organisations Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) and Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) 'The Resistance Front'.
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Sikkim, Ladakh scuffles between India-China troops have no connection with domestic or international situation: Army Chief
News | May 13, 2020, 11:36 PM ISTSikkim, Ladakh scuffles between India-China troops have no connection with domestic or international situation, says Army Chief
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Hopeful that Army athletes will bag medals in Tokyo Olympics: Army Chief
News | Feb 18, 2020, 02:12 PM ISTArmy Chief General MM Naravane on February 17 said that the Indian Army is fielding more than a dozen athletes in Tokyo Olympics and he also showed his confidence that the athletes will increase India's medal count.
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Army to get indigenous Sharang artillery gun tomorrow: Gen Naravane
News | Feb 06, 2020, 04:46 PM ISTArmy Chief General Manoj Mukund Naravane on February 06 informed that his troops will get indigenously made Sharang artillery guns on February 07.