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Chandigarh, April 1 Lieutenant General Pushpendra Singh assumed the role of General Officer Commanding-in-Chief of the Western Command on Wednesday after his predecessor, Lieutenant General Manoj Kumar Katiyar, retired on March 31.A member of the special forces Parachute Regiment, Lieutenant...

Chandigarh, March 30 Lieutenant General Manoj Kumar Katiyar, General Officer Commanding-in-Chief of the Western Command, will retire on Tuesday after 40 years of distinguished service in the Army, according to an official statement.Speaking to the media on the eve of his retirement, Lt Gen...

New Delhi, March 29 – As part of its combat readiness, the Kharga Corps of the Indian Army's Western Command launched a 72-hour-long Exercise Recce, an official said on Sunday."Recce unleashed. No noise. No trace. No second chances. 72 hours in the shadows -- where only the relentless will...

March 24, New Delhi – On Monday, the Kharga Sappers of the Western Command of the Indian Army and the Indian Air Force successfully demonstrated the rapid deployment and use of an assault bridge during a joint exercise.The teams showcased effective joint planning, seamless coordination...

Pathankot (Punjab), February 26 The Bhairav Battalion, the Indian Army's elite force responsible for operational requirements along the Indo-Pak border, showcased its capabilities on Thursday, ranging from anti-terrorist missions to heliborne and border defense operations at the Dhyan Chand...

Pathankot (Punjab), February 26 Lieutenant General Manoj Kumar Katiyar, General Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Western Command, said on Thursday that the Army is raising dedicated 'Ashin' drone platoons across infantry, artillery, and armored regiments to strengthen drone warfare capabilities...

Pathankot (Punjab), February 26 The Army is fully prepared for future contingencies and will not be deterred by nuclear threats, Western Command chief Lt General Manoj Kumar Katiyar said on Thursday, asserting that any future conflict would have a decisive outcome on the ground.The Army...

Chandigarh, February 24 The Army's 'Exercise Kharga Shakti 2026' concluded on the western front here on Tuesday, showcasing operational preparedness, according to an official statement.According to the statement, the exercise tested the corps under varied and challenging battlefield conditions...

February 24, New Delhi – The Indian Army's Exercise Kharga Shakti 2026 concluded successfully after a demanding, operationally focused training cycle that rigorously validated the combat readiness of the Kharga Corps across all modern battlefield scenarios.The exercise showcased the seamless...

Chandigarh, February 22 The Western Command of the Army hosted the Corps of Signals motorcycle rally at Chandimandir Military Station in Panchkula on Sunday as part of their 116th Raising Day celebrations.The Corps of Signals is the distinguished arm of the Indian Army that has remained the...

Chandigarh, February 16 US Ambassador Sergio Gor and Admiral Samuel J Paparo, commander of the US Indo-Pacific Command, visited the Indian Army's Western Command headquarters on Monday and held discussions with Lieutenant General Manoj Kumar Katiyar on strategic security dynamics along India's...

New Delhi, February 16 – In a significant display of deepening military cooperation between India and the United States, US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor and Commander of the US Indo-Pacific Command, Admiral Samuel J Paparo, visited the headquarters of the Indian Army's Western Command on...

Chandigarh, February 16 US Ambassador Sergio Gor and Admiral Samuel J. Paparo, Commander of the US Indo-Pacific Command, visited the Indian Army's Western Command headquarters on Monday and held discussions with Lt. Gen. Manoj Kumar Katiyar on strategic security dynamics along India's Western...