Dhiraj Seth.
Vice Chief of the Army Staff
- Reports this week
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- Active events
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- Connections
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What's happening
Active this week
Earlier this month
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Dhiraj Seth conducted an official visit to discuss strengthening defense partnerships through high-level talks and military cooperation.Well supported12 reports
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Dhiraj Seth visited Russia to strengthen the defense partnership between India and Russia, focusing on spare-part supplies for Indian platforms.Some support3 reports
One to three months ago
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Dhiraj Seth visited Nepal for high-level diplomatic exchanges and held meetings with Prime Minister Balendra Shah.Some support1 report
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Dhiraj Seth visited Nepal on official duty and held discussions regarding the defense partnership between India and Nepal.Well supported17 reports1 development inside
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Balendra Shah and Dhiraj Seth strengthened bilateral military ties between their respective nations.Some support2 reports
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Dhiraj Seth met Balendra Shah during an official visit to Nepal, and the cabinet accepted student demands to cancel exams.Some support1 report
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Indian Army official Dhiraj Seth traveled to Kathmandu to maintain military traditions with Nepal.Well supported52 reports1 development inside
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Chief of the Indian Army, Dhiraj Seth, visited J&K to review the security situation and meet with CM Omar Abdullah.Well supported12 reports2 developments inside
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Dhiraj Seth reviewed the security situation in the Jammu region, meeting commanders in Pathankot.Some support1 report
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Defence Minister and senior officers praised the success of a recent military expedition.Some support1 report
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Defence Minister and Army Chief paid respects and outlined commitments regarding the 1999 Kargil War.Well supported20 reports
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Dhiraj Seth accompanied Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on July 1st to address enemy intentions and infiltration threats.Well supported26 reports
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Dhiraj Seth reviewed operational preparedness along the Line of Control (LoC) in Kashmir.Well supported5 reports
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Dhiraj Seth, who recently assumed office after Upendra Dwivedi, called on President Droupadi Murmu for a courtesy meeting.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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India and Japan deepened their strategic partnership while Dhiraj Seth succeeded Upendra Dwivedi as Chief of Army Staff.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Around Dhiraj Seth this week
News at the entities that move Dhiraj Seth most-
Nepal OperationalCriticism mounts against Nepal as the country grapples with the uncontrolled influx of climbers on Mount Everest, pressuring expedition operators to mitigate risks.Moves Dhiraj Seth
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Upendra Dwivedi StructuralVidya Bharati hosted a major cultural event in Assam, which Upendra Dwivedi attended as chief guest.Moves Dhiraj Seth
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India StructuralNarendra Modi and Droupadi Murmu jointly launched development projects worth over ₹47,600 crore on June 1st.Moves Dhiraj Seth
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Ram Chandra Poudel TransactionalRam Chandra Poudel attended a ceremony in Kathmandu, the capital city of Nepal.Moves Dhiraj Seth
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Indian Army StructuralThe Indian Army is procuring specialized logistics UAVs and has floated tenders for large-scale logistics drone procurement.Moves Dhiraj Seth
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Rajnath Singh OperationalIndia conducted strikes on targets in Pakistan, while leaders announced defense missions and acknowledged DRDO's strategic contributions.Moves Dhiraj Seth
Connections
The 40 strongest of 56, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
Nepal Operational
Dhiraj Seth conducts official visits to Nepal for defence diplomacy, bilateral cooperation, and receives honorary military rank.
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Upendra Dwivedi Structural
Dhiraj Seth succeeded Upendra Dwivedi as the Chief of Army Staff.
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India Structural
Dhiraj Seth served as a high-ranking military officer, culminating as Chief of the Army Staff, within the defense establishment of India.
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Indian Army Structural
Dhiraj Seth holds the formal and functional command role of Chief of Army Staff for the Indian Army.
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National Defence Academy Structural
Dhiraj Seth is an alumnus and graduate of the National Defence Academy.
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Rajnath Singh Operational
The relationship functions as a leadership hierarchy where Rajnath Singh grants authority and trust to Dhiraj Seth, who then executes defense plans and reports back.
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Nepalese Army Transactional
Dhiraj Seth supplies military and medical equipment to the Nepalese Army, which reciprocates by conferring honorary ranks.
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Ram Chandra Poudel Transactional
Ram Chandra Poudel is scheduled to confer honorary rank upon Dhiraj Seth.
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Balendra Shah Operational
The two individuals met to discuss and strengthen bilateral military and defense relations.
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Shankar Roychowdhury Structural
A holds a professional office that succeeded the tenure of B, establishing a direct professional lineage.
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Indian Air Force Structural
Dhiraj Seth holds a position within the Indian Air Force, influencing its military hierarchy and operations.
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Centre for Land Warfare Studies Operational
The Centre for Land Warfare Studies named Dhiraj Seth as the next COAS.
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Pushpendra Singh Transactional
Pushpendra Singh delivered a briefing to Dhiraj Seth on 2026-08-01.
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Alexander Matovnikov Operational
The two commanders met to discuss and enhance cooperation between their respective ground forces.
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Droupadi Murmu Transactional
Dhiraj Seth held a courtesy meeting with Droupadi Murmu at the President's residence.
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Omar Abdullah Operational
The relationship is characterized by discussions between the two individuals concerning security matters.
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Ministry of Defence Structural
The Ministry of Defence officially reports on and tracks the activities of Dhiraj Seth.
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Army Structural
Dhiraj Seth is appointed to lead the Army, establishing a formal hierarchical relationship.
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Kargil War Structural
The Kargil War is cited as a past conflict that informs the current strategic vision of the individual.
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Narendra Modi Operational
Dhiraj Seth aligns his professional vision and expresses gratitude toward Narendra Modi's national goals.
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Haryana Operational
The relationship is discussed in the context of civil-military coordination and state support for personnel and veterans.
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Omar Abdullah Transactional
Dhiraj Seth met with Omar Abdullah to discuss security matters.
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Bhagwant Mann Operational
The two political figures are involved in a meeting concerning issues affecting the state of Punjab.
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defence ministry Shared context
The Ministry is involved in organizing and highlighting the significance of military visits.
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Pakistan Shared context
Dhiraj Seth's strategic oversight and border preparedness are focused on the western front bordering Pakistan.
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Angola Shared context
Dhiraj Seth served in a UN Mission while located in Angola.
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Lok Bhavan Shared context
Dhiraj Seth was present at Lok Bhavan for a meeting with the Lieutenant Governor.
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NDTV Transactional
Dhiraj Seth participated in a conclave organized by NDTV.
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New Delhi Shared context
Dhiraj Seth made an announcement while located in New Delhi.
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Sumdorong Chu Shared context
A person was involved in a military standoff at the location of Sumdorong Chu.
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China Operational
A's professional focus involves operational matters related to China's border preparedness.
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Srinagar Shared context
Dhiraj Seth was observed operating and visiting Srinagar for command and operational briefings.
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Kashmir Shared context
Dhiraj Seth conducts official security and operational reviews within the territory of Kashmir.
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Jaipur Shared context
Dhiraj Seth's activities are observed taking place within the geographical context of Jaipur.
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Jammu Shared context
Dhiraj Seth was observed visiting and reviewing the security situation in the Jammu region.
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Kathmandu Shared context
Dhiraj Seth was in Kathmandu for a visit and received an honor there.
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Indian Navy Operational
Dhiraj Seth is involved in discussions regarding tri-services integration with naval commanders of the Indian Navy.
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St. Petersburg Shared context
Dhiraj Seth visited a military academy in St. Petersburg.
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Moscow Shared context
Dhiraj Seth conducts various official and personal engagements while physically located in Moscow.
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Saint Petersburg Shared context
Dhiraj Seth traveled to Saint Petersburg for a visit.
History
Events by the month they beganSeptember 2026
3 events- COAS emphasized the importance of self-reliance in defence production during a recent defence summit held in New Delhi.
- Dhiraj Seth conducted an official visit to discuss strengthening defense partnerships through high-level talks and military cooperation.
- Dhiraj Seth visited Russia to strengthen the defense partnership between India and Russia, focusing on spare-part supplies for Indian platforms.
August 2026
6 events- Dhiraj Seth visited Nepal for high-level diplomatic exchanges and held meetings with Prime Minister Balendra Shah.
- Dhiraj Seth visited Nepal on official duty and held discussions regarding the defense partnership between India and Nepal.
- Balendra Shah and Dhiraj Seth strengthened bilateral military ties between their respective nations.
- Dhiraj Seth met Balendra Shah during an official visit to Nepal, and the cabinet accepted student demands to cancel exams.
- Indian Army official Dhiraj Seth traveled to Kathmandu to maintain military traditions with Nepal.
- Dhiraj Seth reviewed the security situation in the Jammu region, meeting commanders in Pathankot.
July 2026
7 events- Chief of the Indian Army, Dhiraj Seth, visited J&K to review the security situation and meet with CM Omar Abdullah.
- Defence Minister and senior officers praised the success of a recent military expedition.
- Defence Minister and Army Chief paid respects and outlined commitments regarding the 1999 Kargil War.
- Dhiraj Seth accompanied Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on July 1st to address enemy intentions and infiltration threats.
- Dhiraj Seth reviewed operational preparedness along the Line of Control (LoC) in Kashmir.
- Dhiraj Seth, who recently assumed office after Upendra Dwivedi, called on President Droupadi Murmu for a courtesy meeting.
- India and Japan deepened their strategic partnership while Dhiraj Seth succeeded Upendra Dwivedi as Chief of Army Staff.