Friday, 3 July 2026 MUMBAI EDITION LIVE

New Army Chief Dhiraj Seth Meets Defence Minister Rajnath Singh

Newly appointed Army Chief General Dhiraj Seth pays courtesy visit to Defence Minister following his recent appointment.

NDTV·Fri, 03 July 2026 at 01:00 am
New Army Chief Dhiraj Seth Meets Defence Minister Rajnath Singh

General Dhiraj Seth, who assumed office as India's Army Chief on June 30, held a formal meeting with Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday, according to official sources.

The courtesy call marks an important protocol interaction between the country's top military brass and the civilian defence establishment. Such meetings typically serve as an opportunity for the newly appointed Army Chief to engage with the Defence Minister on pressing military and national security matters.

General Seth's appointment comes at a critical juncture for India's defence preparedness, with ongoing regional security challenges demanding coordinated efforts between military leadership and the defence ministry. The meeting underscores the importance of maintaining strong communication channels between the armed forces and political leadership on strategic defence issues.

As the nation's senior-most military officer, the Army Chief oversees operations across India's vast military infrastructure and manages deployments along sensitive borders. Regular consultations with the Defence Minister ensure alignment on defence policies, military modernization, and operational priorities.

The interaction between India's new military commander and defence leadership signals continuity in the country's defence establishment and reaffirms the commitment to addressing national security challenges through coordinated civil-military engagement.

Read the original report ↗

More in Politics

Bombay HC Condemns Political Horse-Trading, Draws Uddhav Sena's Praise Politics

Bombay HC Condemns Political Horse-Trading, Draws Uddhav Sena's Praise

High court criticizes defection politics, reaffirms citizens' right to protest government policies.

Hindustan Times · 45 min ago

PM Modi urges pilgrims to prioritize nation while keeping Amarnath Yatra clean Politics

PM Modi urges pilgrims to prioritize nation while keeping Amarnath Yatra clean

Prime Minister calls for patriotism and cleanliness during sacred Amarnath pilgrimage journey.

NDTV · 45 min ago

Election Commission Demands TMC Response on Party Split; Symbol Freeze Looms Politics

Election Commission Demands TMC Response on Party Split; Symbol Freeze Looms

EC moves on TMC factional dispute as bypolls threaten party's election symbol recognition.

Times of India · 1 hr ago

Wife of Ram Temple Donation Case Accused Faces Construction Notice Politics

Wife of Ram Temple Donation Case Accused Faces Construction Notice

Ayodhya authority issues notice over unauthorised three-storey house construction linked to accused's family.

Hindustan Times · 1 hr ago