Lt Gen Dalbir Singh bids farewell to Eastern Command
11 years, 3 months ago

Lt Gen Dalbir Singh bids farewell to Eastern Command

Firstpost  

Lt Gen MMS Rai, at present Chief of Staff of South Western Command, will take over as the next chief of Eastern Command in Kolkata on Wednesday. Kolkata: Ahead of assuming charge as the Vice Chief of Army Staff at the Army Headquarters in Delhi on Wednesday, Lt Gen Dalbir Singh today bade farewell to the Eastern Command in Kolkata. In his farewell message to all ranks, Singh, who was General Officer Commanding of the Eastern Command since 16 June 2012, emphasised on the need for maintaining operational readiness and efficient logistics, upholding of values and traditions of the Indian Army and creating an atmosphere of mutual trust and confidence. Singh’s elevation to the post of Vice-Chief of Army Staff was being seen as a precursor to his elevation as the next Army chief when incumbent General Bikram Singh retires in August.

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Nepal Army Chief visits India, will be conferred with the Indian Army Rank of General
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Nepal Army Chief visits India, will be conferred with the Indian Army Rank of General

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: General Ashok Raj Sigdel, Chief of the Army Staff of the Nepali Army, commenced a significant four-day official visit to India on Tuesday. The Indian Army said, "The visit, which is set to run from 11th to 14th December 2024, aims to enhance bilateral military cooperation and explore new avenues for defence collaboration." "On 11th December 2024, the …

Lt Gen Manjinder Singh assumes charge of South Western Command
8 months, 4 weeks ago

Lt Gen Manjinder Singh assumes charge of South Western Command

The Hindu  

Lieutenant General Manjinder Singh took over the reins of the Sapta Shakti Command in Jaipur on July 1, a defence spokesperson said. Mr. Singh commanded his battalion in counter insurgency operations in Jammu and Kashmir, an infantry brigade on the Line of Control, an infantry division as part of the Desert Strike Corps and also the corps deployed on the …

Endeavour to ensure Indian army is always ready to operate in full spectrum of conflict: Army Chief
8 months, 4 weeks ago

Endeavour to ensure Indian army is always ready to operate in full spectrum of conflict: Army Chief

The Hindu  

“It will be my endeavour to ensure that the Indian army is always ready to operate in the full spectrum of conflict, maintaining complete synergy with the Navy, Air Force and other stakeholders,” the new Army Chief Gen. Upendra Dwivedi said on July 1 after inspecting a Guard of Honour on South Block lawns. The geo-political landscape is changing rapidly …

General Upendra Dwivedi takes charge as new army chief
9 months ago

General Upendra Dwivedi takes charge as new army chief

Hindustan Times  

General Upendra Dwivedi on Sunday took over as the 30th chief of the Indian Army. The General officer has a unique distinction of balanced command as well as staff exposure across Northern, Eastern and Western theatres, in varied operational environments,” the defence ministry said in a statement. He has taken over as army chief at a time when the military …

Gen Upendra Dwivedi takes charge as new Army Chief
9 months ago

Gen Upendra Dwivedi takes charge as new Army Chief

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: General Upendra Dwivedi officially took over as the new Chief of the Indian Army on Sunday, bringing with him extensive experience in dealing with both the Chinese and Pakistani frontiers. Notably, he and Indian Navy Chief Admiral Dinesh Tripathi were classmates at Sainik School Rewa, marking the first time in Indian military history that both the Navy and …

General Upendra Dwivedi assumes charge as 30th Chief of the Army Staff
9 months ago

General Upendra Dwivedi assumes charge as 30th Chief of the Army Staff

The Hindu  

General Upendra Dwivedi took over as the 30th Chief of the Army Staff of the 1.3 million Indian Army on June 30 from General Manoj Pande who superannuated after more than four decades of service. As a Lieutenant General, Gen. Dwivedi has held important appointments including that of Director General Infantry and General Officer Commanding in Chief, Northern Command) from …

General Upendra Dwivedi assumes charge as Chief of Army Staff
9 months ago

General Upendra Dwivedi assumes charge as Chief of Army Staff

India TV News  

New Delhi: General Upendra Dwivedi assumed command as the new chief of the Indian Army today, succeeding Gen Manoj Pande after his 26-month tenure. Before assuming the role of Chief of the Army Staff, Lt Gen Dwivedi served as the Vice Chief of the Army Staff starting from February 24. Military career The general officer has gained extensive experience across …

Lt Gen Upendra Dwivedi appointed next Indian Army chief: 10 things to know about him
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Lt Gen Upendra Dwivedi appointed next Indian Army chief: 10 things to know about him

Live Mint  

Lt. Gen. Upendra Dwivedi has been appointed the next Chief of the Army Staff, succeeding incumbent General Manoj Pande, the government announced Tuesday night. In an official statement, the defence ministry said, “The government has appointed Lt. Gen. Upendra Dwivedi, presently serving as Vice Chief of the Army Staff, as the next Chief of the Army Staff with effect from …

Lt. Gen. Dwivedi to be Next Army Chief
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Lt. Gen. Dwivedi to be Next Army Chief

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: The government on Tuesday announced Vice Chief of the Army Staff Lieutenant General Upendra Dwivedi as the next Army Chief with effect from the afternoon of June 30. By announcing Lt. Gen. Dwivedi as the next army chief Modi government has followed the seniority norm. The Command appointments of Lt. Gen. Dwivedi include Command of Regiment, Brigade, DIG, …

Lt. Gen. Upendra Dwivedi to be next Army chief
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Lt. Gen. Upendra Dwivedi to be next Army chief

The Hindu  

The government on Tuesday announced the appointment of Vice-Chief of Army Staff Lt. Gen. Upendra Dwivedi as the next Army Chief. “The government has appointed Lt. General Upendra Dwivedi, presently serving as Vice Chief of the Army Staff, as the next Chief of the Army Staff with effect from the afternoon of June 30, 2024. The present Chief of the …

Lt Gen Upendra Dwivedi to be next Army chief
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Lt Gen Upendra Dwivedi to be next Army chief

Hindustan Times  

The government has announced the appointment of Lieutenant General Upendra Dwivedi as the next Chief of Army Staff. Currently serving as the Vice Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Dwivedi will assume his new role on June 30 succeeding General Manoj Pande. Lt Gen Upendra Dwivedi, currently serving as the Vice Chief of Army Staff, is the senior-most official after …

Indian Army set to get its first chief born after ’62 war
10 months ago

Indian Army set to get its first chief born after ’62 war

Hindustan Times  

The next chief of the Indian Army, expected to be named by the new government around mid-June, will be the first four-star general born after the 1962 India-China war. Read Here: In a rare move, army chief gets 1-month extension Successive Indian governments still haven’t declassified the Henderson Brooks-Bhagat report on the reasons behind India’s defeat in the 1962 war. …

Indian Army Chief General Manoj Pande granted unusual one-month service extension
10 months ago

Indian Army Chief General Manoj Pande granted unusual one-month service extension

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: The Chief of the Indian Army, General Manoj Pande, has been granted a one-month extension in his service, which is considered an unusual move. The Ministry of Defence on Sunday confirmed, "The Appointments Committee of Cabinet, on May 26, 2024, approved the extension in service of Chief of the Army Staff General Manoj C Pande, PVSM, AVSM, VSM, …

Lt Gen Upendra Dwivedi assumes charge as Vice Chief of Army Staff
1 year, 1 month ago

Lt Gen Upendra Dwivedi assumes charge as Vice Chief of Army Staff

The Hindu  

Lieutenant General Upendra Dwivedi on Monday assumed charge as Vice Chief of the Army Staff. He will be the senior-most officer in the Army when Army Chief Lt. Gen. Manoj Pande retires from service in May and is in line for the top post based on seniority. “On assumption of appointment, Lt. Gen. Dwivedi laid a wreath at the National …

General Upendra Dwivedi to take over as army vice chief
1 year, 1 month ago

General Upendra Dwivedi to take over as army vice chief

Hindustan Times  

Northern Army commander Lieutenant General Upendra Dwivedi will take over as the army’s vice chief on February 15, replacing Lieutenant General MV Suchindra Kumar, officials aware of the matter said on Monday. The two generals will swap positions, with Kumar moving to the Udhampur-based Northern Command as its General Officer Commanding-in-Chief next week, the officials said, asking not to be …

Lieutenant General Upendra Dwivedi appointed as next Vice Chief of Army Staff
1 year, 1 month ago

Lieutenant General Upendra Dwivedi appointed as next Vice Chief of Army Staff

India TV News  

New Delhi: Lieutenant General Upendra Dwivedi has been appointed as the next Vice Chief of Army Staff. New Northern Army Commander Meanwhile, Vice Chief of Army Staff Lt Gen MV Suchindra Kumar has been appointed as the new Northern Army Commander. Prior to taking over as the Vice Chief of the Army Staff, Lieutenant General Kumar was tenanting the appointment …

Lt General Dhiraj Seth takes over as South Western Army chief
1 year, 4 months ago

Lt General Dhiraj Seth takes over as South Western Army chief

Hindustan Times  

Lieutenant General Dhiraj Seth on Wednesday took over as the General Officer Commanding-in-Chief of the Jaipur-based South Western Command, succeeding Lieutenant General BS Raju, who superannuated a day earlier, the army said in a statement. Lieutenant General Dhiraj Seth Seth, son of a retired three-star general, has commanded the armoured regiment Skinner’s Horse, an armoured brigade, a counter-insurgency force in …

Lt General MV Suchindra Kumar takes over as Vice Chief of Army Staff
2 years ago

Lt General MV Suchindra Kumar takes over as Vice Chief of Army Staff

Live Mint  

New Delhi: Lieutenant General MV Suchindra Kumar assumed the position of the Vice Chief of the Army Staff on Wednesday. “The General officer has taken over the appointment from Lieutenant General BS Raju, who has assumed Jaipur based Sapta Shakti Command,” the Ministry of Defence said. The General Officer has held various staff and instructional appointments to include an instructional …

Top Pak Generals Seek Early Retirement After Appointment of Gen Munir as Army Chief
2 years, 4 months ago

Top Pak Generals Seek Early Retirement After Appointment of Gen Munir as Army Chief

News 18  

Senior commanders in the Pakistani army are making a beeline for early retirement, coinciding with the appointment of Lt Gen Asim Munir as the country’s army chief this week, sources told News18. Sources said Pakistan Army’s Chief of General Staff Lieutenant General Azhar Abbas, one of the six names shortlisted for the post of the Chief of Army Staff, and …

Lt Gen Anil Chauhan (retired) takes charge as India's new Chief of Defence Staff
2 years, 6 months ago

Lt Gen Anil Chauhan (retired) takes charge as India's new Chief of Defence Staff

India TV News  

Highlights Lt Gen Anil Chauhan will assume charge as India's new CDS on Friday A decorated Army officer, 61-yr-old Chauhan to also function as Secy in Dept of Military Affairs Lt Gen Chauhan is from the 11 Gorkha Rifles, the same regiment of General Bipin Rawat Lt Gen Anil Chauhan assumed charge as India's new Chief of Defence Staff on …

Pak PM likely to take decision on next Army chief’s appointment by mid-Sept
2 years, 7 months ago

Pak PM likely to take decision on next Army chief’s appointment by mid-Sept

Live Mint  

Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif could initiate discussions on the appointment of the next Army chief to replace General Qamar Javed Bajwa by the end of August, and take a decision by mid-September, according to a media report on Tuesday. A senior Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz leader, who is a member of the federal Cabinet has hinted that Prime Minister Sharif …

General Manoj Pande takes charge as Army chief; first engineer to helm force
2 years, 11 months ago

General Manoj Pande takes charge as Army chief; first engineer to helm force

Firstpost  

General Manoj Pande took charge of the Army at a time India is facing myriad security challenges, including along the borders with China and Pakistan. New Delhi: Gen Manoj Pande took charge as the 29th Chief of the Army Staff on Saturday after incumbent Gen MM Naravane retired from service. Before taking charge as vice chief of the Army on …

Lt. Gen. B.S. Raju to take over as army vice-chief
2 years, 11 months ago

Lt. Gen. B.S. Raju to take over as army vice-chief

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: The government on Friday appointed Lieutenant General Baggavalli Somashekar Raju as the next Vice Chief of the Army Staff. He will succeed incumbent Lt Gen Manoj Pande who will take the reins of the 13-lakh-strong Army after Chief of Army Staff Gen. M.M. Lt. Gen. Raju's appointment is one of rare instances where an officer has been promoted …

Lt Gen BS Raju to take over as Vice Chief of Indian Army on May 1
2 years, 11 months ago

Lt Gen BS Raju to take over as Vice Chief of Indian Army on May 1

Firstpost  

Lt Gen Raju will succeed incumbent Lt Gen Manoj Pande who will take the reins of the 1.3 million-strong Army after Army Chief Gen MM Naravane completes his term on Saturday New Delhi: Lieutenant General Baggavalli Somashekar Raju has been appointed as the new Vice Chief of Army Staff and he will take over on 1 May, 2022. Lt Gen …

Lt Gen BS Raju to Be New Vice Chief of Army
2 years, 11 months ago

Lt Gen BS Raju to Be New Vice Chief of Army

News 18  

Lt Gen Baggavalli Somashekar Raju will take over as the next vice chief of the Army Staff on May 1, the defence ministry said on Friday. Lt Gen Raju will succeed incumbent Lt Gen Manoj Pande who will take the reins of the 1.3 million-strong Army after Army Chief Gen MM Naravane completes his term on Saturday. A qualified helicopter …

Lt.Gen. Manoj Pande is next Chief of Army
2 years, 11 months ago

Lt.Gen. Manoj Pande is next Chief of Army

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Lt. Gen. Manoj Pande has been appointed as the next Chief of the Indian Army. Lt. Gen. Pande, now serving as the Army’s vice-chief, will be the first officer commissioned into the Corps of Engineers to become Army Chief. Lt. Gen. Pande had earlier headed the Army’s crucial Eastern Command, headquartered at Fort William in Kolkata, which looks …

Lt Gen Manoj Pande appointed as Army Chief, first engineer to hold top post
2 years, 11 months ago

Lt Gen Manoj Pande appointed as Army Chief, first engineer to hold top post

Firstpost  

The 29th Army chief will succeed General Manoj Mukund Naravane who is scheduled to complete his 28 month-tenure on 30 April The Central Government on Monday appointed Indian Army Vice Chief Lieutenant General Manoj Pande as the next chief of the Indian Army and he will take over his new office on 1 May. General MM Naravane #COAS & All …

Lt Gen Manoj Pande appointed as Army Chief, first engineer to be COAS
2 years, 11 months ago

Lt Gen Manoj Pande appointed as Army Chief, first engineer to be COAS

India TV News  

Highlights Lt Gen Manoj Pande, current vice-chief of Army, has been appointed as India's Army Chief. Lt Gen Manoj Pande on Monday has been appointed as India's Army Chief. “Government has decided to appoint Lt Gen Manoj Pande as the next chief of army staff,” the defense ministry announced on Monday. Lt Gen Manoj Pande had earlier taken over as …

Lt Gen Upendra Dwivedi assumes charge of Army's Northern Command
3 years, 1 month ago

Lt Gen Upendra Dwivedi assumes charge of Army's Northern Command

India Today  

Lieutenant General Upendra Dwivedi took over as the new General Officer Commanding-in-Chief of the prestigious Northern Command on Tuesday. Lieutenant General Upendra Dwivedi is an alumnus of Sainik School, Rewa, National Defence Academy, and Indian Military Academy. He was graduated from the prestigious Defence Service Staff College, attended Higher Command Course at Army War College and the National Defence College …

Lt Gen Rana Pratap Kalita takes over as Eastern Army Commander
3 years, 1 month ago

Lt Gen Rana Pratap Kalita takes over as Eastern Army Commander

India Today  

Lieutenant General Rana Pratap Kalita took over as the new General Officer Commanding-in-Chief of the prestigious Eastern Command of the Indian Army on Tuesday, succeeding Lt Gen Manoj Pande, who has become the vice chief of army staff. General Kalita is an alumnus of Defence Services Staff College, Higher Command, National Defence College and has served twice in the United …

Lt Gen Manoj Pande takes over as new Army Vice Chief
3 years, 1 month ago

Lt Gen Manoj Pande takes over as new Army Vice Chief

India Today  

Lt Gen Manoj Pande took over as the new Vice Chief of Indian Army from Lt Gen Lieutenant General Chandi Prasad Mohanty who superannuated after four decades. "In his 39 years of distinguished military career, he has tenanted important and challenging command and staff appointments in different operational environments which include command of an Engineer Brigade of Strike Corps in …

Eastern Army Command Chief: Lt Gen Rana Pratap Kalita Appointed As GOC In Kolkata
3 years, 2 months ago

Eastern Army Command Chief: Lt Gen Rana Pratap Kalita Appointed As GOC In Kolkata

ABP News  

Kolkata: Lieutenant General Rana Pratap Kalita, who was commissioned in the 9 Kumaon Regiment in 1984, has been appointed as the new Chief of Eastern Army Command headquartered in Kolkata. Lieutenant General RP Kalita appointed as the new Eastern Army Command chief in Kolkata. pic.twitter.com/2dN9yGBg3B — ANI January 25, 2022 General Kalita hails from Rangia, Assam, and will succeed Lt. …

In pictures | Gen. Bipin Rawat, India’s first Chief of Defence Staff
3 years, 3 months ago

In pictures | Gen. Bipin Rawat, India’s first Chief of Defence Staff

The Hindu  

Gen. Bipin Rawat was India’s first Chief of Defence Staff. In December 2015, the Government appointed Gen. Rawat as the Army Chief by superseding two senior officers Lt. Gen. Praveen Bakshi and Lt. Gen. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Gen. Bipin Rawat at the National War Memorial in New Delhi on the 73rd Independence Day. Gen. Bipin Rawat took charge …

#CommandersConference: Former Army Generals discuss Indo-China tension along LAC | Highlights
4 years, 10 months ago

#CommandersConference: Former Army Generals discuss Indo-China tension along LAC | Highlights

India TV News  

Former Indian Army Generals on Thursday discussed the current status of India-China tension which has escalated between the two countries in the past few days over the border issues. Ex-Army Generals discuss Indo-China tension along LAC | Highlights 11:20 am | China is miffed over independent inquiry which the majority of countries have demanded to WHO as Beijing thinks that …

Who is Lt General SK Saini? The next Vice Chief of Army Staff
5 years, 2 months ago

Who is Lt General SK Saini? The next Vice Chief of Army Staff

India TV News  

Lieutenant General Satinder Kumar Saini, AVSM, YSM, VSM who is currently serving as the Southern Army Commander will take charge as the next Vice Chief of the Army Staff on January 25, a day before the Republic Day. The general has also held numerous staff appointments including Brigade Major of an infantry brigade, General Staff Officer of an infantry division, …

Gen. Manoj Mukund Naravane takes charge as Army Chief
5 years, 3 months ago

Gen. Manoj Mukund Naravane takes charge as Army Chief

The Hindu  

Gen. Manoj Mukund Naravane on Tuesday took charge as the 28th Chief of the Army Staff. Outgoing Army Chief Gen. Bipin Rawat handed over the baton to Gen. Naravane at a ceremony in South Block at noon on Tuesday. Gen. Naravane is the third Army Chief from the Sikh Light Regiment after Gen. V.P. An alumnus of the National Defence …

Outgoing Army Chief Bipin Rawat appointed as India’s first Chief of Defence Staff
5 years, 3 months ago

Outgoing Army Chief Bipin Rawat appointed as India’s first Chief of Defence Staff

The Hindu  

The outgoing Army chief, Gen. Bipin Rawat, was on Monday appointed as the country’s first Chief of Defence Staff, a day before he was to step down on superannuation. Gen. Rawat is set to retire as the Army chief on December 31 on completing three years of tenure and will assume charge as the CDS. In December 2015, the Government …

Mukund Naravane to take charge as Army Chief on Tuesday
5 years, 3 months ago

Mukund Naravane to take charge as Army Chief on Tuesday

Live Mint  

Lt Gen Manoj Mukund Naravane will take charge as the Chief of Army Staff on Tuesday succeeding Gen Bipin Rawat. Before taking charge as vice chief of the Army Staff in September, Lt Gen Naravane was heading the Eastern Command of the Army which takes care of India's nearly 4,000-km border with China. In his 37 years of service, Lt …

Manoj Mukund Naravane named Army chief
5 years, 3 months ago

Manoj Mukund Naravane named Army chief

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Lieutenant General Manoj Mukund Naravane will be the next Army Chief. Lt. Gen. Naravane is the most senior army commander and Modi government has followed the seniority principle by nominating him as next Army Chief. Gen. Rawat was appointed as Army chief in December 2016, by superseding two officers senior to him. Lt. Gen. Naravane and Lt. Gen. …

Lt Gen Manoj Mukund Naravane of Sikh Light Regiment to be next Indian Army Chief
5 years, 3 months ago

Lt Gen Manoj Mukund Naravane of Sikh Light Regiment to be next Indian Army Chief

India TV News  

Lt Gen Manoj Mukund Naravane is set to become the next chief of the 1.3 million-strong Indian Army, official sources said on Monday. Before taking charge as vice chief of the Army Staff in September, Lt Gen Naravane was heading the Eastern Command of the Army which takes care of India's nearly 4,000-km border with China. In his 37 years …

Lt. Gen. Manoj Mukund Naravane to be next Army Chief
5 years, 3 months ago

Lt. Gen. Manoj Mukund Naravane to be next Army Chief

The Hindu  

Vice Chief of Army Lt Gen Manoj Mukund Naravane has been appointed as the next Chief of Army Staff. Lt Gen Naravane will be the next COAS, Army officials confirmed late on Monday. Lt Gen Naravane is from the Sikh Light Infantry and has commanded a Rashtriya Rifles battalion in Kashmir, served in the Assam Rifles and has been posted …

Lt Gen Manoj Mukund Naravane to be next Army Chief
5 years, 3 months ago

Lt Gen Manoj Mukund Naravane to be next Army Chief

Live Mint  

New Delhi: Lt Gen Manoj Mukund Naravane is set to become the next chief of the 1.3 million-strong Indian Army, official sources said on Monday. Lt Gen Naravane is currently serving as Vice Chief of the Army. Before taking charge as vice chief of the Army Staff in September, Lt Gen Naravane was heading the Eastern Command of the Army …

Lt Gen Anil Chauhan assumes charge as Eastern Army Command with solemn wreath-laying ceremony at Kolkata’s Fort William
5 years, 6 months ago

Lt Gen Anil Chauhan assumes charge as Eastern Army Command with solemn wreath-laying ceremony at Kolkata’s Fort William

Firstpost  

Lt Gen Chauhan was commissioned into the 6th Battalion of the 11th Gorkha Rifles after graduating from IMA in 1981 Kolkata: Lieutenant General Anil Chauhan assumed charge as Army Commander, Eastern Command, at the Command Headquarters at Fort William. “Lt Gen Anil Chauhan, assumed the charge of Army Commander, Eastern Command, on 1 September with a solemn wreath-laying ceremony at …

Lt. Gen. Mukund Naravane takes charge as Vice Chief of the Army Staff
5 years, 6 months ago

Lt. Gen. Mukund Naravane takes charge as Vice Chief of the Army Staff

The Hindu  

Lieutenant General Manoj Mukund Naravane on September 1 assumed charge as vice chief of the 1.3 million-strong Army. Lt. Gen. Naravane will be in contention for the Army chief’s post as he will be the senior-most commander when incumbent Gen. Bipin Rawat retires on December 31, official sources said. Before taking charge as Vice Chief of the Army Staff, Lt. …

Lt Gen Mukund Naravane takes charge as vice chief of Indian Army; ex-Eastern Commander in race for top post after Bipin Rawat’s retirement
5 years, 6 months ago

Lt Gen Mukund Naravane takes charge as vice chief of Indian Army; ex-Eastern Commander in race for top post after Bipin Rawat’s retirement

Firstpost  

New Delhi: Lieutenant General Manoj Mukund Naravane on Sunday assumed charge as the vice chief of the 1.3 million-strong Indian Army. Naravane will be in contention for the Army chief’s post as he will be the senior-most commander when incumbent Army Chief General Bipin Rawat retires on 31 December, official sources said. Before taking charge as vice chief of the …

Army commander cycles to Jaipur to take charge
5 years, 7 months ago

Army commander cycles to Jaipur to take charge

India Today  

Supporting the 'Fit India' campaign, unveiled by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Lt Gen Alok Singh Kler cycled from Delhi to Jaipur to take charge of the South Western Command. "It's the basic responsibility of every soldier to keep himself fit," he said and added, it was the sheer coincidence that the Fit India campaign and my cycling to take charge …

Lt Gen Manoj Naravane appointed Vice Chief of Army Staff, likely to succeed Gen Rawat after his retirement in Dec
5 years, 8 months ago

Lt Gen Manoj Naravane appointed Vice Chief of Army Staff, likely to succeed Gen Rawat after his retirement in Dec

Firstpost  

In major rejig in the Army, Eastern Army Commander Lt Gen Manoj Mukund Naravane has been appointed the next vice-chief of the force. New Delhi: In major rejig in the Army, Eastern Army Commander Lt Gen Manoj Mukund Naravane has been appointed the next vice-chief of the force, official sources said on Monday. Lt Gen Naravane will be in contention …

Gen (retd) VK Singh, MoS Road, Transport and Highways 2019: Former army chief was earlier Minister of State for External Affairs
5 years, 10 months ago

Gen (retd) VK Singh, MoS Road, Transport and Highways 2019: Former army chief was earlier Minister of State for External Affairs

Firstpost  

Retired General Vijay Kumar Singh — a former four-star general in the Indian Army — who has served as the Minister of State for External Affairs in the NDA-led Government of India formed in 2014, was made the Minister of State in the Ministry of Road, Transport and Highways. He also became the first serving Indian military Chief of Staff …

Lt General Sarath Chand appointed new Vice Chief of Army Staff
8 years, 2 months ago

Lt General Sarath Chand appointed new Vice Chief of Army Staff

Deccan Chronicle  

Jaipur: Lieutenant General Sarath Chand, Army Commander of Jaipur-based South Western Command, was on Thursday appointed as the new Vice Chief of Army Staff at a ceremony in Jaipur. During the ceremony, Lt Gen Sarath Chand relinquished the reins of the Sapta Shakti Command and paid tributes to the martyrs at the Prerna Sthal followed by reviewing Guard of Honour …

Farewell to norms
8 years, 2 months ago

Farewell to norms

The Hindu  

THERE can be nothing as predictable and routine as the appointment of the next Army chief. At the Army headquarters, the succession line gets prepared years in advance, the procedure for shortlisting is completed months ahead, and the name is usually announced two or three months before the incumbent chief’s retirement. P.M. Hariz, have been superseded to appoint Vice Chief …

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