Mukund Naravane to take charge as Army Chief on Tuesday
5 years 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 Gen Naravane has served in numerous command and staff appointments in peace, field and highly active counter-insurgency environments in Jammu and Kashmir and the Northeast. The changes have been made in the services rules of the Army, Navy and the Indian Air Force for extension of retirement age of the Chief of Defence Staff to a maximum of 65 years if a service chief is appointed to the post.

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General Upendra Dwivedi takes charge as new army chief
6 months, 1 week 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 …

General Upendra Dwivedi assumes charge as 30th Chief of the Army Staff
6 months, 1 week 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
6 months, 1 week 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
6 months, 4 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. Upendra Dwivedi to be next Army chief
6 months, 4 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
6 months, 4 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
7 months, 1 week 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. …

In a rare move, army chief gets 1-month extension
7 months, 2 weeks ago

In a rare move, army chief gets 1-month extension

Hindustan Times  

The Appointments Committee of Cabinet, headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Sunday granted a rare extension in service to army chief General Manoj Pande, days before his retirement on May 31, with the unexpected development deepening the suspense over who will be the next chief of the world’s second largest army. Army chief General Manoj Pande The first and …

Government extends tenure of Army Chief Gen Pande by one month till June 30
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Government extends tenure of Army Chief Gen Pande by one month till June 30

The Hindu  

In an unusual move, the Appointments Committee of Cabinet on May 26 granted one month extension in tenure to Chief of the Army Staff Gen Manoj Pande beyond his retirement date, upto June 30, 2024. Bewoor was given a one year extension by Indira Gandhi-led Government so that the next in line as per seniority Lt Gen Prem Bhagat retired …

General Upendra Dwivedi to take over as army vice chief
11 months 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 …

Lt Gen Anil Chauhan (retired) takes charge as India's new Chief of Defence Staff
2 years, 3 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 …

General Naravane contributed in strengthening India's military preparedness, says Rajnath Singh
2 years, 8 months ago

General Naravane contributed in strengthening India's military preparedness, says Rajnath Singh

Firstpost  

New Delhi: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday said General MM Naravane in his tenure as the Army Chief contributed in strengthening India’s defence capabilities and preparedness. General Manoj Pande became the 29th Chief of the Army Staff after Naravane’s tenure came to an end. “Had a wonderful meeting with the Army Chief, General MM Naravane, who is going to …

General Manoj Pande takes charge as Army chief; first engineer to helm force
2 years, 8 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 BS Raju to take over as Vice Chief of Indian Army on May 1
2 years, 8 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. Manoj Pande is next Chief of Army
2 years, 8 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, 8 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 Rana Pratap Kalita takes over as Eastern Army Commander
2 years, 11 months 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 …

Army chief Gen MM Naravane takes over as chairman of Chiefs of Staff Committee
3 years ago

Army chief Gen MM Naravane takes over as chairman of Chiefs of Staff Committee

Hindustan Times  

Army Chief General Manoj Mukund Naravane assumed the charge as the chairman of the Chiefs of Staff Committee as a stop-gap arrangement to fill up the post that fell vacant with the tragic demise of Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat, officials familiar with the development said Indian Army chief General MM Naravane addressing the passing out parade of …

Old system till new CDS appointed: Gen Naravane as senior-most service chief fills in for Gen Bipin Rawat
3 years ago

Old system till new CDS appointed: Gen Naravane as senior-most service chief fills in for Gen Bipin Rawat

India Today  

After the demise of India’s first Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat, it’s back to the old system for the time-being with the senior-most among the three service chiefs taking the mantle as Chairman of the Chiefs of Staff Committee to ensure synergy among the three forces. Indian Army chief General MM Naravane, being the senior-most, has taken over …

Gen Naravane, Air Chief Marshal Bhadauria Top Choices for CDS as Hunt on to Fill Bipin Rawat's Boots
3 years, 1 month ago

Gen Naravane, Air Chief Marshal Bhadauria Top Choices for CDS as Hunt on to Fill Bipin Rawat's Boots

News 18  

As the nation mourns the sudden demise of Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat in a military helicopter crash, the question of who will fill Rawat’s big boots is on everyone’s minds. Top sources had told News18 that the post will be filled in the next seven to ten days and the frontrunners for the same are Chief of …

Gen Mukund Naravane favourite to be next CDS: Decorated counter-insurgency vet headed army’s eastern command
3 years, 1 month ago

Gen Mukund Naravane favourite to be next CDS: Decorated counter-insurgency vet headed army’s eastern command

Firstpost  

In his career spanning over four decades, Naravane has served in numerous command and staff appointments in peace, field and highly active counter-insurgency environments in Jammu and Kashmir and the North East Chief of Army Staff General Manoj Mukund Naravane, who is senior to his counterparts in the navy and air force, is a frontrunner to occupy the post of …

In pictures | Gen. Bipin Rawat, India’s first Chief of Defence Staff
3 years, 1 month 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 …

Army Chief General MM Naravane visits forward areas in Jammu, reviews security situation
3 years, 2 months ago

Army Chief General MM Naravane visits forward areas in Jammu, reviews security situation

India TV News  

Indian Army chief General MM Naravane carried out aerial reconnaissance of forward areas in the Jammu region on Wednesday. Army chief General MM Naravane is on a two-day visit to Jammu where he will review the security situation and operational preparedness, officials said. "General MM Naravane #COAS is on a visit to Jammu region wherein he will be given an …

Army Chief Gen Naravane Interacts with Officers of Bangladesh Army
3 years, 9 months ago

Army Chief Gen Naravane Interacts with Officers of Bangladesh Army

News 18  

Dhaka: Indian Army chief Gen MM Naravane on Saturday interacted with the officers of Bangladesh’s Army and witnessed an operational demonstration by the troops. Gen Naravane, who is here on a five-day official tour, visited the 10 Infantry Division of the Bangladesh Army. #IndiaBangladeshFriendship pic.twitter.com/jkBePYqg9U— ADG PI – INDIAN ARMY April 10, 2021 Ramu cantonment is the headquarter of the …

Army Chief Gen Naravane Leaves for Bangladesh on 5-day Visit to Expand Cooperation
3 years, 9 months ago

Army Chief Gen Naravane Leaves for Bangladesh on 5-day Visit to Expand Cooperation

News 18  

Chief of Army Staff Gen MM Naravane on Thursday left for Bangladesh on a five-day visit to further expand cooperation and coordination between the two countries on a host of strategic issues. Col Anand said Gen Naravane is also scheduled to interact with the force commanders of the UN peacekeeping missions and the deputy chief operations officer of the Royal …

Army Chief General Naravane Leaves for South Korea on 3-day Visit to Further Ties
4 years ago

Army Chief General Naravane Leaves for South Korea on 3-day Visit to Further Ties

News 18  

Army Chief Gen MM Naravane on Monday left for South Korea on a three-day visit during which he will hold talks with the top defence brass of the country on ways to expand bilateral military cooperation, officials said. The Chief of Army Staff’s visit to South Korea comes two weeks after concluding a six-day crucial tour of the United Arab …

Gen. Naravane holds talks with top Saudi generals; discusses ways to enhance defence cooperation
4 years ago

Gen. Naravane holds talks with top Saudi generals; discusses ways to enhance defence cooperation

India TV News  

Indian Army chief General M M Naravane on Sunday met top Saudi generals and discussed issues of common interest and ways to enhance bilateral defence cooperation during his historic visit to the Gulf Kingdom. "COAS discussed issues of bilateral defence cooperation with General Fahd Bin Abdullah Mohammed Al-Mutir, Commander Royal Saudi Land Forces," the Indian Army's Additional Directorate General of …

‘Special Relationship’: Indian Army Chief Naravane Meets Nepal PM
4 years, 2 months ago

‘Special Relationship’: Indian Army Chief Naravane Meets Nepal PM

The Quint  

Indian Army chief General MM Naravane met Nepal Prime Minister KP Oil at the latter's residence in Kathmandu on Friday, 6 November. Earlier, Naravane was conferred with the honorary rank of ‘General of Nepal Army’ by Nepal President Bidhya Devi Bhandari during a function in the President's Office on 5 November, IANS reported, quoting the Nepal Army. Interestingly, since 1950, …

Amid China's growing influence in Nepal, Army chief Naravane to meet PM Oli, revive strained ties
4 years, 2 months ago

Amid China's growing influence in Nepal, Army chief Naravane to meet PM Oli, revive strained ties

India Today  

Indian Army Chief General Manoj Mukund Naravane will meet Nepal Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli in Kathmandu during his three-day visit to the neighbouring Himalayan country starting November 4. As China makes attempts to increase its influence in Nepal amid the ongoing military tussle between the PLA and the Indian Army in Ladakh over the last six months and increasing …

Army chief General Naravane briefs Rajnath Singh on face-off with Chinese troops at Leh border
4 years, 7 months ago

Army chief General Naravane briefs Rajnath Singh on face-off with Chinese troops at Leh border

India TV News  

General 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, the de-facto border between the two countries. General Naravane was on a visit to the frontier areas on Friday, in …

Who is Lt General SK Saini? The next Vice Chief of Army Staff
4 years, 11 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, …

Our priority is to remain operationally prepared for all times: Army Chief General Naravane
5 years ago

Our priority is to remain operationally prepared for all times: Army Chief General Naravane

India TV News  

Indian Army Chief General Manoj Mukund Naravane on Wednesday visited the National War Memorial in Delhi and paid tribute to martyrs on the first day of New Year 2020. General Naravane, the 28th chief of Army Staff, said that their priority will be to be operationally prepared at all times with special attention on human rights. All three services are …

India reserves right to preemptively strike at sources of terror: Army Chief
5 years ago

India reserves right to preemptively strike at sources of terror: Army Chief

Live Mint  

In a stern warning to Pakistan, Army chief Gen Manoj Mukund Naravane on Tuesday said India reserves the right to preemptively strike at sources of terror threat if the neighbouring country does not stop state- In an exclusive interview to PTI hours after taking charge of the 1.3 million strong Army, Gen Naravane said a strategy of "resolute punitive response" …

Gen. Manoj Mukund Naravane takes charge as Army Chief
5 years 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 …

'Army Will Reach Greater Heights Under MM Naravane': Gen Bipin Rawat On His Farewell
5 years ago

'Army Will Reach Greater Heights Under MM Naravane': Gen Bipin Rawat On His Farewell

ABP News  

I wish to convey my best wishes to General Manoj Naravane who will be assuming the office as the 28th Army chief, for a successful innings." -General Bipin Rawat#COAS At Guard of Honour 31 Dec 19 pic.twitter.com/KmWoGmJh90 — ADG PI - INDIAN ARMY December 31, 2019 WATCH |Gen Bipin Rawat's Message To His Successor MM Naravane In Last PC As …

CDS, Dept. of Military Affairs created
5 years ago

CDS, Dept. of Military Affairs created

The Hindu  

A Department of Military Affairs has been created in the Ministry of Defence and it will be headed by the incoming Chief of Defence Staff Gen. Bipin Rawat, who will take charge on Wednesday. On Tuesday, Gen Rawat demited the office of Chief of the Army Staff on superannuation and Gen. Manoj Mukund Naravane took charge as the 28th COAS. …

Named as India's first CDS Chief, General Bipin Rawat to retire as Army Chief today
5 years ago

Named as India's first CDS Chief, General Bipin Rawat to retire as Army Chief today

India TV News  

Indian Army's outgoing chief General Bipin Rawat will be superannuating on Tuesday followed by the ceremonial function, a press note said on Monday. 2, South Block Lawns at 9:30 a.m. General Bipin Rawat to take over as first chief of Defence Staff On Monday, General Bipin Rawat was appointed India's first Chief of the Defence Staff, the principal military adviser …

A look into the life of General Bipin Rawat: All you need to know about the retired Indian Army Chief
5 years ago

A look into the life of General Bipin Rawat: All you need to know about the retired Indian Army Chief

India Today  

Retired Army Chief Generat Bipin Rawat was set to retire from him current post today. General Bipin Rawat assumed the position of Army Chief on September 27, 2016 and served for over three years. General Bipin Rawat was awarded a Doctorate of Philosophy by Chaudary Charan Singh University, Meerut for his research on military media strategic studies. A day before …

General Bipin Rawat becomes first Chief of Defence Staff
5 years ago

General Bipin Rawat becomes first Chief of Defence Staff

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Army Chief General Bipin Rawat on Monday was appointed as India’s first Chief of Defence Staff who will have the challenging task of synergising operations of the Army, Air Force and Navy to prepare them for future wars. “Government has decided to appoint General Bipin Rawat as the Chief of Defence Staff with effect from 31-12-2019 and until …

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

General Naravane Takes Charge as India’s Next Army Chief
5 years ago

General Naravane Takes Charge as India’s Next Army Chief

The Quint  

General Manoj Mukund Naravanehas has taken office as the new Chief of Army Staff on Tuesday, 31 December. He replaced General Bipin Rawat, who has been appointed as the Chief of Defence Staff overlooking all three branches of defence services and a new Department of Military Affairs. Naravane was commissioned in the 7th Sikh Light infantry in June 1980 and …

General Naravane's challenges
5 years ago

General Naravane's challenges

India Today  

The government on Monday opted for the seniority principle when it chose Lt General Manoj Mukund Naravane to be the next chief of army staff. Lt General Naravane, the present Vice Chief of Army Staff, will head the world's second largest army when General Bipin Rawat retires on December 31. Commissioned into the 7th battalion of the army's Sikh Light …

Manoj Mukund Naravane named Army chief
5 years 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 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 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 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, 4 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, 4 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, 4 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 …

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