Lt Gen Bikram Singh Is Next Army Chief
13 years ago

Lt Gen Bikram Singh Is Next Army Chief

India TV News  

New Delhi, Mar 3: Ending the suspense, Government today announced the appointment of Lt Gen Bikram Singh as the next Army Chief from May 31 to succeed Gen V K Singh. “Lt Gen Singh has been designated as the next Chief of Army Staff, in the rank of General, with effect from the afternoon of 31 May 2012,” Defence Ministry spokesperson Sitanshu Kar said here. Lt Gen Bikram Singh was the senior most among the present Army Commanders but his appointment as the Chief of Army Staff had got caught in a suspense as Gen V K Singh was fighting out his date of birth battle that would have given him tenure till April next year. Lt Gen Bikram Singh has passed out with distinction from the Defence Services Staff College, the Army War College and the US Army War College, Pennsylvania.

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Lt Gen Manjinder Singh assumes charge of South Western Command
8 months, 3 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 …

Gen Upendra Dwivedi takes charge as new Army Chief
8 months, 4 weeks 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
8 months, 4 weeks 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
8 months, 4 weeks 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. …

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 …

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 …

'Drama' over Army chief's appointment to be blamed for Pakistan's current situation: Imran Khan
2 years, 7 months ago

'Drama' over Army chief's appointment to be blamed for Pakistan's current situation: Imran Khan

India TV News  

'Drama' over Army chief's appointment to be blamed for Pakistan's current situation: Imran Khan Imran on Pak Army chief selection: The Army chief’s appointment is meant to be for three years, but Gen Bajwa was given an additional three-year term in 2019 after some political drama. ImrankKhan Pak PM selection: Former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan on Saturday blamed the …

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 …

Lt. Gen. B.S. Raju to take over as army vice-chief
2 years, 10 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, 10 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, 10 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 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 …

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 …

Lt Gen Harinder Singh takes over as 50th Commandant of IMA
4 years, 4 months ago

Lt Gen Harinder Singh takes over as 50th Commandant of IMA

Hindustan Times  

Lt General Harinder Singh took over as 50th Commandant of the prestigious Indian Military Academy on Friday, the Academy said. : Lt Gen Harinder Singh after taking over as IMA’s 50th Commandant on Friday in Dehradun. After taking charge as Commandant of the Academy, Lt Gen Singh paid tributes to the martyrs at the war memorial in the Academy. Lt …

#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 …

Outgoing Army Chief Bipin Rawat appointed as India’s first Chief of Defence Staff
5 years, 2 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 …

India has to be prepared for any escalation at LoC: Army Chief Bipin Rawat
5 years, 3 months ago

India has to be prepared for any escalation at LoC: Army Chief Bipin Rawat

India TV News  

India has to be prepared for escalatory matrix, Army Chief General Bipin Rawat said on Wednesday. The Army Chief's remarks come in the backdrop of spurt in ceasefire violation by Pakistan along the LoC in Jammu and Kashmir since the abrogation of Article 370 in August. On Monday, Indian Army foiled the Pakistan Army soldiers attempt to execute a Border …

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 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, 9 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 …

General vs Captain: Why a Former Army Chief Wants to be an MLA
8 years, 2 months ago

General vs Captain: Why a Former Army Chief Wants to be an MLA

News 18  

As Army Chief, Gen JJ Singh revelled in media glare. There is none of the crying, the soldier’s tone has been tempered and an attempt at effortless camaraderie is in the air as 71-year old retired Army Chief heads out to campaign in Patiala. It’s the office of realtor Harpal Juneja, himself an Akali ticket aspirant until JJ came in …

New Army chief Gen Bipin Rawat to visit J&K today
8 years, 2 months ago

New Army chief Gen Bipin Rawat to visit J&K today

Deccan Chronicle  

Jammu: Army chief Gen Bipin Rawat will on Thursday visit Jammu and Kashmir in his first official trip after taking over as India's 27th Chief of Army Staff. This will be his median tour to J&K after taking over as new army chief. Gen Rawat last week took over as the chief of the 1.3 million strong Indian Army succeeding …

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 …

Lt Gen Praveen Bakshi, superseded by junior officer for Army chief's post, meets Defence Minister
8 years, 3 months ago

Lt Gen Praveen Bakshi, superseded by junior officer for Army chief's post, meets Defence Minister

India TV News  

Lieutenant General Praveen Bakshi, who has been superseded by another officer Lt Gen Bipin Rawat for the post of Army chief, on Wednesday met Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar in Delhi. Last week, the government ignored the long-standing seniority rule to choose the next Army Chief and appointed Lt Gen Bipin Rawat, who is the third most senior officer after Lt …

All you need to know about India’s new Army chief Lt General Bipin Rawat
8 years, 3 months ago

All you need to know about India’s new Army chief Lt General Bipin Rawat

India TV News  

The selection of Lt General Bipin Rawat as the new Army chief has kicked off a controversy as the government, for the first time since 1983, deviated from the customary practice of selecting the senior-most eligible officer in his appointment. Lt Gen Rawat superseded Eastern Army Commander Lt General Praveen Bakshi, and Southern Army Commander, Lt General PM Hariz to …

Centre defends Army Chief’s selection, says it is purely based on merit, anti-terror experience
8 years, 3 months ago

Centre defends Army Chief’s selection, says it is purely based on merit, anti-terror experience

India TV News  

Countering the criticism over the selection of Lt General Bipin Rawat as Army chief, superseding two senior commanders, the government is defending its decision saying it was based “purely on merit” and that “due process had been followed considering the prevailing security environment and requirements”. “The selection is based purely on merit, irrespective of the Corps to which the officer …

Bipin Rawat as next Army Chief: Government defends appointment, cites track record
8 years, 3 months ago

Bipin Rawat as next Army Chief: Government defends appointment, cites track record

Firstpost  

Facing attack from opposition parties, Government on Sunday justified the appointment of Lt Gen Bipin Rawat as army chief superseding two commanders, insisting that his operational experience and “general dynamism” tipped the scales in the officer’s favour. New Delhi: Facing attack from opposition parties, Government on Sunday justified the appointment of Lt Gen Bipin Rawat as army chief superseding two …

Lt Gen Bipin Rawat's appointment as next Army Chief: BJP hits at Congress for 'politicising' the issue
8 years, 3 months ago

Lt Gen Bipin Rawat's appointment as next Army Chief: BJP hits at Congress for 'politicising' the issue

Firstpost  

BJP said the new army chief was picked up from a pool of five senior-most officers, who are all competent, and Rawat’s appointment should not be seen as a negative against others. New Delhi: BJP on Sunday condemned Congress for its attack on the government over the army chief appointment, saying there should be no politics on defence forces and …

Lt Gen Bipin Rawat is next Army chief: Govt has superseded two of the best senior officers
8 years, 3 months ago

Lt Gen Bipin Rawat is next Army chief: Govt has superseded two of the best senior officers

Firstpost  

Many senior army officers will not only be surprised but also deeply dismayed at the government’s decision to supersede the Indian Army’s two most senior officers while appointing Lt Gen Bipin Rawat as the next Chief of Army Staff. Some senior army officers have even compared generals Bakshi and Hariz — and Lt Gen BS Hooda, who retired at the …

Govt ignores seniority principle to name Lt Gen Bipin Rawat as new Army chief; Congress, Left question appointment
8 years, 3 months ago

Govt ignores seniority principle to name Lt Gen Bipin Rawat as new Army chief; Congress, Left question appointment

India TV News  

The government on Saturday announced Lt Gen Bipin Rawat as the next Army chief superseding two seniormost Lt Generals, Praveen Bakshi and PM Hariz. "Government has decided to appoint Lt Gen Bipin Rawat, vice chief of army staff, as the next chief of army staff with effect from afternoon of December 31," the Defence Ministry said in a tweet. Arguing …

Lt Gen Bipin Rawat appointed Chief of Army Staff; Air Marshal BS Dhanoa new IAF chief
8 years, 3 months ago

Lt Gen Bipin Rawat appointed Chief of Army Staff; Air Marshal BS Dhanoa new IAF chief

Firstpost  

The government appointed Lt Gen. Bipin Rawat as the new army chief, superseding his two senior officers, while Air Marshal BS Dhanoa has been made the new chief of the Indian Air Force New Delhi: The government appointed vice-chief of army staff Lt Gen. Bipin Rawat as the new army chief, superseding his two senior officers, while vice chief of …

‘Wait and watch but be careful,’ says ex-Army Chief Bikram Singh on new Pak Army Chief
8 years, 4 months ago

‘Wait and watch but be careful,’ says ex-Army Chief Bikram Singh on new Pak Army Chief

India TV News  

Former Army Chief Bikram Singh, under whom the new Pakistan Army Chief Lt Gen Qamar Javed Bajwa has served on a United Nations assignment, on Saturday said India should be "careful" and watchful with regard to his approach. Gen Singh described Lt Gen Bajwa as a "thorough professional" who gave an "outstanding performance" under him in Congo but said things …

Singh vs Singh: Have our armed forces forgotten how to be officers and gentlemen?
8 years, 7 months ago

Singh vs Singh: Have our armed forces forgotten how to be officers and gentlemen?

Firstpost  

There was a grace and dignity in that conduct. The current murky reports of the incumbent chief of the Indian Army, General Dalbir Singh making allegations in court against his former chief and now minister VK Singh are tacky at best but must also be placed in perspective. He is only responding to a court case placed by retired Lt …

Army Chief to visit J&K on Wednesday to take stock of situation
8 years, 7 months ago

Army Chief to visit J&K on Wednesday to take stock of situation

Firstpost  

General Singh will be meeting Northern Army commander Lt Gen DS Hooda and other top security officials. New Delhi: As violence continued in the Kashmir Valley, Army chief General Dalbir Suhag will visit Jammu on Wednesday to take stock of the situation. Incidentally, Eastern Command chief Lt Gen Praveen Bakshi, who is slated to be the next Army chief, will …

Nepal to confer honorary title to Indian Army Chief Gen Dalbir Singh Suhag
10 years, 4 months ago

Nepal to confer honorary title to Indian Army Chief Gen Dalbir Singh Suhag

India TV News  

Kathmandu: Indian Army Chief Gen Dalbir Singh Suhag will be conferred the title of honorary rank of General of the Nepal Army during his maiden visit to this country next week, media reported today. Nepalese President Ram Baran Yadav will confer the honorary rank of General of Nepal Army to Gen Singh at a special function, The Himalayan Times reported. …

Know more about the new Army Chief Dalbir Singh Suhag
10 years, 7 months ago

Know more about the new Army Chief Dalbir Singh Suhag

India TV News  

New Delhi: Lt. Gen. Dalbir Singh Suhag, whose appointment as Army Chief had kicked up a row, took over as the new Army Chief succeeding Gen. Bikram Singh. Born to a Jat family based in Bishan village of Jhajjar district in Haryana, Lieutenant General Dalbir Singh Suhag is the second Army officer after the Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw to serve …

Lieutenant General Dalbir Singh Suhag takes over as new Army Chief
10 years, 7 months ago

Lieutenant General Dalbir Singh Suhag takes over as new Army Chief

India TV News  

New Delhi: Lt. Gen. Dalbir Singh Suhag, whose appointment as army chief had kicked up a row, today took over as the next head of the 1.3 million strong force succeeding Gen. Bikram Singh who retired. Lt. Gen. Suhag was designated as army chief in May by the outgoing UPA government ignoring protests from his predecessor Gen VK Singh and …

Supreme Court refuses to stay General Suhag's appointment as Army chief
10 years, 8 months ago

Supreme Court refuses to stay General Suhag's appointment as Army chief

India TV News  

New Delhi: The Supreme Court has refused to stay the appointment of Lieutenant General Dalbir Singh Suhag as the next Army Chief after a petition was filed by Lieutenant General Ravi Dastane challenging the appointment of General Suhag as the next Army Chief. Earlier, a bench headed by Justice Vikramajit Sen advanced the hearing of the case from September to …

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