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

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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 Vijay Smarak, the Eastern Command War Memorial wherein he paid tribute to the fallen soldiers,” a tweet by the official handle of the Eastern Command of the Indian Army on Sunday. Chauhan is succeeding Lieutenant General Manoj Mukund Naravane, who assumed charge of the vice chief of the Army. Lt Gen Chauhan was commissioned into the 6th Battalion of the 11th Gorkha Rifles after graduating from IMA in 1981.

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Nepal Army Chief visits India, will be conferred with the Indian Army Rank of General
1 month 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
6 months, 1 week 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 …

New Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi Receives Guard Of Honour — WATCH
6 months, 1 week ago

New Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi Receives Guard Of Honour — WATCH

ABP News  

The newly appointed Indian Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi received the Guard of Honour on Monday morning at the Rashtrapati Bhavan. #WATCH | Delhi | Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi touches the feet of his brother and other relatives as he takes over as the new Chief of Army Staff pic.twitter.com/ElQ6XHfa4V — ANI July 1, 2024 Ahead of the Guard …

Gen Upendra Dwivedi takes charge as new Army Chief
6 months, 1 week 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
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 …

Indian Army Chief General Manoj Pande granted unusual one-month service extension
7 months, 2 weeks 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
10 months, 3 weeks 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
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 …

Lieutenant General Upendra Dwivedi appointed as next Vice Chief of Army Staff
11 months 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, 2 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 Gen Manoj Kumar Katiyar takes over as Western Command GOC-in-C
1 year, 6 months ago

Lt Gen Manoj Kumar Katiyar takes over as Western Command GOC-in-C

Hindustan Times  

Lieutenant General Manoj Kumar Katiyar on Saturday took over as the General Officer Commanding-in-Chief of the Western Command. An alumnus of the National Defence Academy, Khadakwasla, and the Indian Military Academy, Dehradun, Katiyar began his military career in June 1986 as a commissioned officer in the 23rd Battalion of the Rajput Regiment. He has the distinction of commanding an infantry …

Lt General MV Suchindra Kumar takes over as Vice Chief of Army Staff
1 year, 10 months 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, 1 month 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 …

General Anil Chauhan | First among equals
2 years, 3 months ago

General Anil Chauhan | First among equals

The Hindu  

Both hail from Pauri Garhwal district of Uttarakhand and were commissioned into 11 Gorkha Rifles of the Indian Army three years apart — 1978 and 1981. They are India’s first Chief of Defence Staff late Gen. Bipin Rawat and the second CDS Gen. Anil Chauhan, who took over the top military post on September 30. Editorial | Evolving chair: On …

Gen. Chauhan takes charge as new CDS
2 years, 3 months ago

Gen. Chauhan takes charge as new CDS

Deccan Chronicle  

NEW DELHI: General Anil Chauhan, on Friday assumed office as Chief of Defence Staff, mandated to bring greater synergy among the three services at a time the country is in a military stand-off with China. Before assuming charge, Gen. Chauhan paid tribute to the Fallen Soldier at the National War Memorial in the India Gate complex. The CDS also accorded …

'Will tackle all challenges': General Anil Chauhan takes charge as Chief of Defence Staff
2 years, 3 months ago

'Will tackle all challenges': General Anil Chauhan takes charge as Chief of Defence Staff

India Today  

General Anil Chauhan on Friday, who took charge as India's new Chief of Defence Staff, said the tri-services will tackle all the challenges and difficulties together. CDS General Anil Chauhan, a former Eastern Army Commander, took charge as the country's senior-most military commander over nine months after the first Chief of Defence Staff, General Bipin Rawat, died in a chopper …

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 …

Celebrity Education Qualification: Know Lt General Anil Chauhan's Journey to Becoming India's New CDS
2 years, 3 months ago

Celebrity Education Qualification: Know Lt General Anil Chauhan's Journey to Becoming India's New CDS

News 18  

The Centre on Wednesday appointed Lt General Anil Chauhan as the next Chief of Defence Staff. Read | Celebrity Education Qualification: AIIMS New Director M Srinivas Wished to Take up Civil Services Journey as a Lt General As Lieutenant General, Chauhan commanded a corps in the Northeast. This also includes the position of Director General of Military Operations, one of …

Lt. Gen. Anil Chauhan (Retd) appointed Chief of Defence Staff
2 years, 3 months ago

Lt. Gen. Anil Chauhan (Retd) appointed Chief of Defence Staff

Deccan Chronicle  

NEW DELHI: The government on Wednesday appointed Lt. Gen. Anil Chauhan as Chief of Defence Staff. It took government nearly nine months to decide on Lt. Gen. Chauhan as the CDS after Gen. Bipin Rawat was killed in a Mi-17V5 helicopter crash in December last year near Coonoor in Tamil Nadu. As per initial indications, Lt. Gen. Chauhan, who superannuated …

Lt General Anil Chauhan (retired) is new Chief of Defence Staff
2 years, 3 months ago

Lt General Anil Chauhan (retired) is new Chief of Defence Staff

India TV News  

Highlights Lt General Anil Chauhan has been appointed as next CDS He has a career span of over 40 years in the Indian Army Lt Gen Anil Chauhan was commissioned into the 11 Gorkha Rifles of the Indian Army in 1981 Chief of Defence Staff: The government on Wednesday appointed Lt General Anil Chauhan as the next Chief of Defence …

Who is Lt. General (Retired) Anil Chauhan, India's new Chief of Defence Staff
2 years, 3 months ago

Who is Lt. General (Retired) Anil Chauhan, India's new Chief of Defence Staff

India TV News  

Highlights Lt. General Anil Chauhan was appointed as the Chief of Defence Staff He was commissioned into the 11 Gorkha Rifles of the Indian Army in 1981 Chauhan has been a recipient of the Param Vishisht Seva Medal, Uttam Yudh Seva Medal among others The Centre on Wednesday appointed Lt General Anil Chauhan as the Chief of Defence Staff. The …

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. B.S. Raju to take over as army vice-chief
2 years, 8 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, 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 BS Raju to Be New Vice Chief of Army
2 years, 8 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 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 …

Top Army brass to carry out operational review of security situation on China, Pak borders
2 years, 11 months ago

Top Army brass to carry out operational review of security situation on China, Pak borders

India Today  

The top brass of the Indian Army, including Chief of Army Staff Gen MM Naravane and all army commanders are set to carry out operational review of the situation along the borders with China and Pakistan on Thursday in view of recent changes in the leadership in Northern and Eastern Command. Lt Gen Upendra Dwivedi has taken over the command …

Lt Gen Upendra Dwivedi assumes charge of Army's Northern Command
2 years, 11 months 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
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 …

Lt Gen Manoj Pande takes over as new Army Vice Chief
2 years, 11 months 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 …

Lt Gen Gurmit Singh, former DCAS, sworn in as Governor of Uttarakhand
3 years, 3 months ago

Lt Gen Gurmit Singh, former DCAS, sworn in as Governor of Uttarakhand

Firstpost  

Lieutenant General Gurmit Singh was sworn in on Wednesday as the new governor of Uttarakhand. Lieutenant General Gurmit Singh, sworn-in as the new Governor of Uttarakhand The oath of office was administered to Singh by the Chief Justice of the Uttarakhand High Court Justice RS Chauhan at Raj Bhawan pic.twitter.com/rlA9JlpRok — ANI September 15, 2021 The oath of office was …

Lt. General Azhar Abbas made Chief of General Staff as Pakistan Army reshuffles top brass
3 years, 4 months ago

Lt. General Azhar Abbas made Chief of General Staff as Pakistan Army reshuffles top brass

The Hindu  

In a major reshuffle in the Pakistan Army, Lt. General Azhar Abbas, who was responsible for the security of the Line of Control with India, has been named the next Chief of General Staff, considered the most important position after the Army chief. General Abbas, who is from the Baloch Regiment, replaces Lt. General Sahir Shamshad Mirza, who was posted …

Lt Gen Sunil Puri Goswami takes over as DG Corps of Army Air Defence
3 years, 6 months ago

Lt Gen Sunil Puri Goswami takes over as DG Corps of Army Air Defence

India TV News  

Lieutenant General Sunil Puri Goswami was on Thursday appointed as the Director General Corps of Army Air Defence. Lieutenant General Sunil Puri Goswami is the 13th Director General of Army Air Defence. Image Source : ARMY Lt Gen Sunil Puri Goswami takes over as DG Corps of Army Air Defence Lieutenant General Goswami also commanded an Independent Air Defence troop …

Indian Army chief visits Ladakh and Siachen to review operational preparedness
3 years, 8 months ago

Indian Army chief visits Ladakh and Siachen to review operational preparedness

India Today  

Indian Army Chief General MM Naravane visited eastern Ladakh and Siachen on Tuesday and reviewed India’s operational preparedness in the strategically key sectors. Army Chief Naravane was accompanied by Lt Gen YK Joshi, Army Commander of the Northern Command, and Lt Gen PGK Menon, General Officer Commanding of the Leh-based Fire & Fury Corps. pic.twitter.com/BsC2GitE0A — ADG PI - INDIAN …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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