Change of Guard
General Upendra Dwivedi PVSM, AVSM took over as the 30th Chief of Army Staff on the afternoon of 30 June 2024. He succeeded Gen. Manoj C. Pande, who for some inexplicable reasons was given a one-month extension by the government.
General Upendra Dwivedi being felicitated by religious leaders
A defence ministry statement, announcing his appointment read: ‘He takes over as the COAS at a time when the global geo-strategic environment remains dynamic, with the challenges in
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