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Lt Gen Upendra Dwivedi has been appointed the next Chief of the Army Staff, succeeding incumbent Gen Manoj Pande, the government announced Tuesday night. Currently, Dwivedi is serving as the Vice Chief of the Army Staff. The new Army chief will take charge on June 30, the day when Gen Pande will retire. Last month, the government extended Gen Pande's tenure by one month, six days before his superannuation on May 31. This triggered speculations that Lt Gen Dwivedi may be overlooked for the top post. In an official statement, the defence ministry said, “The government has appointed Lt Gen...
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February 6, 2024
11:40
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08:30
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January 11, 2024
14:11
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18:09
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