Former Army chief Gen Vishwa Nath Sharma died at the age of 96. A decorated military leader and 1965 Indo-Pak war veteran, he served as Chief of the Army Staff from 1988 to 1990 and was awarded the PVSM and AVSM
General Dhiraj Seth assumed charge as India's 31st Chief of the Army Staff, succeeding General Upendra Dwivedi. A veteran Armoured Corps officer with nearly four decades of service, he will lead the Army's modernisation, self-reliance efforts and evolving border security challenges
Lt Gen Dhiraj Seth has been appointed as the next Chief of Army Staff, succeeding Gen Upendra Dwivedi upon retirement in June 2026. A seasoned Armoured Corps officer, he brings extensive command experience and is expected to lead army modernisation efforts
The Defence Ministry has announced Lt Gen Dhiraj Seth as the next Chief of the Army Staff. Currently serving as Vice Chief of Army Staff, he will assume office on June 30 upon the retirement of Gen Upendra Dwivedi after a distinguished military career
Lieutenant General Dhiraj Seth has been appointed as the next Chief of the Army Staff and will take charge on June 30, 2026, succeeding General Upendra Dwivedi. A seasoned Armoured Corps officer, he has extensive operational and strategic leadership experience
The event marked the successful completion of the flagship HDMC by 167 officers from the Indian armed forces, including 14 officers from friendly foreign nations
