New Delhi, June 30 (IANS) General Dhiraj Seth took over as the next Chief of the Army Staff (COAS), succeeding General Upendra Dwivedi upon his retirement on Tuesday. An officer of the Armoured Corps, Gen Seth becomes the first officer from the combat branch to head the Army since 1997 after General Shankar Roychowdhury.With nearly four decades of military service, he brings extensive operational, strategic and organisational experience, having served in key command, staff and capability-develop…
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New Delhi, June 30 (IANS) Outgoing Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Upendra Dwivedi on Tuesday said that the valiant soldiers of the force have “held India’s flag high across the globe” with their loyalty, courage and discipline. The ceremonial events marked the culmination of General Dwivedi’s distinguished military career spanning more than four decades.Earlier in the day, he was accorded a ceremonial Guard of Honour at the South Block lawns in New Delhi, an occasion that symbolised the conc…