On 19 February 2024, Lieutenant General Upendra Dwivedi took over as the 46th Vice Chief of Army Staff from Lieutenant General M. V. Suchindra Kumar, who was appointed as the General Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Northern Command.

Jun 30, 2024 · General Upendra Dwivedi, PVSM, AVSM, takes over as the 30 th Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) from General Manoj Pande, PVSM, AVSM, VSM, ADC, who superannuated after more than four decades of service to the nation on 30 Jun 2024.

Lieutenant General Upendra Dwivedi is the Indian Army’s Northern Army Commander. During a press conference on 24 November 2022, he said that on the government’s order, the Indian Army was ready to take back the Pakistan-administered Jammu and Kashmir.

Jun 11, 2024 · The Government has appointed Lt Gen Upendra Dwivedi, PVSM, AVSM, 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.

Jun 12, 2024 · The Centre announced on Tuesday night that Lieutenant General Upendra Dwivedi will be the next Chief of the Army Staff, succeeding the incumbent General Manoj Pande. He will assume the position on June 30.

Jun 30, 2024 · General Upendra Dwivedi, a seasoned officer with extensive operational experience and prior service as Vice Chief of the Army, took charge as the 30th Chief of the Army Staff, succeeding Gen Manoj Pande.

Jun 30, 2024 · General Upendra Dwivedi took over as the 30th Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) of the 1.3 million Indian Army on June 30 from General Manoj Pande who superannuated after more than four...

Upendra Dwivedi is a three-star General who is the Northern Army Commander of the Indian Army. He made headlines on 24 November 2022 after he gave a statement in which he said that the Indian Army is ready to take back the Pakistan-administered Jammu and Kashmir.

Jun 11, 2024 · Lt Gen Upendra Dwivedi, the new Indian Army Chief, brings a wealth of experience and accolades to his role. With a strong background in military education and a supportive family, he is well-prepared to lead the army and continue his legacy of service.

Jun 11, 2024 · Lieutenant General Upendra Dwivedi has been named as the next Chief of Army Staff, and he will succeed General Manoj C Pande who demits office on June 30. Lt Gen Dwivedi’s appointment will come into effect at the end of the month.