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The Hindu
3 hours ago
- General
- The Hindu
Lt. Gen. Pushpendra Singh named new army Vice-Chief
Lieutenant General Pushpendra Singh, an officer of the Parachute Regiment, has been appointed as the Vice-Chief of Army Staff (VCOAS), will take over the charge on Friday. Mr. Singh have an illustrious career spanning more than 35 years of dedicated service to the Indian Army. He will be succeeding Lt. Gen. NS Raja Subramani, who assumed the office of VCOAS on July 1, 2024. Also, Vice-Chief of the Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Krishna Swaminathan, is set to be the next Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief of the Western Naval Command. He had assumed charge as the Vice Chief of the Naval Staff (VCNS) on May 1, 2024. Vice Admiral Sanjay Vatsayan, set to be the next VCNS, will take charge on August 1, confirmed a senior official. Lt. Gen. Pushpendra Singh is an alumnus of the Indian Military Academy and was commissioned into the 4 Para (Special Forces) in December 1987. He participated in numerous operations, including Pawan, Meghdoot, Rakshak, and Orchid. His foreign combat exposure includes serving in United Nations Peacekeeping Missions in Lebanon and Sri Lanka. Mr. Singh has held various leadership roles throughout his career, including serving as the General Officer Commanding of the Rising Star Corps since April 2022. His exceptional service has been recognised with the Ati Vishisht Seva Medal and the Sena Medal, which he has been awarded twice.
India Today
15 hours ago
- General
- India Today
Para regiment's Lt Gen Pushpendra Singh to take over as Army vice chief
Lieutenant General Pushpendra Singh, an officer of the Indian Army's Parachute Regiment, has been appointed as the Vice Chief of Army Staff (VCOAS), effective from August 1. His appointment marks a significant milestone in his illustrious career, spanning over 35 years of dedicated service to the Indian General Pushpendra Singh will be succeeding Lt General N.S. Raja Subramani, who assumed the office of VCOAS on July 1 last year. This appointment is a testament to Lt General Singh's exceptional leadership abilities and his continued commitment to serving the Indian into the 4 Para Special Forces in 1987, Singh has had a remarkable career, participating in numerous operations, including Pawan, Meghdoot, Rakshak, and Orchid. His foreign combat exposure includes serving in United Nations Peacekeeping Missions in Lebanon and Sri has held various leadership roles throughout his career, including serving as the General Officer Commanding of the Rising Star Corps since April 2022. His service has been recognised with the Ati Vishisht Seva Medal and the Sena Medal, which he has been awarded alumnus of the Indian Military Academy, Singh's educational background has played a significant role in shaping his leadership skills and strategic thinking.- EndsTune InMust Watch
Mint
a day ago
- Politics
- Mint
Lt Gen Pushpendra Singh to be next Vice Chief of Army Staff, all you need to know
New Delhi, Jul 30 (PTI) Lt Gen Pushpendra Singh, having an illustrious career spanning more than 35 years, is set to take over as the next Vice Chief of the Army Staff on August 1. He will succeed Lt Gen NS Raja Subramani, who had assumed the appointment of the Vice Chief of the Army Staff (VCOAS) on July 1 last year. Also, Vice Chief of the Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Krishna Swaminathan, is set to be the next Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief of the Western Naval Command. He had assumed charge as the Vice Chief of the Naval Staff (VCNS) on May 1, 2024. Vice Admiral Sanjay Vatsayan, set to be the next VCNS, will take charge on August 1, a senior official said. Lt Gen Singh is set to take charge as the next Vice Chief of the Army Staff on August 1. The officer is an alumnus of the Indian Military Academy and was commissioned into the 4 Para (Special Forces) in December 1987. With an illustrious career spanning over more than three decades, he has participated in Operation Pawan, Operation Meghdoot, Operation Rakshak and Operation Orchid. He has foreign combat exposure in the United Nations Peacekeeping Missions in Lebanon and Sri Lanka, the officials earlier said. The officer had in April 2022 taken over as the General Officer Commanding of the Rising Star Corps. Raised in 2005, the Corps is based in the Yol cantonment town in the Kangra Valley, southeast of Dharamshala in Himachal Pradesh.
Hindustan Times
a day ago
- General
- Hindustan Times
Lt Gen Pushpendra Singh to be next Vice Chief of Army Staff
Lt Gen Pushpendra Singh, having an illustrious career spanning more than 35 years, is set to take over as the next Vice Chief of the Army Staff on August 1. The officer is an alumnus of the Indian Military Academy and was commissioned into the 4 Para (Special Forces) in December 1987.(HT Photo) He will succeed Lt Gen NS Raja Subramani, who had assumed the appointment of the Vice Chief of the Army Staff (VCOAS) on July 1 last year. Also, Vice Chief of the Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Krishna Swaminathan, is set to be the next Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief of the Western Naval Command. He had assumed charge as the Vice Chief of the Naval Staff (VCNS) on May 1, 2024. Vice Admiral Sanjay Vatsayan, set to be the next VCNS, will take charge on August 1, a senior official said. Lt Gen Singh is set to take charge as the next Vice Chief of the Army Staff on August 1. The officer is an alumnus of the Indian Military Academy and was commissioned into the 4 Para (Special Forces) in December 1987. With an illustrious career spanning over more than three decades, he has participated in Operation Pawan, Operation Meghdoot, Operation Rakshak and Operation Orchid. He has foreign combat exposure in the United Nations Peacekeeping Missions in Lebanon and Sri Lanka, the officials earlier said. The officer had in April 2022 taken over as the General Officer Commanding of the Rising Star Corps. Raised in 2005, the Corps is based in the Yol cantonment town in the Kangra Valley, southeast of Dharamshala in Himachal Pradesh.
News18
a day ago
- Politics
- News18
Lt Gen Pushpendra Singh to be next Vice Chief of Army Staff
New Delhi, Jul 30 (PTI) Lt Gen Pushpendra Singh, having an illustrious career spanning more than 35 years, is set to take over as the next Vice Chief of the Army Staff on August 1. He will succeed Lt Gen NS Raja Subramani, who had assumed the appointment of the Vice Chief of the Army Staff (VCOAS) on July 1 last year. Also, Vice Chief of the Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Krishna Swaminathan, is set to be the next Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief of the Western Naval Command. He had assumed charge as the Vice Chief of the Naval Staff (VCNS) on May 1, 2024. Vice Admiral Sanjay Vatsayan, set to be the next VCNS, will take charge on August 1, a senior official said. Lt Gen Singh is set to take charge as the next Vice Chief of the Army Staff on August 1. The officer is an alumnus of the Indian Military Academy and was commissioned into the 4 Para (Special Forces) in December 1987. With an illustrious career spanning over more than three decades, he has participated in Operation Pawan, Operation Meghdoot, Operation Rakshak and Operation Orchid. He has foreign combat exposure in the United Nations Peacekeeping Missions in Lebanon and Sri Lanka, the officials earlier said. The officer had in April 2022 taken over as the General Officer Commanding of the Rising Star Corps. Raised in 2005, the Corps is based in the Yol cantonment town in the Kangra Valley, southeast of Dharamshala in Himachal Pradesh. PTI KND AS AS view comments First Published: July 30, 2025, 21:15 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
