Lt General Dhiraj Seth Takes Charge As New Indian Army Chief

General Dhiraj Seth assumed the role of Chief of the Army Staff on Tuesday, succeeding General Upendra Dwivedi. A decorated military officer with nearly four decades of experience, Seth commanded two operational Western front commands before his appointment. He has a distinguished career in strategic planning and capability development, shaping the Indian Army's modernization trajectory. Seth is an alumnus of the National Defence Academy (NDA) and holds a strong track record of leadership across diverse terrains and conflict environments.