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The Government of India has appointed Lieutenant General Dhiraj Seth as the next Chief of Army Staff (COAS), effective June 30, 2026.

India

Who
Lieutenant General Dhiraj Seth, General Upendra Dwivedi
What
The Government of India has appointed Lieutenant General Dhiraj Seth as the next Chief of Army Staff (COAS), effective June 30, 2026.
When
Sat, 13 Jun 2026 10:24:27 GMT · 3h 33m ago
Where
India ·
Why
Lt Gen Dhiraj Seth was appointed as the present Army chief, General Upendra Dwivedi, retires from service on June 30, 2026.
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The appointment of Lieutenant General Dhiraj Seth as India's next Chief of Army Staff signifies a continuity in defense leadership, influencing the strategic trajectory and modernization of one of the world's largest armies.

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