General Upendra Dwivedi takes over as the 30th Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) from General Manoj Pande. Gen Dwivedi succeeds Gen Manoj Pande who superannuated after more than four decades of service. He was serving as the Vice Chief of the Army since February 19. Before becoming the Vice Chief, he was serving as the General Officer Commanding-in-Chief of Northern Command. (PTI)