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Summary:

The Hindu e-paper, dated January 1, 2026, reports on two major appointments within the Indian Armed Forces. Air Marshal Nagesh Kapoor has taken over as the 50th Vice Chief of the Air Staff (VCAS), succeeding Air Marshal Narmdeshwar Tiwari. Simultaneously, Lt. Gen. Harpal Singh has assumed the role of the 29th Director General Border Roads, leading the Border Roads Organisation (BRO).

News Article:

Air Force and Border Roads See Leadership Change on New Year’s Day

New Delhi, January 1, 2026 – The Indian Armed Forces ushered in the new year with significant leadership transitions. Air Marshal Nagesh Kapoor officially became the 50th Vice Chief of the Air Staff (VCAS) today, succeeding Air Marshal Narmdeshwar Tiwari, who retired after 40 years of service. Air Marshal Kapoor, a highly experienced fighter pilot with over 3,400 flying hours, is an alumnus of several prestigious defense institutions and has held key positions throughout his career.

Concurrently, Lt. Gen. Harpal Singh assumed command as the 29th Director General Border Roads, taking charge of the Border Roads Organisation (BRO). Lt. Gen. Singh, commissioned into the Corps of Engineers in 1991, brings three decades of experience to the critical role of developing and maintaining strategic infrastructure in challenging border regions. In a statement, Lt. Gen. Singh praised the BRO’s personnel and wished them a happy New Year. The change in leadership comes as the BRO continues its vital work of enhancing national security and border connectivity.

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