Lt Gen Srivastava takes charge of Chinar Corps

Srinagar: Lieutenant General Prashant Srivastava on Saturday assumed command of the strategically important Srinagar-based Chinar Corps, which manages the country's border with Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, besides fighting terrorists in the Valley. Lt Gen Srivastava took charge from Lt Gen Rajiv Ghai, who will assume command as the director general of military operations at the Army headquarters, a defence spokesperson said. The change comes shortly after the completion of the assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir held after a gap of 10 years. agencies

Inspector General Datwinder Singh Saini takes charge of Coast Guard Region (East)

Inspector General Datwinder Singh Saini has taken command of Coast Guard Region (East) from Inspector General Donny Michael. Saini, who joined the Indian Coast Guard in 1990, brings years of operational and administrative experience. His focus will be on enhancing operational deployment, capacity building, infrastructure development, and maintaining high standards within the Coast Guard Region East.

Nalin Prabhat takes over as Jammu and Kashmir police chief

Nalin Prabhat has taken charge as the new Director General of Jammu and Kashmir Police after the retirement of R R Swain. A 1992-batch IPS officer with a distinguished career in counter-insurgency operations, Prabhat brings extensive experience and multiple accolades, including three Police Gallantry Medals, to his new role, aiming to address J&K's complex security challenges.

Haryana assembly election: High command will decide if I become minister, says Vinesh Phogat

Vinesh Phogat, Congress candidate, urged Haryana voters to cast their ballots in the state assembly elections. Key parties, including BJP, Congress, and AAP, are competing. Security is tight with over 29,000 police deployed. The results will be announced on October 8. Vinesh promotes women's rights and recalls BJP's actions against farmers.