New Chief of Indian Navy

• Vice Admiral Dinesh Kumar Tripathi has been appointed as the next chief of the Indian Navy.

• Vice Admiral Dinesh Kumar Tripathi will succeed Admiral R Hari Kumar.

• Admiral R Hari Kumar will retire on 30 April 2024.

• Vice Admiral Tripathi currently serves as the Vice Chief of the Naval Staff.

• Vice Admiral Tripathi has been appointed with effect from April 30.