Singh Named As Next Army Chief

The Indian government has named a replacement for army chief Gen. Deepak Kapoor, who is scheduled to retire at the end of March, reports the Press Trust of India.

Lt. Gen. V.K. Singh, currently the Eastern Army commander, was approved for the top army post after a review by the Cabinet committee on appointments.

The senior infantry officer in the Indian army, Singh has experience with counterinsurgency and high-altitude operations and took part in operations against the Tamil...