Air Marshal Nagesh Kapoor, Lt. Gen. Harpal Singh assume key appointments

Air Marshal Nagesh Kapoor on Thursday (January 1, 2026) assumed charge as the Vice Chief of the Air Staff, succeeding Air Marshal Narmdeshwar Tiwari, who superannuated after 40 years of distinguished service to the nation. An alumnus of the National Defence Academy, Defence Services Staff College and National Defence College, Air Marshal Kapoor is an accomplished fighter pilot with over 3,400 flying hours on MiG-21 and MiG-29 aircraft.

He has held several key command, operational, instructional and staff appointments, including Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief of Training Command and South Western Air Command, and is a recipient of multiple gallantry and distinguished service awards.

In another significant development, Lt. Gen. Harpal Singh on Thursday assumed charge as the 29th Director General Border Roads, formally taking over the reins of the Border Roads Organisation (BRO). Commissioned into the Corps of Engineers in June 1991, he brings over three decades of experience across diverse command, staff and leadership roles.

Raised in 1960, the BRO has been instrumental in developing strategic infrastructure in some of the most challenging terrains, enhancing national security and border connectivity. On assuming charge, Lt. Gen. Singh lauded the professionalism of BRO personnel and conveyed New Year 2026 greetings to all ranks.