ISLAMABAD: In a rare and unusual move that comes during the Indian Lok Sabha polls, the Modi government has given a one-month extension in service to incumbent Indian Army Chief Gen Manoj C.
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"The Appointments Committee of Cabinet on May 26 approved the extension in service of Chief of the Army Staff Gen Manoj C Pande for a period of one month, beyond his normal age of superannuation (May 31) that is up to June 30 under Rule 16 A (4) of the Army Rules 1954," the defence ministry said