In November 2022, Lt General Ajai Kumar Singh took over the reins of Southern Command, the largest and oldest among the commands of the Indian Army, and has under its area of responsibility 11 states and four union territories.
The Passing Out Parade (POP) of the 144th course of the NDA will commence in the early hours of May 30 on Khetrapal Parade Ground of the premier tri-services academy located at Khadakwasla in Pune.