Outgoing Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Dinesh Kumar Tripathi was accompanied by his wife Shashi Tripathi at South Block, New Delhi, on 31 May 2026 as part of his ceremonial farewell. (Photo: NationPress/Qamar Sibtain)
Admiral Dinesh Kumar Tripathi, outgoing Chief of the Naval Staff, marked his final day in service alongside his wife Shashi Tripathi at South Block, New Delhi, on 31 May 2026. (Photo: NationPress/Qamar Sibtain)
Outgoing Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Dinesh Kumar Tripathi met newly appointed Vice Chief of the Naval Staff (VCNS) Vice Admiral Ajay Kochhar at South Block, New Delhi, on 31 May 2026. (Photo: NationPress/Qamar Sibtain)
Vice Admiral Ajay Kochhar, newly designated Vice Chief of the Naval Staff, joined outgoing Admiral Dinesh Kumar Tripathi at South Block on 31 May 2026, signalling the transition in Indian Navy leadership. (Photo: NationPress/Qamar Sibtain)
The Indian Navy accorded a ceremonial guard of honour to outgoing Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Dinesh Kumar Tripathi at South Block on 31 May 2026, with VCNS Vice Admiral Ajay Kochhar in attendance. (Photo: NationPress/Qamar Sibtain)
Admiral Dinesh Kumar Tripathi's farewell at South Block on 31 May 2026 marked the close of his tenure as Chief of the Naval Staff, with Vice Admiral Ajay Kochhar assuming charge as the new VCNS of the Indian Navy. (Photo: NationPress/Qamar Sibtain)