Arup Raha takes over as IAF chief

Air Marshal Arup Raha (59) on Tuesday took over as the Indian Air Force (IAF) chief, succeeding Air Chief Marshal NAK Browne. Raha, who has held various command, staff and instructional appointments in his 39-year-old career, is expected to have a tenure of three years as IAF chief. Raha has also served as air attache at Indian embassy in Ukraine.