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Gen Subramani takes charge as new Chief of Defence Staff: 'Transformation of armed forces, organisational reforms key focus'
May 31, 2026 9:55 am
Subhramani succeeded General Anil Chauhan, who stepped away on Saturday after ending his tenure as the country's senior-most military commander.
Sharp visionary leader known for quick decision-making: Who is Lt Gen N S Raja Subramani, India’s next chief of defence staff
May 10, 2026 5:32 am
Over a four-decade career, Lieutenant General N S Raja Subramani has held several critical appointments, including as vice-chief of Army staff.
India's new Chief of Defence Staff appointed: Lt Gen N S Raja Subramani to take over from Gen Anil Chauhan
May 09, 2026 7:38 am
Lieutenant General N S Raja Subramani will be the third person to take over the post of Chief of Defence staff.
In times of changing warfare, Sudarshan Chakra can be revolutionary
August 27, 2025 4:27 pm
The logic underlying its development is strategically inescapable, but execution remains the ultimate test. Can India overcome bureaucratic inertia delaying previous projects?
Possible convergence of interest between China, Pakistan and Bangladesh may be against India: CDS General Anil Chauhan
July 09, 2025 2:06 pm
Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan also said Operation Sindoor is unique in itself and may hold lessons for the entire world.
CDS Anil Chauhan flags growing space capabilities of India's adversaries: ‘primary elements of warfare will depend on space'
April 07, 2025 4:21 pm
Gen Anil Chauhan said mankind is on the cusp of an era where “space is emerging as a new domain of warfare, and it is going to dominate warfare”.
Tri-service marching tune being composed to inculcate joint culture in armed forces: Chief of Defence Staff Gen Anil Chauhan
November 14, 2024 3:36 pm
In an article in the USI journal CDS Gen Anil Chauhan spells out measures being taken to promote jointness among the armed forces.
Proxy war continuation of same ideology and mindset that have not changed: CDS
July 19, 2024 4:32 am
Speaking at the ‘Kargil Diwas Honours’ hosted by TV9 Network here to mark the 25th anniversary of the Kargil war, the CDS also said besides recalling memories of a war, it is also important to look at its aftermath and draw the “right lessons” for the future.
Space will cast its influence on air, maritime and land domains: Chief of defence staff
April 18, 2024 8:47 pm
Navy Chief Admiral R Hari Kumar, Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) Chairman Samir V Kamat and other senior officers of the armed forces attended the event held at the Manekshaw Centre here.
CDS Anil Chauhan: Adversaries have options in informal wars; need strong deterrence
February 24, 2024 12:57 am
Gen Chauhan was speaking at a panel discussion on the last day of the Raisina Dialogue 2024 on The New Wars: Policies, Practices, and Preparation.
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General Bipin Rawat takes charge as India's first Chief of Defence Staff
January 01, 2020 3:34 pm
As CDS, General Rawat will have to facilitate restructuring of military commands for optimal utilisation of resources by bringing about jointness in operations, including through establishment of joint/ theatre commands.
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