In a major shuffle of India’s top military brass, General NS Raja Subramani has been appointed as the new Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), succeeding General Anil Chauhan. The transition comes at a critical juncture as India continues to modernize its integrated theatre commands and navigates an increasingly complex security environment in the Indo-Pacific and along its land borders.


India: General NS Raja Subramani Succeeds Anil Chauhan As India's Next CDS 

Chief of Defence Staff, General Anil Chauhan, during an interaction with school children from 36 schools at the Raj Bhavan in Ranchi on Thursday (September 18, 2025) said Operation Sindoor heralded a “new kind of warfare” and ensured that India beat Pakistan decisively in every escalation during the strike.


CDS General Anil Chauhan Speaks on the Uniqueness of Op Sindoor

The next Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) will be Lt. Gen. Anil Chauhan (Retired) PVSM, UYSM, AVSM, SM, VSM, who will also serve as Secretary to the Government of India, Department of Military Affairs, starting on the day he assumes responsibility and continuing until further orders.

From NDA to PVSM: Anil Chauhan's journey to becoming CDS of India

The Indian government has appointed new Chief of Defence Staff. Lieutenant General (Retired) Anil Chauhan will assume the post that is higher than even the respective armed forces' chiefs.

India appoints Lt Gen Anil Chauhan (Retired) as new Chief of Defence Staff

The Indian defense ministry today issued new guidelines broadening the scope of eligible officers for the post of the chief of defense staff of the Indian Armed Forces. The notification aims to amend the regulation of three defense forces that is army air force and navy related to the appointment of the next CDS.

Who will be India's next Chief of Defence Staff?

The rules for appointment to the post of Chief of Defence Staff, which has been vacant since General Bipin Rawat's death, have been changed to make army officers of the rank of Lt.

India amends rules for appointment of CDS, widens selection pool

India's CDS Bipin Rawat, his wife and 11 others passed away in Wednesday in a deadly IAF chopper crash. The mortal remains of General Rawat and his wife arrived in the national capital, the last rites will be performed today.

CDS General Bipin Rawat's funeral today, nation mourns the death of India's veteran officer

India's Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat, his wife Madhulika Rawat and 11 others died on Wednesday after an Indian Air Force helicopter carrying them crashed near a forest area in Coonoor in the southern state of Tamil Nadu.

Bipin Rawat, his wife among 13 killed in helicopter crash

Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat on Friday said that India will win its future wars through indigenous weapons. He said that the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has helped India's armed forces to become self-reliant.

'In case of war in future, we will win it through indigenous weapons', says CDS Bipin Rawat

Prime Minister Narendra Modi leads the nation in paying tributes to soldiers who lost their lives in the line of duty, by laying a wreath at National War Memorial.

PM Modi pays tribute to martyrs at National War Memorial

A look at the uniform and role of The Chief Of Defence Staff (C.D.S). #CDS #BipinRawat

Gravitas: A sneak peek into C.D.S. uniform and insignia

Some of the areas of responsibility given to General Bipin Rawat, listed in the 24 December notification, are new, but most of what he is being asked to do is currently the responsibility of others.

CDS & NSA: Do the roles clash?

Former Army Chief Bipin Rawat took charge as the first Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) on January 1, 2020 and said that his task is to create synergy between different wings of the armed forces. General Rawat, who demitted office on retirement as Chief of Indian Army on December 31 received the guard of honour from all the three forces. #CDS #ChiefOfDefenceStaff #IndianDefence #BipinRawat

WION Dispatch: General Rawat takes charge as first CDS

Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Bipin Rawat on Wednesday (January 1) took charge as first Chief of Defence Staff (CDS). Talking to media CDS General Bipin Rawat said that all three services will work as a team to enhance integration and do better resource management. #WION #BipinRawat

General Bipin Rawat takes charge as first CDS

It was Prime Minister Narendra Modi who broke the news to General Bipin Rawat about his appointment as the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS). "The Prime Minister broke the news to General Rawat during his farewell dinner at the Prime Minister's residence about his appointment," government sources said.

PM Modi broke news to General Rawat about appointment as first CDS

Army chief General Bipin Rawat on December 31 expressed his gratitude to soldiers and their kin as he demitted office after a grand farewell ceremony. General Rawat will officially take over as India's first Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), who will act as the principal military adviser to the defence minister on all matters relating to tri-services, on January 1, 2019. #BipinRawat #CDS #IndianArmy #ChiefOfAllForces #IndianForces #AirForce #IndianNavy

India General Bipin Rawat: Will form strategy after assuming charge

India gets its first military 'Superchief' as Bipin Rawat

General Manoj Mukund Naravane has taken over as the new chief of the Army after General Bipin Rawat was promoted to the position of Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) on Monday.

General Manoj Mukund Naravane becomes India's new Army chief

Indian Army General Bipin Rawat named as the first 'Chief of Defence Staff'. Watch this video to find out more in detail. #CDS #BipinRawat #ChiefOfDefenceStaff

Indian Army General Bipin Rawat named as the first 'Chief of Defence Staff'

Yesterday the high-level meeting was conducted over appointing Nation's first CDS. #India #CDS #Defenceministry #PMModi #IndianCDS

India to get it's first CDS; A step towards defence mordernisation

The Central government is shortly going to announce India's first Chief of Defence Staff. The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) will be a four-star position, created as part of a defence management overhaul. #WION #India #CDS #PMModi #IndianCDS

Union cabinet gives nod to post of CDS; Sujan Chinoy briefs over the post

CDS, A Concept Discussed For Decades In India Will Now Become A Reality. #Gravitas #CDS #India #WION

Gravitas: India To Get Its First Chief Of Defence Staff

Union Cabinet Committee on Security on December 24 approved the creation of the post of the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS). This is a four star position being created as part of a defence management overhaul. CDS will be the single-point military adviser to the government as suggested by the Kargil Review Committee in 1999. CDS will head the department of military affairs with salary equivalent to Service Chiefs. #India #CDS #ChiefofDefenceStaff

Union Cabinet approves creation of India's first CDS position

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