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CDS Subramani to seek approval of theatre commands from defence minister

The new CDS is expected to make a detailed presentation of the same proposal before all stakeholders and the minister.

Updated 23 days ago

India's military theatre command reform inching towards decisive moment

India's military theatre command reform inching towards decisive moment

Updated 65 days ago

‘Reforms to boost integration my top focus', says CDS General NS Raja Subramani

General NS Raja Subramani assumes charge as the new Chief of Defence Staff (CDS),in New Delhi.

Updated 65 days ago

Gen Subramani takes charge as India's new CDS: All about ‘Pakistan China expert’

Newly appointed Chief of Defence Staff General NS Raja Subramani addressing media after he receives Guard of Honour, at the South Block Lawns, in New Delhi on Sunday.

Updated 66 days ago

India's new chief of defence staff, navy chief take charge

L- Lt Gen Raja Subramani | R - Vice Adm Krishna Swaminathan

Updated 66 days ago

New chief of defence staff, navy chief to take charge today

L- Lt Gen Raja Subramani | R - Vice Adm Krishna Swaminathan

Updated 66 days ago

Centre names Lt Gen NS Raja Subramani next CDS, Vice Adm Swaminathan navy chief

Lt Gen NS Raja Subramani (retd) will assume office on May 30, succeeding Gen Anil Chauhan. And Vice Adm Krishna Swaminathan (R) takes charge on May 31, replacing Adm Dinesh K Tripathi.

Published 87 days ago

Who is ‘Pak-China expert’ Lt General NS Raja Subramani, the next CDS of India?

Lieutenant General NS Raja Subramani has been appointed as the next Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) and Secretary, Department of Military Affairs, succeeding General Anil Chauhan.

Updated 88 days ago

Lt Gen NS Raja Subramani named next CDS, Vice Adm Swaminathan new navy chief

L- Lt Gen Raja Subramani | R - Vice Adm Krishna Swaminathan

Updated 88 days ago

India reworks defence attache network abroad to focus on military exports

CDS General Anil Chauhan discussed the reshuffle of the defence attaches during an interaction with the Parliamentary standing committee on defence

Published 134 days ago

AI will shape future warfare, help take quick and right decisions: CDS

"AI will play a major role in warfare tomorrow, and so will autonomous systems," General Anil Chauhan said.

Updated 150 days ago

Border dispute arose after India recognised Tibet as part of China: CDS Chauhan

Border dispute arose after India recognised Tibet as part of China: CDS Chauhan

Published 172 days ago

Self-reliance critical in uncertain world: CDS

Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan on Friday asserted that the country “must be prepared mentally, structurally and materially to act independently when required”. (HT)

Published 172 days ago

Difficult to define friends or enemies in today's world, India must act on its own: Gen Chauhan

Difficult to define friends or enemies in today's world, India must act on its own: Gen Chauhan

Published 173 days ago

CDS Gen Chauhan, Armenian defence minister discuss ways to strengthen ties

CDS Gen Chauhan, Armenian defence minister discuss ways to strengthen ties

Published 183 days ago

Indian military: Stage set for theatre commands, budget first big signal

Indian military: Stage set for theatre commands, budget first big signal

Updated 184 days ago

Right direction, speed will help achieve 'Viksit Bharat' goal: CDS

Right direction, speed will help achieve 'Viksit Bharat' goal: CDS

Published 204 days ago

India should be prepared for short, long-term conflicts: CDS explains why

While speaking about modern warfare, CDS Gen Anil Chauhan said that it was at a cusp of a third revolution in military affairs and termed it as convergence warfare.

Updated 225 days ago

Ability to anticipate, prepare for future conflicts existential, not optional for military: CDS

Ability to anticipate, prepare for future conflicts existential, not optional for military: CDS

Published 251 days ago

Delhi civic body decides to name road after late CDS Bipin Rawat

The session on Tuesday. (Arvind Yadav/HT Photo)

Published 295 days ago

Air Force use would've slowed Chinese offensive in 1962 war: CDS Chauhan

Air Force use would've slowed Chinese offensive in 1962 war: CDS Chauhan

Published 314 days ago

CDS Gen Anil Chauhan gets extension to implement key military reforms

CDS Gen Anil Chauhan gets extension to implement key military reforms

Published 314 days ago

Lt Gen Thorat’s strategic vision still shapes India’s outlook: CDS Gen Chauhan

CDS General Anil Chauhan hailed the foresight and leadership of Lt Gen S.P.P. Thorat, describing his autobiography ‘From Reveille to Retreat’ a lasting contribution to India’s strategic thought. (PTI FILE)

Published 314 days ago

Centre extends tenure of CDS Gen Anil Chauhan up to May 2026

Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan speaks at the Combined Commanders Conference 2025, in Kolkata. (PIB via PTI Photo)

Updated 315 days ago

Why India conducted first strike at 1 am during Op Sindoor? CDS Chauhan reveals

Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan speaks at the Combined Commanders Conference 2025, in Kolkata. (PIB via PTI Photo)

Updated 321 days ago

‘War medium to achieve political ambitions’: CDS Anil Chauhan

CDS Anil Chauhan said that after the army's clash with Chinese forces in Galwan and the Balakot airstrikes, the government allowed all three wings of the military to have emergency procurement.

Updated 334 days ago

‘If you want peace…': CDS Chauhan's strong message, says ‘Op Sindoor still on’

Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan.

Updated 344 days ago

CDS Chauhan explains how India ‘neutralised’ Pakistani drones during Op Sindoor

Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan visits the exhibition on indigenisation of critical components currently being imported from foreign OEMs in the areas of UAV & C-UAS, at the Manekshaw Centre in New Delhi on Wednesday.

Updated 385 days ago

‘Can’t win today’s warfare with yesterday’s weapons’, says CDS Anil Chauhan

Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan.

Updated 385 days ago

Pak sought 48 hrs, we finished job in 8: CDS Chauhan

Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan delivers a lecture on 'Future Wars and Warfare' at Savitribai Phule Pune University, in Pune, on Tuesday. (PTI)

Published 427 days ago

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