PM Modi announces Chief of Defence Staff: How it will make Indian military more lethal
5 years, 4 months ago

PM Modi announces Chief of Defence Staff: How it will make Indian military more lethal

India Today  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday announced the creation of the post of the Chief of Defence Staff, a four-star officer who will be the government's single-point military advisor. To further sharpen coordination between the forces, I want to announce a major decision from the Red Fort: India will have a Chief of Defence Staff," PM Modi said in his I-Day speech. Air Chief Marshal BS Dhanoa, currently seniormost of the three service chiefs and therefore the Chairman Chiefs of Staff Committee, retires on September 30 this year. In the event the government appoints either the Air chief or the Army chief as CDS, it will also have to give either of them an extension to allow them to serve beyond the age of 62.. Or, the government could simply wait until both retire and select a chief from the next batch of four-star officers.

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Hindustan Times  

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The Hindu  

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Live Mint  

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The Hindu  

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India TV News  

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India TV News  

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CDS appointment: Both serving, retired officers likely to be considered, say sources
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CDS appointment: Both serving, retired officers likely to be considered, say sources

Firstpost  

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3 years ago

Why the choice of CDS rests with Prime Minister Modi

India Today  

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News 18  

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News 18  

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Firstpost  

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3 years, 1 month ago

In pictures | Gen. Bipin Rawat, India’s first Chief of Defence Staff

The Hindu  

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The Hindu  

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PM Modi-led panel decides on three names for CBI chief's post

India Today  

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India Today  

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5 years ago

Gen Rawat Appointed Chief of Defence Staff – What Does It Mean?

The Quint  

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PM says post of CDS reflects hopes and aspirations of 130 crore Indians
5 years ago

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Op India  

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5 years ago

Named as India's first CDS Chief, General Bipin Rawat to retire as Army Chief today

India TV News  

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5 years ago

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Deccan Chronicle  

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5 years ago

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The Hindu  

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Deccan Chronicle  

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Deccan Chronicle  

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The Hindu  

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5 years, 3 months ago

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Firstpost  

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Firstpost  

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Army chief Bipin Rawat to take over as Chairman, Chiefs of Staff Committee, replace BS Dhanoa
5 years, 3 months ago

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Firstpost  

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5 years, 3 months ago

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Deccan Chronicle  

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5 years, 4 months ago

Defence Minister's office lists steps for re-organisation of Army HQ

Op India  

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5 years, 4 months ago

India to have common chief for armed forces: PM Modi

Deccan Chronicle  

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5 years, 4 months ago

All you need to know about Chief of Defence Staff

The Hindu  

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Chief of Defence Staff will make defence forces more effective: PM Modi
5 years, 4 months ago

Chief of Defence Staff will make defence forces more effective: PM Modi

The Hindu  

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Explained: What is Chief of Defence Staff that PM Modi announced in I-Day speech
5 years, 4 months ago

Explained: What is Chief of Defence Staff that PM Modi announced in I-Day speech

India Today  

In his first Independence Day speech in his second term Prime Minister Narendra Modi today made a far-reaching announcement for India's defence forces. PM Narendra Modi said his government has decided to establish the post of Chief of Defence Staff for the three services -- the Indian Army, the Indian Navy and the Indian Air Force. Vedmalik August 15, 2019 …

PM Narendra Modi's mega announcement: India will now have Chief of Defence Staff
5 years, 4 months ago

PM Narendra Modi's mega announcement: India will now have Chief of Defence Staff

India Today  

In a major announcement for the three armed forces of India, Prime Minister Narendra Modi today announced that the country will now have a post of Chief of Defence Staff that will integrate the operations of the three forces -- the Indian Army, the Indian Navy and the Indian Air Force. To further sharpen coordination between the forces, I want …

Senior IAF marshal expresses concerns over ongoing process to appoint India's next Chief of Air Staff
5 years, 5 months ago

Senior IAF marshal expresses concerns over ongoing process to appoint India's next Chief of Air Staff

Firstpost  

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