Old system till new CDS appointed: Gen Naravane as senior-most service chief fills in for Gen Bipin Rawat
3 years, 3 months ago

Old system till new CDS appointed: Gen Naravane as senior-most service chief fills in for Gen Bipin Rawat

India Today  

After the demise of India’s first Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat, it’s back to the old system for the time-being with the senior-most among the three service chiefs taking the mantle as Chairman of the Chiefs of Staff Committee to ensure synergy among the three forces. Indian Army chief General MM Naravane, being the senior-most, has taken over as the Chairman of the Chiefs of Staff Committee as was the practice before the office of the CDS came into being. “It is a procedural step that in the absence of a CDS, the senior-most chief takes over as the Chairman, Chiefs of Staff Committee,” said an official. OTHER ROLES PLAYED BY CDS The Chief of Defence Staff also heads the newly created Department of Military Affairs apart from acting as the Permanent Chairman of the Chiefs of Staff Committee.

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Lt Gen Anil Chauhan (retired) takes charge as India's new Chief of Defence Staff
2 years, 5 months ago

Lt Gen Anil Chauhan (retired) takes charge as India's new Chief of Defence Staff

India TV News  

Highlights Lt Gen Anil Chauhan will assume charge as India's new CDS on Friday A decorated Army officer, 61-yr-old Chauhan to also function as Secy in Dept of Military Affairs Lt Gen Chauhan is from the 11 Gorkha Rifles, the same regiment of General Bipin Rawat Lt Gen Anil Chauhan assumed charge as India's new Chief of Defence Staff on …

Lt General Anil Chauhan (retired) is new Chief of Defence Staff
2 years, 5 months ago

Lt General Anil Chauhan (retired) is new Chief of Defence Staff

India TV News  

Highlights Lt General Anil Chauhan has been appointed as next CDS He has a career span of over 40 years in the Indian Army Lt Gen Anil Chauhan was commissioned into the 11 Gorkha Rifles of the Indian Army in 1981 Chief of Defence Staff: The government on Wednesday appointed Lt General Anil Chauhan as the next Chief of Defence …

Process for appointment of new CDS underway, says Rajnath Singh
2 years, 9 months ago

Process for appointment of new CDS underway, says Rajnath Singh

Firstpost  

The post of CDS has been lying vacant since General Bipin Rawat’s death in a helicopter crash on 8 December last year New Delhi: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday said the appointment of the new Chief of Defence Staff will be made soon and that the process for it is underway. The post of CDS has been lying vacant …

Process for appointment of CDS underway, says Rajnath Singh
2 years, 9 months ago

Process for appointment of CDS underway, says Rajnath Singh

The Hindu  

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday said the appointment of the new Chief of Defence Staff will be made soon and that the process for it is underway. According to the new rules, any serving or retired lieutenant general, air marshal and vice-admiral under the age of 62 years will be eligible for appointment to the post of CDS. General …

Six months after General Bipin Rawat’s demise, India still awaits its new CDS
2 years, 9 months ago

Six months after General Bipin Rawat’s demise, India still awaits its new CDS

Firstpost  

The importance of having a CDS lies in the crucial role he is required to play as the formal ‘one point’ source of advice to the government on operational and administrative matters pertaining to the military Nearly six months after the tragic death of General Bipin Rawat, then Chief of Defence Staff, in a helicopter crash in the Nilgiris, the …

Govt. changes Service rules to make retired officers eligible for CDS post
2 years, 9 months ago

Govt. changes Service rules to make retired officers eligible for CDS post

The Hindu  

Setting the stage for appointment of the next Chief of Defence Staff, the Government has amended Service Rules of the Army, Navy and Air Force, allowing retired Service Chiefs and three-star officers eligible for consideration for the country’s top military post. The Central Government may, if considered necessary, in public interest, so to do, appoint as CDS, an officer who …

CDS appointment system: Govt widens selection pool for India's armed services top post
2 years, 9 months ago

CDS appointment system: Govt widens selection pool for India's armed services top post

India TV News  

CDS appointment system: Govt widens selection pool for India's armed services top post The government has issued separate notifications on Monday as part of the Air Force Act, the Army Act and the Navy Act to make the provisions to make any serving or retired Lt General, Air Marshal or Vice Admiral eligible to be appointed as the CDS. Highlights …

CDS appointment: Both serving, retired officers likely to be considered, say sources
2 years, 11 months ago

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

Firstpost  

The CDS is the single point of contact for the government for giving military advice and is the senior-most bureaucrat in the defence ministry which has four major departments New Delhi: For the appointment of the new Chief of Defence Staff, the government is likely to consider both serving and retired military officers, sources said. The panel of officers to …

USI chair of excellence dedicated to General Rawat
3 years ago

USI chair of excellence dedicated to General Rawat

Hindustan Times  

On the eve of General Bipin Rawat’s birthday, the Indian Army on Tuesday dedicated a chair of excellence in the late chief of defence staff ’s memory at the United Service Institution of India, the country’s oldest think tank founded in 1870, the army said in a statement. “General Bipin Rawat Memorial Chair of Excellence will focus on the field …

New CDS appointment: List of probables to be submitted to Rajnath soon, say officials
3 years, 3 months ago

New CDS appointment: List of probables to be submitted to Rajnath soon, say officials

The Hindu  

The government has started the process to appoint the next Chief of Defence Staff and a list of names based on recommendations from the three services will soon be submitted to Defence Minister Rajnath Singh for approval, officials said on Friday. They said the government is finalising a panel comprising senior commanders from the Army, the Navy and the Air …

Army chief Gen MM Naravane takes over as chairman of Chiefs of Staff Committee
3 years, 3 months ago

Army chief Gen MM Naravane takes over as chairman of Chiefs of Staff Committee

Hindustan Times  

Army Chief General Manoj Mukund Naravane assumed the charge as the chairman of the Chiefs of Staff Committee as a stop-gap arrangement to fill up the post that fell vacant with the tragic demise of Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat, officials familiar with the development said Indian Army chief General MM Naravane addressing the passing out parade of …

Indian Army Chief General MM Naravane takes charge as chairman of Chiefs of Staff Committee
3 years, 3 months ago

Indian Army Chief General MM Naravane takes charge as chairman of Chiefs of Staff Committee

India TV News  

Highlights The post fell vacant following death of CDS Gen Bipin Rawat in IAF helicopter crash on Dec 8 Gen Naravane has been given the charge as chairman of committee CoSC met and condoled death of Gen Rawat, his wife Madhulika and 11 armed forces personnel Army Chief General MM Naravane has assumed the charge as the chairman of the …

Integration of tri-services to advance seamlessly: Rajnath Singh
3 years, 3 months ago

Integration of tri-services to advance seamlessly: Rajnath Singh

Hindustan Times  

Integration of the armed forces to enhance their effectiveness and reshape the conduct of future operations will progress seamlessly, and achieving this target will be a top priority for the government, defence minister Rajnath Singh said on Tuesday, while paying tribute to India’s first chief of defence staff General Bipin Rawat and 12 others killed last week in a chopper …

Why the choice of CDS rests with Prime Minister Modi
3 years, 3 months ago

Why the choice of CDS rests with Prime Minister Modi

India Today  

After General Rawat, who? Nearly a week after the tragic death of India’s Chief of Defence Staff, General Bipin Rawat, in a helicopter crash on December 8, this is an answer no one in New Delhi seems to know. What people in defence ministry circles do know, however, is that the next CDS will be someone with a proven track …

What is Chief of Defence Staff? How to Become CDS Officer
3 years, 3 months ago

What is Chief of Defence Staff? How to Become CDS Officer

News 18  

The Chief of Defence Staff is the military head of the chiefs of staff committee of the Indian Armed Forces. The exam is conducted for recruitment to the Indian Military Academy, Officers Training Academy OTA), Indian Naval Academy, and Indian Air Force Academy. For the Indian Military Service, it is 18 months, for the Indian Naval Academy, it is for …

Gen Naravane, Air Chief Marshal Bhadauria Top Choices for CDS as Hunt on to Fill Bipin Rawat's Boots
3 years, 3 months ago

Gen Naravane, Air Chief Marshal Bhadauria Top Choices for CDS as Hunt on to Fill Bipin Rawat's Boots

News 18  

As the nation mourns the sudden demise of Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat in a military helicopter crash, the question of who will fill Rawat’s big boots is on everyone’s minds. Top sources had told News18 that the post will be filled in the next seven to ten days and the frontrunners for the same are Chief of …

General Bipin Rawat passes away: How role of CDS came about and how his demise creates a void in India's military structure
3 years, 3 months ago

General Bipin Rawat passes away: How role of CDS came about and how his demise creates a void in India's military structure

Firstpost  

General Bipin Rawat, India’s first Chief of Defence Staff, and his wife died after a military chopper crashed in Tamil Nadu, killing 13 on board. Formation of CDS role On 31 December 2019, General Bipin Rawat was selected as India’s first Chief of Defence Staff. Prime Minister Modi announced that the purpose of the CDS would be to act as …

After CDS Rawat’s demise, Centre faces critical succession question
3 years, 3 months ago

After CDS Rawat’s demise, Centre faces critical succession question

Hindustan Times  

The shocking demise of India’s first chief of defence staff General Bipin Rawat in a helicopter crash on Wednesday will have direct implications for the country’s top military hierarchy and the government will have to move swiftly to announce a succession plan at a time India is locked in a border standoff with China, top officials said. Army chief General …

CDS General Rawat’s shocking demise throws up questions on succession
3 years, 3 months ago

CDS General Rawat’s shocking demise throws up questions on succession

Hindustan Times  

The shocking demise of India’s first chief of defence staff General Bipin Rawat in a helicopter crash on Wednesday will have direct implications for the country’s top military hierarchy and the government will have to move swiftly to announce a succession plan at a time India is locked in a border standoff with China, top officials said. The National Democratic …

CDS Gen Bipin Rawat: The Former Army Chief Who Died In Service | OBIT
3 years, 3 months ago

CDS Gen Bipin Rawat: The Former Army Chief Who Died In Service | OBIT

ABP News  

New Delhi: India’s first Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat died when a military chopper carrying him and 13 others, including his wife, crashed in the Nilgiris near Coonoor in Tamil Nadu on Wednesday morning. Follow Latest Updates Born on March 16, 1958, Gen Rawat graduated from the National Defence Academy and the Indian Military Academy, and was also …

CDS will look after promotion, transfer of brigadier and above officers
5 years, 1 month ago

CDS will look after promotion, transfer of brigadier and above officers

India TV News  

The newly-created Department of Military Affairs headed by Chief of Defence Staff Bipin Rawat will look after all promotion and posting of Brigadier-rank officer and above in all the three tri-services, the Navy, Army and the Air Force. Secretary DMA would be CDS and Secretary would be Chief of Integrated Defence Staff. The DMA would comprise five joint secretary officers; …

General MM Naravane says creation of CDS a 'very big step' towards integration of forces, claims Indian Army will ensure its success
5 years, 2 months ago

General MM Naravane says creation of CDS a 'very big step' towards integration of forces, claims Indian Army will ensure its success

Firstpost  

Army Chief General MM Naravane on Saturday termed the creation of the post of Chief of Defence Staff a ‘very big step’ towards the integration of the three forces and said the Army will ensure its success New Delhi: Army Chief General MM Naravane on Saturday termed the creation of the post of Chief of Defence Staff a “very big …

PM says post of CDS reflects hopes and aspirations of 130 crore Indians
5 years, 2 months ago

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

Op India  

The PM also wrote about the newly-created Department of Military Affairs, which he said would help the Indian armed forces face the ever-changing challenges of modern warfare. Read- Union Cabinet approves creation of the post of Chief of Defence Staff, to be a four-star General and head of the Department of Military Affairs The demand for having a Chief of …

Gen. Manoj Mukund Naravane takes charge as Army Chief
5 years, 2 months ago

Gen. Manoj Mukund Naravane takes charge as Army Chief

The Hindu  

Gen. Manoj Mukund Naravane on Tuesday took charge as the 28th Chief of the Army Staff. Outgoing Army Chief Gen. Bipin Rawat handed over the baton to Gen. Naravane at a ceremony in South Block at noon on Tuesday. Gen. Naravane is the third Army Chief from the Sikh Light Regiment after Gen. V.P. An alumnus of the National Defence …

'Army Will Reach Greater Heights Under MM Naravane': Gen Bipin Rawat On His Farewell
5 years, 2 months ago

'Army Will Reach Greater Heights Under MM Naravane': Gen Bipin Rawat On His Farewell

ABP News  

I wish to convey my best wishes to General Manoj Naravane who will be assuming the office as the 28th Army chief, for a successful innings." -General Bipin Rawat#COAS At Guard of Honour 31 Dec 19 pic.twitter.com/KmWoGmJh90 — ADG PI - INDIAN ARMY December 31, 2019 WATCH |Gen Bipin Rawat's Message To His Successor MM Naravane In Last PC As …

CDS, Dept. of Military Affairs created
5 years, 2 months ago

CDS, Dept. of Military Affairs created

The Hindu  

A Department of Military Affairs has been created in the Ministry of Defence and it will be headed by the incoming Chief of Defence Staff Gen. Bipin Rawat, who will take charge on Wednesday. On Tuesday, Gen Rawat demited the office of Chief of the Army Staff on superannuation and Gen. Manoj Mukund Naravane took charge as the 28th COAS. …

Govt. has started on wrong foot on Chief of Defence Staff appointment: Congress
5 years, 2 months ago

Govt. has started on wrong foot on Chief of Defence Staff appointment: Congress

The Hindu  

The Congress on Tuesday raised several questions over the appointment of General Bipin Rawat as the Chief of Defence Staff, saying the government has started on a “wrong foot” on the issue. Congress spokesperson Manish Tewari said the government has started on a wrong foot on the appointment and only time will unfortunately reveal the implications. “What implications does nomenclature …

Named as India's first CDS Chief, General Bipin Rawat to retire as Army Chief today
5 years, 2 months ago

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

India TV News  

Indian Army's outgoing chief General Bipin Rawat will be superannuating on Tuesday followed by the ceremonial function, a press note said on Monday. 2, South Block Lawns at 9:30 a.m. General Bipin Rawat to take over as first chief of Defence Staff On Monday, General Bipin Rawat was appointed India's first Chief of the Defence Staff, the principal military adviser …

General Bipin Rawat becomes first Chief of Defence Staff
5 years, 2 months ago

General Bipin Rawat becomes first Chief of Defence Staff

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Army Chief General Bipin Rawat on Monday was appointed as India’s first Chief of Defence Staff who will have the challenging task of synergising operations of the Army, Air Force and Navy to prepare them for future wars. “Government has decided to appoint General Bipin Rawat as the Chief of Defence Staff with effect from 31-12-2019 and until …

Outgoing Army Chief Bipin Rawat appointed as India’s first Chief of Defence Staff
5 years, 2 months ago

Outgoing Army Chief Bipin Rawat appointed as India’s first Chief of Defence Staff

The Hindu  

The outgoing Army chief, Gen. Bipin Rawat, was on Monday appointed as the country’s first Chief of Defence Staff, a day before he was to step down on superannuation. Gen. Rawat is set to retire as the Army chief on December 31 on completing three years of tenure and will assume charge as the CDS. In December 2015, the Government …

Mukund Naravane to take charge as Army Chief on Tuesday
5 years, 2 months ago

Mukund Naravane to take charge as Army Chief on Tuesday

Live Mint  

Lt Gen Manoj Mukund Naravane will take charge as the Chief of Army Staff on Tuesday succeeding Gen Bipin Rawat. Before taking charge as vice chief of the Army Staff in September, Lt Gen Naravane was heading the Eastern Command of the Army which takes care of India's nearly 4,000-km border with China. In his 37 years of service, Lt …

General Naravane Takes Charge as India’s Next Army Chief
5 years, 2 months ago

General Naravane Takes Charge as India’s Next Army Chief

The Quint  

General Manoj Mukund Naravanehas has taken office as the new Chief of Army Staff on Tuesday, 31 December. He replaced General Bipin Rawat, who has been appointed as the Chief of Defence Staff overlooking all three branches of defence services and a new Department of Military Affairs. Naravane was commissioned in the 7th Sikh Light infantry in June 1980 and …

India to get Chief of Defence Staff: All about the roles and reponsibilities of the CDS
5 years, 2 months ago

India to get Chief of Defence Staff: All about the roles and reponsibilities of the CDS

India Today  

Several days after Prime Minister Narendra Modi's announcement, the Cabinet Committee on Security approved the creation of Chief of Defence Staff, who will be the head of the tri-services in India and a single-point military advisor for the government. The post was initially suggested by the Kargil Review Committee in 1999 and the creation process was set in motion on …

Manoj Mukund Naravane named Army chief
5 years, 3 months ago

Manoj Mukund Naravane named Army chief

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Lieutenant General Manoj Mukund Naravane will be the next Army Chief. Lt. Gen. Naravane is the most senior army commander and Modi government has followed the seniority principle by nominating him as next Army Chief. Gen. Rawat was appointed as Army chief in December 2016, by superseding two officers senior to him. Lt. Gen. Naravane and Lt. Gen. …

Lt. Gen. Manoj Mukund Naravane to be next Army Chief
5 years, 3 months ago

Lt. Gen. Manoj Mukund Naravane to be next Army Chief

The Hindu  

Vice Chief of Army Lt Gen Manoj Mukund Naravane has been appointed as the next Chief of Army Staff. Lt Gen Naravane will be the next COAS, Army officials confirmed late on Monday. Lt Gen Naravane is from the Sikh Light Infantry and has commanded a Rashtriya Rifles battalion in Kashmir, served in the Assam Rifles and has been posted …

Scope to select CDS may widen
5 years, 4 months ago

Scope to select CDS may widen

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: The Centre is looking at the possibility of “deep selection” for the new Chief of Defence Staff post, with even field commanders eligible for the top job, that may not be restricted to just the service chiefs. By considering even field commanders, the government will have a much larger pool of human resource from which to pick the …

Lt. Gen. Mukund Naravane takes charge as Vice Chief of the Army Staff
5 years, 6 months ago

Lt. Gen. Mukund Naravane takes charge as Vice Chief of the Army Staff

The Hindu  

Lieutenant General Manoj Mukund Naravane on September 1 assumed charge as vice chief of the 1.3 million-strong Army. Lt. Gen. Naravane will be in contention for the Army chief’s post as he will be the senior-most commander when incumbent Gen. Bipin Rawat retires on December 31, official sources said. Before taking charge as Vice Chief of the Army Staff, Lt. …

Veterans, defence experts laud move to create post of CDS
5 years, 7 months ago

Veterans, defence experts laud move to create post of CDS

India TV News  

Military veterans as well as strategic and defence experts on Thursday hailed Prime Minister Narendra Modi's announcement of creating the post of chief of defence staff, saying it was a long pending move that will help in greater integration of the three services. Gen V P Malik, the former chief of the Army who led the force during the Kargil …

All you need to know about Chief of Defence Staff
5 years, 7 months ago

All you need to know about Chief of Defence Staff

The Hindu  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday announced the appointment of a Chief of Defence Staff who will be above the three Service Chiefs. The CDS is meant to be a single-point military advisor to the government, and to coordinate long-term planning, procurements, training and logistics of the three services. The U.K. from which the Indian armed forces and the Defence …

Explained: What is Chief of Defence Staff that PM Modi announced in I-Day speech
5 years, 7 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 …

Lt Gen Manoj Naravane appointed Vice Chief of Army Staff, likely to succeed Gen Rawat after his retirement in Dec
5 years, 8 months ago

Lt Gen Manoj Naravane appointed Vice Chief of Army Staff, likely to succeed Gen Rawat after his retirement in Dec

Firstpost  

In major rejig in the Army, Eastern Army Commander Lt Gen Manoj Mukund Naravane has been appointed the next vice-chief of the force. New Delhi: In major rejig in the Army, Eastern Army Commander Lt Gen Manoj Mukund Naravane has been appointed the next vice-chief of the force, official sources said on Monday. Lt Gen Naravane will be in contention …

Four-star officer may be joint head of three Services
11 years, 3 months ago

Four-star officer may be joint head of three Services

Firstpost  

Chait is at present the senior most Army Commander and posted as the head of the tri-services Integrated Defence Staff headquarters. New Delhi: The government is considering a proposal for appointment of a four-star officer as the joint head of the three Services, who would be a single point contact for the defence forces for the government. “The government is …

Gen Bikram Singh could be India's tri-service military chief
11 years, 3 months ago

Gen Bikram Singh could be India's tri-service military chief

Firstpost  

After putting the chief of defence staff proposal in cold storage for over a decade now, the government plans to appoint a tri-service military chief. After putting the chief of defence staff proposal in cold storage for over a decade, the government plans to appoint a tri-service military chief, reports Business Standard. According to the report, the tri-service military chief …

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