Chief Of Defence Staff: News
30 Sep 2022
Bipin RawatGeneral Anil Chauhan takes charge as new CDS of India
General Anil Chauhan assumed charge as the new Chief of Defense Staff (CDS) of India nearly ten months after the death of the first CDS, General Bipin Rawat.
28 Sep 2022
Bipin RawatLt General (Retired) Anil Chauhan is India's new CDS
The Centre on Wednesday appointed Lt General (Retired) Anil Chauhan as the new Chief of Defence Staff (CDS).
14 Jun 2022
Rajnath SinghNew CDS appointment soon, 'Agnipath' armed forces recruitment scheme unveiled
The post of Chief of Defence Staff (CDS)—which has been lying vacant since the tragic death of General Bipin Rawat in December last year—will be soon filled.
18 Apr 2022
Indian ArmyLieutenant General Manoj Pande appointed as next Indian Army chief
The Defence Ministry on Monday announced the appointment of Lieutenant General Manoj Pande as the next Chief of the Army Staff (CoAS) of India.
09 Dec 2021
Indian ArmyGeneral Bipin Rawat death: New CDS appointment in 7-10 days
After the sudden demise of General Bipin Rawat in a military chopper crash, the Centre is seeking to appoint a new Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) soon.
09 Dec 2021
Rajnath SinghBlack box recovered from General Rawat's crashed chopper; probe on
A search team of the Indian Air Force Thursday recovered the black box of the chopper that crashed near Coonoor in Tamil Nadu the day before.
09 Dec 2021
Rajnath SinghMortal remains of CDS Bipin Rawat to reach Delhi today
The mortal remains of Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Bipin Rawat and his wife are expected to reach Delhi on Thursday evening.
08 Dec 2021
Narendra ModiDefence chief Bipin Rawat dies in Tamil Nadu helicopter crash
General Bipin Rawat, the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), died on Wednesday after a military chopper crashed in Coonoor, Tamil Nadu.
08 Dec 2021
Tamil Nadu13 dead after IAF chopper carrying CDS Bipin Rawat crashes
An Indian Air Force chopper crashed in Tamil Nadu on Wednesday, ANI reported.
03 Jan 2020
Indian ArmyWhat are the responsibilities of India's Chief of Defence Staff?
On Monday, General Bipin Rawat stepped into the role of the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS).
31 Dec 2019
Indian ArmyGeneral Manoj Mukund Naravane takes charge as 28th Army Chief
On Tuesday, General Manoj Mukund Naravane took charge as the 28th Chief of the Indian Army, succeeding General Bipin Rawat, who has been appointed as the first Chief of Defense Staff.
31 Dec 2019
Narendra ModiFirst CDS Bipin Rawat speaks on new role, his strategy
The 27th Chief of Indian Army, General Bipin Rawat, is all set to take office as India's first Chief of Defense Staff, and quite naturally the expectations from him are high.
30 Dec 2019
Narendra ModiBipin Rawat named India's first Chief of Defense Staff: Reports
General Bipin Rawat, who will retire as Army Chief on December 31 (tomorrow), was on Monday announced as the first Chief of Defense Staff, according to India Today.
19 Nov 2019
IndiaFirst Chief of Defence Staff to be announced next month
By next month, India could be looking at its first Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), a single-point military adviser to the government.
15 Aug 2019
IndiaWill Bipin Rawat be India's first Chief of Defense Staff?
From the rampart of Red Fort, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced on India's 73rd Independence Day that the nation will soon get a Chief of Defense Staff (CDS) for better coordination between all three legs of forces- Army, Air Force, and Navy.
