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Thursday, May 9, 2024
TopicChief of Defence Staff

Topic: Chief of Defence Staff

Services rules amended for Army, Navy and Air Force, CDS can serve till 65

At least five names have been sent to the PMO for the appointment of first CDS, but the file is yet to be signed.

Amar Ujala & Jagran back Modi on CAA, Bhaskar says Jharkhand verdict shows anger against BJP

A round-up of the Hindi newspapers opinion pages to reflect the viewpoint on topical issues from the heartland.

Modi govt’s CDS-Dept of Military Affairs: Cosmetic change or increasing defence efficiency?

The Narendra Modi government formally announced the creation of the post of the Chief of Defence Staff as well as a Department of Military Affairs.

CDS was needed. But Modi govt also creating Department of Military Affairs is a big bonus

Without the DMA, it would have been a challenge for the Chief of Defence Staff to fulfil role. With it, the CDS can be the prime mover in Indian military.

CDS to be secretary of new Department of Military Affairs, no impact on defence secy post

The new Chief of Defence Staff will be a secretary in the Ministry of Defence, just like the secretaries of defence procurement and ex-servicemen welfare.

Chief of Defence Staff must be suitably empowered, says Navy Chief Admiral Karambir Singh

The name of the first CDS is likely to be announced this month and Army Chief General Bipin Rawat is a front-runner for the position.

Time to run IAF in a sleek, corporate way. It’s the Force that counted in Kargil, Balakot

We expect an Air Force officer to land on the moon in a few years. They are trained to touch the sky.

General Rawat is front-runner for CDS but all he talks about is cosmetic changes in military

A ‘toothless’ Chief of Defence Staff observing the niceties of ‘first among equals’ can achieve little on the ground.

Pakistan knows we’ll retaliate, they should remain in fear: Indian Army Chief Bipin Rawat

In an exclusive interview to ThePrint, Gen. Bipin Rawat talks about Pakistan, Kashmir, China, the new Chief of Defence Staff post and Army reorganisation.

Chief of Defence Staff bold step but Modi govt’s big challenge will be inter-service rivalry

Logically, the Chief of Defence Staff should be the highest-ranked military officer and the principal military adviser to the Prime Minister.

On Camera

CEA Nageswaran says India’s FY24 growth could hit 8%, but World Bank warns this is ‘above potential’

Speaking at an event, World Bank country director Auguste Tano Kouamé said growth above potential would result in high inflation.

Three Indian Navy ships deployed to South China Sea

Deployment comes at a time when Yuan Wang 03, a Chinese missile and satellite tracking vessel, has entered Indian Ocean Region.

Frontrunner is letting the challenger define this poll campaign. Modi still hasn’t found a big theme

A theme has not yet emerged for BJP & people see lack of a contest, which makes it unexciting. For all these reasons, 2024 is turning out to be an unexpectedly theme-less election.