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

New Delhi: The government has named Lt General Anil Chauhan (Retired) the new Chief of Defence Staff, the country's top military officer, the Ministry of Defence said Wednesday.

Centre amends rules to appoint Chief of Defence Staff

New DelhiIBNS: The Ministry of Defence on Tuesday announced its amended rules for the appointment of the Chief of Defence Staff.

General Bipin Rawat appointed as country's first CDS

New Delhi/IBNS: Army chief General Bipin Rawat on Monday was appointed as the country's first Chief of Defence Staff (CDS).

Cabinet approves creation of post of Chief of Defence Staff in the rank of four-star General

New Delhi/IBNS: In a landmark decision, the Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved to create the post of Chief of Defence Staff in the rank of a four-star General with salary and perquisites equivalent to a Service Chief.

Independence Day: PM Modi announces creation of post of Chief of Defence Staff

New Delhi, Aug 15 (UNI) In a major policy making announcement concerning the defence and security, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said the post of Chief of Defence Staff will be created soon.