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Lieutenant General NS Raja Subramani Appointed as New CDS of India

Lieutenant General NS Raja Subramani has been appointed as the new Chief of Defence Staff of India, succeeding the outgoing CDS. With a distinguished military career and numerous accolades, he is set to lead the Indian Armed Forces. His previous roles include serving as the Vice Chief of Army Staff and commanding the Central Command. This appointment comes as the current CDS's term concludes on May 30, marking a significant transition in India's defence leadership. Discover more about General Subramani's impressive background and what this means for the future of India's military.
By Narendra Chaudhary | May 9, 2026, 13:08 IST
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New Chief of Defence Staff Announced

Delhi has officially announced that Lieutenant General NS Raja Subramani will take over as India's next Chief of Defence Staff (CDS). His appointment comes as the current CDS's term is set to conclude on May 30.


Lieutenant General NS Raja Subramani Appointed as New CDS of India


Lieutenant General Subramani will oversee the operations of all three branches of the Indian Armed Forces.


So, who exactly is NS Raja Subramani? He is a highly respected and experienced officer in the Indian Army, having been awarded prestigious military honors such as PVSM, AVSM, SM, and VSM. Currently, he serves as a military advisor at the National Security Council Secretariat since September 1, 2025.


Prior to this role, he held the position of Vice Chief of Army Staff from July 1, 2024, to July 31, 2025. He also commanded the Central Command as the General Officer Commanding-in-Chief from March 2023 to June 2024.


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