Gen. Chauhan wraps up ‘very satisfying’ tenure as CDS; Lt. Gen. Subramani to take charge on May 31

FIle photo of Chief of Defence Staff Gen. Anil Chauhan

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Outgoing Chief of Defence Staff Gen Anil Chauhan on Saturday (May 30, 2026) described his tenure as "very satisfying" as he wrapped up a three-year-and-eight-month stint at the top military post, during which he focused on bringing synergy among the three services.Lt Gen N.S. Raja Subramani (retd) will take charge as India's next Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) on Sunday (May 31, 2026).

Lieutenant General N.S. Raja Subramani has been appointed as the next Chief of Defence Staff (CDS).

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