Tag: Chief of Defence Staff
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Integrated Defence
Now in 2020, the appointment of Chief of Defence Staff is based on threat perception and has been projected as need-based. However, a large number of issues need to be ironed out by reducing the influence of the bureaucracy in the Ministry of Defence. Bureaucrats need to undergo Army courses that are conducted at the Defence Services Staff College, Higher Command and National Defence College before their induction into the Ministry of Defence.
March 12, 2020 -
Restructuring the armed forces a job well begun
While logically this is a rushed order as security-related, long-term decisions can never be taken without due consideration, it is guided by three factors.
February 25, 2020 -
‘Who will de-radicalise Akhlaq, Pehlu Khan’s killers?’ Owaisi asks General Bipin Rawat
CDS General Rawat on Thursday had said that children in Kashmir who have been 'radicalised' should be isolated and kept in 'deradicalisation' camps.
January 17, 2020 -
Chapter on repeal of Article 370 introduced in J&K schools
The J&K Board of School Education (JKBOSE) has included the new chapter in the syllabus from this academic year.
January 16, 2020 -
India took key initiatives to strengthen defence preparedness during 2019
In a landmark decision to bring in reforms in higher defence management in the country, the government approved the creation of the post of Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) in the rank of a four-star General with salary and perquisites equivalent to a Service Chief.
January 4, 2020 -
Prakash Javadekar calls Congress ‘confused’ party for raising questions over appointment of CDS
On December 30, 2019, General Bipin Rawat was appointed as the first Chief of the Defence Staff (CDS), a post created to make it the main point of contact for the government for dealing with defence forces’ issues.
January 1, 2020 -
‘CDS will help India face challenges of modern warfare’: PM Modi congratulates General Rawat
On December 30 last year, General Bipin Rawat was named the first Chief of the Defence Staff (CDS), a post created to make it the main point of contact for the government for dealing with defence forces’ issues.
January 1, 2020 -
‘We stay far away from politics’: CDS General Rawat on row over his CAA protests remark
As the Army chief, General Rawat, at an event in Delhi on Thursday, had said that 'leaders are not those who lead the people in inappropriate direction'.
January 1, 2020 -
Chief of Defence Staff uniform will have all components of three services’ uniforms
The Chief of Defence Staff's residence would be at 3, Kamraj Marg.
December 31, 2019 -
Started on ‘wrong foot’: Manish Tewari on Chief of Defence Staff decision
General Bipin Rawat has been appointed as country's first Chief of Defence Staff from Tuesday. He will be holding the post till 65 years of his age which is March 31, 2023.
December 31, 2019 -
General Manoj Mukund Naravane takes charge as India’s 28th Army chief
General Naravane has served in numerous command and staff appointments in peace, field and highly active counter-insurgency environments in Jammu and Kashmir and the northeast in his 37 years of service.
December 31, 2019 -
General Bipin Rawat retires as Army chief, takes over as India’s first Chief of Defence Staff
Rawat, in his farewell speech, wished a successful inning to General Manoj Naravane who will be assuming the office as the 28th Army chief.
December 31, 2019 -
Bipin Rawat named India’s first CDS
The government had on Sunday amended the Army rules to change the retirement age of tri-service chief and CDS to 65 years.
December 30, 2019 -
India to get its first Chief of Defence Staff, will act as Principal Military Adviser to Defence Minister
Armed forces will fall under the ambit of Department of Military Affairs which will have appropriate expertise to manage military affairs, headed by the Chief of Military Staff.
December 24, 2019 -
India to have Chief of Defence Staff soon, announces PM Modi on 73rd Independence Day
A high-level committee set up to examine the gaps in the country's security system in the wake of the Kargil war in 1999 had called for appointment of a Chief of Defence Staff as a single-point military adviser to the Defence Minister.
August 15, 2019