New Delhi [India], Dec 31 (ANI): The Indian Army is better prepared to take on the challenges at Pakistan and China borders, said India's first Chief of the Defence Staff (CDS) Bipin Rawat before demitting office of the Army chief on Tuesday.
New Delhi [India], Dec 31 (ANI): On his last day in office as the Chief of Army Staff, General Bipin Rawat on Tuesday paid tribute to martyrs at National War Memorial here on Tuesday.
Washington [US], Dec 31 (ANI): The United States on Tuesday congratulated General Bipin Rawat on his appointment as India's first-ever Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) and said the post will help in "catalyzing greater" joint cooperation between the militaries of the two countries.
New Delhi [India], Dec 30 (ANI): General Bipin Rawat will take over as the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) on January 1 after a tri-services guard of honour.
Male [Maldives], Dec 30 (ANI): The Maldives on Monday congratulated General Bipin Rawat on his appointment as the first Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) of India.
New Delhi [India], Dec 30 (ANI): US Ambassador to India Kenneth Juster on Monday congratulated Indian Army Chief General Bipin Rawat for being appointed as the first Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) and said he is looking forward to intensifying defence cooperation between the two countries.
New Delhi [India], Dec 30 (ANI) In a historic decision, the Centre on Monday appointed Indian Army chief General Bipin Rawat as the first Chief of Defence Staff (CDS).
New Delhi [India], Dec 29 (ANI): The Central government has amended the service rules of three armed forces where the retirement age for services chiefs can be extended to 65 years if they are appointed as the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), said a defence official.
New Delhi [India], Dec 25 (ANI): The post of Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) will enhance India's military capabilities and combat effectiveness, Lieutenant General (Retd) Vinod Bhatia said on Tuesday.
New Delhi [India], Dec 25 (ANI): The government is expected to take a day or two more for announcing the name of the first Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), sources said.
New Delhi [India], Dec 24 (ANI): Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday said that the decision to create Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) is a major step towards bringing about jointmanship between the Armed Forces.
New Delhi [India], Dec 24 (ANI) The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) appointed by the Narendra Modi government will facilitate the restructuring of military commands of the armed forces and create the required jointness among them to establish the theatre commands in future.