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All 3 service chiefs to be present at guard of honour of India's first CDS
Updated : 6 years, 2 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Dec 31 (ANI): All three service chiefs will be present at the guard of honour of India's first Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Bipin Rawat on Wednesday morning.
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As CDS, Gen Rawat to don parent service uniform with different Peak Cap, S
Updated : 6 years, 2 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Dec 31 (ANI): General Bipin Rawat, who has been appointed the country's first Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), will be donning the parent service uniform, though with different Peak Cap and Shoulder Rank Badges in his new role.
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PM Modi broke news to Gen Rawat about appointment as first CDS
Updated : 6 years, 2 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Dec 31 (ANI): It was Prime Minister Narendra Modi who broke the news to General Bipin Rawat about his appointment as the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS).
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General Rawat's appointment as CDS will lead to unity in command, says Con
Updated : 6 years, 2 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Dec 31 (ANI): Contrary to Congress' stand against the government on the appointment of General Bipin Rawat as Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), party's Rajya Sabha MP KTS Tulsi on Tuesday said the appointment will lead to unity in command.
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Lt Gen MM Naravane takes over as 28th Army chief
Updated : 6 years, 2 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Dec 31 (ANI): Lieutenant General Manoj Mukund Naravane took over as the 28th Army chief on Tuesday, succeeding General Bipin Rawat who has become India's first Chief of Defence Staff (CDS).
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US congratulates Gen Bipin Rawat over his appointment as India's first CDS
Updated : 6 years, 2 months ago IST
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.
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Office of CDS to be in South Block, Gen Rawat to take over on Jan 1
Updated : 6 years, 2 months ago IST
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.
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Maldives congratulates Gen Bipin Rawat for being appointed as India's firs
Updated : 6 years, 2 months ago IST
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.
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Looking forward to advancing US-India defence partnership: Ambassador Just
Updated : 6 years, 2 months ago IST
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.
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Gen Bipin Rawat appointed as the first Chief of Defence Staff
Updated : 6 years, 2 months ago IST
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).
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Centre amends defence forces rules, Chief of Defence Staff to serve till 6
Updated : 6 years, 2 months ago IST
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.
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CDS will enhance military capabilities, combat effectiveness: Lt Gen (Retd
Updated : 6 years, 2 months ago IST
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.
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