Lieutenant General NS Raja Subramani (Retd) has been appointed as the new Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) of India, effective immediately. He will also serve as the Secretary to the Government of India in the Department of Military Affairs. This appointment follows the tenure of General Anil Chauhan, who is set to complete his service on May 30. Raja Subramani has an extensive military career spanning over 40 years, having held various command and staff positions, including Military Adviser at the National Security Council Secretariat and Vice Chief of the Army Staff. He has commanded troops in challenging environments, including counter-insurgency operations in Assam and Jammu and Kashmir. Raja Subramani is a graduate of the National Defence Academy and holds advanced degrees, including a Master of Arts from King's College London. His service has been recognized with several awards, including the Param Vishisht Seva Medal and the Ati Vishisht Seva Medal.