General NS Raja Subramani has taken charge as India's new Chief of Defence Staff, outlining a vision centred on military modernisation, integrated theatre commands and indigenous defence capabilities. https://english.mathrubhumi.com/news/india/gen-ns-raja-subramani-new-chief-of-defence-staff-india-w5urwbct?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #NSRajaSubramani #India #ChiefOfDefenceStaff #IndianArmedForces
The CDS was created to strengthen India's military integration. Instead, the office risks evolving into a politically managed coordinating post with diminishing institutional authority. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/commentary/2026/05/14/world/modi-coup-proofs-indias-military/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #commentary #worldnews #india #cds #narendramodi #nsrajasubramani #bipinrawat #china #indianocean #ministryofdefense #departmentofmilitaryaffairs #defense
Is Modi ‘coup-proofing’ India’s military?

India's effort to modernize and integrate its military through the chief of defense staff position is increasingly being undermined by politically controlled appointments.

The Japan Times