India’s top military post will see no change for now. On September 24, 2025, the government decided to extend the service of Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan. General Anil Chauhan will remain India’s Chief of Defence Staff for a longer period. On September 24, 2025, the Cabinet committee approved the extension of his service. He will now serve until May 30, 2026, or till new orders come. The move highlights the government’s faith in him as the military goes through important changes.

Who is General Anil Chauhan?

For those unfamiliar with the top brass, the question is: who is the man entrusted with this extended responsibility? General Anil Chauhan is the second officer to hold the prestigious and challenging post of CDS, succeeding India’s first CDS, the late General Bipin Ra

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