Pak-China affairs expert Lt Gen Subramani named next CDS

NEW DELHI: Lt Gen NS Raja Subramani (retd) has been named India’s next Chief of Defence Staff and his primary mandate will be to implement the ambitious military theaterisation plan and bolster tri-services synergy.

He will replace Gen Anil Chauhan, who completes his tenure as the country’s senior-most military commander on May 30.

Lt Gen Subramani, widely known as an expert on Pakistan and China, is currently serving as the Military Advisor at the National Security Council Secretariat (NSCS).(Agencies)