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CDS General Anil Chauhan’s tenure was likely extended to ensure stability and continuity in military leadership at a critical time after Operation Sindoor against Pakistan.
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The Ministry of Defence (MoD) on Wednesday approved the extension of the tenure of Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan up to May 30, 2026.
“Government has approved the extension of service of General Anil Chauhan as Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) & Secretary, Department of Military Affairs, upto 30th May 2026, or until further orders, whichever is earlier,” the Ministry of Defence said on X.
Government has approved the extension of service of General Anil Chauhan as Chief of Defence Staff (#CDS) & Secretary, Department of Military Affairs, upto 30th May 2026, or until further orders, whichever is earlier.Commissioned in 1981, Gen Chauhan has had a distinguished…
— Ministry of Defence, Government of India (@SpokespersonMoD) September 24, 2025
CNN-News18 had earlier reported that the government was likely to extend General Anil Chauhan’s tenure till he turns 65 years old, which is the maximum permissible age for the post under the service rules.
Aveek Banerjee is a Senior Sub Editor at News18. Based in Noida with a Master’s in Global Studies, Aveek has more than three years of experience in digital media and news curation, specialising in international…Read More
Aveek Banerjee is a Senior Sub Editor at News18. Based in Noida with a Master’s in Global Studies, Aveek has more than three years of experience in digital media and news curation, specialising in international… Read More
September 24, 2025, 21:29 is
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