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Lieutenant General NS Raja Subramani has been appointed as the next Chief of Defence Staff, succeeding General Anil Chauhan. He will also serve as secretary of the Department of Military Affairs. Lt Gen Subramani brings extensive experience from various command and staff appointments, including leading formations in diverse operational environments and serving as Vice Chief of the Army Staff.

Lt Gen NS Raja Subramani (retd) has been appointed the new Chief of Defence Staff, tasked with implementing the theaterisation model. Vice-Admiral Krishna Swaminathan will take over as the next chief of the Indian Navy, focusing on modernization. Both appointments are effective from May 30 and May 31 respectively.

Margot Robbie has ventured into theatre production with the premiere of '1536' at London's Ambassadors Theatre. The opening night saw a celebrity-filled audience, with Robbie herself making a fashion statement in a dramatic, military-inspired Alexander McQueen jacket. The play, set in Tudor England, explores themes of female friendship, survival, and power.

Megan Thee Stallion, the three time Grammy winner, and the Dallas Mavericks’ star player, Klay Thompson’s high profile break up has sparked shockwaves across the world as many are furious. As fans rooted for their future together, Megan Thee Stallion has now broken her silence on her life.

The US Army is integrating artificial intelligence and digital tools. Former CIO Leonel Garciga states the main hurdle is getting people to adapt to new ways of working. He advocates for rapid tool deployment and user experience. Garciga has joined Booz Allen to continue his mission of delivering technology faster for critical operations.

'Raja Shivaji', directed by and starring Riteish Deshmukh as Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, is just Rs. 6.43 crore away from the historic Rs. 75 crore India net milestone. After delivering the greatest opening week in Marathi cinema history (Rs. 52.65 crore), the Rs. 100 crore historical epic powered through its second weekend with a 75% Saturday jump (Rs. 5.60 crore) and a 21.4% Sunday growth (Rs. 6.80 crore). Released on Maharashtra Day (May 1, 2026), the U/A 16+ certified film features Sanjay Dutt, Abhishek Bachchan, Vidya Balan, Genelia Deshmukh and the debut of Rahyl Deshmukh, with Salman Khan's viral surprise cameo as Jiva Mahala, Ajay-Atul's score and Santosh Sivan's cinematography.

Chitrangda Singh will star opposite Salman Khan in Maatrubhumi: May War Rest In Peace, playing a simple, devoted woman. She said the role differs from past characters and Sudhir Mishra’s women. The film, inspired by Galwan clashes, awaits a new release date. Teaser released in 2025, with songs already out.

Oculus founder Palmer Luckey congratulated Apple's new CEO John Ternus by recalling his early work as a mechanical engineer on the V8 virtual reality headset in the late 1990s. Ternus, who joined Apple in 2001, has since led hardware engineering for numerous iconic products, including the iPad and AirPods, and is now involved in Apple's Vision Pro venture.

Jacob Rodriguez’s NFL Draft moment wasn’t just about football, as cameras caught him celebrating with his wife Emma, an active-duty US Army Black Hawk pilot. While he begins his career with the Miami Dolphins, their story stands out for a different reason—two demanding paths running side by side, shaped by distance, discipline, and shared ambition.

Riteish Deshmukh's directorial debut, 'Raja Shivaji', has premiered to strong reviews, earning a 4-star rating from trade analyst Taran Adarsh. The film is lauded as a grand cinematic tribute to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, with Adarsh praising Deshmukh's direction and calling his performance career-best. The ensemble cast and Ajay-Atul's electrifying music are also highlighted as major strengths.

The Indian Army's global reputation for excellence stems from its rigorous training and unwavering ethos, making it a preferred choice for international military education. Across diverse terrains and operational demands, the force consistently delivers, training officers and soldiers worldwide in specialized institutions. This commitment to continuous learning and professional development underscores its role as a key educator and national asset.

US Navy Secretary John Phelan, a businessman and close associate of Donald Trump, has been abruptly removed from his post. This decision, reportedly influenced by Pete Hegseth's discussions with Trump, comes amid ongoing naval operations involving Iran and concerns over slow shipbuilding reforms. Phelan confirmed his departure after meeting with Trump.