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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.

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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.

Exports Touch Rs 23,622 Cr as India Scales Up Manufacturing

Central Mali is reeling from a brutal wave of jihadist attacks, with at least 70 lives lost in recent days. The Al-Qaeda-linked JNIM has claimed responsibility for the coordinated assaults, which targeted villages that resisted their control. This escalating violence follows earlier deadly incidents and a prison raid, highlighting the persistent threat in the region.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh recently inspected Mahindra's new tactical ATV, a rugged, stripped-back version of the Thar Roxx, designed for military applications. This airdrop-ready vehicle features a tubular roll cage, modular storage, and heavy-duty off-road capabilities, showcasing Mahindra's expanding defence mobility portfolio.

Kulpreet Yadav's "Battle of Narnaul" delivers an authentic and intense military non-fiction experience, blending history, strategy, and human drama. The novel follows Indian soldiers on a critical mission in a volatile conflict zone, exploring the complexities of modern warfare and the psychological toll of combat through an ensemble cast and vivid battle sequences.

Operation Sindoor showcased India's potent military response to a terror attack, demonstrating its ability to strike deep into Pakistan and dominate escalation ladders against nuclear rivals. The 88-hour operation highlighted India's conventional superiority, while also spurring advancements in air defence, drone warfare, and joint military operations to counter evolving threats.

Vijay’s rise will likely fundamentally change TN politics, by adding new demands to the old model of social justice. Under-45 voters want upward mobility & cleaner govts, and that will require retooling the system nurtured for decades