India, May 31 -- General NS Raja Subramani, known for his expertise on Pakistan and China, has taken charge as India's new Chief of Defence Staff. Gen Subramani succeeded General Anil Chauhan, who signed off after completing his tenure as the country's senior-most military commander on Saturday.

The Centre had approved General Subramani's appointment earlier this month. One of his primary mandates is to implement the ambitious military theaterisation plan and bolster tri-services synergy.

The military officer, shortly after taking charge, said transformation of the armed forces and organisational reforms to enhance tri-services synergy and integration will be his primary focus.

We will accelerate the development, induction and integrat...