New Delhi, June 1 -- General NS Raja Subramani on Sunday took over as India's third chief of defence staff (CDS) upon the retirement of General Anil Chauhan. His appointment comes at a pivotal moment as the armed forces advance theaterisation-a long-awaited reform designed to integrate the military's resources for future conflicts. Before taking over as CDS, Subramani was the military adviser to the National Security Council Secretariat, headed by national security adviser Ajit Doval. He took the position on September 1, 2025, a month after retiring as the army's vice chief. Subramani said that transforming the armed forces and implementing organisational reforms to enhance jointness, synergy and integration will be his top focus. "Atmanirb...