 "Government extends CDS Gen Anil Chauhan's tenure by 8 months till May 2026")
Chief of Defence Staff Gen Anil Chauhan's tenure has been extended up to May next year, the government said on Wednesday.
Gen Chauhan's current stint as the top military officer is scheduled to end on September 30.
The defence ministry said the government has approved the extension of service of Gen Chauhan as Chief of Defence Staff and Secretary, Department of Military Affairs, up to May 30 next year or until further orders, whichever is earlier.
He has been serving as the Chief of Defence Staff since September 30, 2022.
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