Newly appointed Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General N.S. Raja Subramani spoke to the media during his ceremonial welcome at South Block, New Delhi, on 31 May 2026. (Photo: NationPress/Qamar Sibtain)
General N.S. Raja Subramani, India's newly appointed Chief of Defence Staff, addressed the press at the ceremonial welcome held at South Block, New Delhi, on 31 May 2026. (Photo: NationPress/Qamar Sibtain)
General N.S. Raja Subramani was accompanied by senior officials during the formal ceremonial welcome at South Block, New Delhi, marking the start of his tenure as Chief of Defence Staff on 31 May 2026. (Photo: NationPress/Qamar Sibtain)
General N.S. Raja Subramani inspected the guard of honour as part of his ceremonial welcome at South Block, New Delhi, on 31 May 2026, a tradition observed for all incoming Chiefs of Defence Staff. (Photo: NationPress/Qamar Sibtain)
CDS General N.S. Raja Subramani reviewed the guard of honour during the formal induction ceremony at South Block on 31 May 2026, signalling the official commencement of his duties as India's top military adviser. (Photo: NationPress/Qamar Sibtain)
General N.S. Raja Subramani, appointed India's new Chief of Defence Staff, completed the guard of honour inspection at South Block, New Delhi, on 31 May 2026, a ceremonial milestone in his formal assumption of office. (Photo: NationPress/Qamar Sibtain)
General N.S. Raja Subramani arrived at South Block, New Delhi, on 31 May 2026 to attend the ceremonial welcome marking his appointment as India's new Chief of Defence Staff (CDS). (Photo: NationPress/Qamar Sibtain)