Bipin Rawat likely to be first 'Chief of Defence Staff': Sources

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday hailed the Union Cabinet's decision to approve the Chief of Defence Staff's (CDS) post and its charter and duties, calling it an "historic and major" decision towards bringing about jointmanship between the armed forces.

Singh's remarks came after the Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi gave its nod to the CDS, a four-star general who will head the new Department of Military Affairs.