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Indian Army Deputy Chief Lieutenant General Rajiv Ghai has been appointed as the new Military Adviser to the National Security Council Secretariat (NSCS), making him the first serving officer to hold this post.

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New Delhi, India

Who
Lieutenant General Rajiv Ghai, National Security Council Secretariat (NSCS), National Security Adviser Ajit Doval
What
Indian Army Deputy Chief Lieutenant General Rajiv Ghai has been appointed as the new Military Adviser to the National Security Council Secretariat (NSCS), making him the first serving officer to hold this post.
When
Fri, 12 Jun 2026 07:17:25 GMT · 3h 15m ago
Where
New Delhi, India ·
Why
Lt Gen Ghai was appointed to the new post earlier this week.
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This appointment marks a significant change in the NSCS's military advisory structure, introducing a currently serving officer to a key national security role. This could lead to a more integrated approach between active military operations and national security policy.

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