Archive · 27 Nov 2025
Lt Gen Zubin Minwalla becomes Deputy Chief of Integrated Defence Staff
Lt Gen Zubin A Minwalla has taken over as the Deputy Chief of Integrated Defence Staff.
He was previously in charge of the Trishakti Corps, which is responsible for defending Sikkim and the important Siliguri Corridor.
He replaces Lt Gen Vipul Shinghal, who is now the Deputy Chief of Army Staff.
The Trishakti Corps is based in Sukna, North Bengal, and focuses on maintaining peace along the border with China.
Recently, there was a seminar at the Army War College discussing how to improve India's military strategies and use new technologies.
The seminar emphasized the importance of adapting and innovating to stay ahead in modern warfare.
Lt Gen Zubin A Minwalla assumed charge as Deputy Chief of Integrated Defence Staff.
He previously served as General Officer Commanding, Trishakti Corps.
Lt Gen Vipul Shinghal, his predecessor, is now the Deputy Chief of Army Staff.
Trishakti Corps is responsible for the defence of Sikkim and the Siliguri Corridor.
A recent seminar at the Army War College focused on modernizing military strategies and embracing new technologies.
- Who
- Lt Gen Zubin A Minwalla
- What
- Assumed charge as Deputy Chief of Integrated Defence Staff
- When
- Thursday (specific date not mentioned)
- Where
- New Delhi
- Why
- To ensure continuity in developing Joint doctrines, enhancing jointness and integration, and promoting joint structures
- New Appointment
- Lt Gen Zubin A Minwalla
- Previous Role
- General Officer Commanding, Trishakti Corps
- Replaced By
- Lt Gen Vipul Shinghal
- Trishakti Corps Responsibility
- Defence of Sikkim and Siliguri Corridor
- Headquarters Location
- Sukna, North Bengal
- Focus Area
- Line of Actual Control (LAC) with China
- Recent Event
- Doctrine and Strategy Seminar at Army War College, Mhow