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Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh gets one-year extension till October 2027

Reported by The Hindu 24 Oct 2026, 7:56 pm IST 1 min read 2 outlets reporting

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The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) approved the extension of Singh beyond his scheduled tenure ending on October 31, 2026.

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Section: India
Topics: Defence & security
First reported by: The Hindu
Published: Saturday, 24 October 2026, 7:56 pm IST
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