Ajit Doval To Take Charge Of National Security A Third Time

Mr Doval was appointed the NSA a decade ago when PM Modi swept to power with a massive mandate. He became the country's key interlocutor for the neighbouring countries

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in his historic third term, has reposed faith again in his most trusted advisers -- Ajit Doval and PK Mishra.  Mr Doval, 79, has been reappointed National Security Adviser. Mr Mishra retains his position as the Principal Secretary to the Prime Minister.

Mr Doval was appointed the NSA a decade ago when PM Modi swept to power with a massive mandate. He became the country's key interlocutor for neighbouring countries. He also handled the external intelligence agency, the Research and Analysis Wing (RAW).

The appointment was inevitable, given Mr Doval's formidable reputation as the country's premier security expert.