India, May 28 -- The central government has notified new rules under the Inter-Services Organisations (Command, Control & Discipline) Act 2023 to ensure unified command across the three defence services - the Army, Navy, and Air Force.

The rules, which aim to "strengthen effective command, control, and efficient functioning of the Inter-Services Organisations (ISOs)", came into effect from May 27, the Defence ministry said.

This move from the Centre comes in the backdrop of the recent tensions with Pakistan, following the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack and Operation Sindoor.

The rules will be applicable to all personnel subject to the Army Act, 1950, the Navy Act, 1957, and the Air Force Act, 1955, when serving in any of the ISOs.

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