Gen Rawat Appointed Chief of Defence Staff – What Does It Mean?
5 years ago

Gen Rawat Appointed Chief of Defence Staff – What Does It Mean?

The Quint  

General Bipin Rawat was set to hang up his spurs and retire from the Indian Army on 31 December having served as its chief for 3 whole years. However, just a day before that, with just one notification, Modi government ensured General Rawat gets to wear his olive green uniform for a few more years. But this time, as India’s newest and first CDS AKA Chief of Defence Staff, the first position of its kind in the country's armed forces. This new role allows Gen Rawat to don not just one, but two hats – one as permanent Chairman of the Chiefs of Staff Committee which has the chiefs of the three services as members, and the other of the head of the newly created Department of Military Affairs in the Defence ministry. Lt General Syed Ata Hasnain, Commodore C Uday Bhaskar, and Strategic Affairs analyst and Distinguished Fellow at the Observer Research Foundation Manoj Joshi explain.

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Army Vice Chief pays tribute to late General Bipin Rawat on his death anniversary
1 month ago

Army Vice Chief pays tribute to late General Bipin Rawat on his death anniversary

India Today  

Indian Army Vice Chief Lt General NS Raja Subramani paid tribute to the first Chief of Defence Staff and longest-serving General, Bipin Rawat, on his third death anniversary on December 8. Vice Chief of the Army Staff Lt General NS Raja Subramani and Vice Admiral Atul Anand, Additional Secretary in the Department of Military Affairs, attended the event as special …

Lt Gen Anil Chauhan (retired) takes charge as India's new Chief of Defence Staff
2 years, 3 months ago

Lt Gen Anil Chauhan (retired) takes charge as India's new Chief of Defence Staff

India TV News  

Highlights Lt Gen Anil Chauhan will assume charge as India's new CDS on Friday A decorated Army officer, 61-yr-old Chauhan to also function as Secy in Dept of Military Affairs Lt Gen Chauhan is from the 11 Gorkha Rifles, the same regiment of General Bipin Rawat Lt Gen Anil Chauhan assumed charge as India's new Chief of Defence Staff on …

Who is Lt. General (Retired) Anil Chauhan, India's new Chief of Defence Staff
2 years, 3 months ago

Who is Lt. General (Retired) Anil Chauhan, India's new Chief of Defence Staff

India TV News  

Highlights Lt. General Anil Chauhan was appointed as the Chief of Defence Staff He was commissioned into the 11 Gorkha Rifles of the Indian Army in 1981 Chauhan has been a recipient of the Param Vishisht Seva Medal, Uttam Yudh Seva Medal among others The Centre on Wednesday appointed Lt General Anil Chauhan as the Chief of Defence Staff. The …

Six months after General Bipin Rawat’s demise, India still awaits its new CDS
2 years, 7 months ago

Six months after General Bipin Rawat’s demise, India still awaits its new CDS

Firstpost  

The importance of having a CDS lies in the crucial role he is required to play as the formal ‘one point’ source of advice to the government on operational and administrative matters pertaining to the military Nearly six months after the tragic death of General Bipin Rawat, then Chief of Defence Staff, in a helicopter crash in the Nilgiris, the …

Explained: What's the role of Chief of Defence staff and what do new changes in government rules mean?
2 years, 7 months ago

Explained: What's the role of Chief of Defence staff and what do new changes in government rules mean?

Firstpost  

The amended rules of the armed forces will now make all serving and recently retired three-star officers under the age of 62 eligible for the post of Chief of Defence Staff Six months after India’s first Chief of Defence Staff, General Bipin Rawat, died in a helicopter crash, the Centre has issued new guidelines to broaden the scope of eligible …

Why India needs a Chief of Defence Staff more than ever before
2 years, 8 months ago

Why India needs a Chief of Defence Staff more than ever before

Firstpost  

The armed forces and the nation urgently need a CDS and not appointing one is damaging the system rather than benefiting it It has been almost five months since General Bipin Rawat, the erstwhile Chief of Defence Staff, passed away in a tragic helicopter crash. The creation of theatre commands and appointing a single head for the armed forces were …

Army Pays Tribute to Late General Bipin Rawat: Key Facts About India’s First Chief of Defence Staff
2 years, 9 months ago

Army Pays Tribute to Late General Bipin Rawat: Key Facts About India’s First Chief of Defence Staff

News 18  

India on Wednesday paid tribute to CDS Bipin Rawat on the occasion of his 65th birth anniversary. Remembering the late army officer who was also the country’s first chief of defence staff, the Indian Army announced the setting up of a ‘Chair of Excellence’ in his memory at the United Service Institution of India. “Late General Bipin Rawat who served …

India pays tributes to late General Bipin Rawat: 9 things to know
2 years, 9 months ago

India pays tributes to late General Bipin Rawat: 9 things to know

Hindustan Times  

India on Wednesday paid tribute to Bipin Rawat, who was the country's first chief of defence staff, on his birth anniversary. Yesterday Army Chief General MM Naravane announced the setting up of a 'Chair of Excellence' in memory of Gen Rawat at the United Service Institution of India. "Late General Bipin Rawat who served as India's first CDS as well …

USI chair of excellence dedicated to General Rawat
2 years, 9 months ago

USI chair of excellence dedicated to General Rawat

Hindustan Times  

On the eve of General Bipin Rawat’s birthday, the Indian Army on Tuesday dedicated a chair of excellence in the late chief of defence staff ’s memory at the United Service Institution of India, the country’s oldest think tank founded in 1870, the army said in a statement. “General Bipin Rawat Memorial Chair of Excellence will focus on the field …

General Bipin Rawat Conferred With Padma Vibhushan; A Look At the Career of India's First CDS
2 years, 11 months ago

General Bipin Rawat Conferred With Padma Vibhushan; A Look At the Career of India's First CDS

News 18  

The Home Ministry on Tuesday announced Padma Vibhushan to be conferred to India’s first Chief of Defence Staff Bipin Rawat on Tuesday. Rawat, who was appointed India’s first Chief of Defence Staff on 31 Dec 2019 was commissioned on 16 December 1978 into the Fifth Battalion of the Eleventh Gorkha Rifles of the Infantry. According to the Integrated Defence Staff …

New CDS appointment: List of probables to be submitted to Rajnath soon, say officials
3 years ago

New CDS appointment: List of probables to be submitted to Rajnath soon, say officials

The Hindu  

The government has started the process to appoint the next Chief of Defence Staff and a list of names based on recommendations from the three services will soon be submitted to Defence Minister Rajnath Singh for approval, officials said on Friday. They said the government is finalising a panel comprising senior commanders from the Army, the Navy and the Air …

'He Would Have Been Here...': President Asks IMA Grads to Make Gen Rawat Their Role Model
3 years ago

'He Would Have Been Here...': President Asks IMA Grads to Make Gen Rawat Their Role Model

News 18  

President Ram Nath Kovind on Saturday asked the gentlemen cadets passing out of the Indian Military Academy here to uphold the iconic status accorded to the prestigious institution by its illustrious alumni like CDS General Bipin Rawat, who by sheer hard work had emerged as a role model. Gen Rawat was also scheduled to attend Saturday’s event held on a …

Honouring Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat: Some boots are hard to fill
3 years ago

Honouring Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat: Some boots are hard to fill

Firstpost  

The best way to honour General Bipin Rawat for his service would be to ensure that reforms he had set into motion are completed and theatre commands are established at an early date It is always said that no one is indispensable. It may be true in most cases, but the spontaneous outpouring of grief and witnessing emotions amongst the …

CDS Bipin Rawat foresaw China’s sinister design, worked hard to make forces ready
3 years ago

CDS Bipin Rawat foresaw China’s sinister design, worked hard to make forces ready

Firstpost  

Gen Bipin Rawat’s unfortunate death is a huge blow to the armed forces, especially at a time when they are face to face with the PLA troops in the north and Pakistani Army in the west The death of Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat, along with his wife Madhulika Rawat, Brigadier LS Lidder and the 10 other officers …

Coonoor chopper crash: Last rites of Bipin Rawat, 12 others with full military honours tomorrow; PM, Rajnath pay tribute
3 years, 1 month ago

Coonoor chopper crash: Last rites of Bipin Rawat, 12 others with full military honours tomorrow; PM, Rajnath pay tribute

Firstpost  

The mortal remains of Rawat and his wife Madhulika will be taken to their official residence on Kamaraj Marg, Delhi, at 11 am on Friday. The funeral is scheduled for 4 pm The last rites of India’s first Chief of Defence Staff Gen Bipin Rawat, his wife Madhulika, Brig LS Lidder and 10 more defence personnel will be performed on …

General Bipin Rawat measured up to the challenge of being India's first CDS in no small way
3 years, 1 month ago

General Bipin Rawat measured up to the challenge of being India's first CDS in no small way

Firstpost  

Gen Rawat was passionate about his job; his energy levels were surprising and probably slept just 4-5 hours and attended all social gatherings which go with the job Today, I lost a friend, a subordinate, a colleague and a younger brother. General Bipin Rawat was from the 5th Battalion of 11 Gorkha Rifles. I went on to say that if …

General Bipin Rawat wanted India to be Atma Nirbhar in defence production: Karnataka CM
3 years, 1 month ago

General Bipin Rawat wanted India to be Atma Nirbhar in defence production: Karnataka CM

The Hindu  

Chief of Defence Staff Gen. Bipin Rawat was a strong votary of Atma Nirbhar in defence production and was instrumental in starting indigenous production of many arms and equipment within India, Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai said in Bengaluru on December 9. The Chief Minister said Gen. Rawat had a big role in encouraging DRDO and other organisations to excel …

How Bipin and I Prepared Brief for Army Chief on CBMs with China in Less Than 2 Hours
3 years, 1 month ago

How Bipin and I Prepared Brief for Army Chief on CBMs with China in Less Than 2 Hours

News 18  

The whole nation was shocked to hear the sad news of an air crash of an Mi-17V5 in Nilgiri Hills carrying General Bipin Rawat, his wife and 12 other service officers and men, resulting in their tragic death except for a lone survivor. General Bipin Rawat was a quick learner and realised that the strategic reserves in the form of …

Gen Naravane, Air Chief Marshal Bhadauria Top Choices for CDS as Hunt on to Fill Bipin Rawat's Boots
3 years, 1 month ago

Gen Naravane, Air Chief Marshal Bhadauria Top Choices for CDS as Hunt on to Fill Bipin Rawat's Boots

News 18  

As the nation mourns the sudden demise of Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat in a military helicopter crash, the question of who will fill Rawat’s big boots is on everyone’s minds. Top sources had told News18 that the post will be filled in the next seven to ten days and the frontrunners for the same are Chief of …

General Bipin Rawat passes away: How role of CDS came about and how his demise creates a void in India's military structure
3 years, 1 month ago

General Bipin Rawat passes away: How role of CDS came about and how his demise creates a void in India's military structure

Firstpost  

General Bipin Rawat, India’s first Chief of Defence Staff, and his wife died after a military chopper crashed in Tamil Nadu, killing 13 on board. Formation of CDS role On 31 December 2019, General Bipin Rawat was selected as India’s first Chief of Defence Staff. Prime Minister Modi announced that the purpose of the CDS would be to act as …

Bipin Rawat’s Chopper Crash: Who All Were Onboard the Ill-fated Mi-17
3 years, 1 month ago

Bipin Rawat’s Chopper Crash: Who All Were Onboard the Ill-fated Mi-17

News 18  

India’s Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat, his wife and 11 others died on Wednesday after a Mi-17 chopper crashed in Tamil Nadu shortly after taking off. Confirming the news, the IAF said Gen Bipin Rawat was on a visit to Defence Services Staff College, Wellington in Nilgiri Hills, to address the faculty and student officers of the Staff …

Gen Bipin Rawat Death: Last Speech Of CDS Rawat Before Onboarding The Ill-Fated IAF Chopper Crash In Tamil Nadu
3 years, 1 month ago

Gen Bipin Rawat Death: Last Speech Of CDS Rawat Before Onboarding The Ill-Fated IAF Chopper Crash In Tamil Nadu

ABP News  

New Delhi: In a tragic incident that shook the nation on Wednesday, Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat, his wife Madhulika Rawat, and 11 others died in a military chopper crash near Coonoor in Tamil Nadu. While speaking at the curtain raiser event, Gen Rawat suggested setting up an information sharing mechanism among the BIMSTEC nations for better defence …

In pictures | Gen. Bipin Rawat, India’s first Chief of Defence Staff
3 years, 1 month ago

In pictures | Gen. Bipin Rawat, India’s first Chief of Defence Staff

The Hindu  

Gen. Bipin Rawat was India’s first Chief of Defence Staff. In December 2015, the Government appointed Gen. Rawat as the Army Chief by superseding two senior officers Lt. Gen. Praveen Bakshi and Lt. Gen. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Gen. Bipin Rawat at the National War Memorial in New Delhi on the 73rd Independence Day. Gen. Bipin Rawat took charge …

India's First CDS Bipin Rawat's Prolific Career: Helped Plan 2016 Surgical Strikes, Reduced NE Militancy
3 years, 1 month ago

India's First CDS Bipin Rawat's Prolific Career: Helped Plan 2016 Surgical Strikes, Reduced NE Militancy

News 18  

India’s first Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat died in a tragic helicopter crash in Tamil Nadu’s Coonoor on Wednesday. As India mourns the loss of Rawat in an untimely manner, here’s a look at the officer’s prolific career: India’s First CDS Days after the government announced the creation of the position of Chief of Defence Staff, retiring Army …

CDS Gen Bipin Rawat: The Former Army Chief Who Died In Service | OBIT
3 years, 1 month ago

CDS Gen Bipin Rawat: The Former Army Chief Who Died In Service | OBIT

ABP News  

New Delhi: India’s first Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat died when a military chopper carrying him and 13 others, including his wife, crashed in the Nilgiris near Coonoor in Tamil Nadu on Wednesday morning. Follow Latest Updates Born on March 16, 1958, Gen Rawat graduated from the National Defence Academy and the Indian Military Academy, and was also …

General Bipin Rawat dies in helicopter crash: First CDS who brought India’s theatre command to life
3 years, 1 month ago

General Bipin Rawat dies in helicopter crash: First CDS who brought India’s theatre command to life

Firstpost  

Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat passed away when an Indian Air Force helicopter met with an accident near Coonoor in Tamil Nadu On Wednesday, the nation was left stunned and speechless when Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat passed away when an Indian Air Force helicopter met with an accident on Wednesday near Coonoor in Tamil Nadu. …

Congress targets Centre over hike in rail fare, LPG price
5 years ago

Congress targets Centre over hike in rail fare, LPG price

The Hindu  

Targeting the Centre over the hike in rail fares and cooking gas cylinder price, the Congress on Wednesday said it would put more burden on the common man and called the decision “an injustice to the poor people.” All India Mahila Congress president Sushmita Dev said the hike came at a time when the economy was in shambles and it …

'Army Will Reach Greater Heights Under MM Naravane': Gen Bipin Rawat On His Farewell
5 years ago

'Army Will Reach Greater Heights Under MM Naravane': Gen Bipin Rawat On His Farewell

ABP News  

I wish to convey my best wishes to General Manoj Naravane who will be assuming the office as the 28th Army chief, for a successful innings." -General Bipin Rawat#COAS At Guard of Honour 31 Dec 19 pic.twitter.com/KmWoGmJh90 — ADG PI - INDIAN ARMY December 31, 2019 WATCH |Gen Bipin Rawat's Message To His Successor MM Naravane In Last PC As …

Named as India's first CDS Chief, General Bipin Rawat to retire as Army Chief today
5 years ago

Named as India's first CDS Chief, General Bipin Rawat to retire as Army Chief today

India TV News  

Indian Army's outgoing chief General Bipin Rawat will be superannuating on Tuesday followed by the ceremonial function, a press note said on Monday. 2, South Block Lawns at 9:30 a.m. General Bipin Rawat to take over as first chief of Defence Staff On Monday, General Bipin Rawat was appointed India's first Chief of the Defence Staff, the principal military adviser …

A look into the life of General Bipin Rawat: All you need to know about the retired Indian Army Chief
5 years ago

A look into the life of General Bipin Rawat: All you need to know about the retired Indian Army Chief

India Today  

Retired Army Chief Generat Bipin Rawat was set to retire from him current post today. General Bipin Rawat assumed the position of Army Chief on September 27, 2016 and served for over three years. General Bipin Rawat was awarded a Doctorate of Philosophy by Chaudary Charan Singh University, Meerut for his research on military media strategic studies. A day before …

General Bipin Rawat becomes first Chief of Defence Staff
5 years ago

General Bipin Rawat becomes first Chief of Defence Staff

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Army Chief General Bipin Rawat on Monday was appointed as India’s first Chief of Defence Staff who will have the challenging task of synergising operations of the Army, Air Force and Navy to prepare them for future wars. “Government has decided to appoint General Bipin Rawat as the Chief of Defence Staff with effect from 31-12-2019 and until …

Outgoing Army Chief Bipin Rawat appointed as India’s first Chief of Defence Staff
5 years ago

Outgoing Army Chief Bipin Rawat appointed as India’s first Chief of Defence Staff

The Hindu  

The outgoing Army chief, Gen. Bipin Rawat, was on Monday appointed as the country’s first Chief of Defence Staff, a day before he was to step down on superannuation. Gen. Rawat is set to retire as the Army chief on December 31 on completing three years of tenure and will assume charge as the CDS. In December 2015, the Government …

General Naravane Takes Charge as India’s Next Army Chief
5 years ago

General Naravane Takes Charge as India’s Next Army Chief

The Quint  

General Manoj Mukund Naravanehas has taken office as the new Chief of Army Staff on Tuesday, 31 December. He replaced General Bipin Rawat, who has been appointed as the Chief of Defence Staff overlooking all three branches of defence services and a new Department of Military Affairs. Naravane was commissioned in the 7th Sikh Light infantry in June 1980 and …

Did General Bipin Rawat's comments on anti-CAA protests fall afoul of Section 21 of Army Act?
5 years ago

Did General Bipin Rawat's comments on anti-CAA protests fall afoul of Section 21 of Army Act?

Firstpost  

From army veterans to politicians, several people observed that Rawat’s comments were arguable in violation of the Section 21 of Army Rules, 1954 Army chief General Bipin Rawat on Thursday found himself in the midst of a massive row after he publicly criticised people leading protests over the new citizenship law, saying leadership is not about guiding masses to carry …

Finally, Cabinet nod for creating Chief of Defence Staff post
5 years ago

Finally, Cabinet nod for creating Chief of Defence Staff post

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Cabinet Committee on Security on Tuesday approved the creation of a Chief of Defence Staff, who will be a single-point military advisor to the government. The Chief of Defence Staff will be the principal military adviser to the defence minister on issues of tri-services involving army, navy and air force. The Chief of Defence Staff will implement the …

Army chief Bipin Rawat to take over as Chairman, Chiefs of Staff Committee, replace BS Dhanoa
5 years, 3 months ago

Army chief Bipin Rawat to take over as Chairman, Chiefs of Staff Committee, replace BS Dhanoa

Firstpost  

Air Chief Marshal BS Dhanoa, handed over the baton to the new Chairman, General Bipin Rawat on Friday. New Delhi: Outgoing Chairman of Chiefs of Staff Committee, Air Chief Marshal BS Dhanoa, handed over the baton to the new Chairman, General Bipin Rawat on Friday. ADG DPR, principal spokesperson, Ministry of Defence, tweeting some pictures of the baton handing ceremony …

Defence Minister's office lists steps for re-organisation of Army HQ
5 years, 4 months ago

Defence Minister's office lists steps for re-organisation of Army HQ

Op India  

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has given his approval to a series of decisions regarding the re-organisation of the Indian Army Headquarters. @adgpi — रक्षा मंत्री कार्यालय/ RMO India August 21, 2019 According to the Ministry of defence officials, these measures are part of four studies being undertaken by the Army for force restructuring and transformation. Similarly, understanding the need to …

PM Modi announces Chief of Defence Staff: How it will make Indian military more lethal
5 years, 4 months ago

PM Modi announces Chief of Defence Staff: How it will make Indian military more lethal

India Today  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday announced the creation of the post of the Chief of Defence Staff, a four-star officer who will be the government's single-point military advisor. To further sharpen coordination between the forces, I want to announce a major decision from the Red Fort: India will have a Chief of Defence Staff," PM Modi said in his …

India to have common chief for armed forces: PM Modi
5 years, 4 months ago

India to have common chief for armed forces: PM Modi

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, announcing a key military reform in his Independence Day address from the ramparts of the Red Fort here on Thursday morning, said the post of Chief of Defence Staff would be created, who was likely to be above the chiefs of the Army, Navy and Air Force. Mr Modi indicated that the three service …

Explained: What is Chief of Defence Staff that PM Modi announced in I-Day speech
5 years, 4 months ago

Explained: What is Chief of Defence Staff that PM Modi announced in I-Day speech

India Today  

In his first Independence Day speech in his second term Prime Minister Narendra Modi today made a far-reaching announcement for India's defence forces. PM Narendra Modi said his government has decided to establish the post of Chief of Defence Staff for the three services -- the Indian Army, the Indian Navy and the Indian Air Force. Vedmalik August 15, 2019 …

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