Amid General Bipin Rawat's Sudden Demise, Govt to Appoint New CDS in Next 7 Days. Details Here
3 years, 1 month ago

Amid General Bipin Rawat's Sudden Demise, Govt to Appoint New CDS in Next 7 Days. Details Here

News 18  

Amid the sudden demise of Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat in a military helicopter crash, the government is mulling over the appointment of a new CDS in the coming days. Gen Bipin Rawat Chopper Crash LIVE News Updates | CDS’ Last Rites to be Held in Delhi; Lone Survivor Group Captain Varun Singh Under Treatment General Rawat had taken over the charge as the first CDS of the country in January 2020. The prime minister-led Cabinet Committee on Security was briefed today about the crash that led General Bipin Rawat’s death in Tamil Nadu. Besides PM Modi, the meeting was attended by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Home Minister Amit Shah, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, official sources said.

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Air Force claims 'human error' caused chopper crash that killed CDS Bipin Rawat
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Air Force claims 'human error' caused chopper crash that killed CDS Bipin Rawat

India TV News  

The Indian Air Force has confirmed that the helicopter crash that resulted in the deaths of former Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat, his wife Madhulika Rawat, and 11 others was caused by 'human error'. Human error was identified as the most frequent cause, responsible for 16 accidents, including the incident involving the 2021 Mi-17 V5 helicopter that was …

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 …

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh Unveils Statue Of India's First CDS Late Gen Rawat In Dehradun
11 months ago

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh Unveils Statue Of India's First CDS Late Gen Rawat In Dehradun

ABP News  

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday unveiled a life-size statue of India's first chief of defence staff late General Bipin Rawat in Dehradun. The defence minister described Gen Rawat as a courageous soldier who will remain an inspiration for the future generations. The defence minister remembered the last moments of Gen Rawat, stating that it signified the true meaning of …

Late CDS Bipin Rawat managed escalation of situation after Balakot air strikes: His successor
1 year, 9 months ago

Late CDS Bipin Rawat managed escalation of situation after Balakot air strikes: His successor

India Today  

Marking the 65th birth anniversary of the late Chief of Defence Staff, General Bipin Rawat, his successor General Anil Chauhan said his predecessor played a key role in preventing the escalation of the situation after Balakot air strikes in Pakistan, carried out by the Indian Air Force on February 26, 2019. General Chauhan on Tuesday said CDS Rawat's biggest contribution …

CDS to visit defence staff college to deliver Gen Rawat's 'undelivered talk'
2 years, 1 month ago

CDS to visit defence staff college to deliver Gen Rawat's 'undelivered talk'

Hindustan Times  

In the memory of country's first Chief of Defence Staff, his successor General Anil Chauhan is today visiting the Defence Services Staff College in Wellington where he would deliver the lecture that his predecessor was supposed to give but could not due to a chopper crash. Gen Anil Chauhan Gen Rawat along with his wife Madhulika Rawat and 12 other …

Gen. Chauhan takes charge as new CDS
2 years, 3 months ago

Gen. Chauhan takes charge as new CDS

Deccan Chronicle  

NEW DELHI: General Anil Chauhan, on Friday assumed office as Chief of Defence Staff, mandated to bring greater synergy among the three services at a time the country is in a military stand-off with China. Before assuming charge, Gen. Chauhan paid tribute to the Fallen Soldier at the National War Memorial in the India Gate complex. The CDS also accorded …

Army base near LAC in Arunachal named after late CDS Gen Bipin Rawat
2 years, 4 months ago

Army base near LAC in Arunachal named after late CDS Gen Bipin Rawat

Hindustan Times  

KIBITHU : An army base along the China border in Arunachal Pradesh and a key road that supports military movement near the Line of Actual Control was on Saturday named after India’s first chief of defence staff, the late General Bipin Rawat, in recognition of his service and his old connection with the northeastern state. The Kibithu military camp, which …

Process for appointment of new CDS underway, says Rajnath Singh
2 years, 7 months ago

Process for appointment of new CDS underway, says Rajnath Singh

Firstpost  

The post of CDS has been lying vacant since General Bipin Rawat’s death in a helicopter crash on 8 December last year New Delhi: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday said the appointment of the new Chief of Defence Staff will be made soon and that the process for it is underway. The post of CDS has been lying vacant …

Process for appointment of CDS underway, says Rajnath Singh
2 years, 7 months ago

Process for appointment of CDS underway, says Rajnath Singh

The Hindu  

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday said the appointment of the new Chief of Defence Staff will be made soon and that the process for it is underway. According to the new rules, any serving or retired lieutenant general, air marshal and vice-admiral under the age of 62 years will be eligible for appointment to the post of CDS. General …

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 …

USI chair of excellence dedicated to General Rawat
2 years, 10 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 …

Late CDS General Bipin Rawat's Brother Rtd. Colonel Vijay Rawat Joins BJP
2 years, 11 months ago

Late CDS General Bipin Rawat's Brother Rtd. Colonel Vijay Rawat Joins BJP

ABP News  

New Delhi: Brother of late CDS General Bipin Rawat, retired Colonel Vijay Rawat on Wednesday joined the Bharatiya Janata Party at party headquarters in the national capital. After this meeting, Dhami took to Twitter and shared an image from the meeting and wrote: "Today in Delhi met Col. Vijay Rawat ji, brother of Late CDS of the country and the …

CDS Rawat Chopper Crash: Defense Minister Rajnath Singh Informed About Results Of IAF Court Of Inquiry
3 years ago

CDS Rawat Chopper Crash: Defense Minister Rajnath Singh Informed About Results Of IAF Court Of Inquiry

ABP News  

New Delhi: The Indian Air Force on Wednesday informed Defence Minister Rajnath Singh about the results of the tri-services inquiry into the December 8 helicopter accident that killed CDS Gen Bipin Rawat and 13 others, according to persons acquainted with the incident. Probable Cause Behind The Crash Was Bad Weather: Report At around 11 am on Wednesday, Air Force Chief …

CDS Gen Bipin Rawat chopper crash: Probe report likely to be submitted next week
3 years ago

CDS Gen Bipin Rawat chopper crash: Probe report likely to be submitted next week

India TV News  

Highlights The probe team examined all likely scenarios for the crash Team also investigated if it was a case of disorientation by the crew The probe team is led by Air Marshal Manavendra Singh The report of the tri-services investigation into the chopper crash, that killed CDS Gen Bipin Rawat and 13 others, is set to be submitted to the …

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 …

Why the choice of CDS rests with Prime Minister Modi
3 years, 1 month ago

Why the choice of CDS rests with Prime Minister Modi

India Today  

After General Rawat, who? Nearly a week after the tragic death of India’s Chief of Defence Staff, General Bipin Rawat, in a helicopter crash on December 8, this is an answer no one in New Delhi seems to know. What people in defence ministry circles do know, however, is that the next CDS will be someone with a proven track …

Carrying forward reforms started by CDS General Rawat will be real tribute: RSS functionary Ram Madhav
3 years, 1 month ago

Carrying forward reforms started by CDS General Rawat will be real tribute: RSS functionary Ram Madhav

India TV News  

Senior Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh functionary Ram Madhav on Saturday said the real tribute to the Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat, who died along with 12 others in a helicopter crash in Tamil Nadu, would be carrying forward the reforms he had set rolling. Madhav, who is the RSS national executive member, said General Rawat had embarked on a …

CDS Gen Bipin Rawat, wife Madhulika's 'Asthi Visarjan' performed by daughters in Haridwar
3 years, 1 month ago

CDS Gen Bipin Rawat, wife Madhulika's 'Asthi Visarjan' performed by daughters in Haridwar

India TV News  

Highlights General Rawat, his wife Madhulika, and 11 other defence personnel were killed in a chopper crash. Bipin Rawat, and wife Madhulika Rawat's asthi visarjan was performed by their daughters today. Late Chief of Defense Staff Bipin Rawat, and wife Madhulika Rawat's asthi visarjan was performed today in Haridwar. General Rawat, 63, his wife Madhulika Rawat, and 11 other defence …

Farewell, CDS Rawat: India Bids Final Goodbye to Gen Bipin Rawat, His Wife With Full Military Honour
3 years, 1 month ago

Farewell, CDS Rawat: India Bids Final Goodbye to Gen Bipin Rawat, His Wife With Full Military Honour

News 18  

India’s Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat and his wife Madhulika Rawat were cremated with full military honour at the Brar Square crematorium in New Delhi on Friday. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, Union minister Kiren Rijiju, Ambassador of France to India Emmanuel Lenain, and British High Commissioner to India Alex Ellis were among several …

CDS Bipin Rawat foresaw China’s sinister design, worked hard to make forces ready
3 years, 1 month 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 …

General Bipin Rawat's funeral: India bids farewell as defence chief, his wife are cremated by daughters after full military honours
3 years, 1 month ago

General Bipin Rawat's funeral: India bids farewell as defence chief, his wife are cremated by daughters after full military honours

Firstpost  

CDS Bipin Rawat and his wife Madhulika Rawat were among the 13 people who died in the military helicopter crash in Tamil Nadu’s Coonoor on Wednesday Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat and his wife Madhulika Rawat were cremated with full military honours at the Brar Square crematorium in Delhi Cantonment on Friday. pic.twitter.com/ijQbEx9m51 — ANI December 10, 2021 …

General Bipin Rawat cremated with full military honours
3 years, 1 month ago

General Bipin Rawat cremated with full military honours

Live Mint  

India's top General Bipin Rawat was cremated with full military honours at the national capital's Brar Square Crematorium as several politicians and military officials paid silent tribute. Here are the latest updates on this big story: - CDS General Bipin Rawat was laid to final rest with full military honours. - Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday reached Brar Square …

IAS Chopper crash: 11 personnel accompanying CDS Gen Bipin Rawat who lost their lives
3 years, 1 month ago

IAS Chopper crash: 11 personnel accompanying CDS Gen Bipin Rawat who lost their lives

India TV News  

Highlights CDS Gen Bipin Rawat and his wife, 12 others killed in chopper crash near Coonoor in Tamil Nadu The lone survivor, Group Capt Varun Singh, is currently undergoing treatment at a military hospital The cremation of Gen Bipin Rawat and his wife will be done on Friday in Delhi Cantonment India's first Chief of Defence Staff Gen Bipin Rawat, …

CDS General Bipin Rawat's mortal remains consigned to flames | Updates
3 years, 1 month ago

CDS General Bipin Rawat's mortal remains consigned to flames | Updates

India TV News  

Highlights CDS General Bipin Rawat, his wife and 11 others lost their lives in a chopper crash incident in TN Respect dignity of deceased, avoid uninformed speculation: IAF A tri-service inquiry, headed by Air Marshal Manavendra Singh, has begun into the helicopter crash CDS General Bipin Rawat's funeral today: The country's first Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat laid …

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 …

Positive Identification of Remains of Bipin Rawat, Wife & Brig LS Lidder Was Possible; ‘Shradhanjali’ Later Tonight
3 years, 1 month ago

Positive Identification of Remains of Bipin Rawat, Wife & Brig LS Lidder Was Possible; ‘Shradhanjali’ Later Tonight

News 18  

The Indian Airforce aircraft from Sulur, carrying the remains of Chief of Defence Staff Bipin Rawat, his wife and other security forces personnel, is expected to arrive at Delhi’s Palam Airbase by 7.40pm on Thursday. Positive identification of only three mortal remains has been possible as of now — Gen Bipin Rawat, Madhulika Rawat and Brigadier LS Lidder, and their …

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 …

Bipin Rawat Chopper Crash: No Single Formula for Bad Weather & Hills
3 years, 1 month ago

Bipin Rawat Chopper Crash: No Single Formula for Bad Weather & Hills

The Quint  

An Indian Air Force helicopter with 14 persons on board crashed into the hills near Coonoor, Tamil Nadu, in southern India, around 12:20 PM on Wednesday, 8 December 2021. The Russian-made Mi-17 V5 helicopter ex-IAF’s 109 Helicopter Unit had taken off from the Air Force Station, Sulur, to the military cantonment at Wellington in The Nilgiris, when it crashed about …

Last rites of CDS Gen Rawat to be performed with military honours, says Rajnath Singh
3 years, 1 month ago

Last rites of CDS Gen Rawat to be performed with military honours, says Rajnath Singh

Firstpost  

A total of 14 people were on-board the IAF Mi-17V5 helicopter that crashed near Coonoor on Wednesday claiming the lives of 13 people including General Rawat and his wife Madhulika Rawat The mortal remains of Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat and 12 others will be brought to Delhi via IAF plane by Thursday evening and the last rites …

CDS Bipin Rawat & Madhulika Rawat: Know All About Their Education
3 years, 1 month ago

CDS Bipin Rawat & Madhulika Rawat: Know All About Their Education

News 18  

Chief of Defence Staff Bipin Rawat along with 12 others were died hours after Indian Air Force helicopter Mi-17V5 crashed in Coonoor district, near Ooty, in Tamil Nadu. Madhulika Rawat, the wife of CDS Bipin Rawat, was among the 12 others who passed away during the helicopter crash. Read| Farewell Gen Bipin Rawat: A Look Back at the Life & …

IAF helicopter crash: PM Modi to receive mortal remains of CDS General Bipin Rawat, others at Delhi Airport
3 years, 1 month ago

IAF helicopter crash: PM Modi to receive mortal remains of CDS General Bipin Rawat, others at Delhi Airport

India TV News  

Highlights CDS General Rawat, his wife and 11 others died in a chopper crash incident in Tamil Nadu yesterday Gen Rawat, the first CDS, had served as the Chief of Indian Army from Dec 17, 2016, to Dec 31, 2019 Last rites of General Bipin Rawat will be performed in Delhi with full military honours on Dec 10 Prime Minister …

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 …

Coonoor Crash: Last Moments Of CDS Bipin Rawat's Helicopter MI-17V5? Video Surfaces
3 years, 1 month ago

Coonoor Crash: Last Moments Of CDS Bipin Rawat's Helicopter MI-17V5? Video Surfaces

ABP News  

New Delhi: India's first Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Singh Rawat, was among 13 people who were killed on Wednesday when an Indian Air Force chopper lost control and crashed, apparently due to foggy conditions, near Coonoor district in Tamil Nadu. ABP Live could not independently verify the authenticity of the video Among those who lost their lives in …

Gen. Bipin Rawat helicopter crash updates | PM pays homage to victims in Delhi
3 years, 1 month ago

Gen. Bipin Rawat helicopter crash updates | PM pays homage to victims in Delhi

The Hindu  

Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat, his wife Madhulika Rawat, an Army Brigadier, and ten others perished when an Indian Air Force Mi-17V5 helicopter carrying them crashed into a heavily wooded area of the Coonoor ghat in the Nilgiris in western Tamil Nadu on Wednesday afternoon. 4.33 p.m. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be present at Delhi's Palam Air …

Last video of CDS General Bipin Rawat's chopper that crashed in Tamil Nadu's Coonoor
3 years, 1 month ago

Last video of CDS General Bipin Rawat's chopper that crashed in Tamil Nadu's Coonoor

India TV News  

Highlights Last 19-second video of IAF chopper carrying CDS Rawat, 13 others before it crashed has emerged In the video, the IAF helicopter can be seen flying and then vanishing away in seconds "What happened, has it crashed?”: Locals in the video can be heard saying in the video Last video of Mi-17 chopper carrying CDS Bipin Rawat, his wife, …

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 …

Video of CDS Bipin Rawat Dancing With His Gorkha Regiment Colleagues Goes Viral After Untimely Demise
3 years, 1 month ago

Video of CDS Bipin Rawat Dancing With His Gorkha Regiment Colleagues Goes Viral After Untimely Demise

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, an old video of General Bipin Rawat dancing with his colleagues of the Gorkha Regiment at a New Year party of the regiment held in Lucknow last year …

CDS General Bipin Rawat Survived Chopper Crash in Nagaland's Dimapur in 2015. Know More About It
3 years, 1 month ago

CDS General Bipin Rawat Survived Chopper Crash in Nagaland's Dimapur in 2015. Know More About It

News 18  

Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat, onboard an Indian Air Force chopper who died after it crashed in Tamil Nadu’s Coonoor on Wednesday, had survived a deadly crash in 2015. Reportedly, General Rawat, along with three army personnel was in a Cheetah helicopter that crashed seconds after taking off from Rabgapahar helipad in Dimapur district on February 3, 2015. …

When I Recommended Bipin Rawat for My Position at Army Headquarters
3 years, 1 month ago

When I Recommended Bipin Rawat for My Position at Army Headquarters

News 18  

Today, I lost a friend, a subordinate, a colleague and a younger brother. I had no hesitation in saying that the best person to take my job would be Bipin Rawat. I went on to say that if I was given a choice, I would like to have Bipin Rawat there—to be promoted to Major General and appointed as GOC. …

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 …

CDS Gen Bipin Rawat's death: Condolences pour in from US, Russia, Pak, other nations
3 years, 1 month ago

CDS Gen Bipin Rawat's death: Condolences pour in from US, Russia, Pak, other nations

India Today  

Condolences over the demise of Chief of Defence Staff Gen Bipin Rawat poured in on Wednesday from several countries, including the US, Russia, China and Pakistan. Chinese ambassador to India Sun Weidong extended "deep condolences on the sad demise of CDS General Bipin Rawat, his wife and other victims in the helicopter crash". READ: CDS Gen Bipin Rawat, wife, 11 …

CDS General Rawat, wife, 11 others dead in tragic IAF chopper crash | 10 points
3 years, 1 month ago

CDS General Rawat, wife, 11 others dead in tragic IAF chopper crash | 10 points

India TV News  

Highlights IAF's Mi-17V5 was carrying Gen. Rawat, wife, 12 others when it crashed in Coonoor, Tamil Nadu Chopper crashed in forest area, reducing trees to pieces of logs and ashes due to resultant fire The mortal remains of the victims will be taken to New Delhi from Coimbatore on Thursday by air General Bipin Rawat, India's first Chief of Defence …

IAF helicopter crash: Last rites of Gen Bipin Rawat, wife in Delhi on Friday; deeply anguished, says PM Modi
3 years, 1 month ago

IAF helicopter crash: Last rites of Gen Bipin Rawat, wife in Delhi on Friday; deeply anguished, says PM Modi

Firstpost  

An inquiry has been ordered to ascertain the cause of the crash, as per a statement from the Indian Air Force Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat, his wife and 11 others were killed after an Indian Air Force helicopter crashed in Tamil Nadu’s Coonoor on Wednesday. — Vice President of India December 8, 2021 Defence minister Rajnath Singh …

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 …

CDS General Bipin Rawat, wife Madhulika last rites on Dec 10 in Delhi
3 years, 1 month ago

CDS General Bipin Rawat, wife Madhulika last rites on Dec 10 in Delhi

India TV News  

Highlights Late General Bipin Rawat, wife will be cremated on December 10. Late CDS General Bipin Rawat and his wife Madhulika Rawat will be cremated in Delhi Cantonment on December 10. General Rawat and his wife lost their lives in a military chopper crash on Wednesday in Tamil Nadu. A 3-day state mourning will be observed in Uttarakhand over the …

Bipin Rawat: India’s most senior general killed in helicopter crash, military confirms
3 years, 1 month ago

Bipin Rawat: India’s most senior general killed in helicopter crash, military confirms

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy India’s most senior military official …

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 …

When CDS Bipin Rawat Warned Pakistan Against Infiltration in Kashmir
3 years, 1 month ago

When CDS Bipin Rawat Warned Pakistan Against Infiltration in Kashmir

News 18  

CDS General Bipin Rawat, his wife and 11 others died on Wednesday in a tragic IAF chopper crash near Coonoor in Tamil Nadu. But that is not the case, so we have had to start afresh and look at what lies ahead.” “Border issues can’t be solved overnight”: In May this year, when India was having a stand-off with Chinese …

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