Coonoor chopper crash: Karnataka CM expresses grief over demise of Group Captain Varun Singh
3 years, 3 months ago

Coonoor chopper crash: Karnataka CM expresses grief over demise of Group Captain Varun Singh

The Hindu  

Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai expressed grief at the demise of Group Captain Varun Singh, the lone survivor from the helicopter crash in Coonoor in Tamil Nadu in which 13 persons, including Chief of Defence Staff Gen. Bipin Rawat, lost their lives. The Chief Minister tweeted: "Ëxtremely saddened by the passing away of Group Captain Varun Singh. Group Captain Varun Singh was undergoing treatment at the Command Hospital Air Force, Bengaluru. “IAF is deeply saddened to inform the passing away of braveheart Group Captain Varun Singh, who succumbed this morning to the injuries sustained in the helicopter accident on 08 Dec 21.

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Bipin Rawat chopper crash: Mishap due to bad weather, says military court
3 years, 2 months ago

Bipin Rawat chopper crash: Mishap due to bad weather, says military court

Live Mint  

An air force helicopter crash that killed India's military chief and 13 other people was caused by an unexpected change in weather that disoriented the pilot, a military court said in preliminary findings released Friday. The helicopter was flying through a valley last month with Gen. Bipin Rawat, his wife and 12 other army and air force personnel on board …

Group Captain Varun Singh cremated with full state, military honours
3 years, 3 months ago

Group Captain Varun Singh cremated with full state, military honours

Hindustan Times  

The last rites of Group Captain Varun Singh, who was the pilot of the chopper that crashed in Tamil Nadu on December 8, were performed with full state and military honours in Bhopal on Friday. Late Group Captain Varun Singh's brother Navy Lt Commander Tanuj Singh and son Radduman Singh perform the last rites during his cremation, in Bhopal on …

IAF chopper crash | Group Captain Varun Singh cremated with full military honours in Bhopal
3 years, 3 months ago

IAF chopper crash | Group Captain Varun Singh cremated with full military honours in Bhopal

The Hindu  

The mortal remains of Group Captain Varun Singh, who succumbed to his injuries after surviving last week’s helicopter crash in Tamil Nadu, were consigned to flames with full military and State honours in Bhopal on December 17. Wrapped in a tricolour, the mortal remains were brought to the cremation ground in Bairagarh area in Bhopal from the Military Hospital in …

MP CM announces ₹1 crore compensation to kin of late Group Captain Varun Singh
3 years, 3 months ago

MP CM announces ₹1 crore compensation to kin of late Group Captain Varun Singh

Hindustan Times  

Madhya Pradesh government will provide a compensation of ₹1 crore to the next of kin of Group Captain Varun Singh, the lone survivor of the Tamil Nadu chopper crash who passed away on December 15, said Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Thursday. Group Captain Varun Singh Chouhan also said that Singh's last rites will be performed with full state …

IAF Helicopter Crash: Group Captain Varun Singh's mortal remains to be airlifted to Bhopal today
3 years, 3 months ago

IAF Helicopter Crash: Group Captain Varun Singh's mortal remains to be airlifted to Bhopal today

Firstpost  

As per a press release issued by the IAF, the mortal remains of Singh are expected to arrive in Bhopal by 3 pm today and the funeral will take place on Friday New Delhi: The mortal remains of Indian Air Force Group Captain Varun Singh will be airlifted to Bhopal on Thursday. The Group Captain succumbed to his injuries in …

Top news of the day: Group Captain Varun Singh, lone survivor of IAF chopper crash, succumbs to injuries; BJP rejects demand for Union Minister's resignation over Lakhimpur Kheri issue, and more
3 years, 3 months ago

Top news of the day: Group Captain Varun Singh, lone survivor of IAF chopper crash, succumbs to injuries; BJP rejects demand for Union Minister's resignation over Lakhimpur Kheri issue, and more

The Hindu  

After being rescued from the crash site, Gp. The BJP has rejected as “unfounded” the opposition's demand for the resignation of Union minister Ajay Misra ‘Teni’ and all but ruled out a discussion on the Lakhimpur Kheri issue as the matter is sub-judice. The court’s stern words came after Kerala filed an application complaining that Tamil Nadu was releasing water …

IAF helicopter crash: Group Captain Varun Singh succumbs to injuries in hospital
3 years, 3 months ago

IAF helicopter crash: Group Captain Varun Singh succumbs to injuries in hospital

Firstpost  

The officer, the lone survivor of the Mi-17V5 helicopter crash in which CDS General Bipin Rawat died, was undergoing treatment at Bangalore’s Command Hospital Group Captain Varun Singh passed at a military hospital in Bengaluru on Wednesday, a week after he was seriously injured in the chopper crash near Coonoor that killed Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat, his …

IAF Helicopter Crash: President Kovind, PM Modi express condolences on passing away of Group Captain Varun Singh
3 years, 3 months ago

IAF Helicopter Crash: President Kovind, PM Modi express condolences on passing away of Group Captain Varun Singh

Firstpost  

According to news reports, Captain Singh was being treated at a military hospital in Bengaluru and was on life support The only survivor of the Indian Air Force helicopter crash that killed Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat and 12 others, Group Captain Varun Singh, succumbed to his injuries and passed away today, 15 December. — President of India …

Lone survivor of chopper crash, Group Captain Varun Singh succumbs to injuries
3 years, 3 months ago

Lone survivor of chopper crash, Group Captain Varun Singh succumbs to injuries

The Hindu  

Group Captain Varun Singh, the lone survivor of the Mi-17 helicopter crash in which Chief of Defence Staff Gen. Bipin Rawat and 12 others were killed last week, succumbed to his injuries early on December 15, the Indian Air Force has said. “IAF is deeply saddened to inform the passing away of braveheart Group Captain Varun Singh, who succumbed this …

IAF\'s lone survivor of chopper crash Group Captain Varun Singh dies of injuries
3 years, 3 months ago

IAF\'s lone survivor of chopper crash Group Captain Varun Singh dies of injuries

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Indian Air Force fighter pilot Group Captain Varun Singh, who was the lone survivor from Mi-17V5 helicopter crash near Coonoor in Tamil Nadu last week, succumbed to the injuries sustained in the accident in a Bengaluru military hospital on Wednesday morning. Group Captain Singh, 39, a Shaurya Chakra awardee, was undergoing treatment at Command Hospital, Bengaluru, after the …

Group Captain Varun Singh, lone survivor of chopper tragedy, succumbs to injuries
3 years, 3 months ago

Group Captain Varun Singh, lone survivor of chopper tragedy, succumbs to injuries

Op India  

Group Captain Varun Singh, the lone survivor of the Tamil Nadu chopper crash tragedy has passed away. IAF is deeply saddened to inform the passing away of braveheart Group Captain Varun Singh, who succumbed this morning to the injuries sustained in the helicopter accident on 08 Dec 21. Group Captain Varun Singh was the only survivor of the crash that …

'Anguished': PM Modi on Group Capt Varun Singh's death
3 years, 3 months ago

'Anguished': PM Modi on Group Capt Varun Singh's death

India Today  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday, December 15, expressed his anguish at the demise of Group Captain Varun Singh, who was the lone survivor of the Tamil Nadu Chopper crash last week. "Group Captain Varun Singh served the nation with pride, valour and utmost professionalism. IAF is deeply saddened to inform the passing away of braveheart Group Captain Varun Singh, …

Copter crash: Varun a fighter, he will win battle, says father of lone survivor
3 years, 3 months ago

Copter crash: Varun a fighter, he will win battle, says father of lone survivor

Firstpost  

The IAF Group Captain was in the helicopter crash at Coonoor in Tamil Nadu on last Wednesday, which killed Chief of Defence Staff Gen Bipin Rawat and 12 others The health condition of IAF Group Captain Varun Singh, the lone survivor of the helicopter crash that killed Chief of Defence Staff Gen Bipin Rawat and 12 others, being treated at …

IAF chopper crash: Bodies of remaining 10 armed forces personnel identified, cremation of 5 held
3 years, 3 months ago

IAF chopper crash: Bodies of remaining 10 armed forces personnel identified, cremation of 5 held

India TV News  

Highlights The bodies of 10 remaining victims of the IAF chopper crash has been identified Last rites of five of victims conducted at their native places with appropriate military honour Gen Rawat, his wife and Brig Lidder were cremated at Delhi's Brar Square Crematorium Friday evening The bodies of 10 remaining victims of the IAF chopper crash near Coonoor were …

'It's ok to be mediocre': Group Captain Varun Singh, lone survivor of IAF chopper crash, wrote to his school
3 years, 3 months ago

'It's ok to be mediocre': Group Captain Varun Singh, lone survivor of IAF chopper crash, wrote to his school

India TV News  

Highlights Group Captain Varun Singh was accompanying CDS Gen Rawat in the helicopter that crashed in TN Group Captain Varun Singh is the lone survivor of the Mi-17V5 chopper crash incident on Wednesday He is undergoing treatment at a military hospital in Bengaluru, His condition is said to be critical "It's ok to be mediocre," this is what Group Captain …

'It's ok to be mediocre': Group Cpt. Varun Singh in letter to students of his school
3 years, 3 months ago

'It's ok to be mediocre': Group Cpt. Varun Singh in letter to students of his school

The Hindu  

"It's ok to be mediocre," this is what Group Captain Varun Singh, the lone survivor of the IAF chopper crash, had conveyed to the students of his school in a letter to its principal in September. If you do, it's an amazing achievement and must be applauded," Group Captain Singh wrote in the letter to the principal of the Army …

IAF chopper crash | Hope Varun will recover soon, says survivor’s uncle
3 years, 3 months ago

IAF chopper crash | Hope Varun will recover soon, says survivor’s uncle

The Hindu  

Former Congress MLA Akhilesh Pratap Singh was on a ‘padayatra’ in the rural areas of Rudrapur in Uttar Pradesh when a WhatsApp message in his family group left him stunned. His nephew, Group Captain Varun Singh, was the lone survivor on board the Mi-17V5 helicopter with Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat and 12 others that crashed near Coonoor …

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

PM Modi, Rajnath, 3 Service Chiefs Pay Tribute to CDS, Wife & 11 Others
3 years, 3 months ago

PM Modi, Rajnath, 3 Service Chiefs Pay Tribute to CDS, Wife & 11 Others

News 18  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi reached the Palam airport here on Thursday and paid his homage to Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat, his wife Madhulika Rawat and 11 other armed forces personnel who lost their lives in the military chopper crash near Coonoor in Tamil Nadu on Wednesday. The military aircraft carrying the mortal remains of CDS General Bipin …

Bipin Rawat Chopper Crash: No Single Formula for Bad Weather & Hills
3 years, 3 months 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 …

Who is Group Captain Varun Singh? The Shaurya Chakra awardee is the lone survivor of IAF chopper crash in TN
3 years, 3 months ago

Who is Group Captain Varun Singh? The Shaurya Chakra awardee is the lone survivor of IAF chopper crash in TN

India TV News  

Highlights IAF Group Captain Varun Singh is the lone survivor in the Mi-17V5 chopper crash Rajnath Singh said efforts are being made to save the IAF officer Group Captain Varun Singh is the recipient of the Shaurya Chakra IAF's Group Captain Varun Singh is the sole survivor of the helicopter crash that took place on Wednesday. According to Defence Minister …

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

Group Captain Varun Singh, sole survivor of crash, maintaining vitals
3 years, 3 months ago

Group Captain Varun Singh, sole survivor of crash, maintaining vitals

Hindustan Times  

Group Captain Varun Singh, the sole survivor of the Mi-17 chopper crash in Coonoor on Wednesday in which 13 people including chief of defence staff General Bipin Rawat died, is maintaining vital signs at the Military Hospital in Wellington, officials familiar with the matter said on Thursday. Group Captain Varun Singh, injured in Wednesday’s military chopper crash, was awarded Shaurya …

IAF helicopter crash: Lone survivor Group Captain Varun Singh on life support
3 years, 3 months ago

IAF helicopter crash: Lone survivor Group Captain Varun Singh on life support

India TV News  

Highlights IAF Group Captain Varun Singh is the lone survivor in the Mi-17V5 chopper crash Rajnath Singh said efforts are being made to save the IAF officer Group Captain Varun Singh is the recipient of the Shaurya Chakra gallantry award Group Captain Varun Singh, the lone survivor of the chopper crash incident in Tamil Nadu, is currently on the life …

IAF chopper crash: Sole survivor Group Captain Varun Singh suffered 45% burn injuries, vitals stable
3 years, 3 months ago

IAF chopper crash: Sole survivor Group Captain Varun Singh suffered 45% burn injuries, vitals stable

India Today  

Group Captain Varun Singh, the sole survivor of the IAF chopper crash on Wednesday, has suffered 45 per cent burn injuries and is under treatment, as per sources. Speaking in Parliament, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said, "Group Captain Varun Singh is on life support in the Military Hospital at Wellington and all efforts are being made to save his life." …

Coonoor crash turns spotlight on high-profile military air accidents
3 years, 3 months ago

Coonoor crash turns spotlight on high-profile military air accidents

Hindustan Times  

The horrific Mi-17V5 chopper crash near Coonoor on Wednesday, that resulted in the deaths of chief of defence staff General Bipin Rawat, his wife Madhulika, defence assistant Brigadier LS Lidder, and 10 others has turned the spotlight on previous air accidents involving top military officials. The officers killed were Lieutenant General Daulat Singh, Lieutenant General Bikram Singh, Air Vice Marshal …

Chopper accidents: Grim reminders from the past
3 years, 3 months ago

Chopper accidents: Grim reminders from the past

The Hindu  

It is not the first time a high ranking officer of the Defence Services has died in an air crash in India. Just like the latest helicopter crash near Coonoor on Wednesday in which Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat, his wife and 11 other members of the armed forces died, the November 1963 accident near Poonch in Jammu …

IAF helicopter crash: Group Captain Varun Singh lone survivor, battling for life
3 years, 3 months ago

IAF helicopter crash: Group Captain Varun Singh lone survivor, battling for life

India TV News  

Highlights IAF Group Captain Varun Singh is the lone survivor in the Mi-17V5 chopper crash Captain Varun Singh is being treated at military hospital in Wellington Govt said all its efforts at present is now on save Captain Varun Singh IAF Group Captain Varun Singh is the lone survivor in the Mi-17V5 chopper crash in which India lost its first …

Chief of Defence Staff Gen. Bipin Rawat, wife, 11 others die in IAF helicopter crash near Coonoor in Tamil Nadu
3 years, 3 months ago

Chief of Defence Staff Gen. Bipin Rawat, wife, 11 others die in IAF helicopter crash near Coonoor in Tamil Nadu

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. General Rawat took over as the first CDS, the senior-most military officer of …

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