Bipin Rawat

Road in North Delhi’s Burari to be named after Gen Bipin Rawat, India’s first CDS

October 15, 2025 1:01 pm

Will remind us of his sacrifices, says Burari village councillor; MCD house decision will be implemented after Commissioner issues order

General Rawat’s death: Parliament panel report says ‘human error’ caused Dec 8 chopper crash

December 20, 2024 10:03 am

The defence ministry informed the Committee that 34 inquiries have been conducted into these accidents during the period.

Why Indian armed forces will shift to integrated theatre commands

May 24, 2024 8:37 pm

India’s ambitious defence reform plan aims to integrate the Army, Navy, and Air Force for joint operations in specific adversary-based theatres with defined military goals during a limited conflict or war.

'I will try to fulfil expectations of three services': Gen Anil Chauhan assumes charge as the new CDS

September 30, 2022 12:43 pm

Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan received the Guard of Honour at the South Block, Delhi and visited the National War Memorial with his father, Surendra Singh Chauhan. 

CDS selection pool widened: Rtd, serving 3-star officers too eligible

June 08, 2022 5:43 am

Announcement imminent; 3 chiefs who retired after September 2021 out of reckoning.

Delhi Confidential: Will General Naravane be the next Chief of Defence Staff?

April 27, 2022 6:29 am

Army Chief General M M Naravane, who retires at the end of the month, is considered to be a leading contender for the post.

Punjab Vidhan Sabha pays tributes to late CDS Gen Bipin Rawat, several others

March 22, 2022 12:37 pm

The house also paid tributes to former minister R D Sharma, former legislator Sant Ajit Singh, and former MLA and freedom fighter Harbans Singh.

Modi says Congress called Gen Rawat names, Uttarakhand has a duty to give a reply

February 10, 2022 5:48 pm

“When the bravehearts of India conducted a surgical strike on terrorist sites, they were raising questions on the Army," Modi said.

General Bipin Rawat, Cyrus Poonawalla, Neeraj Chopra, Sundar Pichai: Full list of Padma Awardees 2022

January 25, 2022 10:09 pm

This year the President has approved conferment of 128 Padma Awards - 4 Padma Vibhushan, 17 Padma Bhushan and 107 Padma Shri Awards.

Late CDS Bipin Rawat's brother joins BJP, may contest Uttarakhand polls

January 20, 2022 7:52 am

Vijay Rawat joined the party in the presence of Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, BJP national general secretary Dushyant Gautam and Uttarakhand BJP president Madan Kaushik.

Gen Anil Chauhan, former Army Commander, takes charge as new Chief of Defence Staff

September 30, 2022 2:34 pm

President Kovind gives Padma awards to Ghulam Nabi Azad, Gen Rawat (posthumous), and others

March 21, 2022 10:16 pm

Among the awardees, two were conferred with Padma Vibhushan, eight Padma Bhushan and 54 were given Padma Shri awards for the year 2022.

Week in pictures: A look at most compelling photos from around the world

December 11, 2021 6:41 pm

From festival celebrations to protests, here are the best photos of this week.

India’s first Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat killed in helicopter crash

December 08, 2021 7:57 pm

Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Bipin Rawat died after the Indian Air Force helicopter he was travelling in crashed near Coonoor in Tamil Nadu on Wednesday.

IAF chopper carrying CDS Bipin Rawat crashes; rescue operations underway

December 08, 2021 2:43 pm

An Army chopper carrying Chief of Defence Staff Bipin Rawat, his wife and seven others crashed in Tamil Nadu a little after noon on Wednesday. General Rawat’s staff and family members were also among the nine people on board, apart from the crew.

General Bipin Rawat takes charge as India's first Chief of Defence Staff

January 01, 2020 3:34 pm

As CDS, General Rawat will have to facilitate restructuring of military commands for optimal utilisation of resources by bringing about jointness in operations, including through establishment of joint/ theatre commands.

Army Chief General Bipin Rawat Warns Jawans From Taking Complaints Online

June 22, 2020 7:13 pm