Tag: General Bipin Rawat
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Restructuring the armed forces a job well begun
While logically this is a rushed order as security-related, long-term decisions can never be taken without due consideration, it is guided by three factors.
February 25, 2020 -
‘Armed forces at cusp of transformation’: General Bipin Rawat
Indian Army Chief General Bipin Rawat had courted controversy last month with his 'political' criticism of the protests against the Citizenship (Amendment) Act.
February 12, 2020 -
Defence ministry shortlists firms to build six conventional submarines in India
The Congress last week had alleged that the government was "favouring" the Adani group for the submarine project. The Adani group had joined hands with Hindustan Shipyard (HSL) in a bid to bag the project.
January 22, 2020 -
‘Who will de-radicalise Akhlaq, Pehlu Khan’s killers?’ Owaisi asks General Bipin Rawat
CDS General Rawat on Thursday had said that children in Kashmir who have been 'radicalised' should be isolated and kept in 'deradicalisation' camps.
January 17, 2020 -
Prakash Javadekar calls Congress ‘confused’ party for raising questions over appointment of CDS
On December 30, 2019, General Bipin Rawat was appointed as the first Chief of the Defence Staff (CDS), a post created to make it the main point of contact for the government for dealing with defence forces’ issues.
January 1, 2020 -
Started on ‘wrong foot’: Manish Tewari on Chief of Defence Staff decision
General Bipin Rawat has been appointed as country's first Chief of Defence Staff from Tuesday. He will be holding the post till 65 years of his age which is March 31, 2023.
December 31, 2019 -
‘Leading crowds to arson not leadership,’ says Army chief on anti-CAA protests, stirs row
General Rawat, who is due to retire on December 31, has spoken for the first time against the massive nationwide protests against the Citizenship Act.
December 26, 2019 -
Indian Army launches artillery attack, destroys 4 terror camps in PoK: Sources
According to the Indian Army, the high number of ceasefire violations is linked to attempts by Pakistan to push terrorists into Jammu and Kashmir under the covering fire.
October 20, 2019 -
Army chief to visit Kashmir today to review security preparations
Rawat's visit to Kashmir comes amid an alert issued in major ports along the western coast of India against the threat of Pakistan-trained JeM militants.
August 30, 2019 -
Sameer Anjaan on how he penned a song for Kargil War heroes
The 20th anniversary celebrations are aimed at ‘Remembering their sacrifice', ‘Rejoicing the victory' and ‘Renewing the pledge'.
July 8, 2019 -
Army Chief General Bipin Rawat visits Vaishno Devi shrine
He also had food at the Langar (community kitchen) being run by the Shrine Board on the Tarakote Marg.
June 4, 2019 -
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh to visit Siachen on Monday
Senior officials from the Defence Ministry and Army chief, General Bipin Rawat, are expected to accompany him.
June 2, 2019 -
Rajnath Singh pays tribute at National War Memorial, takes charge as Defence Minister
Singh was accompanied by the chiefs of the three forces - Army Chief General Bipin Rawat, Air Chief Marshal BS Dhanoa, and Navy Chief Admiral Karambir Singh.
June 1, 2019 -
Some radar cannot see through clouds: Army chief General Bipin Rawat
Indian Army chief General Bipin Rawat apparently defended Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s claim that cloud cover on the day of Balakot strike may have helped prevent IAF fighter jets from getting detected by Pakistani radars.
May 27, 2019 -
Army chief General Bipin Rawat reviews preparedness on western borders
The Army Chief directed the formations to ensure continued state of vigilance and alertness and be prepared to decisively deal with emerging challenges that may develop.
March 9, 2019 -
Army chief Bipin Rawat, USSOCOM chief discuss Pak support to terror
On an official visit to India, General Raymond Thomas, Commander of the US Special Operations Command, US Army, called on Indian Army Chief General Bipin Rawat on Friday.
March 8, 2019 -
Army chief Bipin Rawat visits forward locations of Jammu
The Army Chief interacted with the troops in the forward locations and expressed complete confidence in the Indian Army’s capabilities to thwart any nefarious design of the enemies of the country.
March 3, 2019