Army Chief General Bipin Rawat

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Army chief General Bipin Rawat

MS Dhoni, who took a two-month break from international cricket, is currently training with the Paramilitary forces (106 Territorial Army Battalion), and he is expected to be with the Army for two weeks. (Photo:Twitter))

Lt Colonel MS Dhoni gives an autograph bat as his picture goes viral; see pic

The 38-year-old started has joined the troops and have started working with the Army from July 31.

02 Aug 2019 12:07 PM

The Army, however, will not allow Dhoni, who holds an honorary post of Lieutenant Colonel in the Territorial Army, to be part of any active operation, sources mentioned. (Photo:PTI)

Bipin Rawat allows MS Dhoni to train with Parachutes for 2 months

The wicket-keeper batsman had requested the Indian Army to allow him to train with a Territorial Army battalion.

22 Jul 2019 11:51 AM

The Army chief said if the armed forces don’t keep pace with time and the manner in which the social media is moving forward then it will be “fire-fighting” to keep up with time. (Photo: File)

‘Armymen can’t be denied smartphones’

Social media can be used for psychological warfare: Rawat

05 Sep 2018 2:17 AM

The Army chief said if the armed forces don't keep pace with time and the manner in which social media is moving forward then it will be 'fire-fighting' to keep up with time. (Photo: File)

Personnel can't be denied use of smartphones: Army chief Rawat

He also added that social media can be used for psychological warfare and to combat proxy war, insurgency and terrorism.

04 Sep 2018 4:16 PM

Army chief General Bipin Rawat (Photo: PTI)

With Army in a conciliatory mode, is Operation All-Out ending?

Cordon and Search Operations (CASO), abandoned in 2002 due to public outcry of human rights violations, were also started.

21 Apr 2018 1:36 AM

Army Chief General Bipin Rawat (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

Separatists welcome army chiefs’ peace cry

General Qamar Bajwa further said, "Pakistan remains committed to such a dialogue, but only on the basis of sovereign equality, and dignity.”

17 Apr 2018 2:02 AM

V.K. Singh speaks in support of Rawat

“Everything is being politicised these days,” Gen. Singh, a former Army Chief, said.

24 Feb 2018 6:25 AM

China silent over Army chief General Bipin Rawat remark

China and India were engaged in a 73-day tense standoff at Dokalam in the Sikkim sector which ended on August 28.

10 Jan 2018 12:40 AM

On December 28, Indian troops had foiled attempts by Chinese road building teams to build a track around one kilometre inside Indian territory in Tuting, government sources had said. (Photo: File)

Indian, Chinese troops seen shaking hands to resolve dispute in Arunachal

In the video, an Indian officer talks to Chinese military personnel; the 2 personnel, along with their colleagues, then shake hands.

09 Jan 2018 9:39 PM

General Rawat said that imports in defence technology needed to be lowered down as India should fight the next war with homemade solutions. (Photo: ANI)

Rely on Arthashastra, Chanakya Niti to modernise armed forces: Bipin Rawat

General Rawat also said, every arm and service was looking for upgrades as the future wars would be fought in more difficult circumstances.

08 Jan 2018 2:15 PM

Chief of Army Staff, General Bipin Rawat presents the ‘President’s Standard’ to the 47 Armoured Regiment at the Sunjawan Military Station, in Jammu. (Photo: PTI )

Only govt can take call on talks with Pak, says Rawat

General Rawat in reply to another question said terror camps are still operational across the borders.

22 Oct 2017 3:20 AM

Official sources said capacity enhancement along the Sino-India border was a major focus area. (Photo: Twitter | ANI)

Doklam Effect: Army to enhance infrastructure along China border

Sources said the conclave decided to boost infrastructure along the entire stretch with China including around areas of dispute.

13 Oct 2017 9:50 PM

Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, who is on a two-day visit to Jammu and Kashmir, has met Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti and discussed the overall security situation and other related issues with them. (Photo: DC)(Photo: DC)

Sitharaman meets J&K CM, Guv, to review security during 2-day visit

During her visit to the LoC, Sitharaman was briefed about the 'robust counter-infiltration posture' adopted along the de facto border.

29 Sep 2017 8:26 PM

Army Chief General Bipin Rawat Rawat said, 'We are a stronger nation capable of taking decisions when time comes.' (Photo: PTI)

Will receive Pak infiltrators to bury them 2.5 ft below ground: Bipin Rawat

Army chief Gen Bipin Rawat said surgical strikes on terror launch pads across the LoC could be repeated, if necessary.

26 Sep 2017 11:48 AM

People familiar with the matter said General Rawat's two-day visit to Sikkim is routine. (Photo: PTI)

Army chief General Rawat arrives in Sikkim amid India-China border tension

China has accused Indian troops of 'crossing the boundary' in the Sikkim sector and demanded their immediate withdrawal.

29 Jun 2017 9:43 AM

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