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India’s first Chief of Defence Staff Gen. Bipin Rawat arrives for his guard of honour at the South Block lawns in New Delhi on Tuesday. (Photo: PTI)

Rawat: Army better prepared at Pak, China borders today

This will be the first time that the country has two serving four-star generals.

01 Jan 2020 1:43 AM

Gen Naravane, who was serving as vice chief of the Army, succeeds Gen Bipin Rawat, appointed the country's first Chief of Defence Staff, a post created to bring in operational convergence among the three services. (Photo: ANI)

General Manoj Mukund Naravane takes charge as new Army chief

General Naravane commanded a Rashtriya Rifles battalion in Jammu and Kashmir and an infantry brigade on the eastern front.

31 Dec 2019 1:14 PM

"With great regret and fullest of responsibility may I say that the Govt has started on a very wrong foot with regard to CDS. Time alone unfortunately will reveal the implications of this decision," he said on Twitter. (Photo: File)

'Started on wrong foot': Cong questions General Rawat's role as CDS

Tewari said government has started on a wrong foot on appointment and only time will unfortunately reveal implications.

31 Dec 2019 11:50 AM

During General Rawat's tenure as the Army chief, artillery gun systems M777 American Ultra Light Howitzers and K-9 Vajra, and Sig Sauer assault rifles were inducted in the force. (Photo: ANI)

Will plan strategy, says General Bipin Rawat on new role as first CDS

General Rawat expressed confidence that General Ashok Narawane, who will be stepping in his shoes, will take Army to new heights.

31 Dec 2019 11:45 AM

Army chief Bipin Rawat appointed as India's first Chief of Defence staff

General Rawat is completing his full three-year term as the Chief of Army Staff on December 31.

31 Dec 2019 8:44 AM

Army Chief General Bipin Rawat (Photo: AP)

Govt picks General Bipin Rawat as India’s first CDS

The government has extended the services of Gen. Rawat till he holds the post of CDS.

31 Dec 2019 1:49 AM

He also alleged that the Army Chief and the Director General of Police (DGP) of Uttar Pradesh had been asked to support the government and it was a 'shame'. (Photo: File)

'Mind your own business': Chidambaram to Army Chief over remarks on anti-CAA protests

The former union minister was speaking at the 'Maha Rally' against the new Act.

28 Dec 2019 6:05 PM

Army Chief oversteps line by playing politics

No military leader before the present chief has dared to step out of this watertight domain.

28 Dec 2019 1:52 AM

Bipin Rawat: Indian Army ethos very secular

He said the challenge was changing warfare tactics with the advent of technology.

28 Dec 2019 1:32 AM

Army Chief General Bipin Rawat in fresh row as he targets protesters

Gen. Rawat, who is due to retire by December 31 as Army Chief, is being seen as the frontrunner to be India’s first Chief of Defence Staff.

27 Dec 2019 2:08 AM

"It appears simple but it is a complex phenomenon. Leaders are those who lead people in the right direction," he added. (Photo: ANI)

Leading crowds to arson, violence is not leadership: Army Chief

Several parts of the country have witnessed a spate of protests over CAA, many of which have turned violent.

26 Dec 2019 1:04 PM

India to get chief of defence staff; will be 4-star Gen

The CDS will also be the principal military adviser to the defence minister on tri-services (involving Army, Navy and Air Force) issues.

25 Dec 2019 1:32 AM

'The situation along the Line of Control can escalate any time. We have to be prepared for escalatory matrix,' Rawat said. (Photo: Twitter | ANI)

'Situation along LoC can escalate, we have to be prepared': Army Chief

His remarks came in the backdrop of spurt in ceasefire violation by Pakistan along the LoC in J&K since Art 370's revocation.

18 Dec 2019 7:48 PM

The Spike missiles were acquired by the Indian Army through the emergency procurement route after the Balakot aerial strikes against the Pakistan-based terrorist groups. (Photo: ANI)

Army chief General Rawat witnesses Spike anti-tank guided missiles in action

2 rounds of these 'fire and forget' missiles were tested in front of the Army Chief and they successfully hit their targets.

28 Nov 2019 4:47 PM

The sources told news agency Press Trust of India that the Army has approached the Ministry of Defence raising concern over the decriminalisation of the acts in question. (Photo: File)

Army wants homosexuality, adultery to remain punishable uffences: report

Earlier this year, Army chief General Bipin Rawat had said gay sex and adultery will not be allowed in the Army.

01 Nov 2019 9:09 AM

Properties have also been damaged, they said, adding the Indian Army has effectively retaliated to the unprovoked aggression from the across the Line of Control. (Photo: Representational)

Woman dead, 2 others injured in Pakistan firing along LoC

Pakistani troops resorted to unprovoked firing, resulting in the death and injuries.

24 Oct 2019 6:14 PM

“Such false claims by the Indian Army are being made to suit vested domestic interests. This is against professional military ethos,” Ghafoor said. (Photo: File)

Pakistan rejects India's claim of destroying terror camps in PoK

Indian Army chief said that six to ten Pakistan Army personnel were killed and three terror camps destroyed in a retaliatory action.

21 Oct 2019 11:32 AM

Chief said, 'We would only like them to follow its (FATF) directions and work towards restoring peace. To be on such a 'Grey List' is a setback for any nation.' (Photo: File)

'Pressure on Pakistan to deliver on FATF action plan,' says Army Chief

The reaction comes after FATF expressed serious concerns over lack of progress made by Pakistan to address terror financing risks.

19 Oct 2019 9:22 AM

Suicide drones, AI-based spy tech at top Army meet

The Army Design Bureau has brought around 40 companies to display their weapons during the Army Commanders’ Conference.

16 Oct 2019 2:11 AM

Rawat asserted that along with artificial intelligence, the future lies in the development of cyber, space technology, laser, electronic warfare and robotics. (Photo: ANI)

Next war will be fought with indigenised weapons, we will win it: Army chief

Chief said that Defence industry is budding industry and time has now come to look at development of systems for future warfare.

15 Oct 2019 11:56 AM

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