Bipin Rawat
Women to don the role of soldiers; Army starts recruitment
This is a major breakthrough for women in armed forces as, so far, they were being inducted only as officers in select roles.
Army Chief leaves for maiden visit to US
There has been increased close militarily co-operation between India and US in recent years and the visit is expected to further boost these ties.
Army gets agile, lean and lethal for future warfare
There are now around 1,100 officers posted at the Army Headquarters, of which some 230 will be shifted out.
India-Pakistan tension: PM Narendra Modi meets three Service Chiefs
Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Army Chief General Bipin Rawat, Navy Chief Admiral Sunil Lanba, Air Force Chief BS Dhanoa.
Afghan: Should India talk to the Taliban?
The United States, Russia and Iran are all talking to the Taliban leadership.
Indian army’s regressive stand
Despite the decriminalisation of section 377 last year, Indian armed forces not ready to have homosexuals in the service.
Won’t allow homosexuality in Indian Army, says Bipin Rawat
Rawat said though his force is not above the law, it will not be possible to allow gay sex and adultery in the Army.
Army Chief’s remarks on Taliban confusing
It’s clear by now that India has come around to the position of being non-formulaic on talks with the Taliban.
If ready for talks with Taliban, why not Kashmiri separatists? ask Omar, Mehbooba
Army chief said there should be talks with Taliban to bring peace in Afghan, but asserted that engagement must be without any preconditions.
Bipin Rawat for Taliban talks, but no ‘preconditions’
It may be recalled that the Afghan govt as well as the United States and Russia are in favour of engaging with the Pakistan-backed Afghan Taliban.