The last rites of Gen Rawat will be performed with full military honours. The funeral procession will start from Kamraj Marg after 2 pm and reach Brar Square crematorium.
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Ajmal objects but Army defends chief’s remarks on AIUDF’s rise
New Delhi: The Indian Army on Thursday defended its chief General Bipin Rawat’s comments about the growth of the AIUDF, a political party in Assam, allegedly because it enjoyed the support of the Muslim population as Pakistan and China were pushing illegal Bangladeshi migrants into India. AIUDF chief Badruddin Ajmal took[Read More…]
Nine killed in terror attack, Army chief in Jammu
Jammu: The death toll in a terror attack on an Army camp in Jammu and Kashmir was put at nine on Sunday as Army chief General Bipin Rawat arrived here to review the anti-terrorist operation at the site. Reviewing earlier casualty figures, Defence Ministry spokesman Colonel Devendra Anand said three terrorists[Read More…]
Will neutralise any terrorists on Indian soil: Army Chief
Army Chief General Bipin Rawat on Tuesday said the Army would neutralise any terrorists entering Indian territory after Indian forces killed the nephew of Jaish-e-Muhammad chief Masood Azhar in Pulwama in a gunfight. The Army chief also said the recovery of an assault rifle used by NATO forces in Afghanistan[Read More…]
Army chief warns Pakistan of second surgical strike if needed
Army chief General Bipin Rawat warned that surgical strikes in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) can occur again if the neighboring nation “does not behave”. He said that the surgical strikes last year were meant to send a message to Pakistan. “Surgical strikes were a message that we wanted to communicate, and[Read More…]
Flag to fly at half-mast for Marshal of the Indian Air Force Arjan Singh today
The state funeral will be accorded to the Marshal of the Indian Air Force, Arjan Singh on Monday, said the home ministry. The national flag will fly at half-mast at all government buildings in his honour today. Prominent leaders of the nation also paid respects to the air veteran praising him[Read More…]
India-China border issue heightens: Army Chief Bipin Rawat to visit Sikkim today
Amid the standoff between Indian troops and Chinese army along the Sino-India border, Army Chief General Bipin Rawat will visit Sikkim on Thursday. The Army chief will take stock of the operational matters. He will also interact with chief commanders in the formation headquarters of the force. Gen Rawat’s visit[Read More…]
Gen Bipin Rawat: Indian Army open to appoint women
Women cadets will now be first inducted into the military force before considering other options in the armed force for them, said Chief of Army Staff General, Bipin Rawat. He told media that, “First, we will start with women as military police jawans, will take next step after success”. “Because[Read More…]
Defence Minister Jaitley, Army Chief Rawat to visit J&K to examine security situation
Defence Minister Arun Jaitley and Army Chief General Bipin Rawat will visit Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday to examine the security situation in the valley state. Notably, this will be Jaitley’s first visit to the state after he took over the charge from Manohar Parrikar. His visit came amid intensified[Read More…]
Stone pelted and Pakistan flag raised in Kashmir
Govt slams opposition for politics over Army Chief’s ‘tough action’ remarks
Union Minister of State in the Prime Minister’s Office, Jitendra Singh on Friday said that Army Chief General Bipin Rawat’s statement on “tough action” in Valley was misinterpreted. Asking political parties not to politicise his statement, he said, “We appeal to political sections and Congress to not to indulge in[Read More…]
Those helping terrorists are ‘anti-nationals’, says Army Chief Bipin Rawat
Issuing strong warning to those who back terrorists during counter-insurgency operations on Wednesday, Army Chief Bipin Rawat said that they will be treated as overground workers of terrorists. “Those who obstruct our operations during encounters and aren’t supportive will be treated as overground workers of terrorists,” the Army chief said[Read More…]
Now soldiers can tell their problems to army chief through WhatsApp
After a series of videos were posted online by jawans from the army, Indian Air Force and central police forces concerning various conditions that they work under and which became viral with attracting huge criticism from celebrities as well as commoners, the army has set up a WhatsApp number for[Read More…]
Army sets up Whatsapp number for soldiers to post complaints
There will be more surgical strikes, if needed, says Army Chief
Army chief General Bipin Rawat on Friday made it clear that more surgical strikes cannot be ruled out as India has the “right to retaliate” if Pakistan does not react positively to offers of peace. General Rawat also said India needs to “wait and watch” the Pakistani response in Jammu[Read More…]