Bipin Rawat
First Chief of Defence Staff of India (1958–2021)
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General Bipin Rawat was an Indian military officer who was a four-star general of the Indian Army. He served as the first Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) of the Indian Armed Forces from January 2020 until his death in a helicopter crash in December 2021. Prior to taking over as the CDS, he served as the 57th Chairman of the Chiefs of Staff Committee of the Indian Armed Forces as well as 26th Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) of the Indian Army.
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What is Z plus security given to India's new CDS Lt Gen Anil Chauhan (Retd)?Lt. Gen Chauhan (retd) succeeds former Army chief, General Rawat, who had died in a helicopter crash on December 8, 2021.DNA - Published | |
'Defence forces to work together': How new CDS Gen Anil Chauhan is following the footsteps of Gen Bipin RawatGeneral Anil Chauhan was recently appointed as the new CDS of the country, succeeding late General Bipin Rawat, who passed away last year.DNA - Published | |
General Anil Chauhan takes charge as India's new Chief of Defence StaffThe appointment of Anil Chauhan comes 9 months after the tragic death of India's first Chief of Defence Staff, General Bipin Rawat, in a chopper crash. Known as an expert on China, General Chauhan's..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Feast in village to celebrate Anil Chauhan's appointment as CDSUttarakhand is celebrating the appointment of Lt Gen Anil Chauhan as the new Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), and the fact that Chauhan and his predecessor, Gen Bipin Rawat, not only hail from the hill..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Two villages in Pauri, hours apart, give 'back-to-back' defence chiefsUttarakhand is celebrating the appointment of Lt Gen Anil Chauhan as the new Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), and the fact that Chauhan and his predecessor, Gen Bipin Rawat, not only hail from the hill..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Who is Lt Gen Anil Chauhan (Retd), named Gen Bipin Rawat's successor as India's CDS?Lt Gen Anil Chauhan had a military career spanning 40 years in which he held several command, staff and instrumental appointments.DNA - Published | |
Military station near China border named after General Bipin RawatThe army said Gen Rawat’s vision and foresight were instrumental in implementing infrastructure development and ensuring societal progress in the area. A gate built at the garrison in local..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Arunachal Pradesh: Army base named after India's first CDS late General Bipin RawatGov. Brig BD Mishra (Ret.) officially opened the newly renamed General Bipin Rawat military post and a great gate constructed in the regional style.DNA - Published | |
Indian envoy Rawat meets Chinese FM Wang ahead of BRICS summit; stresses 'criticality' of peace at bordersIndiaTimes - Published | |
Centre tweaks rules to widen CDS choice pool: Serving & retired 3-star officers also eligible nowServing or retired three-star military officers, apart from the present Army, IAF and Navy chiefs who are four-star Generals, will now also be considered for the chief of defence staff (CDS) post,..IndiaTimes - Published | |
'Govt wants to have me killed': Farmers’ leader Rakesh Tikait hits out at BJP over ink attackCalling the current black paint attack on him in Karnataka a "well-planned" conspiracy, Tikait alleged there was a plot to assassinate him when he went to General Bipin Rawat's house in Delhi to pay..IndiaTimes - Published | |
President Kovind confers Padma awards to 54 distinguished personalitiesIndia's first Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat, who died in a chopper crash last December, late Radheshyam Khemka, former chairman of Gita Press that publishes Hindu religious books, and..IndiaTimes - Published | |
India's new envoy to China, Rawat takes chargeIndiaTimes - Published | Bittersweet for Dhami, rout for Rawat: Never easy to be CM pick in UttarakhandIndiaTimes - Published |
Election round-up: Over 60% polling in UP phase-1; PM Modi accuses Congress of using Bipin Rawat's name for political gains in UttarakhandIndiaTimes - Published | Uttarakhand elections 2022: PM Modi accuses Congress of using late CDS Bipin Rawat's name for votesPM Modi launched a scathing attack on Congress for "using the name of Late CDS General Bipin Rawat for gathering votes" for the Uttarakhand elections.DNA - Published |
PM Modi accuses Congress of using General Rawat's cut-outs for votesIndiaTimes - Published | Morphed Rawat photo gets BJP EC noticeIndiaTimes - Published |
Cong works for electoral gains, says defence MoS Ajay Bhatt on posters featuring Gen Bipin RawatIndiaTimes - Published | Tri services inquiry into CDS chopper crash expected to be completed within next two weeks: Govt sourcesThe tri-services inquiry set up by the Defence Ministry to probe the reasons behind the chopper crash wherein Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Bipin Rawat and 13 others were killed is expected to..IndiaTimes - Published |
Mortal remains of Group Captain Varun Singh reach Bhopal, CM announces Rs 1 cr ex-gratia to kinHe was the lone survivor of the December 8 Tamil Nadu chopper crash in which 13 people, including CDS General Bipin Rawat and his wife, had died.DNA - Published | Sole survivor of helicopter crash, Group Captain Varun Singh, succumbs to injuriesGroup Captain Varun Singh died at the IAF Command Hospital in Bengaluru early Wednesday, succumbing to grave wounds and extensive burns he suffered a week ago in the Mi-17V5 helicopter crash near Tamil..IndiaTimes - Published |
Group Captain Varun Singh, lone survivor of Rawat chopper crash, succumbs to injuriesGroup Captain Varun Singh, who was the lone survivor from the Indian Air Force (IAF) helicopter crash that claimed the lives of India’s first CDS General Bipin Rawat, his wife and others, passed away..IndiaTimes - Published | IAF chopper crash: Lone survivor Group Captain Varun Singh succumbs to injuries, PM Modi condoles his demiseGroup Captain Varun Singh was the lone survivor of the Tamil Nadu military chopper crash resulting in the unfortunate death of CDS General Bipin RawatDNA - Published |
Rajnath: Our responsibility to fulfil vision of Gen RawatIt is the responsibility of the country's defence establishment to steadfastly work towards achieving chief of defence staff General Bipin Rawat's vision of military modernisation and complete..IndiaTimes - Published | CDS Gen Bipin Rawat's pre-recorded message played during 'Swarnim Vijay Parv' celebrations - WATCHCDS General Bipin Rawat's pre-recorded message on Swarnim Vijay Parv event praised the Indian Army for its relentless efforts to protect the nation.DNA - Published |
IMA shuns ceremonies in subdued passing-out paradeA total of 387 gentlemen cadets - 319 Indian and 68 from friendly foreign countries - passed out from the Indian Military academy in a subdued ceremony in light of the death of CDS General Bipin Rawat..IndiaTimes - Published | India in pain, but will move forward: PM salutes RawatHailing the late General Bipin Rawat as "a brave warrior" who put the armed forces on the path to being "atma nirbhar", PM Narendra Modi said the nation's pain at his passing would translate into a..IndiaTimes - Published |
Carrying forward reforms started by General Rawat will be real tribute: RSS functionary Ram MadhavIndiaTimes - Published | Veterans of 1971 war dedicate airdrop to CDS Bipin Rawat and 12 others killed in heli crashIndiaTimes - Published |
PM Modi on Gen Bipin Rawat's demise: India is in pain, but won't stopIndiaTimes - Published | CDS Bipin Rawat's last remains to be immersed in 'Panch Prayag' in UttarakhandIndiaTimes - Published |
Chopper crash: PM says death of Gen Bipin Rawat loss to nation, prays for early recovery of Group Captain Varun Singh"The demise of India's first CDS General Bipin Rawat is a loss to every patriot," Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Saturday remembering Rawat who died in the helicopter crash on December 8. "He was..IndiaTimes - Published | CDS General Bipin Rawat's daughters immerse parents' ashes in GangaCDS General Rawat and his wife Madhulika Rawat were among the 13 persons killed in a helicopter crash near Tamil Nadu's Coonoor on December 8.DNA - Published |
Gen Bipin Rawat & wife's ashes immersed in Ganga at HaridwarIndiaTimes - Published | IAF chopper crash: Lone survivor Group Captain Varun Singh's condition critical but stableGroup Captain Varun Singh, 42 a decorated officer was on board the IAF chopper as the liaison officer for General Bipin Rawat's visit to DSSC College.DNA - Published |
Tears, salutes & brave smiles as families bid final farewellDisplaying a stoic demeanour, chief of defence staff General Bipin Rawat’s daughters lit the pyre on which their parents were laid side by side after the evocative ‘Last Post and the Rouse’ was..IndiaTimes - Published | General Bipin Rawat cremated with full military honoursChief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat and his wife, Madhulika Rawat, were cremated with full military honours at the Brar Square Crematorium in Delhi on Friday. The cremation was performed by his..IndiaTimes - Published |
Farmers hold 'havan' at Ghazipur border to pray for General Rawat, other victims of chopper crashFarmers at the Ghazipur border on Friday organised a 'havan' to pray for Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat, his wife and 11 other defence personnel who were killed in a helicopter crash in..IndiaTimes - Published | Mortal remains of CDS General Bipin Rawat, wife reach Brar Square crematorium for last ritesWhile the cortege of the CDS preceded towards the crematorium, people were seen chanting "Jab tak suraj chaand rahega, Bipin ji ka naam rahega".DNA - Published |
CDS General Bipin Rawat's funeral procession begins, cremation at 5 pmAs per reports, approximately 800 service personnel will be in attendance for the military funeral of CDS General Bipin RawatDNA - Published | CDS General Bipin Rawat and Madhulika Rawat's daughters, family pay tributeOutside Gen Rawat's residence, people raised slogans of 'Bharat Mata Ki Jai', 'Gen Rawat amar rahe', and 'Uttarakhand ka heera amar rahe'.DNA - Published |
Man who recorded video recounts Ooty IAF chopper crash that killed General Bipin Rawat and othersIndiaTimes - Published | IAF chopper crash: Rajnath Singh, NSA Ajit Doval pay tribute to late Brig L S LidderThe funeral procession of CDS General Bipin Rawat who passed away in a chopper crash will take place today on K Kamaraj Road in DelhiDNA - Published |
Mortal remains of CDS General Bipin Rawat and wife brought to their residence, Home Minister Amit Shah pays tributeHome Minister Amit Shah paid tribute to CDS General Bipin Rawat who passed away in the IAF chopper crash near Coonoor in Tamil Nadu on Wednesday.DNA - Published | General Bipin Rawat's funeral: Traffic restrictions in Delhi, check routesCDS General Rawat's funeral procession will start from 2 pm onwards.DNA - Published |
CDS General Bipin Rawat's last rites to be performed today, top military officials to attendThe funeral of CDS General Bipin Rawat will be conducted today, December 10, with full military honours.DNA - Published | Sulur Base says two copters sent but Madras Regimental Centre denies itConflicting reports have emerged on whether the IAF did a recce flight of the route before the Mi-17 V 5 carrying CDS Gen Bipin Rawat took off from Sulur air base for the helipad at Wellington on..IndiaTimes - Published |
Ambulance with casket meets with minor accidentAn ambulance carrying the mortal remains of an IAF chopper crash victim met with a minor accident near Mettupalayam in Coimbatore district on Thursday afternoon. The mortal remains of 13 defence..IndiaTimes - Published | Copter black box found, tri-service probe beginsThe high-level inquiry into the Mi-17V5 helicopter crash that killed General Bipin Rawat and 12 others on Wednesday has begun under a three-star officer, with technical defect or human error being the..IndiaTimes - Published |
