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Have several options including surgical strikes: Army chief warns Pakistan after Sunjuwan attack

In a stern warning for Pakistan, Army chief General Bipin Rawat said that the neighbour will have to pay for the attack on Sunjuwan military camp in Jammu, sooner or later. The Army chief said that they have many options on how to retaliate, including a surgical strike. 

Feb 24, 2018, 10:11 AM IST

5W1H: Don't interfere in political matters: Owaisi tells Army chief over comment on rise of AIUDF

After General Bipin Rawat spoke on the rise of Maulana Badruddin Ajmal-led AIUDF (All India United Democratic Front) in Assam, the All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) chief Asaduddin Owaisi has cautioned the Army chief against speaking on political matters.

Feb 22, 2018, 18:05 PM IST

Not just a Muslim party: AIUDF leader Badruddin Ajmal refutes Army chief Bipin Rawat's comment

The 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.

Feb 22, 2018, 17:10 PM IST

Not a political statement: Army clarifies chief's remark on rise of AIUDF

Criticising General Rawat for his comment, AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi had cautioned the Army chief against speaking on political matters.

Feb 22, 2018, 12:15 PM IST

Don't interfere in political matters: Owaisi tells Army chief over comment on rise of AIUDF

Referring to reports of an increase in Muslim population in several districts of Assam, the Army Chief had said that the growth of AIUDF has been "faster" than that of the BJP in the 1980s.

Feb 22, 2018, 11:41 AM IST

Army Chief, NSA and Foreign Secretary make a secret trip to Bhutan as China flexes its muscle in Doklam

India is worried after an intelligence report warned that China's People's Liberation Army (PLA) has been patrolling the areas which are held by the Royal Bhutan Army, say sources.

Feb 19, 2018, 13:03 PM IST

Human right is a concern, but time not right for AFSPA removal: Army Chief

Army Chief Gen Bipin Rawat has said that the time has still not come for any rethink on AFSPA.

Jan 28, 2018, 23:11 PM IST

India, China bonhomie has returned, but we need to be prepared: Army chief Bipin Rawat

On January 15, 2018, China had hit out at General Bipin Rawat for calling Dokalam a disputed territory.

Jan 17, 2018, 16:23 PM IST

Terrorists pose nuclear threat, need to identify nations sponsoring them: Army chief

General Rawat has repeatedly warned against possible use of CBRN (chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear) weapons by terrorist organisations.

Jan 17, 2018, 10:20 AM IST

General Rawat should refrain from making controversial statements: NCP leader Majeed Memon

A day after China hit out at Army Chief General Bipin Rawat for 'unconstructive' comments, Nationalist Congress Party leader Majeed Memon said that the Army chief should refrain from making any statements that can hurt the interest of the nation. 

Jan 16, 2018, 13:05 PM IST

Army chief's 'unconstructive' comments will hurt tranquility in border areas, says China

India needs to shift focus from its border with Pakistan to that with China, Army Chief Gen Bipin Rawat had said on January 12, 2018.

Jan 15, 2018, 16:50 PM IST

Army chief General Bipin Rawat hits out at Pakistan for repeatedly trying to sneak terrorists into India

The Army chief said that the Indian Army will take even stronger steps against 'enemies' if it is compelled to do so.

Jan 15, 2018, 12:38 PM IST

Indian Army celebrates 70th Army Day; General Bipin Rawat reviews parade in New Delhi

This was the day the Indian Army got its first Indian commander-in-chief.

Jan 15, 2018, 08:20 AM IST

Can increase pressure on Pakistan, new strategies needed for peace in Jammu and Kashmir: Army Chief Gen Bipin Rawat

Gen Bipin Rawat said that the political leadership of the country must exert more pressure on Pakistan to force it to stop cross-border terrorism.

Jan 14, 2018, 16:33 PM IST

J&K minister hits back at Army Chief, says don't meddle in state's education system

J&K Education Minister Altaf Bukhari said that the Army should concentrate on its own job and not meddle with the state's education system.

Jan 13, 2018, 20:42 PM IST

Radicalisation remark: J&K minister hits back at Army Chief, defends state's education system

The education system in Jammu and Kashmir needs to be overhauled to check radicalisation, Army chief General Bipin Rawat had said on Friday.

Jan 13, 2018, 20:31 PM IST

Doklam an old page, Pakistan as good a neighbour as India: China

Army Chief General Bipin Rawat has earlier said that the transgression incident in Arunachal Pradesh has been resolved

Jan 09, 2018, 21:46 PM IST

Army Chief on two-day visit of Nagaland, Manipur & Assam

Rawat was appraised of the operations of Spear Corps along the Line of Actual Control as well as counter insurgency operations in Nagaland.

Dec 28, 2017, 22:05 PM IST

Military should stay far away from politics: Army Chief

Army chief Gen Bipin Rawat on Wednesday said that there was a politicisation of the armed forces and the military "should be somehow" kept away from politics.

Dec 06, 2017, 15:27 PM IST

Do not repeat same operations to maintain surprise: Army Chief on surgical strikes

Asked if the Army was still capable of carrying out operations such as the 2015 Myanmar operation and surgical strikes, Army Chief General Bipin Rawat said same operations are not repeated in the same manner because there is no surprise.

Dec 02, 2017, 09:59 AM IST