CDS Bipin Rawat's life, illustrious career and tragic death - in Pics
India's first Chief of Defence Staff Bipin Rawat died on December 8 in a tragic chopper crash. A look at his successful career.
Dec 09, 2021, 07:17 AM IST
Zee Archive: Watch CDS Bipin Rawat's old interview with Sudhir Chaudhary
A military helicopter carrying Indian defence chief General Bipin Rawat crashed near the town of Coonoor in southern India. The bodies would be brought to his house on Friday and people would be allowed to pay last respect from 11 am to 2 pm, followed by a funeral procession which will start from Kamraj Marg to Brar Square crematorium in Delhi Cantonment.
Dec 09, 2021, 02:24 AM IST
Deshhit: Watch nation's top news in detail, Dec 08, 2021
This segment of Zee News brings detailed news stories of the day.
Dec 08, 2021, 22:46 PM IST
DNA: Watch Non-Stop News with Sudhir Chaudhary; Dec 08, 2021
This segment of DNA brings to you important stories of the day. Watch this video for more information.
Dec 08, 2021, 21:46 PM IST
Army helicopter crashes in Coonoor, many big officers were present in the helicopter.
An Indian Air Force helicopter with Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat on board crashed in Tamil Nadu's Coonoor on Wednesday. Four people have been confirmed dead in the incident.
Dec 08, 2021, 14:40 PM IST
It's same 20 years old Taliban, India is ready for any terror fallout: CDS Bipin Rawat
Even though India is not openly criticizing the new Taliban regime in Afghanistan, Chief of Defense Staff General Bipin Rawat said on Wednesday that the Taliban is the same as it was 20 years ago. He also expressed apprehension that terrorist activities from Afghanistan "may also fall to India", and India is prepared for it.
Aug 26, 2021, 08:42 AM IST
CDS Rawat speaks to Zee News' affiliate channel WION, "China is a bigger threat than Pakistan"
China is a bigger security threat to India than Pakistan, India's Chief of Defense Staff General Bipin Rawat said in an exclusive interview with WION. CDS Rawat said, "We know that we have challenges on both sides, but we certainly have to address our bigger neighbor with some degree of concern."
Jun 13, 2021, 21:52 PM IST
India fully prepared for any eventuality: CDS General Bipin Rawat cautions Pakistan and China
India has cautioned Pakistan and China asserting that Indian forces will leave no stone unturned to safeguard the country's frontiers.
Dec 14, 2020, 17:17 PM IST
India's defence sector at take-off point, nation moving towards transformation to become regional power: CDS General Bipin Rawat
The remarks came against the backdrop of China's attempts to change the status quo in certain areas along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in eastern Ladakh.
Sep 03, 2020, 20:20 PM IST
'Military option on cards if talks with China fail'
Amid the ongoing tensions between India and China across the LAC, CDS General Rawat has said that a “military option to deal with Chinese transgressions” is on the cards “if talks between the two nations fail”.
Aug 24, 2020, 08:58 AM IST
Armed forces ready for long haul along LAC: CDS General Bipin Rawat tells parliamentary committee
Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Bipin Rawat on Tuesday (August 11) told a parliamentary committee that the Indian armed forces are ready to handle any eventualities along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in eastern Ladakh, adding that the troops are well-prepared for a long haul along the LAC even during the harsh winter months.
Aug 12, 2020, 08:03 AM IST
Rajnath Singh holds security review meet with CDS, Service Chiefs amid Ladakh standoff
The meeting, notably, comes two days after high-level military talks took place between the two sides in China’s Moldo on Saturday.
Jun 08, 2020, 14:23 PM IST
Armed Forces capable of undertaking any mission assigned to them, assures CDS General Bipin Rawat
Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Bipin Rawat on Sunday (April 26) said that the Indian Armed forces are capable of undertaking any mission despite budgetary challenges arising due to coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic.
Apr 26, 2020, 12:32 PM IST
India observes first anniversary of National War Memorial, CDS General Bipin Rawat pays tribute to martyrs of Armed Forces
A wreath-laying ceremony by Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat along with veterans from the three services was organised on Monday.
Feb 25, 2020, 15:55 PM IST
Air Defence Command to be rolled out by beginning of 2021, says CDS General Bipin Rawat
Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Bipin Rawat said that it is likely that there will be a separate Jammu and Kashmir theatre but the shape would be finalised later.
Feb 17, 2020, 13:29 PM IST
Defence Budget 2020: Balanced modernisation of three services will be my priority, says General Bipin Rawat
The Central government has allotted a total Rs 30,42,230 crore for defence which is a hike by 6 percent from the previous year's budget amounting to Rs 3.19 lakh crore. The total defence budget accounts for 15.49 per cent of the total central government expenditure for the year 2020-21.
Feb 02, 2020, 17:22 PM IST
DAC clears short-listing of Indian firms for Navy's Rs 50,000 crore P-75I submarine project
The six diesel-electric P-75I submarines for the Indian Navy will have advanced air-independent propulsion systems. They will be able to fire vertical launched BrahMos supersonic cruise missile against the sea and land-based targets as well as carry tube-launched torpedoes to take on enemy submarines.
Jan 21, 2020, 19:43 PM IST
Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat proposes plan to create Air Defence Command
On Wednesday, General Rawat held a meeting with important functionaries of Headquarters Integrated Defence Staff (Hq IDS). General Rawat had directed various branch heads to come up with recommendations for inter-service synergy and jointness in a time-bound manner.
Jan 02, 2020, 19:05 PM IST
IAF chief Bhadauria welcomes creation of post of CDS, calls it a bold step
IAF chief RKS Bhadauria expressed confidence that the creation of the post of the CDS will help in all the efforts that are needed to bring in the proper coordination between Indian Army, IAF and Indian Navy.
Jan 02, 2020, 08:35 AM IST
Indian armed forces stay far away from politics, asserts CDS General Bipin Rawat
Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat said his immediate task is to bring uniformity in procurement procedures of Indian Army, Indian Air Force and Indian Navy.
Jan 01, 2020, 10:35 AM IST
