IAF chopper crash

Indian Army Cheetah chopper crashes near Tawang area in Arunachal Pradesh, 1 pilot dead

An Indian Army chopper has been crashed near Tawang area during a routine sortie. One pilot has died while the other is undergoing medical treatment

Oct 05, 2022, 13:44 PM IST

'Spatial disorientation' of pilot led to crash that killed General Bipin Rawat, finds probe report

The tri-services court of inquiry into the IAF Mi-17 V5 crash ruled out 'mechanical failure, sabotage or negligence' as a cause of the accident.

Jan 15, 2022, 09:36 AM IST

CDS Gen Bipin Rawat chopper crash: IAF inquiry rules out sabotage, negligence

The court of inquiry has ruled out mechanical failure, sabotage or negligence as a cause of the accident, the IAF said.

Jan 14, 2022, 20:13 PM IST

IAF chopper crash: Group Captain Varun Singh cremated with full military honours in Bhopal

The mortal remains of Group Captain Varun Singh were brought to the cremation ground in Bairagarh area from the Military Hospital in Bhopal amid slogans of 'Bharat mata ki jai' and 'Group Captain Varun Singh amar rahe'.

Dec 17, 2021, 16:46 PM IST

Last rites of Group Captain Varun Singh to be performed tomorrow in Bhopal

The last rites will be performed at Bairagarh cremation ground around 11 am on Friday.

Dec 16, 2021, 18:14 PM IST

Mortal remains of Group Captain Varun Singh reach Bhopal; IAF officials, ministers lay wreath

The Shaurya Chakra awardee was the lone survivor of December 8 chopper crash.

Dec 16, 2021, 15:31 PM IST

IAF chopper crash: Group Captain Varun Singh's mortal remains to be airlifted to Bhopal today, last rites on Friday

The mortal remains of Indian Air Force (IAF) Group Captain Varun Singh will be airlifted to Bhopal on Thursday. As per a press release issued by the IAF, the mortal remains of Singh are expected to arrive in Bhopal by 3 pm today and the funeral will take place on Friday.

Dec 16, 2021, 09:08 AM IST

Army organises Jashn-e-Chillai Kalan at Shopian, dedicates to chopper crash victims

This year's Jashn-e-Chillai Kalan was dedicated to the memory of CDS Gen Bipin Rawat and 12 other soldiers who lost their lives in the IAF chopper crash on December 8, 2021. 

Dec 15, 2021, 22:27 PM IST

IAF chopper crash: Last rites of Group Captain Varun Singh to take place on December 17 in Bhopal

Group Captain Varun Singh had been undergoing treatment at Command Hospital in Bengaluru since IAF helicopter crash on December 8 that claimed the lives of  CDS General Bipin Rawat, his wife and 11 armed forces personnel.

Dec 15, 2021, 20:38 PM IST

Group Captain Varun Singh succumbs to injuries

Group Captain Varun Singh, the lone survivor of Tamil Nadu chopper crash - who was under treatment at Command Hospital in Bengaluru - passes away at the hospital.

Dec 15, 2021, 14:16 PM IST

Group Captain Varun Singh, lone survivor in IAF chopper crash, dies

Group Captain Varun Singh, who was undergoing treatment at a Bengaluru hospital, succumbed to his injuries. The Indian Air Force took to social media and confirmed the news. 

Dec 15, 2021, 12:48 PM IST

IAF chopper crash: Rajnath Singh, armed forces chiefs pay tribute to Lt Col Harjinder Singh

Army chief General M M Naravane, Air chief Marshal Vivek Ram Chaudhari, Navy chief Admiral R Hari Kumar, and other military officers paid tribute to Lt Col Harjinder Singh, who was killed in the military helicopter crash in Tamil Nadu. 

Dec 12, 2021, 16:40 PM IST

Only fully vaccinated people will be allowed to enter Meenakshi Temple in Madurai from Dec 13

Earlier, the Madurai administration had given one week`s time to people to get at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.

Dec 11, 2021, 08:53 AM IST

Man arrested for making derogatory remarks against Gen Bipin Rawat

 Rajasthan police have arrested a man for allegedly making a derogatory statement against Gen Rawat on social media.

Dec 10, 2021, 23:27 PM IST

CDS Bipin Rawat's death: International community send condolences to India

Condolences on the death General Bipin Rawat were sent at the head of government and state-level by 6 countries— Bhutan, Israel, Maldives, Mauritius, Sri Lanka and Nepal. 

Dec 10, 2021, 23:03 PM IST

Watch: 17-gun salute given to late CDS General Bipin Rawat

CDS Bipin Rawat was accorded a 17-gun salute and Last Post and Rouse was played by tri-services buglers.

Dec 10, 2021, 18:11 PM IST

Farmers hold 'havan' at Ghazipur border to pray for Gen Bipin Rawat, other victims of chopper crash

A Mi-17V5 helicopter carrying Gen Rawat, his wife and 11 other defence personnel crashed near Coonoor in Tamil Nadu on Wednesday.

Dec 10, 2021, 16:51 PM IST

IAF chopper crash: Entire Nilgiris district, route was under security blanket for CDS Bipin Rawat’s visit, says Tamil Nadu DGP

As per the Tamil Nadu DGP, the State Police had made security arrangements for the CDS Rawat's travel via the air and road routes.

Dec 10, 2021, 16:12 PM IST

He was my best friend: Brig LS Lidder's wife, daughter bid tearful farewell to their 'hero'

 Brigadier Lakhwinder Singh Ladda lost his life in an ill-fated chopper crash on Wednesday (December 8).

Dec 10, 2021, 15:35 PM IST

IAF has given a statement on the helicopter crash

IAF has given a statement on the helicopter crash. IAF said- Avoid baseless speculations. A Court of Inquiry has been constituted to investigate the accident.

Dec 10, 2021, 14:42 PM IST