Bipin Rawat

Current Chief of Defence Staff of India

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General Bipin Rawat, PVSM, UYSM, AVSM, YSM, SM, VSM, ADC is a four star general of the Indian Army. He is the first and current Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) of India. On 30 December 2019, he was appointed as the first CDS of India and assumed office from 1 January 2020. Prior to taking over as the CDS, he served as Chairman of the Chiefs of Staff Committee as well as 27th Chief of Army Staff of the Indian Army.

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Rajnath meets Yediyurappa, holds review meeting regarding preparations for Aero India show Defence Minister Rajnath Singh met Karnataka Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa in Bengaluru on January 15. Both the leaders also held a review meeting regarding the preparations of Aero India show. Chief.. Credit: ANI Duration: 01:19Published 4 days ago

Army Day celebrations held at Delhi's parade ground The Army Day celebrations held at Delhi's parade ground. Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Bipin Rawat and Army Chief General MM Naravane arrived at parade ground. The felicitation ceremony was held.. Credit: ANI Duration: 02:01Published 4 days ago

Army Day: CDS Gen Rawat, Chiefs of armed forces pay tribute at National War Memorial The Army Day celebrations began in Delhi. Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Bipin Rawat, Army Chief General MM Naravane, IAF Chief Air Chief Marshal RKS Bhadauria and Navy Chief Admiral Karambir.. Credit: ANI Duration: 01:51Published 4 days ago

Rajnath Singh lays wreath on occasion of Armed Forces Veterans Day Defence Minister Rajnath Singh attended the fifth Armed Forces Veterans Day in Bengaluru on January 14. He laid a wreath at IAF HQ Training Command. Chief of Defence Staff, Bipin Rawat was also.. Credit: ANI Duration: 01:26Published 5 days ago

'Will win war through indigenous weapons in future': Gen Bipin Rawat While addressing the event at Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) in the national capital on December 18, Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Bipin Rawat said, "This time, we are.. Credit: ANI Duration: 01:41Published on December 18, 2020

'Nepal free to act independently in international affairs': CDS Rawat While addressing at the event in the national capital on December 17, Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Bipin Rawat said, "India's goodwill comes with no strings attached." "Nepal is free to act.. Credit: ANI Duration: 01:28Published on December 17, 2020

‘Learn from Sri Lanka’: CDS Gen Bipin Rawat cautions Nepal on ties with China Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat addressed the second annual dialogue with the Nepal Institute for International Cooperation and Engagement (NIICE). General Rawat spoke on the historical ties.. Credit: HT Digital Content Duration: 02:21Published on December 17, 2020

‘Fully prepared for any eventuality’: Gen Bipin Rawat on faceoff with China Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat has said that development activity by Beijing in Tibet Autonomous Region of China is not a cause of concern for India. ‘We are in a standoff situation in.. Credit: HT Digital Content Duration: 02:23Published on December 14, 2020

‘India’s approach to security should be multilateral one’: CDS Bipin Rawat Over 120 warships of extra-regional forces are currently deployed in the Indian Ocean Region in support of various missions, Chief of Defence Staff Gen Bipin Rawat said on Friday, referring to.. Credit: HT Digital Content Duration: 02:16Published on December 11, 2020

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CDS General Bipin Rawat, Army chief greet veteran community "Veterans have been our strength and source of our motivation. Armed Forces have displayed courage in times of conflict and compassion to support the people of our nation. These are the virtues.. IndiaTimes - Published 5 days ago
Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat visits forward areas in Arunachal Pradesh Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat on Saturday visited several air bases located in forward areas near the Line of Actual Control in Arunachal Pradesh and took stock of India's overall security.. IndiaTimes - Published 2 weeks ago
CDS Rawat visits forward bases along China border, says those fighting against Indian forces will be destroyed Visiting the forward military bases along the China border on completion of one year as Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Bipin Rawat on Saturday said he was confident that those fighting the.. IndiaTimes - Published 2 weeks ago

Nepal must learn from Lanka, be vigilant about China: CDS Nepal should learn from other countries like Sri Lanka and stay vigilant in its dealings with China, said chief of defence staff General Bipin Rawat on Thursday, in remarks that may not go down well.. IndiaTimes - Published on December 18, 2020
China's PLA carrying out devpt work in Tibet; India ready for any eventuality: CDS Bipin Rawat Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Bipin Rawat stated on Monday that the People's Liberation Army (PLA) is carrying out development activities in Tibet Autonomous Region of China, amid the.. IndiaTimes - Published on December 14, 2020
We are fully prepared for any eventuality: CDS Bipin Rawat The Chief of Defence Staff was speaking at the launch of the first project 17-A Frigate Warship from GRSE Yard in Kolkata. DNA - Published on December 14, 2020

Every nation will continue to prepare for ensuring its security based on strategic interest: Bipin Rawat IndiaTimes - Published on December 14, 2020
Race is on for strategic bases in Indian Ocean Region, says CDS Bipin Rawat Speaking on the theme of "Contesting the Indo Pacific for Global Domination", Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat on Friday said the world is witnessing a race for strategic bases in the Indian.. IndiaTimes - Published on December 11, 2020
Over 120 warships deployed in Indian Ocean Region: CDS Gen Bipin Rawat CDS Rawat highlighted the importance of the Indian Ocean Region, stating that so far, it has remained peaceful despite being under contestation. DNA - Published on December 11, 2020
PM Modi to celebrate Diwali with jawans in Jaisalmer PM Narendra Modi will travel to Rajasthan's Jaisalmer on Saturday to keep his annual Diwali date with the armed forces. The first stop in his Diwali schedule will be the Jaisalmer IAF station for an.. IndiaTimes - Published on November 14, 2020

Prime Minister Narendra Modi to celebrate Diwali with soldiers on Jaisalmer border Prime Minister can visit the Jaisalmer border of Rajasthan this time to celebrate Diwali. Chief of Defence Staff Bipin Rawat, Army Chief MM Narvane, may also accompany the Prime Minister during this.. DNA - Published on November 13, 2020
Adversaries may take advantage if we do not have strong armed forces: CDS General Bipin Rawat The Indian armed forces are operating in a very complex, and uncertain environment and they must continue to enhance capabilities for peace in the region as India's adversaries may take advantage if.. IndiaTimes - Published on November 10, 2020
LAC crisis: Can't rule out border tensions escalating into larger conflict, says General Bipin Rawat India will not allow China to shift the Line of Actual Control westwards in eastern Ladakh, and though the prospects of a full-scale war are low, border tensions and intrusions escalating into a larger.. IndiaTimes - Published on November 6, 2020	Border dispute tense, can't rule out possibility of war with China: CDS Bipin Rawat India and China have been engaged in a worst seven-month-long border dispute at the LAC. Despite several levels of dialogue, there has not been any breakthrough. DNA - Published on November 6, 2020
Will not accept any shift in LAC: Gen Bipin Rawat The CDS also laid reiterated India's position on the LAC, saying "Our posturing is unambiguous; we will not accept any shift in Line of Actual Control." IndiaTimes - Published on November 6, 2020	New proposals to raise retirement age aimed at welfare of frontline troops: CDS Rawat The new proposals to enhance retirement age of both officers and jawans in several branches were aimed at the welfare of the frontline combat soldiers, Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) Gen Bipin Rawat said.. IndiaTimes - Published on November 5, 2020
China Study Group discusses seventh Corps Commanders meet amid LAC stand-off The group that includes NSA Ajit Doval, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, CDS Bipin Rawat and other top Indian officials, met for 90 minutes. The meeting comes.. DNA - Published on October 14, 2020	Head of Afghan peace council Abdullah Abdullah holds talks with NSA Doval In the talks, Doval was accompanied by Chief of Defence Staff Gen Bipin Rawat, Army Chief Gen MM Naravane, Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla and Joint Secretary (Pakistan-Afghanistan-Iran.. IndiaTimes - Published on October 7, 2020
Rajnath Singh launches Defence India Startup Challenge-4, releases PMA guidelines for iDEX Apart from Singh, Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Bipin Rawat also participated in the event, being held via video conferencing."DISC-4 challenge will surge ahead of its earlier editions and.. IndiaTimes - Published on September 29, 2020	Sharad Pawar, Rahul Gandhi attend House panel briefing by General Rawat IndiaTimes - Published on September 12, 2020
Bipin Rawat appears before parliamentary panel on defence Amid a prolonged standoff between India and China along the LAC in Ladakh, Chief of Defence Staff Bipin Rawat on Friday appeared before a parliamentary panel on defence IndiaTimes - Published on September 11, 2020	LAC face-off: Defence minister Rajnath Singh holds review meet with NSA Doval, top military brass According to defence ministry officials, the defence minister held a security review meeting with NSA Ajit Doval, chief of defence staff General Bipin Rawat and the three services chiefs to discuss the.. IndiaTimes - Published on September 11, 2020
CDS favours reform of defence PSUs; says some vintage military platforms can be exported Chief of Defence Staff Gen Bipin Rawat on Wednesday called for revamping India's defence public sector undertakings and ordnance factories with a focus on improving their work culture and enhancing.. IndiaTimes - Published on September 9, 2020	India's security would be maintained in 'extended neighbourhood' as well: Gen Rawat In the emerging defence paradigm, India's security would be maintained not only along the northern and western borders but in the strategic space of the “extended neighbourhood” as well, Chief of.. IndiaTimes - Published on September 5, 2020
Pak will suffer 'heavy losses' if it takes advantage of situation at Ladakh with China: CDS General Bipin Rawat Chief Of Defence Staff Bipin Rawat on Thursday warned Pakistan of severe repercussions if they try to take advantage of the border situation in Ladakh with China. He stated that Islamabad could.. DNA - Published on September 4, 2020	Must plan for two-pronged conflict, says General Bipin Rawat The Indian armed forces are capable of suitably dealing with China’s aggressive actions along the Line of Actual Control, chief of defence staff General Bipin Rawat said on Thursday, while sternly.. IndiaTimes - Published on September 3, 2020
India's armed forces capable of dealing with Chinese actions in best suitable ways: General Rawat IndiaTimes - Published on September 3, 2020	Armed forces committed to hand-hold domestic defence industry: Gen Rawat India's armed forces are committed to hand-hold the domestic industry in developing next generation military platforms and equipment to make the country self reliant in defence manufacturing, Chief of.. IndiaTimes - Published on August 27, 2020
Military options are open if China talks fail, says Rawat In a clear signal of intent to China, CDS Bipin Rawat said the Indian armed forces "remain prepared for military actions" if "peaceful efforts" through talks did not succeed in restoring the status quo.. IndiaTimes - Published on August 24, 2020	India prepared to look at any military option if no result from talks on border standoff with China, says CDS Rawat India's armed forces are prepared to look at any military option if the extensive talks to restore status quo ante along the LAC did not yield any positive result, CDS Gen Bipin Rawat has said on the.. IndiaTimes - Published on August 24, 2020
If talks fail, India has 'military options' to deal with Chinese transgressions: CDS Rawat CDS General Bipin Rawat, however, refused to discuss in detail the military options that India could exercise to push back the transgressions by the Chinese Army in Ladakh sector. DNA - Published on August 24, 2020Also reported by •IndiaTimes	Ready for long haul in Ladakh: Army to parliamentary panel The Indian armed forces are prepared for the long haul in eastern Ladakh since the de-escalation process with China is likely to be a long-drawn affair, the country’s military brass has told a.. IndiaTimes - Published on August 11, 2020
Ready for long haul on LAC with China and deployment in harsh winters: Indian Military to Parliamentary panel The top Indian military brass has informed a Parliamentary panel that it was ready for a long haul on the Line of Actual Control (LAC) with China and is prepared for deployment in the harsh winters in.. IndiaTimes - Published on August 11, 2020	Rajnath Singh to meet CDS General Bipin Rawat, three service chiefs to discuss India-China border dispute The meeting will also focus on the overall security situation of the country. DNA - Published on July 10, 2020
Comments on medical facility in Leh ‘malicious’, says Army The Army has rejected as “malicious and unsubstantiated” the allegations by “some quarters” on social media and elsewhere about PM Narendra Modi’s visit to the military hospital at Leh being.. IndiaTimes - Published on July 5, 2020	India-China faceoff: CDS General Bipin Rawat to reach Leh today: Sources General Rawat's visit holds importance since it comes in the wake of Defence Minister Rajnath Singh's visit to Ladakh being rescheduled. DNA - Published on July 3, 2020Also reported by •IndiaTimes
Rajnath Singh holds meeting with CDS Bipin Rawat, 3 service chiefs The meeting comes a day after it was confirmed that 20 Indian Army personnel were killed in a violent clash with Chinese troops in the Galwan valley area in Eastern Ladakh on Monday. IndiaTimes - Published on June 17, 2020	Defence minister holds back-to-back meetings with military brass over Ladakh situation The first meeting Singh held was attended by External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, Chief of Defence Staff Gen Bipin Rawat and the three service chiefs, and it carried out a comprehensive review of.. IndiaTimes - Published on June 16, 2020
Rajnath Singh meets Jaishankar, CDS Bipin Rawat, service chiefs over developments in Galwan Valley, Ladakh Defence minister Rajnath Singh held a meeting with chief of defence staff (CDS) General Bipin Rawat, the three service chiefs and external affairs minister (EAM) S Jaishankar over the recent.. IndiaTimes - Published on June 16, 2020	CDS briefs Rajnath Singh on stand-off situation in Ladakh During the meeting, a plan is being drawn out to deal with issues that continue to be a cause of concern for India. The meeting went on for over an hour where General Bipin Rawat briefed Singh about.. IndiaTimes - Published on June 8, 2020
India's top military brass meets PM Modi amid escalating border tension with China In the midst of escalating border tension between Indian and Chinese troops in eastern Ladakh, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday held a meeting with National Security Adviser Ajit Doval, Chief of.. IndiaTimes - Published on May 26, 2020	CDS Gen Bipin Rawat to donate Rs 50,000 every month for one year to PM Cares General Rawat has already been contributing since April and will continue it till March next year. DNA - Published on May 24, 2020
India seeks local warplanes as overseas purchase plan stalls The IAF is finalizing plans to induct indigenously made Light Combat Aircraft, Tejas to boost the capability of its aging combat aircraft fleet, Chief of Defence Staff Bipin Rawat said in an interview.. IndiaTimes - Published on May 15, 2020	Coronavirus in India LIVE: Union GoM meeting on COVID-19 underway at Health Ministry; CDS Bipin Rawat present Maharashtra continues to be the epicenter of the coronavirus spread in the country DNA - Published on May 15, 2020
Forces must shun imports, go for ‘Make In India’, says Gen Bipin Rawat The armed forces have to get rid of their dependence on exorbitant foreign weapon systems & ensure that ‘Make in India’ does not remain a slogan, General Bipin Rawat told TOI in an exclusive.. IndiaTimes - Published on May 9, 2020	Armed forces to salute COVID-19 warriors across India on May 3 On Friday, Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Bipin Rawat announced that the armed forces will show solidarity to the corona warriors on May 3. DNA - Published on May 2, 2020
Not proper to conclude that coronavirus result of biological warfare: CDS Chief of Defence Staff Gen. Bipin Rawat on Friday said it was not proper to conclude that the coronavirus is the result of a biological warfare and there was a need to wait for finding the answer about.. IndiaTimes - Published on May 1, 2020	Armed forces to conduct fly-pasts, shower petals on hospitals in gratitude to corona warriors The armed forces will express their gratitude to all "corona warriors" by conducting fly-pasts, showering petals on hospitals treating Covid-19 patients and illuminating naval vessels, Chief of Defence.. IndiaTimes - Published on May 1, 2020

Bipin Rawat

Current Chief of Defence Staff of India

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