Bipin Rawat
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For soldiers work is their religion: Army Chief Gen Rawat
India | Jun 04, 2017, 08:10 PM ISTGen Rawat had yesterday visited formations on the Line of Control (LoC) in north Kashmir and was briefed on the operational and logistical preparedness of the force.
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Women to be allowed in combat role in Army, says Gen Bipin Rawat
India | Jun 04, 2017, 03:09 PM ISTThe Army Chief said he was ready to recruit women as jawans and the matter is being taken up with the government.
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Army Chief Gen Bipin Rawat meets Suu Kyi, military leaders in Myanmar
World | May 29, 2017, 11:11 PM ISTIndia has been concerned over some militant groups from the Northeast region taking shelter in Myanmar. The country has been assuring India that it would not allow any insurgent group to use its territory against India.
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Army Chief Gen Bipin Rawat meets Jaitley, briefs him on situation in Kashmir
India | May 25, 2017, 10:21 PM ISTSources said it was a "routine" meeting during which Gen Rawat apprised Jaitley of the security situation in the troubled state besides discussing some other issues.
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No major action will be taken against Major Nitin Gogoi, says Army Chief Bipin Rawat
India | May 24, 2017, 08:16 AM ISTArmy Chief General Bipin Rawat has said that no major action will be taken against Major Gogoi even if the court of enquiry finds him guilty of some lapse in using a Kashmiri youth as the “human shield”.
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Major who tied Kashmiri man to jeep as 'human shield' awarded for counter-insurgency ops
India | May 22, 2017, 09:08 PM ISTMajor Nitin Gogoi has been awarded commendation card by Army Chief General Bipin Rawat for 'sustained efforts' on counter-insurgency operations.
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'Give befitting reply to misadventure from across': Defence Minister to troops in Kashmir
National | May 17, 2017, 11:25 PM ISTDefence Minister Arun Jaitley today asked the Army to remain prepared to give a befitting reply to any misadventure from across the border.
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All Kashmiris not involved in militancy, our job is to target terrorists only: Army Chief
India | May 13, 2017, 09:22 AM ISTIndian Army chief General Bipin Rawat has pointed out that all Kashmiris are not terrorists and therefore, the job of the armed forces is to target the terrorists only after separating them from the Kashmiri people.
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Military not getting its due share, defence spending 'burden' for many: Army chief Bipin Rawat
India | May 04, 2017, 11:57 PM ISTArmy chief General Bipin Rawat today said that military is not getting its due share as the spending on defence is considered a burden by many in the country.
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‘We only share details after execution’: Army Chief Bipin Rawat
India | May 04, 2017, 02:29 PM ISTThree days after Pakistan’s ‘inhumane’ act that saw its Border Action Team (BAT) mutilate the bodies of two Indian soldiers in Kashmir’s Krishna Ghati, Army Chief Bipin Rawat today said that the security forces will retaliate to these kind of actions
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Work to reinforce 'strong image and professional reputation' of Army: Rawat to top commanders
India | Apr 17, 2017, 11:42 PM ISTArmy chief General Bipin Rawat today reminded top army commanders about the strong image of the force and called for efforts to reinforce it further.
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Army Chief meets NSA Ajit Doval to discuss J-K situation
India | Apr 16, 2017, 02:16 PM ISTArmy Chief Gen Bipin Rawat on Sunday met National Security Advisor Ajit Doval and apprised him of the situation in Kashmir valley.
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In meeting with Army Chief, Mehbooba Mufti seeks action against those responsible in video
India | Apr 16, 2017, 07:32 AM ISTArmy Chief Gen Bipin Rawat apprised Mehbooba Mufti about the situation in the Valley and assured her of timely action against its personnel who were responsible for the act of tying the man to the vehicle at Budgam.
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Bangladesh will not harbour elements inimical to neighbours, Sheikh Hasina assures Indian Army chief
World | Apr 03, 2017, 11:08 AM ISTBangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Friday assured the visiting Indian Army chief General Bipin Rawat that Dhaka will stick to its commitment of not harbouring elements inimical to any of its neighbouring countries.
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Indian Army Chief Bipin Rawat to be conferred with honorary rank of Nepal General
World | Mar 28, 2017, 08:37 PM ISTNepal President Bidhya Devi Bhandari will confer the honorary General of Nepal Army to Indian Army chief Bipin Rawat at a special programme at her official residence Sheetal Niwas tomorrow.
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Indian Army chief calls for united efforts to curb stone-pelting in Kashmir
India | Feb 24, 2017, 07:52 PM ISTIndian Army chief General Bipin Rawat today said that coordinated efforts by security forces were needed to deal with the problem of stone-pelting in Kashmir valley.
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Manohar Parrikar backs Army chief on ‘tough action’ against stone-pelters in Kashmir
National | Feb 17, 2017, 11:56 AM ISTDefence Minister Manohar Parrikar has extended his support to Army Chief General Bipin Rawat’s ‘tough action’ remark against those obstructing military’s anti-terror operations in Kashmir.
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Those displaying Pak, ISIS flags in J-K will be dealt with as anti-nationals: Army chief
India | Feb 15, 2017, 10:06 PM ISTIn a stern warning to people supporting terrorists during counter-terrorism operations, Army chief Bipin Rawat today said that those creating hurdles during anti-terror operations and displaying flags of Pakistan and ISIS in Jammu and Kashmir will be
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Pakistan shelling, global warming causing avalanches: Bipin Rawat
India | Jan 29, 2017, 09:57 PM ISTArmy chief general Bipin Rawat today blamed global warming, ecological changes and heavy shelling by Pakistani troops for avalanches in places like Jammu and Kashmir, which had not reported such instances earlier. “Ceasefire violations and
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Indian Army sets up WhatsApp number for soldiers to post problems directly to Army chief
India | Jan 28, 2017, 12:00 AM ISTFrom past few weeks, several soldiers have come out on social media to voice their concerns regarding the harsh conditions and poor facilities during their posting, but now, the Indian Army has set up a