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Indian Navy to have one Peninsular command: CDS Gen Bipin Rawat

India | Feb 17, 2020, 01:30 PM IST

CDS General Bipin Rawat on Monday said that India was looking to set up two to five theatre commands, and the first one is scheduled to be rolled out by 2022. He also said that he favours a policy of staggered procurement of big-ticket purchases, including the acquisition of 114 fighter jets.

CDS will look after promotion, transfer of brigadier and above officers

India | Feb 15, 2020, 12:06 AM IST

The newly-created Department of Military Affairs (DMA) headed by Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) Bipin Rawat will look after all promotion and posting of Brigadier-rank officer and above in all the three tri-services, the Navy, Army and the Air Force. The CDS would also look after prioritization of all procurements.

Deputy PM of Qatar receives guard of honour in Delhi

News | Feb 04, 2020, 06:59 PM IST

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defence Affairs of Qatar, Dr. Khalid Bin Mohammed Al Attiyah received guard of honour at South Block lawns in Delhi on February 04.

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Difficult to predict war scenario with Pakistan: CDS Rawat

India | Jan 20, 2020, 08:02 PM IST

Chief of Defence Staff Gen Bipin Rawat on Monday said it was very difficult to predict if a scenario of a war with Pakistan would emerge or not but all the defence services were prepared to take on any challenge.

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SU-30 MKI with BrahMos missile inducted at Thanjavur air base: Here's what makes it strategic

India | Jan 20, 2020, 03:25 PM IST

SU-30MKI fighter aircraft induction at the Southern Air Command strategically important due to increasing Chinese presence in the Indian Ocean region.

Pakistan condemns CDS Rawat's remarks on fighting terror and de-radicalisation camps in Kashmir

India | Jan 18, 2020, 07:07 AM IST

Pakistan on Friday condemned the statements of Indian Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat where he suggested de-radicalization camps for radicalised youths in the Kashmir Valley and a concerted effort to tackle terrorism globally.

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To end terrorism, do what US did after 9/11: CDS Gen Bipin Rawat

India | Jan 16, 2020, 11:38 AM IST

On containing radicalisation, the Chief of Defence Staff said it can be checked if right persons are targeted, adding there was a need to confront the "ideology of radicalisation".

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Fact Check: This controversial letter is NOT written by Bipin Rawat

India | Jan 02, 2020, 09:10 PM IST

If you have come across a controversial letter "addressed" by India's first Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) Bipin Rawat, then you are completely mistaken. The letter carrying General Rawat's photograph and the Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) insignia is only to make you fall into the trap.

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First pictures of Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat in uniform; photos inside

India | Jan 01, 2020, 07:22 PM IST

General Bipin Rawat on Wednesday (today) took charge as Chief of Defence Staff in the presence of all three chiefs — Army Chief, Navy Chief and Airforce Chief.

As Gen Bipin Rawat takes charge as CDS, PM Modi says institution reflects hopes of 1.3 bn Indians

After Gen Bipin Rawat takes charge as CDS, PM Modi says institution reflects hopes of 1.3 bn Indians

India | Jan 01, 2020, 12:13 PM IST

As General Bipin Rawat on Wednesday took charge as India’s first Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the post reflects the hopes and aspirations of 130 crore Indians. Writing on Twitter, the PM noted that the institution of CDS carries the responsibility of modernising the Indian military.

General Bipin Rawat as CDS: How India's Chief of Defence Staff uniform will look like; photos inside

India | Dec 31, 2019, 03:29 PM IST

On assumption of appointment, Chief of Defence Staff will have his office in South Block and shall have parent Service uniform, rank badges and accoutrements of CDS reflecting jointness, integration and synergy.

Gen Manoj Mukund Naravane takes charge as new Army Chief

India | Dec 31, 2019, 12:30 PM IST

Gen Manoj Mukund Naravane took over the charges as the new Chief of Army Staff on Tuesday, leading the 1.3 million-strong force.

Army Chief General Bipin Rawat receives Guard of Honour

General Bipin Rawat visits War Memorial, receives Guard of Honour

India | Dec 31, 2019, 11:09 AM IST

On Monday late night, the Central government announced that General Rawat has been appointed as CDS. General Rawat - who served a rare full three-year term as the Indian Army Chief after he superseded two officers in 2016 - will serve as CDS till March 31, 2023.

Gen Rawat's appointment as CDS will help catalyse greater India-US defence cooperation: Wells

India | Dec 31, 2019, 10:56 AM IST

The US has congratulated General Bipin Rawat on his appointment as India's first Chief of Defence Staff, saying this will help "catalyse" greater defence co-operation between the two countries.

Named as India's first CDS Chief, General Bipin Rawat to retire as Army Chief today

India | Dec 31, 2019, 10:49 AM IST

General Rawat had served full three-year term as the Indian Army Chief after he superseded two officers in 2016.

Bipin Rawat, India's first Chief of Defence Staff (CDS)

What is Chief of Defence Staff

Fyi | Dec 31, 2019, 12:09 PM IST

Army Chief General Bipin Rawat has been named as India's first Chief of Defence Staff. He has been named as the CDS just a day before he was to retire from service after completing a full three-year term as the Chief of Army Staff. The recommendation for creating of CDS was mooted 20 years back.

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