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  'Won't accept any shift in Line of Actual Control': CDS Bipin Rawat talks tough on Ladakh standoff

  India | November 06, 2020 11:45 IST

  Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Bipin Rawat said that India will not accept any shift in Line of Actual Control and that China is facing unanticipated consequences for its misadventure in Ladakh.

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  CDS Bipin Rawat proposes to increase retirement age of officer, jawans

  India | November 04, 2020 20:34 IST

  In a slew of new reforms related to manpower in the armed forces initiated by Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat, the retirement age of officers and jawans from technical branches is proposed to be increased.

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  India's armed forces capable of dealing with Chinese actions in best suitable ways: Rawat

  India | September 03, 2020 20:02 IST

  India's armed forces are capable of handling aggressive Chinese actions in "best suitable ways", Chief of Defence Staff Gen Bipin Rawat said on Thursday, remarks that came against the backdrop of China's attempts to change the status quo in certain areas in eastern Ladakh.

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  If talks fail, India has 'military option' on table to deal with Chinese transgressions: Bipin Rawat

  India | August 24, 2020 20:08 IST

  Amid ongoing tension between India and China at LAC in Ladakh, India’s Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Bipin Rawat has explicitly stated that a military option to deal with transgressions by the Chinese People’s Liberation Army in Ladakh is on the table, but will be exercised only after the failure of talks at military and diplomatic levels.

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  Not one inch of our land can be taken by any power in world: Rajnath Singh assures soldiers

  India | July 17, 2020 15:03 IST

  Defence Minister Rajnath Singh during his security view visit to Ladakh amid border row with China, interacted with troops at Lukung, along with Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat and Army Chief General MM Naravane.

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  COVID-19 has taught us to be self-reliant: CDS Bipin Rawat

  India | April 26, 2020 9:26 IST

  Chief of Defence Staff Bipin Rawat has said that Coronavirus taught us to be self-reliant. While assessing the COVID-19 situation in the region, the CDS said, "In India, when we're looking at becoming a regional power, we'll have to support others and not be dependent on others. It becomes important we support Make in India and ensure that whatever (weapon systems) we're importing, gradually we're getting it through Make in India."

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  CDS General Rawat unveils big ticket military reform agenda

  India | February 17, 2020 21:06 IST

  India will have two to five theatre commands to deal with future security challenges along the western and northern borders and the first one is expected to be operational by 2022, Chief of Defence Staff Gen. Bipin Rawat said on Monday, rolling out plans for big ticket military reforms.

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

  India | February 17, 2020 13:30 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.

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

  India | February 15, 2020 0:06 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.

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  Difficult to predict war scenario with Pakistan: CDS Rawat

  India | January 20, 2020 20:02 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 | January 20, 2020 15:25 IST

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

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

  India | January 18, 2020 7:07 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 | January 16, 2020 11:38 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 | January 02, 2020 21:10 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 | January 01, 2020 19:22 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.

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

  India | January 01, 2020 12:13 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.

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

  India | December 31, 2019 15:29 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.

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  Gen Manoj Mukund Naravane takes charge as new Army Chief

  India | December 31, 2019 12:30 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.

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  General Bipin Rawat visits War Memorial, receives Guard of Honour

  India | December 31, 2019 11:09 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.

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

  India | December 31, 2019 10:56 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.