Page 12 - Latest Updates on Bipin Rawat
Ready to talk with Taliban in the interest of Afghanistan, says Army Chief
In November last year, India had participated in talks on Afghanistan in Moscow, of which the Taliban were also a part
 "Ready to talk with Taliban in the interest of Afghanistan, says Army Chief")
India facing complex security challenges along its borders: Army Chief
Rawat appreciated the force's "collective grit, determination and sacrifice of our troops", who have stood their ground "under the most challenging, inhospitable and hostile circumstances"
We are not yet ready for women in combat roles: Army Chief Gen Rawat
The Army chief said there are several other fields where the Army was thinking of inducting women
Attempts are being made to revive insurgency in Punjab: Army Chief
Rawat also said that attempts were being made again through "external linkages" and "external abetment" to revive insurgency in Assam
Restructuring the force: Army chief to hold talks with top generals today
While Rawat is firmly in the saddle, his proposed reforms cut so deeply into existing hierarchies and interest groups that buy-in from senior generals is essential
Army must conquer cyber space to counter tech-savvy terrorists : Army chief
Army Chief said the cyber space is important not only in conventional warfare, but is equally relevant in the sub-conventional warfare
 "Army must conquer cyber space to counter tech-savvy terrorists : Army chief")
J&K: Azadi will never happen, says Army chief to Kashmir youth; highlights
General Rawat said people in Kashmir incite security forces by pelting stones at them, in a bid to disrupt operations
 "J&K: Azadi will never happen, says Army chief to Kashmir youth; highlights")
India is focusing on manufacturing weapons in the country: Army chief Rawat
Army Chief also lauded China's military prowess, saying the neighbouring country, along with its economic rise, also focused on military modernisation
 "India is focusing on manufacturing weapons in the country: Army chief Rawat")
Shocking that Bipin Rawat is indulging in politics, says AIUDF chief Ajmal
AIUDF chief Ajmal told journalists that the Army chief was "misinformed and misguided"
 "Shocking that Bipin Rawat is indulging in politics, says AIUDF chief Ajmal")
Indian Army clarifies General Bipin Rawat's remark on BJP- AIUDF
On Wednesday General Rawat remarked that Assam's All India United Democratic Front (AIUDF) has grown in a faster time-frame than the BJP
India-China bonhomie back, but we are prepared for any exigency: Army chief
There was also an incident of road building by Chinese civilians at Tuting in Arunachal Pradesh, but that was resolved last week
General Rawat's comments 'unconstructive', betray Modi-Xi consensus: China
The Chinese reaction came following comments by General Rawat two days ago that India needs to shift focus from its border with Pakistan to that of China
Chinese troops remain in Doklam, says army chief General Bipin Rawat
In negotiated settlement last year, Indians withdrew from disputed area
India capable of handling China's assertiveness along border: Army Chief
Amid aggressive Chinese efforts to increase its influence in the region, the Army chief said India cannot allow its neighbours to drift away to China
 "India capable of handling China's assertiveness along border: Army Chief")
Arunachal incident resolved, excavators returned to China: General Rawat
The Army chief also said there was a major reduction of Chinese troops in the Doklam area
Keep military out of politics, says army chief; defence expert concurs
Defence expert PK Saighal said: India armed forces have been totally secular and apolitical
Military must be kept away from politics: Army Chief Bipin Rawat
Asked later what his statement meant, the Army chief said it was a clear statement and refused to elaborate any further
Future combat vehicles should operate on western, northern borders: Rawat
Indian Army recently issued a request for information for the development and manufacturing of FRCVs
 "Future combat vehicles should operate on western, northern borders: Rawat")
Stone pelting incidents in Kashmir have come down: Army Chief Bipin Rawat
The Army Chief also added that Indian Army is not facing any shortage of arms
Appointment of interlocutor will not impact Army operations in J&K: Rawat
The Centre has appointed Dinesh Sharma as its special representative for a 'sustained dialogue'
 "Appointment of interlocutor will not impact Army operations in J&K: Rawat")
