Page 10 - Latest Updates on Bipin Rawat
Tough to predict war with Pak, but defence ready for challenge: CDS Rawat
The top general, who inducted the Sukhoi-30 MKI squadron here, was responding to a question about any possibility of a war emerging between India and Pakistan.
 "Tough to predict war with Pak, but defence ready for challenge: CDS Rawat")
Unconvincing arguments: When bureaucracy tried to prevent creation of CDS
The CDS was cleared by the Cabinet Committee on Security on December 24
Who'll de-radicalise lynchers & their masters? Owaisi on CDS Rawat's remark
The Hyderabad MP said de-radicalisation is needed for those who lynch and kill innocent Dalits and Muslims
 "Who'll de-radicalise lynchers & their masters? Owaisi on CDS Rawat's remark")
The chimera of tri-service commands
An integrated military needs tri-service operational planning structures, rather than a joint command
 "The chimera of tri-service commands")
Need to follow US approach after 9/11 to root out terrorism: CDS Rawat
In a clear reference to Pakistan, he also sought strong global action including diplomatic isolation against states sponsoring terrorism
If we think war on terrorism is going to end, we are wrong: CDS Gen Rawat
In an address at the Raisina Dialogue, Gen Rawat also said there is a need to take a hardline approach in dealing with terrorism, the way the US went after terror groups after the 9/11 terror attacks
 "If we think war on terrorism is going to end, we are wrong: CDS Gen Rawat")
Two joint secys, 38 other officials appointed to assist CDS Gen Bipin Rawat
As CDS, Gen Rawat is also acting as the Principal Military Advisor to the defence minister on all tri-services matters besides helming the Department of Military Affairs
 "Two joint secys, 38 other officials appointed to assist CDS Gen Bipin Rawat")
A force to reckon with
Through the position of CDS, the military gets a say in governance. Should we worry about it?
 "A force to reckon with")
Gen Rawat orders preparation of road map to create air defence command
"The CDS directed that a proposal to create Air Defence Command be prepared by June 30," said an official
India has a Chief of Defence Staff: Here's what General Bipin Rawat can do
Several questions remain, however, over General Rawat's role and functions
New CDS Gen Rawat stresses on integration of services, capability boost
Gen Rawat, who took charge as CDS, said the synergised effort of the services should not be the sum of the whole, but much more than that
 "New CDS Gen Rawat stresses on integration of services, capability boost")
Appointment of Chief of Defence Staff momentous, historic for India: Shah
In a series of tweets, Shah also said Prime Minister Narendra Modi has fulfilled yet another long-pending demand with India getting its first CDS.
 "Appointment of Chief of Defence Staff momentous, historic for India: Shah")
We keep ourselves away from politics, we follow govt directives: CDS Rawat
Gen Rawat also said that his focus as CDS will be to integrate the efforts of the three services and to work as a team.
Top events today: Gen Rawat to take over as CDS, Railway fare hike, & more
Business Standard brings you top events that are lined up for Wednesday
 "Top events today: Gen Rawat to take over as CDS, Railway fare hike, & more")
All 3 service chiefs to be present at guard of honour of India's first CDS
General Rawat's appointment was announced by the Defence Ministry last night after it was cleared by the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet.
Govt gives sneak peek of CDS uniform, insignia; office to be in South Block
Gen Rawat will be able to serve as CDS for a period of up to three years after the government amended the rules extending the age of retirement to 65 years
 "Govt gives sneak peek of CDS uniform, insignia; office to be in South Block")
Army better prepared to face challenges on Pak, China borders: Gen Rawat
Gen Rawat had assumed charge as the 27th Chief of Army Staff on December 31, 2016 and retired from the post after a distinguished career. On Monday, he was appointed India's first CDS
 "Army better prepared to face challenges on Pak, China borders: Gen Rawat")
Govt creates new Department of Military Affairs, to be headed by Gen Rawat
The new department will have under it works relating to the three forces -- Army, Navy and Air Force
Gen Mukund Naravane takes charge as India's 28th Army chief, succeeds Rawat
The outgoing Army chief thanked all the army personnel and their families for extending full support to him in his three year tenure
 "Gen Mukund Naravane takes charge as India's 28th Army chief, succeeds Rawat")
'Started on wrong foot': Congress questions Rawat's appointment as CDS
Manish Tewari wondered if the CDS as Permanent Chairperson of Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee outrank the three service Chiefs
