Government had selected Gen. Bipin Rawat as the Army Chief superseding two other officers.
04 Jan 2017 1:20 AM
Lt. Gen. Bakshi on Saturday announced “full support” to the new Chief.
02 Jan 2017 2:18 AM
The new Army chief also added that the army will not step back in case of an attack.
01 Jan 2017 1:16 PM
Suhag said that infiltration bids had increased during the year and the number of terrorists killed was nearly double the previous year.
01 Jan 2017 7:02 AM
He announced that he would extend his full support to the new Army Chief.
01 Jan 2017 3:11 AM
Whenever it has happened in the past it has left the institution deeply wounded.
24 Dec 2016 5:08 AM
The BJP said issues related to the defence forces should not be politicised.
22 Dec 2016 12:39 AM
Lieutenant General Rawat headed 19 Division in J&K.
19 Dec 2016 1:29 AM
Congress and the Left on Sunday questioned the appointment of the new army chief by superseding two officers.
18 Dec 2016 3:42 PM
Rawat has handled various operational responsibilities in many areas, including along the LoC with Pakistan, China, and in the North-East.
18 Dec 2016 9:49 AM
However, there is precedent to appointing a new army chief by superseding seniors.
18 Dec 2016 9:33 AM