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'We are monitoring the developments and I reassure the country that we are ready to deal with any situation where our services are required by the nation,' the Air Chief Marshal said. (Photo: ANI)

IAF monitoring situation along Indo-Pak border: Air Force Chief Bhadauria

'We are prepared for any eventuality and will carry out any mission as directed by the government,' Bhadauria said.

01 Oct 2019 10:28 AM

Rawat said it would no longer be “hide and seek” and if India had to cross the border, it would do so through air, ground route or both. (Photo: File)

'No more hide and seek': Indian Army chief says will cross LoC if needed

The Army chief also blamed Pakistan for supporting terrorism and said the neighbour had specifically called for ‘jihad’.

30 Sep 2019 10:19 AM

Army Chief General Bipin Rawat. (Photo: PTI)

Rawat’s remarks ill-advised

This is par for the course in nations where the Army plays an outsized role public affairs, beyond the military domain.

25 Sep 2019 1:01 AM

Pakistan on Tuesday rejected as "completely baseless" the Indian Army Chief's statement on the reactivation of terror camp in Balakot that was destroyed by the Indian armed forces through a surgical strike earlier this year. (Photo: File)

Pak claims Indian Army's statement on Balakot terror camp 'completely baseless'

Tensions between two countries spiked after India on August 5 revoked J&K's special status and bifurcated it into two union territories.

24 Sep 2019 12:42 PM

Balakot terror camp reactivated: Bipin Rawat

Pakistan-trained 500 terrorists waiting to infiltrate: Army Chief.

24 Sep 2019 1:41 AM

Bipin Rawat visits Leh, reviews security on borders

The main purpose of his visit to Leh, however, was to apprise the 15th Finance Commission (FC) team led by its chairman N. K. Singh.

18 Sep 2019 4:18 AM

Commenting on the situation in Jammu Kashmir, the Army Chief said, 'It is necessary for the people of Jammu Kashmir to understand that what is happening there is for them only'. (Photo: File)

'Indian Army is always ready for action in PoK,' says General Bipin Rawat

However, the Army Chief made it clear that a decision in this regard has to be taken by the government.

12 Sep 2019 8:02 PM

Army Chief Gen Bipin Rawat (Photo: Twitter/ANI)

Bipin Rawat visits LoC, reviews security

Army Chief in Valley to check preparedness of security forces.

31 Aug 2019 2:05 AM

It is worth mentioning that the Army Chief's visit comes at a time when Jammu and Kashmir governor Satya Pal Malik and Ministry of External Affairs were stressing that normalcy is returning to the Valley. (Photo: File)

In his first after abrogation of Art 370, Army chief to visit Srinagar today

During his visit, Rawat will review the security situation and preparedness of security forces in the Kashmir valley.

30 Aug 2019 8:44 AM

Jammu and Kashmir Director of Information and Public Relations Sehrish Asgar said primary and middle schools are open in the Kashmir Valley and attendance in schools has increased in past few days. (Photo: ANI)

Jammu and Kashmir high schools to reopen today

Director of Education Malik's statement came day after Army chief said Pakistan could instigate violence in Union Territories.

28 Aug 2019 9:02 AM

'We must gradually allow the people to appreciate the benefits that will accrue to them with the actions were taken by the government,' General Rawat said. (Photo: File)

Pakistan may instigate violence in Kashmir: Army chief

He said Pakistan might use the violence as an excuse to bring international attention to the Valley.

27 Aug 2019 12:19 PM

Army Chief General Bipin Rawat (Photo: ANI)

General Bipin Rawat visits Eastern Command Headquarters

The Army Chief also visited the solar lighting project in the cantonment and hailed this green initiative.

26 Aug 2019 2:49 AM

The Army chief informed the government about preparedness of his force when it was considering various options, including carrying out an aerial raid, to punish Pakistan for the Pulwama terror attack. (Photo: PTI)

With plans to go inside Pak, Army was ready for war after Pulwama: report

Explaining Rawat's comments, official said what the Army Chief meant was that Indian Army was ready to take battle into Pak.

20 Aug 2019 7:47 AM

The Army Chief General Bipin Rawat has confirmed the punishment awarded to the major general. (Photo: Twitter | ANI)

Army sacks top officer for sexually harassing woman

A woman officer of the rank of captain had alleged that he had called her to his room and misbehaved with her.

17 Aug 2019 2:51 AM

Army Chief apprises Rajnath Singh of situation

The Indian Army is on standby for any contingency in Kashmir.

09 Aug 2019 1:44 AM

MS Dhoni, who took a two-month break from international cricket, is currently training with the Paramilitary forces (106 Territorial Army Battalion), and he is expected to be with the Army for two weeks. (Photo:Twitter))

Lt Colonel MS Dhoni gives an autograph bat as his picture goes viral; see pic

The 38-year-old started has joined the troops and have started working with the Army from July 31.

02 Aug 2019 12:07 PM

Army Chief Gen. Bipin Rawat, along with Northern Command Chief Lt. Gen. Ranbir Singh and Chinar Corps Commander Lt. Gen. K.J.S. Dhillon, meets J&K governor, Satya Pal Malik at Raj Bhavan in Srinagar on Thursday.

As LoC heats up again, Army Chief Rawat rushed to Valley

The Army Chief also visited the Army Goodwill School at Mazbug outside the Northwestern town of Sopore to interact with the students and staff.

02 Aug 2019 7:26 AM

Relatives of Indian Army soldiers, who were martyred during the Kargil Way, pay homage at Punjab State War Heroes Memorial and Museum on the occasion of Kargil Vijay Divas in Amritsar. (Photo: PTI)

Army Chief asks Kashmiri militants to shun violence

He also said that Kashmiri youth can be reached also through social media campaigns in order to make them shun weapons and come to the mainstream.

27 Jul 2019 4:12 AM

Army Chief Gen. Bipin Rawat (from left), IAF’s Air Chief Marshal B.S. Dhanoa and Navy Chief Adm. Karambir Singh pay tribute to martyrs on the 20th anniversary of the Kargil Vijay Diwas at Drass War Memorial in J&K on Friday. (Photo: Asian Age)

‘Bloodier nose’ if Kargil is repeated: Bipin Rawat

Talking about modernising the Army's inventory, Rawat said that the focus is on the Artillery weapon system.

27 Jul 2019 12:11 AM

‘This (Kargil War) was a big misadventure by Pakistan Army in 1999. My warning to Pakistan is do not ever attempt such a misadventure anytime in future,’ he said while interacting with reporters. (Photo: ANI)

‘Will take back bodies': Bipin Rawat's warning to Pakistan on 20th Kargil Diwas

‘Infiltration has come down because of our troops sitting alert at the border,’ he also said.

25 Jul 2019 3:03 PM

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