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Army Chief General Bipin Rawat (Photo: ANI)

Army chief meets J&K gov, reviews Kashmir’s security

Army Chief added that the two also discussed varied steps “required to be taken for assuring a stable and bright future for the youth of the state”.

24 Jun 2018 5:30 AM

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

Governor’s rule won’t affect operations in Kashmir: Army Chief

The security forces have very strict rules of engagement and “take action” in accordance with them, Gen. Rawat said.

21 Jun 2018 6:33 AM

Army Chief General Bipin Rawat meets the family members of late rifleman Aurangzeb at his village in Poonch district of Jammu. (Photo: Asian Age)

Army Chief Bipin Rawat visits soldier Aurangzeb's family in Poonch

Rawat also told it that the supreme sacrifice rendered by the brave son of India will not go in vain.

19 Jun 2018 5:10 AM

Army Chief General Bipin Rawat meets the family members of late rifleman Aurangzeb at his village in Poonch district of Jammu on Monday. (Photo: Asian Age)

Army Chief visits slain jawan’s village

Later, his bullet-riddled corpse was found lying in Guso village of neighbouring Pulwama district the same evening.

19 Jun 2018 2:12 AM

On May 21, Army Headquarters and Directorate General of Defence Estates issued a letter stating, 'All barriers, check-posts and roadblocks will be removed. Vehicles will not be stopped or checked.' (Photo: Indian Army | Twitter | @adgpi)

#CloseCanttGates: Army officers' wives share concerns against MoD decision

Wives of Army officers have launched campaign- 'Say no to opening Cantonment roads to public. Support the real guardians of the nation'.

09 Jun 2018 12:34 PM

No case against Major Gogoi, police tells court

Major Gogoi had booked a room in Hotel Grand Mamta in tourist frequented Dal Lake area of Srinagar online.

01 Jun 2018 1:20 AM

The home ministry officials had after the Ramzan ceasefire announcement made it clear that it does not apply on those attempting to infiltrate into Jammu and Kashmir from across the border and that the security forces would retaliate also if and when attacked by militants in the hinterland. (Representational image)

Infiltration bid foiled, five militants killed in J&K

Second infiltration bid in nine days foiled; security op remains underway.

27 May 2018 4:00 AM

Last week, the Centre ordered to suspend the security operations against terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir during the holy month of Ramzan. (Representational Image)

J&K: 5 terrorists gunned down in infiltration bid along LoC in Tangdhar

This comes hours after Army Chief General Bipin Rawat called upon Pakistan to stop infiltration to establish peace along border.

26 May 2018 9:12 AM

'If Pakistan really wants peace, then we will want them to take the first step by stopping infiltration of terrorists into our side. The ceasefire violation mostly takes place to aid infiltration,' General Rawat told reporters. (Photo: File | ANI)

Pak must not send terrorists across border if it wants peace: Bipin Rawat

General Rawat said the Army will think about continuing the unilateral ceasefire if the peaceful situation continues in J&K.

26 May 2018 8:17 AM

Army Chief General Bipin Rawat. (Photo: PTI)

Army Chief hints at extending Ramzan ceasefire

Rawat is on a two-day visit of Kashmir Valley to review the security situation in the wake of Ramzan ceasefire announcement.

26 May 2018 5:09 AM

Army orders court of inquiry into Major Gogoi hotel row

Army Chief General Bipin Rawat had assured that exemplary punishment will be awarded to Maj. Gogoi “if found guilty of any offence”.

26 May 2018 5:03 AM

‘Human shield’ Army major held for hotel scuffle

Confirming the incident, Inspector General of Police (Kashmir range) SP Pani said that a probe has been launched into the incident.

24 May 2018 2:09 AM

Official sources told PTI that 11 private firms would be involved in the ambitious project, the implementation of which is being monitored by the top brass of the Army and the defence ministry.

Army finalises Rs 15,000 crore ammunition project

The sources indicated the broad contours of the project were discussed at a conference of the Army’s top commanders here in April.

14 May 2018 2:56 AM

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti during a meeting in New Delhi. (Photo: PTI)

BJP rejects Mufti’s ceasefire appeal

PM Narendra Modi to visit state later this month.

11 May 2018 1:07 AM

Kashmiri students throw stones at policemen during a protest in Srinagar on Wednesday against recent cases of rape in the country. Fresh rounds of protests are being seen across the country, triggered by the rape and murder of an eight-year-old girl in the Kathua. (Photo: AP)

Kashmir spins out of control

Meanwhile, Pakistan waged a proxy war through armed tribal militia backed by its regular army with agenda to annex Kashmir.

20 Apr 2018 1:30 AM

Army Chief General Bipin Rawat (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

Separatists welcome army chiefs’ peace cry

General Qamar Bajwa further said, "Pakistan remains committed to such a dialogue, but only on the basis of sovereign equality, and dignity.”

17 Apr 2018 2:02 AM

Rawat said the world looks at India as a country that can balance the rise of China in the region as it was showing its 'assertiveness'. (Photo: PTI/File)

China has arrived before time: Rawat calls for military modernisation

Last week, China unveiled its largest defence spending increase in three years, setting an 8.1 per cent growth target this year.

14 Mar 2018 8:19 AM

Army Chief Gen. Bipin Rawat (Photo: PTI)

Army Chief should speak less, and with care

The Army Chief kept a stoic silence as our brave soldiers were killed with unceasing regularity.

09 Mar 2018 5:13 AM

Sitharaman's reply on Monday came in response to a question on whether satellite images have revealed that China has constructed seven helipads in Doklam besides deploying tanks and missiles in the area. (Photo: ANI)

China building helipads, other infra in Doklam: Nirmala Sitharaman

Junior Defence Minister Bhamre had said that situation along India's border with China is 'sensitive' and it has the potential to escalate.

06 Mar 2018 7:48 AM

Sitharaman said that security forces are 'eliminating' the infiltrators at the LoC before they could sneak into the Indian side but added that it would be not right to say that no one manages to infiltrate. (Photo: File | ANI)

Forces proportionately dealing with Pak along LoC: Def Min

She also said there was 'no rethinking as of now' on the AFSPA in J&K and several insurgency-hit states in the Northeast.

03 Mar 2018 7:37 PM

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