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Army Chief General Bipin Rawat. (Photo: PTI)

Military modernisation and progress must go together, says Bipin Rawat

Giving examples of expenditure, the Army chief also spoke of the money spent on sending Indian troops for various UN missions.

02 Mar 2018 1:34 AM

The All-India United Democratic Front president and MP Badruddin Ajmal (Photo: ANI)

General in crosshairs

The Indian Army is known for its apolitical nature.

25 Feb 2018 12:50 AM

Army Chief’s remark on AIUDF growth shocking, says Badruddin Ajmal

Ajmal also advised that Army Chief should have cross-examined the facts before making such baseless statement on growth of a political party.

23 Feb 2018 4:45 AM

Gen Rawat had referred to Badruddin Ajmal’s AIDUF in connection with reports of increase in Muslim population in several districts of Assam, observing that the party has grown 'faster' than the BJP in the 1980s. (Photo: ANI)

Respect Army chief, but he's been misinformed: AIUDF president

Gen Bipin Rawat spoke of proxy warfare in the Northeast by Pak with China's help and 'planned' influx of Bangladeshi immigrants.

22 Feb 2018 9:02 PM

Army chief General Bipin Rawat referred to Ajmal’s AIDUF in connection with reports of increase in Muslim population in several districts of Assam, observing that the party has grown 'faster' than the BJP in the 1980s. (Photo: File | PTI)

Army says nothing political or religious in Bipin Rawat’s comments

Army reply came after AIUDF asked whether chief was 'indulging in politics' which is against his constitutional mandate.

22 Feb 2018 4:35 PM

Army Chief General Bipin Rawat made the statement while addressing the 'North East Region of India Bridging Gaps and Securing Borders Summit,' in New Delhi on Wednesday. (Photo: PTI)

China, Pak agents of illegal immigration in Northeast: Bipin Rawat

Rawat also said, the Centre is seriously contemplating to address issues in the Northeast with its Act East Policy to encourage development.

22 Feb 2018 8:59 AM

Indian Army Chief General Bipin Rawat (Photo: PTI)

Pakistan, China encouraging immigration into Assam, says Bipin Rawat

Sunil Lanba said despite the differences with China on the border issue, peace and tranquillity has been maintained.

22 Feb 2018 1:35 AM

Union defence minister Nirmala Sitharaman (Photo: PTI)

India-Pak ties can get worse

Home minister Rajnath Singh and Indian Army Chief Gen. Bipin Rawat are as belligerent.

18 Feb 2018 5:01 AM

Army Chief Bipin Rawat Bipin Rawat (Photo: PTI)

Field Marshal KM Cariappa must get Bharat Ratna: Son

The current Chief of Army Staff, General Bipin Rawat, recommended Bharat Ratna for my father, but the Congress turns around, says KC Cariappa.

16 Feb 2018 6:06 AM

Army Chief General Bipin Rawat. (Photo: ANI)

J&K militants getting younger, dying sooner

At present, about 300 militants are operating in the state, of which about 180 are locals and 120 are of foreign origin.

12 Feb 2018 4:02 AM

Army Chief General Bipin Rawat, who had reached Jammu on early Sunday, reviewed the situation and held a meeting with senior Army officials. (Photo: PTI)

J&K: Three more Armymen, one civilian killed

The authorities said that one more militant has been killed, in addition to the three JeM attackers who were gunned down on Saturday.

12 Feb 2018 3:24 AM

Army Chief General Bipin Rawat arrived at the camp late on Saturday night and was briefed on the situation by two commanders. (Photo: ANI)

Army camp attack: 5 soldiers, 4 terrorists dead; NIA takes stock

Most of the camp residents in over 150 houses were evacuated to flush out other terrorists.

11 Feb 2018 9:28 AM

Policemen arrest former President and Opposition leader Maumoon Abdul Gayoom (centre) after government declared Emergency in the Maldives late Monday. (Photo: AP)

Indian troops on standby as Maldives ex-Prez sends SOS

Supreme Court Chief Justice, former Prez Gayoom arrested.

07 Feb 2018 3:04 AM

Jaitley said the government was developing connectivity infrastructure in border areas to secure the country's defence. (Photo: PTI/Representational)

Budget 2018: To counter China, Govt to build tunnel at 13,700 ft in Arunachal

The proposal to build the Sela Pass comes amid concerns over Beijing's growing assertiveness along nearly 4,000 km-long China-India border.

02 Feb 2018 10:04 AM

'We are very concerned about human rights. We are absolutely concerned about collateral damage. So do not get too much concerned because we are taking adequate measures and precautions,' Rawat said. (Photo: File)

Not right time to rethink AFSPA or make it milder: Army Chief Bipin Rawat

He said though AFSPA has some strong provisions, the Army is concerned about collateral damages and will ensure convenience of local people.

29 Jan 2018 8:30 AM

Time hasn’t come for AFSPA rethink, says Army chief

Act remains a thorny issue in J&K, Northeast.

29 Jan 2018 12:55 AM

Gen Rawat said the Army has rules of engagements for various operations at every level to ensure that no inconvenience is caused to the people while it is operating under AFSPA. (Photo: PTI)

Time has not come for any rethink on AFSPA, says Army chief

Rawat said Army is concerned about collateral damages and ensuring that its operations under the law do not inconvenience the local people.

28 Jan 2018 7:51 PM

Gen Rawat earlier this month said that India needs to shift focus from its border with Pakistan to that of China and spoke of pressure being exerted by Beijing along the Line of Actual Control (LAC). (Photo: PTI/Representational)

Doklam is part of China, learn lessons from standoff: Chinese army to India

Troops of India and China were locked in a 73-day-long standoff in Doklam since June 16 which ended on Aug 28, 2017.

25 Jan 2018 6:13 PM

The Army chief also spoke about nuclear weapons and deterrence. (Photo: PTI)

Terrorist bases in Pak aiming to revive insurgency in J&K: Rawat

The Army chief said nuclear arms may be weapons of deterrence, but that does not mean that nations will not engage in combat.

18 Jan 2018 9:18 AM

However, General Rawat said Indian forces will face the PLA troops if they come again in Doklam. (Photo: PTI)

China's infrastructure at Doklam temporary: Bipin Rawat

His remarks come in wake of recent media reports about China apparently taking control of the northern side of the Doklam Plateau.

17 Jan 2018 9:13 PM

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