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Group Captain Varun Singh dies: 'Extremely anguished', says PM Modi after lone survivor in CDS Bipin Rawat chopper crash passes away

Prime Minister Modi said that Group Captain Singh served the nation with pride, valour and utmost professionalism.

Dec 15, 2021, 13:09 PM IST

DRDO, IAF successfully flight-test indigenous Stand-Off Anti-Tank Missile - WATCH

The flight test was successful in meeting all its mission objectives. 

Dec 12, 2021, 08:00 AM IST

Helicopter crash: Condition of Group Captain Varun Singh critical but stable

Group Captain Varun Singh is undergoing treatment at the Command Hospital in Bengaluru.

Dec 10, 2021, 21:33 PM IST

Gen Bipin Rawat Funeral: Daughters pay emotional tribute to CDS Rawat and mother Madulika

Gen Bipin Rawat and his wife Madhulika passed away in a chopper crash on Dec 8 in Tamil Nadu. Their daughters and relatives paid last respects to the departed souls. Earlier, several leaders including Amit Shah, Rahul Gandhi, Uttarakhand CM Dhami and religious leaders attended the last rites.

Dec 10, 2021, 14:52 PM IST

Brig LS Lidder funeral: Daughter, wife pay tearful tribute

The wife and daughter of Brig LS Lidder pay their last respects to him at Brar Square, Delhi Cantt. He lost his life in Tamil Nadu chopper crash on 8th December.

Dec 10, 2021, 12:12 PM IST

Mrs Madhulika Rawat: The force behind the force that General Bipin Rawat was

The author of this piece, Swapnil Pandey is an army wife and a popular defence writer with a wide audience base. Her latest book Force Behind The Forces has released this month. It is a collection of seven true stories of eternal love, courage and sacrifice.

Dec 09, 2021, 22:32 PM IST

Gen Bipin Rawat last rites: Timings for civilians and military personnel to pay tribute

The mortal remains of Gen Bipin Rawat will be taken in a gun carriage for funeral in Delhi Cantt Brar Square.

Dec 09, 2021, 19:40 PM IST

Gen Bipin Rawat's chopper crash video surfaced?

Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat and 12 others -- including his wife Madhulika and 11 armed forces personnel -- lost their lives in a helicopter crash in Tamil Nadu's Coonoor on December 8.

Dec 09, 2021, 12:54 PM IST

Rajnath Singh briefs Parliament on IAF chopper crash

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh informed Parliament about chopper crash that killed 13 people, including Chief Of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat.

Dec 09, 2021, 12:48 PM IST

IAF Chopper Crash: Know all about insurgency warfare hero General Bipin Rawat

A military chopper carrying senior officials, including Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat, crashed near Coonoor in Tamil Nadu.

Dec 09, 2021, 12:38 PM IST

What is a Black Box? The device that can solve mystery behind Gen Bipin Rawat's helicopter crash

A Black Box is a vital electronic device also known as Flight Data Recorder that records 88 vital parameters about a flight including, airspeed, altitude, cockpit conversations, and air pressure among others.

Dec 09, 2021, 09:23 AM IST

Govt may appoint new CDS soon after General Bipin Rawat's sudden demise in IAF chopper crash

The sudden and untimely passing away of the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Bipin Rawat in a military helicopter crash near Coonoor in Tamil Nadu has raised the big question about who will be his likely successor.

Dec 09, 2021, 07:18 AM IST

General Bipin Rawat (1958-2021): India's first CDS and longest serving 4-star officer

Bipin Rawat was instrumental in creating foundation of India's joint theatre commands, a major reform in Indian military establishment since independence.

Dec 08, 2021, 23:02 PM IST

Watch: Gen Bipin Rawat’s memorable speech at Kargil Vijay Diwas

An old video has gone viral that features Bipin Rawat delivering a speech on the occasion of Kargil Vijay Diwas.

Dec 08, 2021, 21:58 PM IST

Gen Bipin Rawat, wife Madhulika Rawat and 11 others dead in chopper crash

The accident site was a scene of despair with trees being reduced to broken pieces under the impact of the crash, flames from the chopper engulfing the wooden logs resulting in billowing smoke and personnel scurrying to douse the fire.

Dec 08, 2021, 18:12 PM IST

Gen Bipin Rawat chopper crash: Mi17V5 is advanced transport helicopter with IAF since 2012

India had in 2008 signed a deal with Russia to induct 80 Mi17V5 medium lift helicopters for strengthening its chopper fleet.

Dec 08, 2021, 18:04 PM IST

China poses significant, long-term challenge to India's strategic goals: IAF chief Vivek Ram Chaudhari

Air Chief Marshal said that China's hegemonic and entrapping policies can provide opportunities for India to leverage in trade and military domains.

Dec 08, 2021, 17:06 PM IST

Gen Bipin Rawat chopper crash in Tamil Nadu: What we know so far

An IAF Mi-17V5 helicopter, with CDS Gen Bipin Rawat on board, met with an accident today near Coonoor in Tamil Nadu.

Dec 08, 2021, 16:20 PM IST

Hoping for safety of CDS General Bipin Rawat, others: Rahul Gandhi on military chopper crash

Around 14 people including CDS Rawat were on board the military chopper that met with an accident in Katteri-Nanchappanchathram area near Coonoor in the hilly Nilgiris district, Tamil Nadu. 

Dec 08, 2021, 15:15 PM IST

IAF's Mi-17V5 helicopter with CDS Gen Bipin Rawat on board crashes in Tamil Nadu, visuals surface

The Indian Air Force said that an inquiry has been ordered to ascertain the cause of the accident of IAF's Mi-17V5 chopper.

Dec 08, 2021, 14:15 PM IST