New Delhi [India], October 2 (ANI): In his maiden communication with the three defence forces, new Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan has asked the Army, Navy and Air Force to make a move ahead towards the creation of integrated theatre commands.

Kibithu (Arunachal Pradesh) [India], September 10 (ANI): To honour the country's first Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) late General Bipin Rawat, the Kibithu military garrison in Arunachal was named after him.

New Delhi [India], January 26 (ANI): President Ram Nath Kovind on Tuesday paid tributes to tributes to India's first Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat, who died in a helicopter crash last month and said he was "one of bravest commanders of the country".

New Delhi [India], January 25 (ANI): Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi after the Centre decided to confer the Padma Vibhushan award to the country's first Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat and former Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Kalyan Singh posthumously.

New Delhi [India], January 25 (ANI): India's first Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Bipin Rawat and former Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Kalyan Singh were posthumously awarded Padma Vibhushan in the civilian honours announced by the government on the eve of 73rd Republic Day.

Rajkot Jan 24 PTI The Gujarat government on Monday named an under-bridge in Rajkot after General Bipin Rawat to honour the countrys first Chief of Defence Staff who died in a chopper crash in December Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel inaugurated the under-bridge located in Laxmi Nagar area virtually In recent times the head of all three wings of the armed forces CDS General Bipin Rawat lost his life in a tragedy This bridge should be named CDS General Bipin Rawat Bridge Patel said Earlier Rajkot Mayor Pradeep Dav had asked the CM to suggest a name for the structure which was built at a cost of Rs 48 crore Patel said his government was committed to spending money to build infrastructure in the state and listed various development work undertaken in Rajkot General Rawat died on December 8 when his military helicopter crashed near Coonoor in Nilgiris district in Tamil Nadu All 14 on board including the generals wife perished in the incident PTI PD BNM BNM BNM

New Delhi (India), December 30 (ANI): The tri-services inquiry team formed to probe the December 8 chopper crash in which 14 people including Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) Gen Bipin Rawat, his wife, and 12 others lost their lives, is expected to submit their report to the government by December 31.

Bhopal Dec 20 PTI The winter session of the Madhya Pradesh Assembly began on Monday with members paying rich tributes to Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat former Union minister Oscar Fernandes social worker Dr S N Subba Rao and other prominent personalities who recently died The House was later adjourned for the day Earlier as the House assembled on the opening day of the winter session Speaker Girish Gautam mentioned about the death of various people including some former MLAs General Rawat and a soldier martyred in a terrorist attack at Shopian in Kashmir Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan said General Rawat strengthened the armed forces He had received a Sword of Honour for his valour while passing out from the Indian Military Academy His wife Madhulika belonged to the state and unfortunately they both died together in a helicopter crash at Coonoor in Tamil Nadu Chouhan also paid rich tributes to the Group Captain Varun Singh and Lance Naik Jitendra Singh who also died following the crash He also mourned the death of Army soldier Karan Singh who had laid down his life fighting terrorists in Shopian Leader of Opposition in the Assembly Kamal Nath said he was impressed with General Rawats strategies and recalled that he had met him twice Nath said General Rawat was appointed the CDS because of his qualities and seniority and the nations security was always the first priority The House also paid homage to former Union minister Oscar Fernandes some ex-legislators who died recently including Nanalal Patidar Moolchand Khandelwal Rani Dube Subba Rao and noted physician Dr N P Mishra After the members observed silence for two minutes as a mark of respect to the departed souls the Speaker adjourned the House for the day PTI LAL MAS GK GK

New Delhi [India], December 17 (ANI): As many as four accidents of Mi-17V5 helicopters of IAF have taken place in the last 5 years, Minister of State in the Ministry of Defence Ajay Bhatt said on Friday.

New Delhi [India], December 16 (ANI): Minister of State for Defence Ajay Bhatt on Thursday lashed out at Congress over their posters in Uttarakhand featuring late Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat's photos with Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, saying that the party always worked for "electoral gains".