Page 8 - Latest Updates on Bipin Rawat
Armed forces committed to hand-hold domestic defence industry: Gen Rawat
Armed forces are committed to hand-hold the domestic industry in developing military platforms and equipment to make the country self reliant in defence manufacturing, Gen Bipin Rawat said
 "Armed forces committed to hand-hold domestic defence industry: Gen Rawat")
Military option in Ladakh entails hard choices for both India and China
For both India and China, the most likely option appears to be a freezing of the status quo
 "Military option in Ladakh entails hard choices for both India and China")
Military option to deal with China still on if diplomacy fails: Gen Rawat
Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) troops are sitting at various disputed and friction points along the Line of Actual Control
India has 'military options' to deal with Chinese if talks fail: CDS Rawat
CDS General Bipin Rawat stated that India has "military options" to deal with the Chinese on the issue of transgressions if talks between both the countries at the military
Rajnath Singh, NSA Doval, CDS Rawat review Ladakh standoff situation
Talks between India and China remain deadlocked and now the bigger problem is logistics. India has to move around three additional formations to reinforce the border
 "Rajnath Singh, NSA Doval, CDS Rawat review Ladakh standoff situation")
CDS briefs Parliament on LAC; says armed forces ready for long haul: Report
Gen Rawat appeared confident and clearly conveyed to the panel that the armed forces are prepared for a long haul in the region, they said. The PAC is headed by Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury
 "CDS briefs Parliament on LAC; says armed forces ready for long haul: Report")
Permanent commission for women officers but fight for combat roles still on
The IAF has operationalised eight women fighter pilots. And the navy permits women officers onboard warships, even when they sail into battle
 "Permanent commission for women officers but fight for combat roles still on")
Rajnath Singh witnesses para dropping skills of Armed Forces at Stakna, Leh
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat and Army Chief General MM Naravane on Friday arrived at Stakna, Leh to witness para dropping skills of the Armed Forces
 "Rajnath Singh witnesses para dropping skills of Armed Forces at Stakna, Leh")
Rajnath, CDS to attend DAC meet for speeding up procurement of weapons
"The meeting is being held to speed up the procurement of weapons systems and ammunition for the armed forces," said a defence official
Rajnath Singh to meet CDS, three service chiefs on current situation on LAC
As part of the first phase of disengagement, Chinese troops have moved back from Finger 4 to Finger 5
 "Rajnath Singh to meet CDS, three service chiefs on current situation on LAC")
Ladakh standoff: Enemies saw fire and fury of our soldiers, says PM Modi
No party should engage in action to escalate situation: China
 "Ladakh standoff: Enemies saw fire and fury of our soldiers, says PM Modi")
Galwan Valley face-off: India changes rules of engagement at LAC
Sources said the government had asked the Army to adopt a different tactical approach in guarding the border - the LAC - with China.
 "Galwan Valley face-off: India changes rules of engagement at LAC")
India-China border dispute: Capable of giving a fitting reply, says PM Modi
The Indian government's strong message to China was also conveyed during a telephonic conversation between External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi.
 "India-China border dispute: Capable of giving a fitting reply, says PM Modi")
After Galwan Valley clash, Indian Army, Navy, Air Force put on high alert
The Indian Navy has also been asked to raise its alert level in the Indian Ocean Region where the Chinese Navy has been making regular forays
 "After Galwan Valley clash, Indian Army, Navy, Air Force put on high alert")
Rajnath meets CDS, chiefs, EAM over developments in Galwan Valley, Ladakh
An Indian Army officer and two soldiers were killed in Ladakh's Galwan Valley on Monday night during "violent face off" with Chinese troops
 "Rajnath meets CDS, chiefs, EAM over developments in Galwan Valley, Ladakh")
All you need to know about India-China stand-off in Ladakh
The India-China border dispute covers the 3,488-km-long Line of Actual Control, the de-facto border between the two countries
 "All you need to know about India-China stand-off in Ladakh")
The place of 'self-reliant' India in South Asia
Economic weakness will affect India's strategic position in the region
Killing 'Rambo' militants & talking of it: Big deal or business as usual?
Someone in govt needs to decide on how to present our successes to citizens. The decision should be at the highest level rather than off-the-cuff remark by a uniformed officer, writes Salman Khurshid
Bipin Rawat defends lower spending, says military plays limited role
Army Chief Naravane says roll out of IBGs delayed due Covid-19
Flypasts to petal drops: How armed forces will thank Covid warriors today
From flypasts covering the length and breadth of the country, to showering petals on hospitals treating Covid-19 patients, to illuminating warships, the Indian armed forces have made elaborate plans
 "Flypasts to petal drops: How armed forces will thank Covid warriors today")
