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Politicians, religious leaders, envoys and military personnels of varying ranks paid their last respects to India's first Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Bipin Rawat and his wife Madhulika Rawat, who were among the 13 people who lost their lives in an chopper crash in Tamil Nadu's Coonnor this week.

Gen Bipin Rawat Funeral: Politicians, military officer pay tribute to India's first CDS

CDS General Bipin Rawat's final journey

India's CDS Bipin Rawat, his wife and 11 others passed away in Wednesday in a deadly IAF chopper crash. The mortal remains of General Rawat and his wife arrived in the national capital, the last rites will be performed today.

CDS General Bipin Rawat's funeral today, nation mourns the death of India's veteran officer

<p>India's first Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat and his wife, Madhulika Rawat, who were among 13 people killed in a helicopter crash in Tamil Nadu on Wednesday, will be cremated today at the Brar Square crematorium in Delhi Cantonment.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The funeral will be held at 4 p.m. on Friday.</p>

<p>From 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., the army couple's bodies will be kept at their 3 Kamaraj Marg residence for people to pay their final respects.</p>

<p>Military personnel are allowed to pay their respects between 12:30 and 1:30 p.m., with the last journey to the Brar Square crematorium in Delhi Cantonment beginning at about 2 p.m.&nbsp;</p>

<p>At 2 p.m., the bodies of General Rawat and his wife, Madhulika Rawat, will be taken to the crematorium.<br />
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<p>The General will be given a funeral with full military honours.</p>

<p>Prime Minister Narendra Modi led tributes to those slain in the helicopter tragedy on Thursday night.<br />
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<strong>Watch | Mortal remains of General Bipin Rawat and others arrives in capital, last rites to be held today</strong></p>

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<p>The Mi-17V5 Air Force chopper carrying Gen Rawat, dubbed "the workhorse of the Air Force" and largely regarded as a reliable aircraft, crashed shortly after taking off from Sulur.&nbsp;<br />
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<strong>Obituary |&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/gen-bipin-rawat-biography-indias-first-chief-of-defence-staff-led-a-life-dedicated-to-the-nation-435166"><strong>Gen Bipin Rawat biography: India's first Chief of Defence Staff led a life dedicated to the nation</strong></a></p>

<p>Apart from General Rawat and his wife, his Defence Adviser, Brigadier Lakhbinder Singh Lidder, and Staff Officer, Lieutenant Colonel Harjinder Singh, also died in the crash.<br />
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<strong>IN PICS |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/gen-bipin-rawat-indias-first-chief-of-defence-staff-a-life-in-pictures-435226">Gen Bipin Rawat, India's first Chief of Defence Staff: A life in pictures</a></strong></p>

<p>The other nine defence force personnel who died in the chopper crash were Wing Commander Prithvi Singh Chauhan, Squadron Leader Kuldeep Singh, Junior Warrant Officer Rana Pratap Das, Junior Warrant Officer Arakkal Pradeep, Havildar Satpal Rai, Naik Gursewak Singh, Naik Jitendra Kumar, Lance Naik Vivek Kumar, and Lance Naik B Sai Teja.<br />
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<strong>Also read |</strong>&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/indian-hill-city-where-general-bipin-rawats-chopper-crashed-mourns-enters-voluntary-shutdown-to-pay-homage-435739"><strong>Nilgiris district is wearing a gloomy look on Friday</strong></a></p>

<p>Meanwhile, the Indian hill city where General Bipin Rawat's chopper crashed is in mourning and has declared a voluntary shutdown to pay tribute.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The hill station's shops, hotels, commercial establishments, and non-essential services are closed for a day to mourn the loss of India's Chief of Defence Staff, General Bipin Rawat, his wife, and other defence officials in a deadly helicopter crash over 48 hours ago.</p>

<p>The Nilgiris district in Tamil Nadu, India, is home to a million people and is mostly supported by its thriving tourism and hotel industry.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


India's first Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat and his wife, Madhulika Rawat, who were among 13 people killed in a helicopter crash in Tamil Nadu on Wednesday, will be cremated today at the Brar Square crematorium in Delhi Cantonment.

India's first Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat and his wife, Madhulika Rawat, who were among 13 people killed in a helicopter crash in Tamil Nadu on Wednesday, will be cremated today at the Brar Square crematorium in Delhi Cantonment. The funeral will be held at 4 p.m. on Friday. From 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., the army couple's bodies will be kept at their 3 Kamaraj Marg residence for people to pay their final respects. Military personnel are allowed to pay their respects between 12:30 and 1:30 p.m., with the last journey to the Brar Square crematorium in Delhi Cantonment beginning at about 2 p.m. At 2 p.m., the bodies of General Rawat and his wife, Madhulika Rawat, will be taken to the crematorium. Also read | PM Narendra Modi pays tribute to CDS Gen Bipin Rawat and 12 others killed in IAF chopper crash The General will be given a funeral with full military honours. Prime Minister Narendra Modi led tributes to those slain in the helicopter tragedy on Thursday night. Watch | Mortal remains of General Bipin Rawat and others arrives in capital, last rites to be held today The Mi-17V5 Air Force chopper carrying Gen Rawat, dubbed "the workhorse of the Air Force" and largely regarded as a reliable aircraft, crashed shortly after taking off from Sulur. Obituary | Gen Bipin Rawat biography: India's first Chief of Defence Staff led a life dedicated to the nation Apart from General Rawat and his wife, his Defence Adviser, Brigadier Lakhbinder Singh Lidder, and Staff Officer, Lieutenant Colonel Harjinder Singh, also died in the crash. IN PICS | Gen Bipin Rawat, India's first Chief of Defence Staff: A life in pictures The other nine defence force personnel who died in the chopper crash were Wing Commander Prithvi Singh Chauhan, Squadron Leader Kuldeep Singh, Junior Warrant Officer Rana Pratap Das, Junior Warrant Officer Arakkal Pradeep, Havildar Satpal Rai, Naik Gursewak Singh, Naik Jitendra Kumar, Lance Naik Vivek Kumar, and Lance Naik B Sai Teja. Also read | Nilgiris district is wearing a gloomy look on Friday Meanwhile, the Indian hill city where General Bipin Rawat's chopper crashed is in mourning and has declared a voluntary shutdown to pay tribute. The hill station's shops, hotels, commercial establishments, and non-essential services are closed for a day to mourn the loss of India's Chief of Defence Staff, General Bipin Rawat, his wife, and other defence officials in a deadly helicopter crash over 48 hours ago. The Nilgiris district in Tamil Nadu, India, is home to a million people and is mostly supported by its thriving tourism and hotel industry. (With inputs from agencies)

CDS Bipin Rawat's funeral: Last rites of the General and his wife to be held at Delhi Cantonment crematorium

<p data-changed="false" data-paragraphid="72">Tamil Nadu's oldest, most-popular, and most crowded tourist hill station - the Nilgiris district is wearing a gloomy look on Friday.</p>

<p data-changed="false" data-paragraphid="76">Shops, hotels, commercial establishments and non-essential services at the hill station are observing a day-long self-imposed shutdown to mourn the loss of India's Chief of Defence Staff, General Bipin Rawat, his wife and other defence personnel who lost their lives in a fatal helicopter crash nearly 48 hours ago.&nbsp;</p>

<p data-changed="false" data-paragraphid="77">Home to a million people, the Nilgiris district in the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu, primarily depends on its vibrant tourism and hospitality sector.</p>

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<p>At various prominent locations in the hill towns, members of the public gathered to light candles and shower flower petals on the banners bearing the photos of the 13 deceased people.<br />
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<p data-changed="false" data-paragraphid="79">The tragic helicopter crash occurred at Nanjappan Chatram, a small settlement of estate workers, in the coonoor town of Nilgiris district, as India's top military leader was headed for the nearby Defence Services Staff College, to deliver a lecture.<br />
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<p data-changed="false" data-paragraphid="80">Residents of this very settlement were the first responders in this case and played the most crucial roles in the initial rescue and relief efforts, besides alerting the authorities.</p>

<p data-changed="false" data-paragraphid="81">Being a hillside that is not directly accessible by motorable road, the victims of the crash and their mortal remains had to be carried to the ambulances that were waiting at the nearest accessible roads.&nbsp;</p>

<p data-changed="false" data-paragraphid="82">Amid the blaze and heat of the explosion, the local residents and authorities managed to rescue three people in critical condition from the crash site and move them to the nearest Army hospital.&nbsp;</p>

<p data-changed="false" data-paragraphid="83">However, only one victim (the pilot) among the 14 passengers on board the ill-fated Mi-17 V5 VIP chopper survived the crash and is undergoing critical care.</p>


Tamil Nadu's oldest, most-popular, and most crowded tourist hill station - the Nilgiris district is wearing a gloomy look on Friday. Shops, hotels, commercial establishments and non-essential services at the hill station are observing a day-long self-imposed shutdown to mourn the loss of India's Chief of Defence Staff, General Bipin Rawat, his wife and other defence personnel who lost their lives in a fatal helicopter crash nearly 48 hours ago.

Tamil Nadu's oldest, most-popular, and most crowded tourist hill station - the Nilgiris district is wearing a gloomy look on Friday. Shops, hotels, commercial establishments and non-essential services at the hill station are observing a day-long self-imposed shutdown to mourn the loss of India's Chief of Defence Staff, General Bipin Rawat, his wife and other defence personnel who lost their lives in a fatal helicopter crash nearly 48 hours ago. Home to a million people, the Nilgiris district in the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu, primarily depends on its vibrant tourism and hospitality sector. Excl- Nilgiris district mourns, prays for the 13 departed souls.. Tourists from far& wide come here to vacation.. but, a tragic end like this is unprecedented Shops, hotels, non-essential services go into shutdown till6pm to pay homage to #GenBipinRawat &12othrs #RestInPower pic.twitter.com/szMOhcCIOo — Sidharth.M.P (@sdhrthmp) December 10, 2021 × At various prominent locations in the hill towns, members of the public gathered to light candles and shower flower petals on the banners bearing the photos of the 13 deceased people. The tragic helicopter crash occurred at Nanjappan Chatram, a small settlement of estate workers, in the coonoor town of Nilgiris district, as India's top military leader was headed for the nearby Defence Services Staff College, to deliver a lecture. Residents of this very settlement were the first responders in this case and played the most crucial roles in the initial rescue and relief efforts, besides alerting the authorities. Being a hillside that is not directly accessible by motorable road, the victims of the crash and their mortal remains had to be carried to the ambulances that were waiting at the nearest accessible roads. Amid the blaze and heat of the explosion, the local residents and authorities managed to rescue three people in critical condition from the crash site and move them to the nearest Army hospital. However, only one victim (the pilot) among the 14 passengers on board the ill-fated Mi-17 V5 VIP chopper survived the crash and is undergoing critical care.

Indian hill city where General Bipin Rawat's chopper crashed mourns, enters voluntary shutdown to pay homage

<p>As a mark of respect, Sri Lanka, Nepal and Bhutan will be sending top Army officials to&nbsp;the cremation of CDS Bipin Rawat and his wife that will take place on Friday.</p>

<p>The cremation is expected to take place at Brar Square crematorium in Delhi Cantonment. Sri Lanka will be represented by the chief of defence staff and commander of the Sri Lankan Army&nbsp;Gen Shavendra Silva. He will be accompanied by Ex-CDS Adm Ravi Wijegunaratne, (retd) who was the coursemate of CDS from National Defence College, India.&nbsp;Bangladesh will be represented by a 3-star general.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/tributes-pour-in-for-gen-bipin-rawat-us-defence-secretary-un-chief-extend-their-condolences-435195">Also Read:&nbsp;Tributes pour in for Gen Bipin Rawat: US defence secretary, UN chief extend their condolences</a></p>

<p>The Royal Bhutan Army will be represented by Brig&nbsp;Dorji Rinchen, deputy&nbsp;chief operations officer, Royal Bhutan Army. He is the second senior-most officer of the Royal Bhutan Army after the chief operations officer. Nepali army will be represented by vice-chief of Army staff Lt General Bal Krishna Karki will be representing the chief of Army staff&nbsp;Gen Prabhu Ram Sharma.</p>

<p>Indian Army and defence establishment have close linkages with forces of neighbouring countries like Nepal, Bhutan.</p>

<p>General Bipin Rawat as the Indian army chief was conferred the honorary general of the Nepalese Army. He was made the honorary General of the Nepal Army in March 2017 at a special ceremony at Nepal President's official residence. As a tradition, Indian and Nepali armies confer honorary rank of general to each other's chiefs which signify the close military ties between the two countries.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Several countries will be represented by the defence attaches based in Delhi. In some cases, envoys of foreign missions based in Delhi will also be representing their countries. In the aftermath of the tragic death of General Bipin Rawat, his wife and eleven&nbsp;defence personnel, there was an outpouring of condolences.</p>

<p>Over twenty&nbsp;countries have reacted so far including the&nbsp;US, France, Russia, Israel, UK, Australia, Poland, Czech Republic, Maldives, Nepal, Bhutan, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, China, Japan, Taiwan, Germany, Singapore, EU, Sweden, Bangladesh, Oman, Iran, UAE, and Greece.</p>

<p>The presidents of Sri Lanka Gotabaya Rajapaksa, Maldives President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih and Prime minister&nbsp;of Nepal Sher Bahadur Deuba&nbsp;and Bhutan's Lotay Tshering were among the first to react and send messages of condolences.</p>

<p>US Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III in a message had said, "General Rawat left an indelible mark on the course of the US-India defence partnership and was at the centre of the Indian armed forces’ transformation into a more jointly integrated warfighting organization."</p>


As a mark of respect, Sri Lanka, Nepal and Bhutan will be sending top Army officials to the cremation of CDS Bipin Rawat and his wife that will take place on Friday.

As a mark of respect, Sri Lanka, Nepal and Bhutan will be sending top Army officials to the cremation of CDS Bipin Rawat and his wife that will take place on Friday. The cremation is expected to take place at Brar Square crematorium in Delhi Cantonment. Sri Lanka will be represented by the chief of defence staff and commander of the Sri Lankan Army Gen Shavendra Silva. He will be accompanied by Ex-CDS Adm Ravi Wijegunaratne, (retd) who was the coursemate of CDS from National Defence College, India. Bangladesh will be represented by a 3-star general. Also Read: Tributes pour in for Gen Bipin Rawat: US defence secretary, UN chief extend their condolences The Royal Bhutan Army will be represented by Brig Dorji Rinchen, deputy chief operations officer, Royal Bhutan Army. He is the second senior-most officer of the Royal Bhutan Army after the chief operations officer. Nepali army will be represented by vice-chief of Army staff Lt General Bal Krishna Karki will be representing the chief of Army staff Gen Prabhu Ram Sharma. Indian Army and defence establishment have close linkages with forces of neighbouring countries like Nepal, Bhutan. General Bipin Rawat as the Indian army chief was conferred the honorary general of the Nepalese Army. He was made the honorary General of the Nepal Army in March 2017 at a special ceremony at Nepal President's official residence. As a tradition, Indian and Nepali armies confer honorary rank of general to each other's chiefs which signify the close military ties between the two countries. Several countries will be represented by the defence attaches based in Delhi. In some cases, envoys of foreign missions based in Delhi will also be representing their countries. In the aftermath of the tragic death of General Bipin Rawat, his wife and eleven defence personnel, there was an outpouring of condolences. Over twenty countries have reacted so far including the US, France, Russia, Israel, UK, Australia, Poland, Czech Republic, Maldives, Nepal, Bhutan, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, China, Japan, Taiwan, Germany, Singapore, EU, Sweden, Bangladesh, Oman, Iran, UAE, and Greece. The presidents of Sri Lanka Gotabaya Rajapaksa, Maldives President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih and Prime minister of Nepal Sher Bahadur Deuba and Bhutan's Lotay Tshering were among the first to react and send messages of condolences. US Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III in a message had said, "General Rawat left an indelible mark on the course of the US-India defence partnership and was at the centre of the Indian armed forces’ transformation into a more jointly integrated warfighting organization."

CDS General Bipin Rawat's cremation: Sri Lanka, Nepal, Bhutan to send top Army officials

LIVE IAF helicopter crash Updates: India's Chief of Defence Staff Gen Bipin Rawat, his wife Madhulika Rawat and 11 others died in a helicopter crash on Wednesday (December 8). The Air Force helicopter Mi-17V5 crashed in southern India, near the town of Coonoor in Tamil Nadu state.

Indian Air Force confirmed that 13 out of 14 people on board died, while one survived. An inquiry has been ordered to ascertain the cause of the accident, it added.

 

LIVE IAF helicopter crash updates: PM Modi pays last respects to CDS General Bipin Rawat

The mortal remains of General Bipin Rawat and ither victims of the chopper crash have brought in Tamil Nadu. Indian defence minister issues statement in Parliament on the helicopter crash that took lives of CDS Gen Bipin Rawat, his wife and colleagues.

IAF Chopper Crash: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh briefs parliament on demise of General Bipin Rawat

<p>India's first Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat, his wife Madhulika Rawat, and 11 others died on Wednesday after their helicopter crashed in Coonoor in the southern state of Tamil Nadu.</p>

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<p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/gen-bipin-rawat-biography-indias-first-chief-of-defence-staff-led-a-life-dedicated-to-the-nation-435166">Bipin Rawat, India's first Chief of Defence Staff: A life dedicated to nation</a></strong></p>

<p>As soon as the news of Rawat's demise got confirmed, tributes started pouring in from all across the world.</p>

<p>The Pentagon top officials including Secretary of Defense Lloyd J Austin III, Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman Gen Mark Milley and Pentagon spokesperson John Kirby condoled the demise of India's first CDS, General Bipin Rawat.</p>

<p>Pentagon spokesperson John Kirby&nbsp;read out US Secretary of Defense Lloyd J Austin III's statement. "Our deepest condolences to the Rawat family, the Indian military, and the people of India after the tragic death of Chief of Defense Staff General Bipin Rawat in a helicopter crash and the families of the other victims of the crash," said Kirby. Secretary Austin said that the department and he are "deeply saddened by this loss".</p>

<p>"Our thoughts and prayers are with the Rawat family and the families of the other victims of the crash. We are deeply saddened by this loss," said Austin.</p>

<p>"I and the Department extend our deepest condolences to the Rawat family, the Indian military, and the people of India after the tragic passing of Chief of Defense Staff General Bipin Rawat in a helicopter crash," added Austin.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/deeply-anguished-pm-modi-leads-condolences-after-indias-cds-gen-bipin-rawat-dies-in-chopper-crash-435186">PM Modi leads condolences after India's CDS Gen Rawat dies in chopper crash</a></strong></p>

<p>Sharing his experience of working with Rawat, he said that he left an indelible mark on the course of the US-India defence partnership.</p>

<p>The&nbsp;US Embassy and Consulates in India expressed their deepest condolences to the Rawat family and the families of those who perished in the tragic helicopter crash in Tamil Nadu.</p>

<p>''As India’s first Chief of Defence Staff, General Rawat spearheaded a historic period of transformation in the Indian military. He was a strong friend and partner of the United States, overseeing a major expansion of India’s defense cooperation with the US&nbsp;military,'' it said in a statement.</p>

<p>US&nbsp;Secretary of State Antony Blinken tweeted, ''My deep condolences on the deaths of Indian Chief of Defense Staff General Rawat, his wife, and colleagues who perished in today’s tragic accident. We'll remember Gen. Rawat as an exceptional leader who served his country and contributed to the U.S.-India defense relationship.''</p>

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<p>Chinese Ambassador to India&nbsp;Sun Weidong&nbsp;said, ''Deep condolences on the sad demise of CDS General Bipin Rawat, his wife and other victims in the helicopter crash accident. My sympathy goes to all the family members of General Bipin Rawat.''</p>

<p>Taiwan's&nbsp;Ministry of Foreign Affairs tweeted, ''Our heartfelt condolences to the family, friends &amp; loved ones of Gen. Bipin Rawat, chief of defense staff, his wife &amp; 11 others who lost their lives in the tragic helicopter crash. Taiwan grieves with India at this difficult time.''</p>

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<p>Minister of Foreign Affairs of the State of Israel, Yair Lapid tweeted, ''On behalf of the people of Israel, I extend my deepest condolences to the people and government of India on the loss of Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat, his wife, and the 11 other military personnel lost in today's tragic accident.''</p>

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<p>Meanwhile, Former Prime Minister of Israel, Benjamin Netanyahu said, ''I was deeply saddened to learn about the deadly helicopter crash that killed India's Chief of Defence Staff, General Bipin Rawat, his wife, and 11 others in Tamil Nadu. My thoughts and prayers are with the families of the victims. May they rest in peace.''</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">I was deeply saddened to learn about the deadly helicopter crash that killed India's Chief of Defence Staff, General Bipin Rawat, his wife and 11 others in Tamil Nadu.<br />
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<p>Australia’s High Commissioner to India said, ''Our deepest sympathies to the families of CDS General Bipin Rawat, Madhulika Rawat &amp; others on the helicopter.''</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">🇦🇺 Our deepest sympathies to the families of CDS General Bipin Rawat, Madhulika Rawat &amp; others on the helicopter.<br />
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The 🇦🇺🇮🇳 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/defence?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#defence</a> relationship have thrived during General Rawat's tenure. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RIP?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#RIP</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/bipinrawat?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#bipinrawat</a> 🙏<a href="https://twitter.com/PeterDutton_MP?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PeterDutton_MP</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/rajnathsingh?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@rajnathsingh</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/DefenceMinIndia?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@DefenceMinIndia</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/DeptDefence?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@DeptDefence</a> <a href="https://t.co/xsDbGARWs2">pic.twitter.com/xsDbGARWs2</a></p>
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<p>British High Commissioner to India&nbsp;Alex Ellis said,&nbsp;Tragic news. Gen Rawat was a wise man, a brave soldier, a pioneer &amp; a generous host to me only weeks ago. We mourn his death and that of his wife, and all killed in this terrible accident.''</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Tragic news. Gen Rawat was a wise man, a brave soldier, a pioneer &amp; a generous host to me only weeks ago. We mourn his death and that of his wife, and all killed in this terrible accident.</p>
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<p>Prime Minister of Nepal&nbsp;Sher Bahadur Deuba tweeted, ''Deeply saddened by the tragic demise of Gen Bipin Rawat, his wife, and several defence officials in a helicopter crash. My heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families &amp; the Indian Armed Forces.''</p>

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<p>Spokesperson Pakistan Armed Forces said, ''General Nadeem Raza, CJCSC &amp; General Qamar Javed Bajwa, COAS express condolences on tragic death of CDS General Bipin Rawat, his wife and loss of precious lives in a helicopter crash in India.''</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">General Nadeem Raza, CJCSC &amp; General Qamar Javed Bajwa, COAS express condolences on tragic death of <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CDS?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#CDS</a> General <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BipinRawat?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#BipinRawat</a>, his wife and loss of precious lives in a helicopter crash in India</p>
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<p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/bipin-rawat-his-wife-among-13-killed-in-helicopter-crash-435156">Bipin Rawat, his wife among 13 killed in helicopter crash</a></strong></p>

<p>Consulate General of Israel in Mumbai said, ''Participate in the mourning of India, for the death of Bipin Rawat, his wife and other 11 soldiers who killed in a helicopter crash. This is a sad day for India and its friends all over the world. Israeli tears from Mumbai.''</p>

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— Kobbi Shoshani - Consul General🇮🇱 (@KobbiShoshani) <a href="https://twitter.com/KobbiShoshani/status/1468564945138638848?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 8, 2021</a></blockquote>
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<p>Nepal Army's spokesperson said ''COAS Gen Prabhu Ram Sharma and all ranks of the Nepali Army pay their deepest condolences on the untimely demise of Gen Bipin Rawat, Mrs Rawat, and 11 others in the unfortunate accident.''</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">COAS Gen Prabhu Ram Sharma and all ranks of the Nepali Army pay their deepest condolences on the untimely demise of Gen Bipin Rawat, Mrs Rawat and 11 others in the unfortunate accident.<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Condolences?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Condolences</a></p>
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<p>Additional Directorate General of Public Information tweeted, ''General MM Naravane COAS &amp; All Ranks of #IndianArmy pay heartfelt condolences on the untimely demise of General Bipin Rawat CDS, Mrs Madhulika Rawat &amp; 11 other passengers on board, in an unfortunate air crash at Coonoor.''</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">General MM Naravane <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/COAS?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#COAS</a> &amp; All Ranks of <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/IndianArmy?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#IndianArmy</a> pay heartfelt condolences on the untimely demise of General Bipin Rawat <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CDS?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#CDS</a>, Mrs Madhulika Rawat &amp; 11 other passengers on board, in an unfortunate air crash at <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Coonoor?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Coonoor</a>. (1/n) <a href="https://t.co/sc6bmFodXJ">pic.twitter.com/sc6bmFodXJ</a></p>
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<p>In his condolences to the families of the deceased in the helicopter crash in the Nilgiri Hills, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said he was deeply saddened by the death of General Bipin Rawat. He expressed his heartfelt condolences to the families of the deceased and to the government and people of India, said Stephane Dujarric, spokesman for the UN chief.</p>

<p><strong>Watch |&nbsp;India mourns death of CDS General Bipin Rawat, mortal remains to arrive in Delhi today</strong></p>

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<p>Rawat, who is India's first Chief of Defence Staff, was appointed to the position by Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government in 2019.</p>

<p>The 63-year-old&nbsp;came from a military family with several generations having served in the Indian armed forces.</p>

<p>The general joined the army as a second lieutenant in 1978 and had four decades of service behind him, having commanded forces in Indian-administered Kashmir and along the Line of Actual Control bordering China.</p>


India's first Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat, his wife Madhulika Rawat, and 11 others died on Wednesday after their helicopter crashed in Coonoor in the southern state of Tamil Nadu.

India's first Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat, his wife Madhulika Rawat, and 11 others died on Wednesday after their helicopter crashed in Coonoor in the southern state of Tamil Nadu. Also read | Bipin Rawat, India's first Chief of Defence Staff: A life dedicated to nation As soon as the news of Rawat's demise got confirmed, tributes started pouring in from all across the world. The Pentagon top officials including Secretary of Defense Lloyd J Austin III, Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman Gen Mark Milley and Pentagon spokesperson John Kirby condoled the demise of India's first CDS, General Bipin Rawat. Pentagon spokesperson John Kirby read out US Secretary of Defense Lloyd J Austin III's statement. "Our deepest condolences to the Rawat family, the Indian military, and the people of India after the tragic death of Chief of Defense Staff General Bipin Rawat in a helicopter crash and the families of the other victims of the crash," said Kirby. Secretary Austin said that the department and he are "deeply saddened by this loss". "Our thoughts and prayers are with the Rawat family and the families of the other victims of the crash. We are deeply saddened by this loss," said Austin. "I and the Department extend our deepest condolences to the Rawat family, the Indian military, and the people of India after the tragic passing of Chief of Defense Staff General Bipin Rawat in a helicopter crash," added Austin. Also read | PM Modi leads condolences after India's CDS Gen Rawat dies in chopper crash Sharing his experience of working with Rawat, he said that he left an indelible mark on the course of the US-India defence partnership. The US Embassy and Consulates in India expressed their deepest condolences to the Rawat family and the families of those who perished in the tragic helicopter crash in Tamil Nadu. ''As India’s first Chief of Defence Staff, General Rawat spearheaded a historic period of transformation in the Indian military. He was a strong friend and partner of the United States, overseeing a major expansion of India’s defense cooperation with the US military,'' it said in a statement. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken tweeted, ''My deep condolences on the deaths of Indian Chief of Defense Staff General Rawat, his wife, and colleagues who perished in today’s tragic accident. We'll remember Gen. Rawat as an exceptional leader who served his country and contributed to the U.S.-India defense relationship.'' My deep condolences on the deaths of Indian Chief of Defense Staff General Rawat, his wife, and colleagues who perished in today’s tragic accident. We'll remember Gen. Rawat as an exceptional leader who served his country and contributed to the U.S.-India defense relationship. https://t.co/yjLv9R05on — Secretary Antony Blinken (@SecBlinken) December 8, 2021 × Chinese Ambassador to India Sun Weidong said, ''Deep condolences on the sad demise of CDS General Bipin Rawat, his wife and other victims in the helicopter crash accident. My sympathy goes to all the family members of General Bipin Rawat.'' Taiwan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs tweeted, ''Our heartfelt condolences to the family, friends & loved ones of Gen. Bipin Rawat, chief of defense staff, his wife & 11 others who lost their lives in the tragic helicopter crash. Taiwan grieves with India at this difficult time.'' Our heartfelt condolences to the family, friends & loved ones of Gen. Bipin Rawat, chief of defense staff, his wife & 11 others who lost their lives in the tragic helicopter crash. Taiwan grieves with India at this difficult time. https://t.co/WZm5P6BraO — 外交部 Ministry of Foreign Affairs, ROC (Taiwan) 🇹🇼 (@MOFA_Taiwan) December 8, 2021 × Minister of Foreign Affairs of the State of Israel, Yair Lapid tweeted, ''On behalf of the people of Israel, I extend my deepest condolences to the people and government of India on the loss of Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat, his wife, and the 11 other military personnel lost in today's tragic accident.'' On behalf of the people of Israel, I extend my deepest condolences to the people and government of India on the loss of Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat, his wife, and the 11 other military personnel lost in today's tragic accident. — יאיר לפיד - Yair Lapid🟠 (@yairlapid) December 8, 2021 × Meanwhile, Former Prime Minister of Israel, Benjamin Netanyahu said, ''I was deeply saddened to learn about the deadly helicopter crash that killed India's Chief of Defence Staff, General Bipin Rawat, his wife, and 11 others in Tamil Nadu. My thoughts and prayers are with the families of the victims. May they rest in peace.'' I was deeply saddened to learn about the deadly helicopter crash that killed India's Chief of Defence Staff, General Bipin Rawat, his wife and 11 others in Tamil Nadu. My thoughts and prayers are with the families of the victims. May they rest in peace. 🇮🇱🙏🇮🇳 — Benjamin Netanyahu (@netanyahu) December 8, 2021 × Australia’s High Commissioner to India said, ''Our deepest sympathies to the families of CDS General Bipin Rawat, Madhulika Rawat & others on the helicopter.'' 🇦🇺 Our deepest sympathies to the families of CDS General Bipin Rawat, Madhulika Rawat & others on the helicopter. The 🇦🇺🇮🇳 #defence relationship have thrived during General Rawat's tenure. #RIP #bipinrawat 🙏@PeterDutton_MP @rajnathsingh @DefenceMinIndia @DeptDefence pic.twitter.com/xsDbGARWs2 — Barry O’Farrell AO (@AusHCIndia) December 8, 2021 × British High Commissioner to India Alex Ellis said, Tragic news. Gen Rawat was a wise man, a brave soldier, a pioneer & a generous host to me only weeks ago. We mourn his death and that of his wife, and all killed in this terrible accident.'' Tragic news. Gen Rawat was a wise man, a brave soldier, a pioneer & a generous host to me only weeks ago. We mourn his death and that of his wife, and all killed in this terrible accident. — Alex Ellis (@AlexWEllis) December 8, 2021 × Prime Minister of Nepal Sher Bahadur Deuba tweeted, ''Deeply saddened by the tragic demise of Gen Bipin Rawat, his wife, and several defence officials in a helicopter crash. My heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families & the Indian Armed Forces.'' Deeply saddened by the tragic demise of Gen Bipin Rawat, his wife, and several defence officials in a helicopter crash. My heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families & the Indian Armed Forces. — Sher Bahadur Deuba (@SherBDeuba) December 8, 2021 × Spokesperson Pakistan Armed Forces said, ''General Nadeem Raza, CJCSC & General Qamar Javed Bajwa, COAS express condolences on tragic death of CDS General Bipin Rawat, his wife and loss of precious lives in a helicopter crash in India.'' General Nadeem Raza, CJCSC & General Qamar Javed Bajwa, COAS express condolences on tragic death of #CDS General #BipinRawat, his wife and loss of precious lives in a helicopter crash in India — DG ISPR (@OfficialDGISPR) December 8, 2021 × Also read | Bipin Rawat, his wife among 13 killed in helicopter crash Consulate General of Israel in Mumbai said, ''Participate in the mourning of India, for the death of Bipin Rawat, his wife and other 11 soldiers who killed in a helicopter crash. This is a sad day for India and its friends all over the world. Israeli tears from Mumbai.'' Participate in the mourning of🇮🇳 , for the death of Bipin Rawat, his wife and other 11 soldiers who killed in helicopter crash. This is a sad day for India and its friends all over the world. Israeli tears from Mumbai — Kobbi Shoshani - Consul General🇮🇱 (@KobbiShoshani) December 8, 2021 × Nepal Army's spokesperson said ''COAS Gen Prabhu Ram Sharma and all ranks of the Nepali Army pay their deepest condolences on the untimely demise of Gen Bipin Rawat, Mrs Rawat, and 11 others in the unfortunate accident.'' COAS Gen Prabhu Ram Sharma and all ranks of the Nepali Army pay their deepest condolences on the untimely demise of Gen Bipin Rawat, Mrs Rawat and 11 others in the unfortunate accident.#Condolences — NASpokesperson (@NaSpokesperson) December 8, 2021 × Bangladeshi Foreign minister writes to India's EAM Jaishankar, extends condolences over demise of CDS Bipin Rawat, wife and other members of the entourage pic.twitter.com/hPGo47FVPR — Sidhant Sibal (@sidhant) December 8, 2021 × Additional Directorate General of Public Information tweeted, ''General MM Naravane COAS & All Ranks of #IndianArmy pay heartfelt condolences on the untimely demise of General Bipin Rawat CDS, Mrs Madhulika Rawat & 11 other passengers on board, in an unfortunate air crash at Coonoor.'' General MM Naravane #COAS & All Ranks of #IndianArmy pay heartfelt condolences on the untimely demise of General Bipin Rawat #CDS, Mrs Madhulika Rawat & 11 other passengers on board, in an unfortunate air crash at #Coonoor. (1/n) pic.twitter.com/sc6bmFodXJ — ADG PI - INDIAN ARMY (@adgpi) December 8, 2021 × "Chief of the Defence Staff #CDS is all about #Synergy where effort is to achieve more than the sum of the whole. Sum of synergistic application of three Services is not for 1+1+1=3 but sum to be 5 or 7." -General Bipin Rawat#CDS At Tri-Services Guard of Honour 01 January 2020 pic.twitter.com/mWF83IlbIV — ADG PI - INDIAN ARMY (@adgpi) January 1, 2020 × In his condolences to the families of the deceased in the helicopter crash in the Nilgiri Hills, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said he was deeply saddened by the death of General Bipin Rawat. He expressed his heartfelt condolences to the families of the deceased and to the government and people of India, said Stephane Dujarric, spokesman for the UN chief. Watch | India mourns death of CDS General Bipin Rawat, mortal remains to arrive in Delhi today Rawat, who is India's first Chief of Defence Staff, was appointed to the position by Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government in 2019. The 63-year-old came from a military family with several generations having served in the Indian armed forces. The general joined the army as a second lieutenant in 1978 and had four decades of service behind him, having commanded forces in Indian-administered Kashmir and along the Line of Actual Control bordering China.

Tributes pour in for Gen Bipin Rawat: US defence secretary, UN chief extend their condolences

<p>The cremation of Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat and his wife is scheduled to take place on Friday (December 10) in Delhi Cantonment, Indian news agency ANI reported citing sources.&nbsp;</p>

<p>An IAF helicopter Mi-17V5 met with an accident near the town of Coonoor in Tamil Nadu - a southern state in India. IAF had earlier announced that an inquiry has been ordered to ascertain the cause of the tragedy.&nbsp;</p>

<p>CDS Gen Bipin Rawat and his wife Madhulika Rawat were killed in a horrifying helicopter crash along with 12 others. Group Captain Varun Singh is the sole survivor and he is battling for life at the military hospital in Wellington.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>IN PICS | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/gen-bipin-rawat-indias-first-chief-of-defence-staff-a-life-in-pictures-435226">Gen Bipin Rawat, India's first Chief of Defence Staff: A life in pictures</a></strong></p>

<p>The news agency ANI further informed that the mortal remains of General Bipin Rawat and his wife are expected to arrive in the National Capital in a military plane by tomorrow evening.&nbsp;</p>

<p>It has been understood that the bodies would be brought to his house first, where people would be allowed to pay last respect from 11 am to 2 pm. After that, the funeral procession will start from Kamraj Marg to Brar Square crematorium in Delhi Cantonment.</p>

<p><strong>Obituary |&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/gen-bipin-rawat-biography-indias-first-chief-of-defence-staff-led-a-life-dedicated-to-the-nation-435166"><strong>Gen Bipin Rawat biography: India's first Chief of Defence Staff led a life dedicated to the nation</strong></a></p>

<p>Meanwhile, the government of the northern state of Uttarakhand declared a three-day State mourning after the demise of Gen Bipin Rawat, his wife and other Armed Forces personnel.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Born in the Pauri district in Uttarakhand, Gen Rawat, India's first CDS was travelling from Sulur in Coimbatore to the Defence Services Staff College in Wellington, when the accident took place.&nbsp;</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">With deep regret, it has now been ascertained that Gen Bipin Rawat, Mrs Madhulika Rawat and 11 other persons on board have died in the unfortunate accident.</p>
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The cremation of Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat and his wife is scheduled to take place on Friday (December 10) in Delhi Cantonment, Indian news agency ANI reported citing sources.

The cremation of Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat and his wife is scheduled to take place on Friday (December 10) in Delhi Cantonment, Indian news agency ANI reported citing sources. An IAF helicopter Mi-17V5 met with an accident near the town of Coonoor in Tamil Nadu - a southern state in India. IAF had earlier announced that an inquiry has been ordered to ascertain the cause of the tragedy. CDS Gen Bipin Rawat and his wife Madhulika Rawat were killed in a horrifying helicopter crash along with 12 others. Group Captain Varun Singh is the sole survivor and he is battling for life at the military hospital in Wellington. IN PICS | Gen Bipin Rawat, India's first Chief of Defence Staff: A life in pictures The news agency ANI further informed that the mortal remains of General Bipin Rawat and his wife are expected to arrive in the National Capital in a military plane by tomorrow evening. It has been understood that the bodies would be brought to his house first, where people would be allowed to pay last respect from 11 am to 2 pm. After that, the funeral procession will start from Kamraj Marg to Brar Square crematorium in Delhi Cantonment. Obituary | Gen Bipin Rawat biography: India's first Chief of Defence Staff led a life dedicated to the nation Meanwhile, the government of the northern state of Uttarakhand declared a three-day State mourning after the demise of Gen Bipin Rawat, his wife and other Armed Forces personnel. Born in the Pauri district in Uttarakhand, Gen Rawat, India's first CDS was travelling from Sulur in Coimbatore to the Defence Services Staff College in Wellington, when the accident took place. Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari & all personnel of IAF express their deepest condolences on the untimely passing away of India's first Chief of Defence Staff Gen Bipin Rawat & Mrs Madhulika Rawat, along with 11 other Service personnel in an unfortunate helicopter crash today. — Indian Air Force (@IAF_MCC) December 8, 2021 × With deep regret, it has now been ascertained that Gen Bipin Rawat, Mrs Madhulika Rawat and 11 other persons on board have died in the unfortunate accident. — Indian Air Force (@IAF_MCC) December 8, 2021 ×

Cremation of Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat, his wife to be held in Delhi on Friday: Report

WION remembers the Indian Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat, who died a tragic death, along with his wife and 11 others in a helicopter crash in South India's Coonoor.

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During an interview in the past when WION's editor-in-chief Sudhir Chaudhary asked General Bipin Rawat how he would want to be remembered, The General replied by saying that he would like to fade away as one more Army officer who is proud of his Army uniform.

Want to fade away as an officer proud of his uniform: General Bipin Rawat to WION Editor-in-Chief

<p>India's Defence Minister Rajnath Singh issued&nbsp;statement in Indian Parliament on the helicopter crash that took lives of CDS Gen Bipin Rawat, his wife and colleagues on Wednesday.</p>

<p>"With profound grief and heavy heart, I stand to convey the unfortunate news of the crash of the military helicopter in the noon of 8th December 2021, with India's first Chief of Defence Staff, Gen Bipin Rawat onboard," Rajnath Singh said at the beginning of his statement.</p>

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<p>He reported that India's CDS, Gen Bipin Rawat, was on a scheduled visit to Defence Services Staff College in Wellington, a south Indian city, on Wednesday to interact with student officers. "The Air Force Mi 17 V 5 helicopter took off from Sulur Air Base at 11:48 am yesterday and was expected to land at Wellington by 12:15 pm," Singh narrated the details of the incident. "Air Traffic Control at Sulur Air Base lost contact with the helicopter at approximately 12:08 pm."</p>

<p>It was a few minutes after that when a few locals in the Coonoor area spotted a fire coming out of a forest and rushed to check and help. The locals spotted the army helicopter crashed and informed the authorities. Rescue teams rushed to the spot and attempted to save and recover survivors of the crash.</p>

<p>All personnel onboard the crashed helicopter were immediately rushed to the Military Hospital in Wellington. However, out of 14 personnel onboard, only one survived the crash and 13 were declared dead by the doctors.</p>

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<p>He assured that the sole survivor of the helicopter crash, Group Captain Varun Singh, is on life support in the&nbsp;Military Hospital in Wellington and all efforts are being made to save him.</p>

<p>Singh told the Parliament that a tri Service enquiry has been ordered by the Indian Air Force which will be&nbsp;headed by Air Marshal Manvendra Singh, Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief Training Command. Officials reached the crash site yesterday and started their investigation immediately.</p>

<p>Preparations have begun to cremate the CDS with full military honours. Meanwhile, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin paid floral tribute to CDS Gen Bipin Rawat and others at the Madras Regimental Centre in Nilgiris district.</p>


India's Defence Minister Rajnath Singh issued statement in Indian Parliament on the helicopter crash that took lives of CDS Gen Bipin Rawat, his wife and colleagues on Wednesday.

India's Defence Minister Rajnath Singh issued statement in Indian Parliament on the helicopter crash that took lives of CDS Gen Bipin Rawat, his wife and colleagues on Wednesday. "With profound grief and heavy heart, I stand to convey the unfortunate news of the crash of the military helicopter in the noon of 8th December 2021, with India's first Chief of Defence Staff, Gen Bipin Rawat onboard," Rajnath Singh said at the beginning of his statement. LIVE IAF helicopter crash updates: Rajnath Singh makes statement in Parliament over helicopter crash He reported that India's CDS, Gen Bipin Rawat, was on a scheduled visit to Defence Services Staff College in Wellington, a south Indian city, on Wednesday to interact with student officers. "The Air Force Mi 17 V 5 helicopter took off from Sulur Air Base at 11:48 am yesterday and was expected to land at Wellington by 12:15 pm," Singh narrated the details of the incident. "Air Traffic Control at Sulur Air Base lost contact with the helicopter at approximately 12:08 pm." It was a few minutes after that when a few locals in the Coonoor area spotted a fire coming out of a forest and rushed to check and help. The locals spotted the army helicopter crashed and informed the authorities. Rescue teams rushed to the spot and attempted to save and recover survivors of the crash. All personnel onboard the crashed helicopter were immediately rushed to the Military Hospital in Wellington. However, out of 14 personnel onboard, only one survived the crash and 13 were declared dead by the doctors. WATCH | He assured that the sole survivor of the helicopter crash, Group Captain Varun Singh, is on life support in the Military Hospital in Wellington and all efforts are being made to save him. Singh told the Parliament that a tri Service enquiry has been ordered by the Indian Air Force which will be headed by Air Marshal Manvendra Singh, Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief Training Command. Officials reached the crash site yesterday and started their investigation immediately. Preparations have begun to cremate the CDS with full military honours. Meanwhile, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin paid floral tribute to CDS Gen Bipin Rawat and others at the Madras Regimental Centre in Nilgiris district.

Rajnath Singh briefs Indian Parliament over helicopter crash that killed CDS Bipin Rawat

As India mourns the death of its 1st Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat and 12 others who lost their lives in the tragic chopper crash, Indian PM Narendra Modi pays tribute to the fallen ones.

Indian PM Modi pays tribute to the CDS General Bipin Rawat & 12 others who died in the chopper crash

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<p>Daniel Carmon, the former Israeli ambassador to India spoke exclusively to WION, recalling his interactions with India's Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat, who lost his life in a helicopter crash on Wednesday (December 8). Remembering his interaction with Gen Rawat, Carmon paid his condolences and expressed grief over the tragic accident.&nbsp;</p>

<p>While in conversation with WION correspondent Jodie Cohen, Carmon said, "Yesterday [December 8] was a very sad day for India. I must say, for all the people in Israel who knew him personally and acknowledged the very important defence relationships between India and Israel. It was very sad to lose a friend, a partner and someone who had been following and promoting the very important defence relations between both countries."</p>

<p><strong>Obituary |&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/gen-bipin-rawat-biography-indias-first-chief-of-defence-staff-led-a-life-dedicated-to-the-nation-435166"><strong>Gen Bipin Rawat biography: India's first Chief of Defence Staff led a life dedicated to the nation</strong></a></p>

<p>During his conversation, Carmon said, "I had the honour while serving in Delhi to meet Gen Rawat more than once, even once at his home and had the opportunity to have a lengthy discussion with him on so many issues not only related to defence."</p>

<p>"I met a very strong leader, someone who is very dedicated to his country, to his nation, to his people. It really makes me sad to hear about this tragic accident when he and his wife and other officials were killed.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute to the defence chief his wife and other 11 Armed Forces personnel, saying that India will "never forget" their rich contribution.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Tributes poured in from all across the world as Minister of Foreign Affairs of the State of Israel, Yair Lapid tweeted, ''On behalf of the people of Israel, I extend my deepest condolences to the people and government of India on the loss of Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat, his wife, and the 11 other military personnel lost in today's tragic accident.''</p>

<p><strong>IN PICS |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/gen-bipin-rawat-indias-first-chief-of-defence-staff-a-life-in-pictures-435226">Gen Bipin Rawat, India's first Chief of Defence Staff: A life in pictures</a></strong></p>

<p>Top Pentagon officials including Secretary of Defense Lloyd J Austin III, Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman Gen Mark Milley and Pentagon spokesperson John Kirby condoled the demise of India's first CDS, General Bipin Rawat.&nbsp;</p>

<p>US Secretary of State Antony Blinken tweeted, ''My deep condolences on the deaths of Indian Chief of Defense Staff General Rawat, his wife, and colleagues who perished in today’s tragic accident. We'll remember Gen. Rawat as an exceptional leader who served his country and contributed to the U.S.-India defense relationship.''</p>


Daniel Carmon, the former Israeli ambassador to India spoke exclusively to WION, recalling his interactions with India's Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat, who lost his life in a helicopter crash on Wednesday (December 8).

Daniel Carmon, the former Israeli ambassador to India spoke exclusively to WION, recalling his interactions with India's Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat, who lost his life in a helicopter crash on Wednesday (December 8). Remembering his interaction with Gen Rawat, Carmon paid his condolences and expressed grief over the tragic accident. While in conversation with WION correspondent Jodie Cohen, Carmon said, "Yesterday [December 8] was a very sad day for India. I must say, for all the people in Israel who knew him personally and acknowledged the very important defence relationships between India and Israel. It was very sad to lose a friend, a partner and someone who had been following and promoting the very important defence relations between both countries." Obituary | Gen Bipin Rawat biography: India's first Chief of Defence Staff led a life dedicated to the nation During his conversation, Carmon said, "I had the honour while serving in Delhi to meet Gen Rawat more than once, even once at his home and had the opportunity to have a lengthy discussion with him on so many issues not only related to defence." "I met a very strong leader, someone who is very dedicated to his country, to his nation, to his people. It really makes me sad to hear about this tragic accident when he and his wife and other officials were killed. Watch the conversation here: × Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute to the defence chief his wife and other 11 Armed Forces personnel, saying that India will "never forget" their rich contribution. Tributes poured in from all across the world as Minister of Foreign Affairs of the State of Israel, Yair Lapid tweeted, ''On behalf of the people of Israel, I extend my deepest condolences to the people and government of India on the loss of Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat, his wife, and the 11 other military personnel lost in today's tragic accident.'' IN PICS | Gen Bipin Rawat, India's first Chief of Defence Staff: A life in pictures Top Pentagon officials including Secretary of Defense Lloyd J Austin III, Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman Gen Mark Milley and Pentagon spokesperson John Kirby condoled the demise of India's first CDS, General Bipin Rawat. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken tweeted, ''My deep condolences on the deaths of Indian Chief of Defense Staff General Rawat, his wife, and colleagues who perished in today’s tragic accident. We'll remember Gen. Rawat as an exceptional leader who served his country and contributed to the U.S.-India defense relationship.''

Former Israeli ambassador to India Daniel Carmon pays tribute to CDS Gen Bipin Rawat, recalls old interaction

In India, helicopters are used for high-profile political leaders, military commanders, it is a major mode of transport in the North-east India. Now, the deadly IAF crash with general Bipin Rawat on board is a grim reminder of past fatal air crashes, watch this report for more.

Deadly IAF crash with General Bipin Rawat on board is a grim reminder of past fatal air crashes

<p>Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute to Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat, his wife Madhulika Rawat and other 11 Armed Forces personnel, who lost their lives in a helicopter crash on Wednesday (December 8).&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Paid my last respects to Gen Bipin Rawat, his wife and other personnel of the Armed Forces. India will never forget their rich contribution," PM Modi tweeted.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The entire nation is mourning&nbsp;the tragic accident and heart-wrenching scenes were seen&nbsp;when the mortal remains of India's first chief of defence staff, his wife and other officials were brought to Palam airbase, in New Delhi and caskets were lined up inside a hangar.&nbsp;</p>

<p>India's Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and NSA Ajit Doval also paid homage to the deceased at a sombre ceremony, where the families members of those killed in the crash were present. &nbsp;</p>

<p>Indian Army Chief MM Naravane, Navy Chief Admiral R Hari Kumar, Air Chief Marshal AVR Chaudhari, Defence Secretary Ajay Kumar also paid last respects.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Obituary |&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/gen-bipin-rawat-biography-indias-first-chief-of-defence-staff-led-a-life-dedicated-to-the-nation-435166"><strong>Gen Bipin Rawat biography: India's first Chief of Defence Staff led a life dedicated to the nation</strong></a></p>

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<p>Mortal remains of Gen Rawat and his wife will be kept at their residence for the general public to pay their final respects from 11 am to 12:30pm IST Friday (December 10). Military personnel will pay their respects to the defence chief and his wife between 12:30pm IST and 1:30pm IST.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The final journey of Gen Rawat from his residence to the Brar Square crematorium is expected to start around 2pm IST. The funeral is scheduled for 4pm IST.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/cds-general-bipin-rawats-cremation-sri-lanka-nepal-bhutan-to-send-top-army-officials-435503">CDS General Bipin Rawat's cremation: Sri Lanka, Nepal, Bhutan to send top Army officials</a></strong></p>

<p>Apart from Gen Rawat, his wife and Brig LS Lidder, the 10 other personnel killed in the accident are: Lt Col Harjinder Singh, Wing Commander PS Chauhan, Squadron Leader K Singh, JWO Das, JWO Pradeep A, Havildar Satpal, Naik Gursewak Singh, Naik Jitender Kumar, Lance Naik Vivek Kumar and Lance Naik Sai Teja.&nbsp;</p>

<p>After the initial reports of the crash were confirmed, IAF had stated that an inquiry has been ordered to investigate the incident and ascertain the cause of the accident.&nbsp;</p>


Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute to Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat, his wife Madhulika Rawat and other 11 Armed Forces personnel, who lost their lives in a helicopter crash on Wednesday (December 8).

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute to Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat, his wife Madhulika Rawat and other 11 Armed Forces personnel, who lost their lives in a helicopter crash on Wednesday (December 8). "Paid my last respects to Gen Bipin Rawat, his wife and other personnel of the Armed Forces. India will never forget their rich contribution," PM Modi tweeted. The entire nation is mourning the tragic accident and heart-wrenching scenes were seen when the mortal remains of India's first chief of defence staff, his wife and other officials were brought to Palam airbase, in New Delhi and caskets were lined up inside a hangar. India's Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and NSA Ajit Doval also paid homage to the deceased at a sombre ceremony, where the families members of those killed in the crash were present. Indian Army Chief MM Naravane, Navy Chief Admiral R Hari Kumar, Air Chief Marshal AVR Chaudhari, Defence Secretary Ajay Kumar also paid last respects. Obituary | Gen Bipin Rawat biography: India's first Chief of Defence Staff led a life dedicated to the nation Paid my last respects to Gen Bipin Rawat, his wife and other personnel of the Armed Forces. India will never forget their rich contribution. pic.twitter.com/LAq83VfoBf — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) December 9, 2021 × IN PICS | Gen Bipin Rawat, India's first Chief of Defence Staff: A life in pictures #WATCH PM Narendra Modi leads the nation in paying tribute to CDS General Bipin Rawat, his wife Madhulika Rawat and other 11 Armed Forces personnel who lost their lives in the military chopper crash yesterday pic.twitter.com/6FvYSyJ1g6 — ANI (@ANI) December 9, 2021 × Defence Minister Rajnath Singh pays last respects to CDS General Bipin Rawat, his wife Madhulika Rawat and other 11 Armed Forces personnel who lost their lives in the #TamilNaduChopperCrash yesterday. pic.twitter.com/TZI0XoAUZd — ANI (@ANI) December 9, 2021 × Delhi | NSA Ajit Doval pays tributes to CDS General Bipin Rawat, his wife Madhulika Rawat and other 11 Armed Forces personnel who lost their lives in the IAF chopper crash yesterday pic.twitter.com/7owdaiZPfh — ANI (@ANI) December 9, 2021 × The 3 service chiefs - Army Chief Gen MM Naravane, Navy Chief Admiral R Hari Kumar & IAF chief Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari pay last respects to CDS Gen Bipin Rawat, his wife Madhulika Rawat & other 11 Armed Forces personnel who lost their lives in military chopper crash y'day. pic.twitter.com/HoXt8Jw0U6 — ANI (@ANI) December 9, 2021 × Mortal remains of Gen Rawat and his wife will be kept at their residence for the general public to pay their final respects from 11 am to 12:30pm IST Friday (December 10). Military personnel will pay their respects to the defence chief and his wife between 12:30pm IST and 1:30pm IST. The final journey of Gen Rawat from his residence to the Brar Square crematorium is expected to start around 2pm IST. The funeral is scheduled for 4pm IST. ALSO READ | CDS General Bipin Rawat's cremation: Sri Lanka, Nepal, Bhutan to send top Army officials Apart from Gen Rawat, his wife and Brig LS Lidder, the 10 other personnel killed in the accident are: Lt Col Harjinder Singh, Wing Commander PS Chauhan, Squadron Leader K Singh, JWO Das, JWO Pradeep A, Havildar Satpal, Naik Gursewak Singh, Naik Jitender Kumar, Lance Naik Vivek Kumar and Lance Naik Sai Teja. After the initial reports of the crash were confirmed, IAF had stated that an inquiry has been ordered to investigate the incident and ascertain the cause of the accident.

PM Narendra Modi pays tribute to CDS Gen Bipin Rawat and 12 others killed in IAF chopper crash

India's first Defence of chief staff Bipin Rawat, his wife and 11 others lost their lives after their IAF chopper crashed in the hilly region of Tamil Nadu, a state of southern India. The mortal remains of General Rawat and his wife are expected to arrive in the national capital today.

India mourns death of CDS General Bipin Rawat, mortal remains to arrive in Delhi today

The Indian Air Force (IAF) aircraft carrying mortal remains of Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Bipin Rawat, his wife Madhulika Rawat and other victims, who passed away in a chopper crash in Tamil Nadu on Wednesday, reached Palam Airbase in New Delhi from Sulur.

Mortal remains of India's CDS Gen Bipin Rawat, wife and others reach Palam Airbase in New Delhi

Mortal remains of India's Late Chief Of Defence Staff (CDS) General Bipin Rawat, his wife Madhulika Rawat and other victims have arrived at New Delhi's Palam Airport.

Mortal remains of India's CDS Gen Bipin Rawat, others arrive in New Delhi, PM Modi to pay tribute

India's first Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat, his wife Madhulika Rawat, and 11 others died on Wednesday after their helicopter crashed in Coonoor in the southern state of Tamil Nadu. As soon as the news of Rawat's demise got confirmed, tributes started pouring in from all across the world.

Tributes pour in for CDS General Bipin Rawat

The military aircraft carrying the mortal remains of India's CDS General Bipin Rawat, his wife and eleven others has left Sulur Air Force Base and will reach New Delhi on Thursday.

Mortal remains of CDS Gen Bipin Rawat, his wife to arrive in New Delhi

<p>We all have fond memories of writing with pencils during school days, but little do we know that the raw material for these pencils comes from a non-descript village called Oukhoo—which has earned the moniker “Pencil Village of India”.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Oukhoo, located along the bank of Jhelum River, in South Kashmir’s Pulwama district, exports the raw material called ‘slats’ to more than 100 countries and 90 per cent of pencils made in India are manufactured in this village.</p>

<p>The village came into the limelight after Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi mentioned its success story in his monthly radio programme ‘Mann Ki Baat’, where he spoke at length about “Pencil Village of India”.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Kashmir Valley has 18 slat factories and 17 of them are in Pulwama. But the onset of Covid has severely impacted its business.</p>

<p>“Most of the people from this village work in these pencil factories and that's why it's called the Pencil Village of India. There are around eight units running in this area. The slats manufactured in Pulwama are sent to various parts of the country,” said Farooq Ahmad, who works as a manager in one of the slat factories.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Before Covid, the industry used to employ more than 4,000 people. Now, the industry is working only at 30 per cent of its original workforce.</p>

<p>As the schools were shut during the pandemic, the demand for pencils in the market dwindled. Eventually, the production went down, and a lot of people associated with the industry lost their jobs.</p>

<p>Now, with Covid waning in the country, the factory owners are hoping that the demand picks up again, as they have started to re-employ people.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“Before Covid, we had around 150 people working in one unit, but now we are working with only 30 per cent of the original workforce. I am hoping that, by the grace of God, we start producing more and all the people are hired back to work,'' said Manzoor Ahmad, owner of a slat making factory in Pulwama.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The industry has been generating employment opportunities for the youth, especially for women in the Pulwama district. Every family had members working in these factories.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“I have been working here for five years, but we had stopped coming due to Covid. But now we have started again. Right now, only 100 to 150 women are coming to work, but we are hoping that once the Covid situation subsides, more women will turn up for work,'' said Shaista, a worker.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Earlier, India used to import wooden supplies from countries like China. But everything changed in 2010 when the local entrepreneurs decided to make use of Kashmir's famous poplar trees—a peculiarly supple wood which makes it best suited for manufacturing pencils.</p>

<p>The poplar wood grows best in the valleys of Kashmir where the moisture content is ideal, and the weather conditions allow the wood to remain soft during the tree’s growth.</p>


We all have fond memories of writing with pencils during school days, but little do we know that the raw material for these pencils comes from a non-descript village called Oukhoo—which has earned the moniker “Pencil Village of India”.

We all have fond memories of writing with pencils during school days, but little do we know that the raw material for these pencils comes from a non-descript village called Oukhoo—which has earned the moniker “Pencil Village of India”. Oukhoo, located along the bank of Jhelum River, in South Kashmir’s Pulwama district, exports the raw material called ‘slats’ to more than 100 countries and 90 per cent of pencils made in India are manufactured in this village. The village came into the limelight after Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi mentioned its success story in his monthly radio programme ‘Mann Ki Baat’, where he spoke at length about “Pencil Village of India”. Kashmir Valley has 18 slat factories and 17 of them are in Pulwama. But the onset of Covid has severely impacted its business. “Most of the people from this village work in these pencil factories and that's why it's called the Pencil Village of India. There are around eight units running in this area. The slats manufactured in Pulwama are sent to various parts of the country,” said Farooq Ahmad, who works as a manager in one of the slat factories. Before Covid, the industry used to employ more than 4,000 people. Now, the industry is working only at 30 per cent of its original workforce. As the schools were shut during the pandemic, the demand for pencils in the market dwindled. Eventually, the production went down, and a lot of people associated with the industry lost their jobs. Now, with Covid waning in the country, the factory owners are hoping that the demand picks up again, as they have started to re-employ people. “Before Covid, we had around 150 people working in one unit, but now we are working with only 30 per cent of the original workforce. I am hoping that, by the grace of God, we start producing more and all the people are hired back to work,'' said Manzoor Ahmad, owner of a slat making factory in Pulwama. The industry has been generating employment opportunities for the youth, especially for women in the Pulwama district. Every family had members working in these factories. “I have been working here for five years, but we had stopped coming due to Covid. But now we have started again. Right now, only 100 to 150 women are coming to work, but we are hoping that once the Covid situation subsides, more women will turn up for work,'' said Shaista, a worker. Earlier, India used to import wooden supplies from countries like China. But everything changed in 2010 when the local entrepreneurs decided to make use of Kashmir's famous poplar trees—a peculiarly supple wood which makes it best suited for manufacturing pencils. The poplar wood grows best in the valleys of Kashmir where the moisture content is ideal, and the weather conditions allow the wood to remain soft during the tree’s growth.

South Kashmir’s famed ‘Pencil Village of India’ now in distress due to Covid

<p class="MsoNormal">All residents of India’s national capital city, New Delhi, and its neighbouring areas have been struggling to catch their breath amid rising pollution and smog in the city. Now, research has claimed that the pollution levels of indoor air pollution, too, have reached an alarming level.<o:p></o:p></p>

<p class="MsoNormal">The study conducted by the Energy Policy Institute at the University of Chicago (EPIC) claims that the indoor air pollution levels in New Delhi is nearly twenty times more than the World Health Organization (WHO) standards.</p>

<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/ready-for-lockdown-to-curb-air-pollution-delhi-govt-tells-supreme-court-429523">Ready for lockdown to curb air pollution, Delhi govt tells Supreme Court</a></strong></o:p></p>

<p class="MsoNormal">As per the experts, the levels of PM 2.5 were found to be much higher than the levels of outdoor air pollution reported on government portals. PM 2.5 are the tiny particles in the air which can even cause extreme damage to lungs.<o:p></o:p></p>

<p class="MsoNormal">"In Delhi, the bottom line is, whether someone is rich or poor, no one gets to breathe clean air," said Kenneth Lee, the lead author of the study. "It is a complex vicious cycle. When you do not know about the pollution levels inside your homes, you do not worry about it, and hence you are less likely to take corrective actions. Only with increased awareness, demand for clean air may gain momentum."</p>

<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/low-intensity-blast-at-delhi-court-leaves-one-police-constable-injured-proceedings-suspended-435401">Low-intensity blast at Delhi court leaves one police constable injured, proceedings suspended</a></strong></o:p></p>

<p class="MsoNormal">Experts have claimed that majority people are being exposed to air pollution indoors rather than outdoors. Indoor air pollutant levels are two to five times higher indoors in comparison to outdoors, as per experts of &nbsp;Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).<o:p></o:p></p>

<p class="MsoNormal">This study result has come at a time when Delhi recorded one of its worst November air pollution levels in the last six years. Government data showed that the residents were not able to get even a single day of ‘good’ air quality for the entire month of November this year.<o:p></o:p></p>

<p class="MsoNormal">Due to the alarmingly high air pollution levels, the chief minister of the national capital had also announced a temporary closure of schools, and the Supreme Court had also issued a warning to the Delhi government.<o:p></o:p></p>


All residents of India’s national capital city, New Delhi, and its neighbouring areas have been struggling to catch their breath amid rising pollution and smog in the city.

All residents of India’s national capital city, New Delhi, and its neighbouring areas have been struggling to catch their breath amid rising pollution and smog in the city. Now, research has claimed that the pollution levels of indoor air pollution, too, have reached an alarming level. The study conducted by the Energy Policy Institute at the University of Chicago (EPIC) claims that the indoor air pollution levels in New Delhi is nearly twenty times more than the World Health Organization (WHO) standards. Also read | Ready for lockdown to curb air pollution, Delhi govt tells Supreme Court As per the experts, the levels of PM 2.5 were found to be much higher than the levels of outdoor air pollution reported on government portals. PM 2.5 are the tiny particles in the air which can even cause extreme damage to lungs. "In Delhi, the bottom line is, whether someone is rich or poor, no one gets to breathe clean air," said Kenneth Lee, the lead author of the study. "It is a complex vicious cycle. When you do not know about the pollution levels inside your homes, you do not worry about it, and hence you are less likely to take corrective actions. Only with increased awareness, demand for clean air may gain momentum." Also read | Low-intensity blast at Delhi court leaves one police constable injured, proceedings suspended Experts have claimed that majority people are being exposed to air pollution indoors rather than outdoors. Indoor air pollutant levels are two to five times higher indoors in comparison to outdoors, as per experts of Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). This study result has come at a time when Delhi recorded one of its worst November air pollution levels in the last six years. Government data showed that the residents were not able to get even a single day of ‘good’ air quality for the entire month of November this year. Due to the alarmingly high air pollution levels, the chief minister of the national capital had also announced a temporary closure of schools, and the Supreme Court had also issued a warning to the Delhi government.

New Delhi's indoor air pollution levels worse than outdoors, experts warn

Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh speaks in both houses of the Indian Parliament and gave details about the tragic helicopter crash in South India where India's first Chief of Defence Staff, General Bipin Rawat and 12 others lost their lives.

Indian Parliament pays homage to India's 1st CDS & 12 others who lost their lives in chopper crash

India's first Defence of chief staff Bipin Rawat, his wife and 11 others lost their lives after their IAF chopper crashed in the hilly terrains of Tamil Nadu, a state of southern India. The parliament paid homage to Rawat today, defence minister Rajnath Singh also briefed both houses of parliament on the crash incident.

General Bipin Rawat| IAF orders tri-service inquiry into IAF chopper crash: Rajnath Singh

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