On Wednesday (December 8), India lost one of its selfless servants Chief Defence of Staff (CDS) General Bipin Rawat in a tragic incident. Rawat succumbed to injuries when a Mi-17V5 chopper -- comprising him and his wife Madhulika Rawat -- crashed in Coonoor in the state of Tamil Nadu.

Virat Kohli, Yuvraj Singh lead tributes as CDS General Bipin Rawat passes away in helicopter crash

Lt. General Ravi Sawhney (Retired) expresses his grief and condolence over the demise of CDS General Bipin Rawat. A helicopter carrying India’s Chief of Defense Staff General Bipin Rawat and 13 others has crashed in Tamil Nadu.

Former Lt Gen R Sawhney: He was a very fine soldier, gentleman and a pioneer to CDS

Bipin Laxman Singh Rawat, who died in a helicopter crash on Wednesday, was appointed as India’s first Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) on December 30, 2019. The former Indian Army Chief assumed office from January 1, 2020.

Gen Bipin Rawat biography: India's first Chief of Defence Staff led a life dedicated to the nation

Indian Army Chief General (Retd.) Shankar Roy Chowdhury expressed sorrow over the shocking demise of India's 1st Chief of Defence Staff, General Bipin Rawat and recalled his time with the lost soul.

Ex-Army Chief General (Retd.) Shankar Roy Chowdhury: Very unfortunate that India lost its first CDS

India's Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat, his wife Madhulika Rawat and 11 others died on Wednesday after an Indian Air Force helicopter carrying them crashed near a forest area in Coonoor in the southern state of Tamil Nadu.

Bipin Rawat, his wife among 13 killed in helicopter crash

The Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will hold meeting with Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) to discuss the situation arising out of the crash of a military helicopter with Chief of defence staff Gen Bipin Rawat and several other officers on board on Wednesday near Coonoor in Tamil Nadu.

Indian PM Modi to hold Cabinet security meet over IAF helicopter crash

Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat passed away when an Indian Air Force helicopter met with an accident near Coonoor in Tamil Nadu.

Breaking News: Indian CDS General Bipin Rawat dies in IAF helicopter crash in Coonoor

Indian Air Force confirmed that Chief of Defence Staff Gen Bipin Rawat, his wife Madhulika Rawat and 11 other persons died in a tragic helicopter crash on Wednesday (December 8).

IAF confirms demise of CDS Gen Bipin Rawat, his wife, 11 others in chopper crash: Here's what we know so far

An Indian Air Force Mi-17V5 helicopter carrying Chief Defence of Staff General Bipin Rawat, his wife, and military personnel crashed near Coonoor in Tamil Nadu. IAF’s Mi-17V5 helicopter is a saviour designed Russian helicopter. The chopper is one of the world’s most advanced transport helicopters. WION tells you more about the Mi-17V5 helicopter.

Indian Air Force Chopper Crash: All about the helicopter that crashed carrying CDS Gen Bipin Rawat

An Indian Air Force (IAF) helicopter carrying defence chief General Bipin Rawat crashed in southern India on Wednesday. ANI news agency reported citing sources that at least 13 out of the 14 people on board have been killed.

IAF helicopter carrying Indian defence chief General Bipin Rawat crashes, at least 13 dead: Report

An Indian Air Force helicopter carrying Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat and 13 others crashed near Coonoor in Tamil Nadu. The condition of Rawat was uncertain. General Rawat is currently undergoing treatment at a military hospital in Wellington.

Chopper with CDS Bipin Rawat on board crashes in Coonoor, rescue operation underway

Indian Defence minister Rajnath Singh has briefed Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the country's Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat's chopper crash. His brief included details of the crash and response measures taken. Sources from the defence minister's office said Rajnath Singh is monitoring the situation.

Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh briefs PM Modi on Gen Bipin Rawat's chopper crash

Five bodies were recovered and three injured people were rescued after an IAF Mi-17V5 helicopter carrying India's Chief of Defence Staff Gen Bipin Rawat crashed in the Coonoor area of the Southern State of Tamil Nadu, today.

CDS Gen Bipin Rawat onboard chopper crashes; five bodies recovered, three injured rescued | Breaking

Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has reached General Bipin Rawat's residence, to brief the family on the chopper crash. The CDS along with his wife Madhulika Rawat, and other staff, was in the Indian Air Force chopper that crashed near Coonoor in Tamil Nadu.

Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh visits CDS Bipin Rawat's residence, to brief on chopper crash

Four bodies were recovered and three injured people were rescued after an IAF Mi-17V5 helicopter carrying India's Chief of Defence Staff Gen Bipin Rawat crashed in the Coonoor area of the Southern State of Tamil Nadu, today.

India: Four bodies recovered after chopper carrying CDS Gen Bipin Rawat crashes in Tamil Nadu

Pakistan must cease fire on all fronts, not just along the Line of Control (LOC), India's Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat told WION in an exclusive interview.

Exclusive: Pakistan must cease fire on all fronts, not just LOC, India's Chief of Defence Staff Bipin Rawat to WION

The disengagement process with China after the recent border standoff in the Ladakh area is slow due to suspicions on both sides, India's Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Bipin Rawat told WION in an exclusive interview.

Exclusive: Disengagement with China slow due to suspicions, says India's CDS

US and India push for combined training exercises. The Indian chief of defense staff General Bipin Rawat met with his US counterpart, General Mark Milley.

US and India push for combined training exercises

On Wednesday, Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Bipin Rawat said that India had anticipated the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan, only the timelines had changed.

India's Chief of Defence Staff on Taliban takeover of Afghanistan

In his first comments on Afghanistan, India's Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat has said that "Taliban takeover was anticipated" but the "time line surprised us".

Anticipated Taliban takeover but timeline surprised us, says India's Chief of Defence Staff Bipin Rawat

Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat on Friday said that India will win its future wars through indigenous weapons. He said that the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has helped India's armed forces to become self-reliant.

'In case of war in future, we will win it through indigenous weapons', says CDS Bipin Rawat

Noting the rising challenges in the Indo-Pacific region, Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat on Friday said the world is witnessing a race for strategic bases in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR), adding that it is only going to gain momentum in the times to come.

Race is on for strategic bases in Indian Ocean Region, says CDS Bipin Rawat

As India and China continue to face off along the Line of Actual Control(LAC), Chief of Defence Staff Gen Bipin Rawat has said that the Chinese Army is facing "unanticipated consequences" for its misadventure in eastern Ladakh.

India-China standoff: PLA facing unanticipated consequences of misadventure in Ladakh, says CDS Gen Bipin Rawat

Indian General Bipin Rawat warns China that India will not accept shifting the LAC during 8th round of top military talks between India & China.

We will not accept any shift in LAC: Indian General Bipin Rawat

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