General Bipin Rawat, India's first Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), was posthumously conferred Padma Vibhushan, India's second-highest civilian award on Monday (March 21).

WATCH: Kritika and Tarini, daughters of General Bipin Rawat receive his Padma Vibhushan award

Rich Tributes were paid across Kashmir Valley to India's first CDS General Bipin Rawat along with his wife and 11 other brave hearts who sacrificed their lives in an unfortunate helicopter crash.

Rich tributes paid to General Bipin Rawat across Kashmir valley

Israel's Envoy to India, Naor Gilon offered condolences over the death of India's first Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat who died in a tragic chopper crash in Southern India's Coonoor.

Israel's Envoy to India on CDS General Bipin Rawat's death: India lost its best Hero

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

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

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

Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Bipin Rawat on Wednesday (January 1) took charge as first Chief of Defence Staff (CDS). Talking to media CDS General Bipin Rawat said that all three services will work as a team to enhance integration and do better resource management. #WION #BipinRawat

General Bipin Rawat takes charge as first CDS