A Minister in Madagascar has miraculously survived a helicopter crash. Serge Gelle turned his helicopter seat as a flotation device and swam for 12 hours to shore. Palki Sharma brings you his story.

Gravitas: "Swam for 12 hours" : How This Minister survived a chopper crash

On Friday afternoon, India bid farewell to CDS General Bipin Rawat. The outpouring of grief unprecedented as Indians put their differences aside & paid tribute to a National Hero. Palki Sharma gets you a report.

Gravitas: India bids farewell to General Bipin Rawat

India's CDS Gen Bipin Rawat laid to final rest with full military honours. His last rites were performed along with his wife Madhulika Rawat, who too lost her life in Tamil Nadu chopper crash. Their daughters performed the last rites.

CDS Gen Bipin Rawat cremated with full military honours in New Delhi, daughters perform last rites

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

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

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

How did social media react to General Bipin Rawat's death? From bigoted comments to premature announcements of his death, Palki Sharma tells you why this tragedy calls for some self-reform.

Gravitas: How India reacted to General Rawat's death

India's First Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat spoke freely about the prevailing security situation. He called out Pakistan for terrorism & admitted China was the bigger threat. General Rawat passed away in a helicopter crash today. Palki Sharma has more.

Gravitas: How India's First Chief of Defence assessed India's China Challenge

Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat and his wife Madhulika Rawat died when a Mi-17V5 helicopter carrying them crashed in Tamil Nadu's Coonoor. This throws a light on the history of Mi-17 choppers accidents in India.

CDS Gen Bipin Rawat Chopper Crash: Major Mi-17's crashing history in India

The deadly helicopter crash with Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat onboard near Coonoor in Tamil Nadu is a grim reminder of the past military aircraft accidents in India that have led to several fatalities in recent years.

Fatal military plane crashes in India in recent years

India's Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat his wife Madhulika and 11 armed forces personnel lost their lives in a helicopter crash in Tamil Nadu's Coonoor. Group Captain Varun Singh, who survived the crash, is presently undergoing treatment.

India's top military officer Bipin Rawat among 13 dead in Tamil Nadu chopper crash

Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat, his wife Madhulika Rawat and 11 other personnel died after the Indian Air Force chopper they were travelling in crashed near Coonor in Tamil Nadu. The aircraft was on its way from Sulur IAF base in Coimbatore to Defence Staff College in Wellington.

India's CDS General Bipin Rawat dies in helicopter crash in Tamil Nadu's Coonoor

The Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi chairs a meeting with Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) to discuss the situation arising out of the crash of a military helicopter near Coonoor in Tamil Nadu, which claimed the life of CDS General Bipin Rawat his wife Madhulika Rawat and 11 others.

Indian Prime Minister Modi chairs Cabinet security meet over chopper 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

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

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 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 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

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