During the India-Australia virtual summit between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Australian counterpart Scott Morrison on Monday (March 21), both the leaders discussed the Russia-Ukraine conflict, issues in the Indo-Pacific region and also talked about strengthening bilateral trade relations.

India, Australia launch defence officer exchange programme named after Gen Bipin Rawat

Padma Awards 2022: Gen. Bipin Rawat among those honoured with one of India's highest civilian honours

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

The tri-services committee that was probing the fatal helicopter crash which killed India’s top military chief General Bipin Rawat and his wife, apart from 11 other military personnel, has ruled out sabotage or technical failure as the cause of the accident.

Gen Rawat copter crash: Probe committee rules out foul play, says weather change disoriented pilot

The sudden deaths of prominent military people around the world have always sparked conspiracy theories, and the demise of India's first Chief of Defence Staff Gen Bipin Rawat is no exception.

Sinister campaign: Pak-based groups spread conspiracy theories on Gen Bipin Rawat's death

In a pre-recorded message, India's first Chief of Defence Staff Gen Bipin Rawat, who lost his life in a chopper crash on Wednesday (December 8), greeted the Armed Forces of India.

Video: General Bipin Rawat's pre-recorded message for 'Vijay Parv'

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

Over 25 countries extended condolences to New Delhi in the aftermath of the tragic death of India's Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat, his wife and 11 defence personnel in the helicopter crash that took place in the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu.

CDS Bipin Rawat’s tragic death: International community sends condolences to India

Mortal remains of India’s top military officer General Bipin Rawat and his wife, who died in the helicopter crash, were consigned to flames with full military honours in Delhi on Friday.

Mortal remains of Gen Rawat, his wife consigned to flames after 17-gun salute

Speaking to media on the ongoing Police probe into the fatal and unfortunate Mi17 V5 VVIP chopper crash in the Nilgiri district, a top State Police official has revealed that Tamil Nadu Police had placed the entire Nilgiris district and the route from Sulur Air Force base to Nilgiris under a security blanket, ahead of the Chief of Defence Staff Gen Bipin Rawat's visit.

Entire Nilgiris district, route was under security blanket for CDS visit, says TN DGP

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.

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

The tragic loss of Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Bipin Rawat has shocked the entire country. Gen Rawat, his wife Madhulika and 11 others died in an Indian Air Force helicopter crash in Tamil Nadu on Wednesday (8 December).

We salute you: Bollywood mourns sudden demise of CDS Gen Bipin Rawat

The lone survivor of the IAF helicopter crash that killed India's top military officer, General Bipin Rawat, his wife, and 11 others, has been identified as Group Captain Varun Singh.

Lone survivor of chopper crash, Shaurya Chakra awardee Captain Varun Singh undergoing treatment: IAF

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

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 (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

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday invited foreign defence companies to participate in the next edition of the DefExpo, saying India is open to conducting business on a mutually beneficial and collaborative approach in the spirit of "give and take".

Defence exports have grown 334% in 5 years: Rajnath Singh

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

Chief of Defence Staff, General Bipin Rawat in an exclusive interview with WION's Executive Editor Palki Sharma Upadhyay.

The Interview: Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat speaks to WION

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

India's Chief of defence staff General Bipin Rawat has backed Quad — a grouping of 4 countries — India, US, Japan and Australia calling it a "good arrangement" which can become a "system" to ensure freedom of navigation at the high seas.

Quad can become a system to ensure freedom of navigation: India's chief of Defence staff General Bipin Rawat

India and China are engaged in a standoff since April-May over the transgressions by the Chinese Army in multiple areas including Finger area, Galwan valley, Hot springs and Kongrung nala.

India has 'Military options' on table if talks with China fail: General Bipin Rawat

Programs aimed at counter-radicalisation of youth should be started for saving them while there is still time, said Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Bipin Rawat, on Thursday.

De-radicalisation programs should be started to save the youth: General Rawat

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday greeted ex-servicemen on the occasion of "Veterans Day" saying that the nation will remain indebted to their services. Greetings and warm wishes to all Ex-Servicemen of the Indian Armed Forces on the occasion of Veterans Day.

Rajnath Singh on Veterans Day: 'Nation will remain indebted to their services'