Former CDS General Bipin Rawat died in a helicopter crash in December 2021. The IAF’s initial probe had said ‘spatial disorientation’ of pilot was cause behind fatal accident.
In Bipin: The Man Behind the Uniform, Rachna Bisht Rawat tells us about the Army Chief's personality, his personal life and the principles he stood by.
The event to rename the station was attended by state Governor Brig BD Mishra (Retd) and Arunachal Pradesh CM Pema Khandu, senior dignitaries & daughters of the late CDS.
Opening the choice for CDS outside of serving or ex-chiefs can unleash the demons of ambitions and cut-throat competition to impress the political leadership.
Two aspects deserve a closer look: Should India continue with the triple-hatted appointment of the CDS? What should be the scope of their operational mandate?
Former Army chief General Bipin Rawat was India’s first CDS and took charge on 1 January 2020. He passed away in a helicopter crash last month, along with 13 others.
Compassion and cohabitation with animals are ingrained in the Indian value system. A humane solution must be found for the rising conflict between man and free-range animals.
New bill aims to fix key issues with IBC 2016, including delays & patchy implementation, and protect creditors, with window for genuine promoters to retain control of their companies.
Putin sees this as a victory. Europeans have decided to deal with Trump on his terms for the sake of the larger Western alliance. We look at the lessons for us in India.
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