Army To Dedicate A Chair In Memory Of General Rawat
On the birthday of General Bipin Rawat on March 15, has dedicated a chair of excellence at the United Service Institution of India. General Rawat will also be awarded Padma Vibhshan at an investiture ceremony. The ceremony will take place at the Rashtrapati Bhawan on March 21. Army chief General Manoj Mukund Naravane said in a statement, "General Bipin Rawat Memorial Chair of Excellence will focus on the field of jointness and integration.… read-more
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Courtesy: Hindustan Times
Rajnath Singh Briefs Parliament Over Tamil Nadu Chopper Crash Incident
Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh addressed the Parliament over Tamil Nadu chopper crash incident, on December 9. He paid tribute to those who died in the incident including Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Bipin Rawat, his wife and 11 others. The mortal remains of the victims will be brought to Delhi, said Rajnath Singh. He added that the last rites of the victims will be conducted with military honours.
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Courtesy: Zee News India
Defence Ministry Asks Forces To Submit Theatre Command Studies By April 2022
Ministry of Defence asked the three services to conduct studies for the creation of theatre commands and submit their report by April 2022. Reportedly, the "creation of theatre" command has been envisaged by the government to enhance jointness among forces and fight a war in an integrated manner. The decision was taken following a high-level meeting by the Chief of Defence Bipin Rawat and the three services chiefs.
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Courtesy: ANI