Army Chief General Bipin Rawat while attending the valedictorian session of the ‘National Conference on Self Reliance in Defence Manufacturing Edition 2.0’, addressed the issue of ‘disputed borders’. He said that it is difficult to see peace on horizon in the near future. He also said the advent of ‘non-contact’ warfare and that it is imminent in the near future. (Hindustan Times)read more

A contingent of the Madras regiment of the Indian Army marches during the Army Day parade, at Cariappa Parade Ground, in New Delhi. Observed on January 15, Army Day marks the official handing over of the charge to then Lieutenant General K M Cariappa as the first Commander-in-Chief of the Indian Army.

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The Indian Army on Tuesday celebrated the 71st Army Day and chief General Bipin Rawat said the Army will not hesitate to take strong action to deal with terror activities along the border with Pakistan. The Army has been involved in securing the borders of the country and has been engaged in gun battles with the Pakistani troops and militants in Jammu and Kashmir. Rawat said that the army will take efforts to ensure safety of people living in Jammu and Kashmir, especially around borders. (Hindustan Times)read more

Army chief general Bipin Rawat said new guidelines are being followed to maintain peace and tranquillity along the border in the eastern sector. read more

The Army has managed the situation well along the borders with China and Pakistan and there should be no cause for concern, Army chief Gen Bipin Rawat said Thursday. read more

The Indian Army proposed to increase intake of women in more non-combat roles such as interpreters and cyber specialists, its chief General Bipin Rawat said in Hyderabad on Saturday. read more

General Bipin Rawat said that people should not consider the Indian Army just an employment opportunity. “People should remove this misconception, if you want to join the Indian Army then you have to be mentally and physically strong, you need to have... read more

The Indian Army should not be looked upon as a job provider organisation, Army chief Gen Bipin Rawat said, and warned personnel who feign illness or disability in order to avoid duty or get benefits. read more

Speaking on other issues Gen Rawat highlighted the increasing role of women in the Army. read more

The army chief reiterated India’s stand that talks and terror can’t go together and the neighbouring country must take action on the ground against terror groups if it wanted peace with India. read more

Bipin Rawat said the whole world was aware that terror camps in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir were being run by government agencies to cause disruptions in India and that all terrorism in Jammu and Kashmir was state sponsored. read more

Governments are finding it tough to cope with the increasingly sophisticated hacking techniques being employed by State and non-State actors and rogue individuals read more

Indian Army’s M777 Ultra Light Howitzer was set in action on Friday. The newly-inducted artillery piece was set in action in Maharashtra’s Nashik. Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and Army Chief General Bipin Rawat were present during the action. (Hindustan Times)read more

Army chief General Bipin Rawat said a mammoth drill is being undertaken to change the complexion and direction of the 1.2 million- strong force and transform it into a deadlier fighting machine fully prepared for future. read more

“Pakistan’s desire for peace should not be mistaken for weakness…War is imposed when you are not ready for it. But we are a nuclear nation and ready,” Pakistan Army spokesperson Asif Ghafoor said. read more