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• 9 Dec 2021, 12:06:28 AM IST

  WATCH | Coonoor chopper crash that killed CDS Gen Bipin Rawat, his wife and 11 others

• 8 Dec 2021, 10:59:10 PM IST

  ‘Will remember Gen Rawat as an exceptional leader’: Blinken tweets

  US secretary of state Anthony Blinken took to Twitter to share his condolences on the demise of CDS Bipin Rawat, his wife Madhulika Rawat, and 11 others in the IAF chopper crash near Coonoor in Tamil Nadu. “We'll remember Gen Rawat as an exceptional leader who served his country and contributed to the US-India defense relationship,” Blinken tweeted.

• 8 Dec 2021, 10:15:53 PM IST

  Uttarakhand govt declares three-day state mourning for demise of CDS Bipin Rawat

  Uttarakhand government has declared a three-day state mourning from December 9 to 11 to condole the death of CDS Bipin Rawat.

• 8 Dec 2021, 09:33:52 PM IST

  Cremation of CDS Bipin Rawat, and his wife to be held on Friday

  Cremation of Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat and his wife to be conducted on December 10 in Delhi Cantonment, reports ANI. “Their mortal remains are expected to arrive in the [Delhi] in a military plane by tomorrow evening,” the report added.

• 8 Dec 2021, 07:36:08 PM IST

  In today's CCS meeting led by PM, 2 minutes of silence observed for IAF chopper crash victims

  During today's CCS meeting chaired by PM Narendra Modi, and attended by Union home minister Amit Shah, NSA Ajit Doval, and external affairs minister S Jaishankar, among others, observed two minutes of silence and paid tributes to the deceased in the IAF chopper crash. CDS Bipin Rawat and his wife Madhulika Rawat were among 13, who lost their lives in the crash that happened near Coonoor in Tamil Nadu.

• 8 Dec 2021, 06:36:56 PM IST

  ‘Served with utmost diligence’: PM Modi says he is ‘deeply anguished’ by the IAF chopper crash in which CDS Bipin Rawat died

  Prime Minister Narendra Modi took to Twitter to offer condolences for the death of CDS Bipin Rawat, his wife Madhulika Rawat, and 11 others who died in the IAF chopper crash. In a series of tweets, PM said Rawat was an “outstanding soldier” and a “true patriot”, who served with “utmost diligence.” Read more.

• 8 Dec 2021, 06:22:08 PM IST

  SKM unanimously accepts Centre's revised draft policy

  The five-member committee of SKM has unanimously accepted the revised draft proposals from Centre, farm union leader Inderjit Singh told HT.  “It is very likely that the farmers’ agitation will be called off tomorrow when a formal invitation for talks is sent to the farm body,” he added.

• 8 Dec 2021, 06:09:44 PM IST

  IAF confirms the death of  CDS Bipin Rawat in IAF chopper crash

  Indian Air Force (IAF) has confirmed the death of CDS Bipin Rawat along with his wife Madhulika Rawat. Besides then, 11 others on board the chopper have died in the incident.

• 8 Dec 2021, 05:45:52 PM IST

  Wing commander Prithvi Singh Chauhan was the pilot of IAF chopper

  Wing commander Prithvi Singh Chauhan was the pilot of IAF chopper Mi-17V5 that crashed with 14 passengers, including CDS Bipin Rawat, on board near Coonoor in Tamil Nadu. He is the commanding officer of the 109 Helicopter Uni, ANI reports citing sources.

• 8 Dec 2021, 05:35:21 PM IST

  Bail pleas of 2 cops held in connection to extortion case involving Param Bir Singh dismissed

  Mumbai City Sessions Court has dismissed the bail plea applications of police officers Nandkumar Gopale and Asha Korke, who were held in connection with the extortion case involving the former Mumbai Police commissioner Param Bir Singh.

• 8 Dec 2021, 05:10:36 PM IST

  Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) to meet later today

  Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) will meet at 6.30pm today, reports ANI.

• 8 Dec 2021, 04:46:02 PM IST

  Olaf Scholz sworn in as Germany's new chancellor

  Olaf Scholz sworn in as Germany's new chancellor. He replaced Angela Merkel, thereby ending her long 16-year-old tenure.

• 8 Dec 2021, 04:17:34 PM IST

  Rajnath Singh to issue statement on crash in Parliament tomorrow

  Defence minister Rajnath Singh to give statement on IAF chopper crash in Parliament tomorrow.

• 8 Dec 2021, 04:15:55 PM IST

  Pradhan Mantri Gramin Awaas Yojna to continue till 2024

  Union minister Anurag Thakur said on Wednesday that the Pradhan Mantri Gramin Awaas Yojna will continue till 2024.

• 8 Dec 2021, 04:12:07 PM IST

  Army chief Gen Naravane briefs Rajnath Singh on IAF chopper crash

  Indian Army chief General Manoj Mukund Naravane briefs defence minister Rajnath Singh on IAF chopper crash in Delhi's South Block.

• 8 Dec 2021, 04:04:37 PM IST

  SKM holding meet on whether to call off agitation; describes IAF chopper crash ‘very painful incident’

  The Samyukta Kisan Morcha (SKM), which is holding a vital meet on whether to end agitation, offers condolences for the victims of the IAF chopper crash that was carrying CDS Bipin Rawat and his wife Madhulika Rawat, among 12 others. The farmer union describes the crash incident as a “very painful incident.”

• 8 Dec 2021, 03:52:05 PM IST

  Rajnath Singh reaches the residence of CDS Bipin Rawat

  Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has reached the residence of CDS Bipin Rawat. The CDS along with his wife Madhulika Rawat, and other staff, was in the IAF chopper that crashed near Coonoor in Tamil Nadu.

• 8 Dec 2021, 03:26:26 PM IST

  Air Force chief VR Chaudhuri on way to IAF chopper crash site

  India's Air Chief Marshal Vivek Ram Chaudhuri is flying to the IAF chopper crash site.

• 8 Dec 2021, 03:20:59 PM IST

  Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin to visit IAF chopper crash site in Nilgiris

  Tamil Nadu chief minister MK Stalin to leave for Coimbatore at 5pm and head to the crash site in Nilgiris district.

• 8 Dec 2021, 03:13:38 PM IST

  Rajnath Singh briefed PM Modi about IAF chopper crash

  Defence minister Rajnath Singh is monitoring the situation regarding the IAF chopper crash. He has also briefed Prime Minister Narendra Modi about the crash in which CDS Bipin Rawat and his wife Madhulika, among 12 others, were on board.

• 8 Dec 2021, 03:01:16 PM IST

  Defence minister Rajnath Singh to brief Parliament on IAF chopper crash

  Defence minister Rajnath Singh to brief Parliament on IAF chopper crash where CDS Bipin Rawat and his wife Madhulika Rawat, among 12 others, were present.

• 8 Dec 2021, 02:57:47 PM IST

  14 passengers were on board crashed IAF chopper, eight ambulances on spot for rescue operations

  As many as 14 passengers were on board the IAF chopper, including CDS Bipin Rawat and his wife Madhulika Rawat, among others, which was heading to Wellington from Sulur. A total of eight ambulances are currently on spot for rescue operations, with local police and army present as well. Those who have been rescued are being shifted to a government hospital in Coonoor.

• 8 Dec 2021, 01:54:53 PM IST

  IAF confirms Bipin Rawat was onboard army chopper that crashed near Coonoor in Tamil Nadu

  The CDS was accompanied by his wife Madhulika Rawat, his staff and some other officials. Here's latest report by Hindustan Times.

• 8 Dec 2021, 01:36:19 PM IST

  Army chopper carrying senior defence officials crashes in Tamil Nadu

  CDS Bipin Rawat, his staff and some family members were in the Mi-series chopper that crashed between Coimbatore and Sulur in Tamil Nadu. Search and rescue operations launched from nearby bases, news agency ANI reported qouting sources.

• 8 Dec 2021, 01:03:14 PM IST

  As Omicron spreads, Europe cautioned over rising Covid-19 cases, deaths

  Deaths and hospitalisations from Covid-19 will continue to rise in Europe in the coming weeks as vaccination rates remain insufficient to counter the trends, a key European health agency warned Tuesday. Read More

• 8 Dec 2021, 11:37:16 AM IST

  In fresh letter to SKM, Centre says ready to accept all demands of farmers

  In fresh letter to SKM, Centre says ready to accept all demands of farmers. Five-member SKM team currently in an informal huddle in Capital. Main discussion set to begin at 2pm on a decision whether to call off stir.

• 8 Dec 2021, 11:10:13 AM IST

  SC stays proceedings in FIRs registered by Tripura police against journalists

  The Supreme Court stays proceedings arising out of FIRs registered by Tripura police against two journalists over their reports on communal violence in the state; issues notice to the police.

• 8 Dec 2021, 10:40:37 AM IST

  Activities level are reaching pre-pandemic levels: RBI

  Globally, economies are opening up, activities level are reaching pre-pandemic level, says Governor Shaktikanta Das. 

• 8 Dec 2021, 10:38:54 AM IST

  ‘Outrageous and unprecedented': Sonia Gandi on suspension of 12 Rajya Sabha MPs

  At CPP meet, Sonia Gandhi terms suspension of 12 Opposition Rajya Sabha MPs as outrageous and unprecedented. She also said it violates both Constitution and rules. 

• 8 Dec 2021, 10:21:48 AM IST

  RBI retains GDP growth target at 9.5% in FY22

  The projection for real GDP growth is retained at 9.5% in 2021-22, consisting of 6.6% in Q3, and 6% in Q4. Real GDP growth is projected at 17.2% for Q1 of 2022-23 and at 7.8% for Q2 of 2022-23: RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das

• 8 Dec 2021, 10:20:30 AM IST

  RBI keeps repo rate unchanged at 4%, retains accommodative policy stance

  Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) voted unanimously to keep the policy repo rate at 4% and the stance remains accommodative. MSF rate and bank rate remain unchanged at 4.25%. Reverse repo rate also remains unchanged at 3.35%: RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das following MPC meeting

• 8 Dec 2021, 08:45:32 AM IST

  SKM's 5-member committee to hold urgent meeting today

  Samyukt Kisan Morcha's 5-member committee to hold an urgent meeting in New Delhi at 10 am today, news agency ANI reported.

• 8 Dec 2021, 07:27:07 AM IST

  Encounter underway in Shopian

  Encounter has started at Check Cholan area of Shopian districts in Jammu and Kashmir. Further details shall follow.

• 8 Dec 2021, 07:10:01 AM IST

  Pfizer shot gives less immunity to Omicron than to other strains: Early study

  Researchers in South Africa have found in an early study that Pfizer's vaccine against the coronavirus disease (Covid-19) actually provides less immunity to the Omicron variant than to other major versions of the virus. Read More

• 8 Dec 2021, 06:17:15 AM IST

  Australia follows US in diplomatic boycott of Beijing Olympics

  Australia will not send officials to the upcoming winter Olympics in Beijing, Prime Minister Scott Morrison said Wednesday, joining a US diplomatic boycott of the event. Read More