Bipin Rawat
General Bipin Rawat was the Chief of Army Staff of the Indian Army from December 31, 2016, until his retirement on January 1, 2022. He was instrumental in acknowledging India's 'Cold Start' military doctrine, which aimed at enabling swift and decisive action against Pakistan without escalating to full-scale war. His tenure was marked by significant reforms in the Indian military and a focus on modernizing its capabilities.
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Gen Subramani paid tribute to the late General Bipin Rawat for his exemplary leadership and contribution.
In first address as CDS, Gen NS Raja Subramani vows modernisation and innovation
India· 2026-05-31
General Bipin Rawat died in a helicopter crash in Tamil Nadu.
Gen Chauhan, who spearheaded tri-services integration & played key role in Op Sindoor, wraps up 'very satisfying' tenure as CDSIndia· 2026-05-31General Bipin Rawat was India's first Chief of Defence Staff who died in a helicopter crash in 2021.
Air tragedies: From Sanjay Gandhi to Ajit Pawar - Prominent Indians who died in plane crashes | India NewsIndia· 2026-01-28
Southern Army Commander Lt Gen Bipin Rawat commended Colonel Qureshi's leadership in 2016.
Who is Colonel Sofiya Qureshi? Indian Army officer who briefed the world on 'Operation Sindoor' against Pakistan | Pune NewsIndia· 2025-05-07
Bipin Rawat was present at the Indian Army headquarters during the Pakistani military's warning strike.
2019ء میں پاک فوج کا حملہ بھارتی فوجی قیادت کیلئے انتباہ
Pakistan· 2025-04-27
General Dwivedi spoke at the fourth General Bipin Rawat Memorial Lecture in Delhi.
China's rise hampers India's effort to be leader of Global South: Army Chief Gen Upendra DwivediIndia· 2025-03-16
Bipin Rawat acknowledged the existence of India's Cold Start doctrine shortly after taking office.
LESSONS FROM THE BRINK - NewspaperPakistan· 2025-02-27
