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Rajnath Singh likely to brief Parliament on crash in which CDS Rawat died

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh is likely to brief the Lok Sabha about the chopper crash in Tamil Nadu in which CDS Bipin Rawat, his wife and 11 other defence personnel died

Bipin Rawat death: Not 'rare', but crash of such magnitude occurred in 1963

Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat, his wife Madhulika Rawat and 11 others died in Indian Air Force Mi-17V5 helicopter crash in Tamil Nadu raising question over Indian Air Force capabilities

Top headlines: Bipin Rawat dies in chopper crash; GST rate recommendations

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UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres mourns CDS Bipin Rawat's death

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres mourned the demise of India's first Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat in a helicopter crash in Tamil Nadu.

Uttarakhand declares 3-day mourning after death of CDS General Bipin Rawat

The Uttarakhand government declared a three-day state mourning over the death of Chief of Defence Staff Gen Bipin Rawat in a helicopter crash on Wednesday.

US: Antony Blinken, Defence Secretary Austin mourn demise of Gen Rawat

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin on Wednesday mourned the demise of India's first Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat in a helicopter crash in Tamil Nadu

Best of BS Opinion: Death of Gen Rawat, women's equality in India and more

Here is the best of Business Standard's opinion pieces for Thursday

General Rawat served nation with utmost devotion, says Amit Shah

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday expressed his condolences over the demise of Chief of Defence Staff, General Bipin Rawat

IAF chopper crash: India lost 46 personnel in air accidents in six years

There have been more than 10 incidents every alternate year in five years from 2014-15 to 2018-19, data shows

CDS Bipin Rawat among 13 dead in chopper crash in Tamil Nadu

Rawat and his entourage had flown in the morning in an Embraer Legacy jet from Delhi to Sulur Air Force Base, near Coimbatore

Death of a general

Military reforms should remain a priority

'Nation lost one of its bravest sons': Prez, VP, PM condole Rawat's demise

President Kovind said it was deeply painful for him to learn of the loss of lives in the helicopter crash in Tamil Nadu

In Army for 43 years, Gen Rawat was working to modernise Indian military

As CDS, General Rawat was also the Principal Military Advisor to the Defence Minister on all tri-services matters

Bipin Rawat: Outstanding military chief with vision of tri-service synergy

As India's first Chief of Defence Staff, Gen Rawat was tasked to bring in theatre command and jointness among the three services

Kerala CM condoles death of Gen Rawat, others in copter crash in TN

Vijayan Wednesday condoled the death of Chief of Defence Staff Gen Bipin Rawat, his wife Madhulika and 11 other people on board an Indian Air Force helicopter which crashed near Coonoor in Tamil Nadu

Chopper crash: Heard a loud sound, copter was in flames, says eyewitness

India's first Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen Bipin Rawat, his wife, and 11 others were killed when their IAF Mi-17 helicopter crashed near Coonoor in Tamil Nadu's Nilgiris district

GMC Balayogi to YSR Reddy: Chopper crashes have killed many VIPs in India

On Wednesday, Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Bipin Rawat, his wife, and 11 other people died in a chopper crash near Coonoor in Tamil Nadu

IAF chopper crash: Politicians pray for well-being of General Rawat, others

Leaders across the political spectrum wished for the well-being of Chief of Defence Staff Bipin Rawat as an Indian Air Force helicopter with him on board crashed on Wednesday near Coonoor in Tamil Nadu. At least four people were killed in the mishap. However, there was no immediate information on the condition of Gen Rawat. Reacting to the accident, several politicians, including senior ministers, wished for the well-being and safety of Rawat and others on board. Congress leader Rahul Gandhi tweeted, "Hoping for the safety of CDS General Bipin Rawat, his wife and others on board the chopper. Prayers for speedy recovery." Union minister Nitin Gadkari said he was shocked to hear about the tragic crash of helicopter. "I pray for everyone's safety, wellbeing," he tweeted. Civil Aviation minister Jyotiraditya Scindia said he was distressed to hear the news of crash of an Army helicopter carrying CDS Rawat and other senior Army officials. "Praying for their safety & well-being," he said

CDS Rawat, his wife, 11 others killed as IAF chopper crashes in Tamil Nadu

The lone survivor, Group Captain Varun Singh, is currently under treatment at a military hospital in Wellington; India will never forget Gen Rawat's exceptional service, says PM Modi

Rahul Gandhi condoles demise of Gen Bipin Rawat, his wife in crash

Rawat, his wife Madhulika and 11 other people on board an Indian Air Force helicopter died in a crash near Coonoor in Tamil Nadu on Wednesday, the IAF said