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‘Will Remember Gen Rawat As An Exceptional Leader’, Blinken Tweets – Hindustan Times

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Updated on Dec 08, 2021 11:31 PM IST

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  • Dec 08, 2021 10:59 PM IST

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

    My deep condolences on the deaths of Indian Chief of Defense Staff General Rawat, his wife, and colleagues who perished in today’s tragic accident. We’ll remember Gen. Rawat as an exceptional leader who served his country and contributed to the U.S.-India defense relationship. https://t.co/yjLv9R05on

    — Secretary Antony Blinken (@SecBlinken) December 8, 2021

    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.

  • Dec 08, 2021 10:15 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.

  • Dec 08, 2021 09:33 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.

  • Dec 08, 2021 07:36 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.

  • Dec 08, 2021 06:36 PM IST

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

    Gen Bipin Rawat was an outstanding soldier. A true patriot, he greatly contributed to modernising our armed forces and security apparatus. His insights and perspectives on strategic matters were exceptional. His passing away has saddened me deeply. Om Shanti. pic.twitter.com/YOuQvFT7Et

    — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) December 8, 2021

    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.

  • Dec 08, 2021 06:22 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.

  • Dec 08, 2021 06:09 PM IST

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

    With deep regret, it has now been ascertained that Gen Bipin Rawat, Mrs Madhulika Rawat and 11 other persons on board have died in the unfortunate accident.

    — Indian Air Force (@IAF_MCC) December 8, 2021

    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.

  • Dec 08, 2021 05:45 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.

  • Dec 08, 2021 05:35 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.

  • Dec 08, 2021 05:10 PM IST

    Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) to meet later today

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

  • Dec 08, 2021 04:46 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.

  • Dec 08, 2021 04:17 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.

  • Dec 08, 2021 04:15 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.

  • Dec 08, 2021 04:12 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.

  • Dec 08, 2021 04:04 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.”

  • Dec 08, 2021 03:52 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.

  • Dec 08, 2021 03:26 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.

  • Dec 08, 2021 03:20 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.

  • Dec 08, 2021 03:13 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.

  • Dec 08, 2021 03:01 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.

  • Dec 08, 2021 02:57 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.

  • Dec 08, 2021 01:54 PM IST

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

    An IAF Mi-17V5 helicopter, with CDS Gen Bipin Rawat on board, met with an accident today near Coonoor, Tamil Nadu.

    An Inquiry has been ordered to ascertain the cause of the accident.

    — Indian Air Force (@IAF_MCC) December 8, 2021

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

  • Dec 08, 2021 01:36 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.

  • Dec 08, 2021 01:03 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

  • Dec 08, 2021 11:37 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.

  • Dec 08, 2021 11:10 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.

  • Dec 08, 2021 10:40 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. 

  • Dec 08, 2021 10:38 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. 

  • Dec 08, 2021 10:21 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

  • Dec 08, 2021 10:20 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

  • Dec 08, 2021 08:45 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.

  • Dec 08, 2021 07:27 AM IST

    Encounter underway in Shopian

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  • Dec 08, 2021 06:17 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

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Rawat never cared for his popularity, dog-loving general took hard decisions

General Rawat’s previous appointments included those of the army chief, army vice chief, Southern Army commander, corps commander in the North-east and division commander in Kashmir.

Son of a three-star general, General Bipin Rawat was commissioned into the army in December 1978 after graduating from the Dehradun-based Indian Military Academy where he was awarded the coveted Sword of Honour for exceptional performance. (PTI PHOTO.)
Son of a three-star general, General Bipin Rawat was commissioned into the army in December 1978 after graduating from the Dehradun-based Indian Military Academy where he was awarded the coveted Sword of Honour for exceptional performance. (PTI PHOTO.)

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Delhi Police spent over ₹7 crore for security during farmers’ stir: MoS Home

  • When asked about the number of farmers who lost their lives in the ongoing stir, and if the Centre has announced any compensation for their families, Union minister Nityanand Rai said police and public order are state subjects.
Delhi Police had placed barricades, put up concrete walls and even installed nails on the ground to stop protesting farmers from entering the national capital during the agitation.(File Photo)
Delhi Police had placed barricades, put up concrete walls and even installed nails on the ground to stop protesting farmers from entering the national capital during the agitation.(File Photo)

Updated on Dec 08, 2021 11:34 PM IST

Written by Sharangee Dutta | Edited by Sohini Goswami, Hindustan Times, New Delhi

Need to expand fleet, improve manufacturing to counter Pakistan, China: IAF chief

Beijing’s aggressive intent is most visible in the rapid enhancement of the People’s Liberation Army Air Force’s operational infrastructure, such as additional airfields in the Tibet Autonomous Region. China has also deployed air defence units, advanced aircraft and drones at these facilities.

Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari addressed an event organised by the Centre for Air Power Studies on Wednesday. (ANI PHOTO.)
Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari addressed an event organised by the Centre for Air Power Studies on Wednesday. (ANI PHOTO.)

Published on Dec 08, 2021 10:46 PM IST

Meat-climate debate is a red herring in India

  • The meat-climate debate is pretty much a red herring for a country like India where meat has a minuscule presence in Indian diets
India faces a different challenge when it comes to protein consumption. Increasing theconsumption of pulses by making them more affordable is one of the low-hanging fruits in the pursuit of nutrition and climate goals in India.(Pixabay)
India faces a different challenge when it comes to protein consumption. Increasing theconsumption of pulses by making them more affordable is one of the low-hanging fruits in the pursuit of nutrition and climate goals in India.(Pixabay)

Updated on Dec 08, 2021 10:21 PM IST

Employers have developed more sophisticated modes of exploitation: Gayathri Poti

  • Advocate Gayathri Poti, granddaughter of late Justice P Subramonian Poti – the former CJI of Kerala and Gujarat high courts, said that nowadays employers have developed more sophisticated modes of exploitation and only a “trained eye” can identify it.
Advocate Gayathri Poti speaks during the Justice P Subramonian Poti Memorial Lecture at Kerala Club in New Delhi.
Advocate Gayathri Poti speaks during the Justice P Subramonian Poti Memorial Lecture at Kerala Club in New Delhi.

Updated on Dec 08, 2021 11:25 PM IST

Written by Sharangee Dutta, Hindustan Times, New Delhi

CDS General Rawat’s shocking demise throws up questions on succession

Army chief General Manoj Mukund Naravane has become the senior-most military officer in the country after Rawat’s demise. Indian Air Force chief Air Chief Marshal Vivek Ram Chaudhari and navy chief Admiral R Hari Kumar are both around two years junior to him.

The National Democratic Alliance government superseded two top generals — Lieutenant Generals Praveen Bakshi and PM Hariz — to appoint General Bipin Rawat as army chief on December 31, 2016. Rawat’s experience in Jammu and Kashmir and the Northeast tipped the scales in his favour. (PTI PHOTO.)
The National Democratic Alliance government superseded two top generals — Lieutenant Generals Praveen Bakshi and PM Hariz — to appoint General Bipin Rawat as army chief on December 31, 2016. Rawat’s experience in Jammu and Kashmir and the Northeast tipped the scales in his favour. (PTI PHOTO.)

Published on Dec 08, 2021 09:40 PM IST

US, Russia condole Gen Rawat’s death, recall how he strengthened defence ties

Russian ambassador Nikolay Kudashev expressed his deepest regret at Rawat’s death in a tweet and said that “India has lost its great patriot and dedicated hero”.

Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) Gen Bipin Rawat, who served as the Indian Army chief before being named the CDS, and his wife were among 13 people killed when an Indian Air Force helicopter crashed in Tamil Nadu. (PTI PHOTO.)
Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) Gen Bipin Rawat, who served as the Indian Army chief before being named the CDS, and his wife were among 13 people killed when an Indian Air Force helicopter crashed in Tamil Nadu. (PTI PHOTO.)

Published on Dec 08, 2021 08:59 PM IST

Sonia Gandhi calls off birthday celebrations over CDS Rawat’s demise

Issuing an advisory, Congress general secretary KC Venugopal wrote on Twitter, “Hon’ble Congress President has decided not to celebrate her birthday, tomorrow the 9th December. Urging party workers and supporters to strictly avoid any celebrations.”

Sonia Gandhi urged party workers to strictly avoid any festivities, following which preparations for a programme were called off.(File Photo)
Sonia Gandhi urged party workers to strictly avoid any festivities, following which preparations for a programme were called off.(File Photo)

Updated on Dec 08, 2021 09:07 PM IST

News updates from HT: After CDS Rawat chopper crash, PM Modi chairs CCS meet

  • Here are today’s top news, analysis, and opinion. Know all about the latest news and other news updates from Hindustan Times.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi tweeted the picture of CDS Bipin Rawat to offer condolences on his death. CDS General Bipin Rawat, his wife Madhulika Rawat, and 11 others died in the IAF chopper crash near Coonoor in Tamil Nadu. (ANI Photo)
Prime Minister Narendra Modi tweeted the picture of CDS Bipin Rawat to offer condolences on his death. CDS General Bipin Rawat, his wife Madhulika Rawat, and 11 others died in the IAF chopper crash near Coonoor in Tamil Nadu. (ANI Photo)

Published on Dec 08, 2021 08:49 PM IST

General Bipin Rawat loved sweets, fauj and was wary of China

  • When as Army Chief General Rawat and his men confronted the PLA at Doklam Plateau in June 2017 at Sikkim-Bhutan-Tibet trijunction, he used to say when in doubt, one should pray. Today, we pray for the fearless CDS.
Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat
Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat

Published on Dec 08, 2021 08:31 PM IST

HT THIS DAY: December 9, 1956 — Russia win soccer Gold Medal

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A screengrab of the Hindustan Times on December 9, 1956.
A screengrab of the Hindustan Times on December 9, 1956.

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