General Bipin Rawat (16 March 1958 – 8 December 2021) was an Indian military officer who was a four-star general of the Indian Army. He served as the first Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) of the Indian Armed Forces from January 2020 until his death in a helicopter crash in December 2021. Describing India as the “ultimate swing state” in the ongoing global geopolitical competition, the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Anil Chauhan, said that the global balance of power ... Chandigarh, Nov 9 (UNI) Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan on Sunday underlined India’s growing maritime significance, stating that the country’s future lies in the seas due to its central position in the Indian Ocean region. Speaking at the ''Military Literature Festival'' in Chandigarh, he said India has emerged as a preferred partner and first responder for many nations in times of crisis. India’s Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan on Sunday (9 November) cautioned that the nature of global power competition has expanded far beyond traditional land and air dominance ...
