Tamil Nadu

Veterans fondly remember General Bipin Rawat as a compassionate and caring officer for whom the motto always was 'nation first'

Tributes are pouring in for Chief of Defence Staff Gen Bipin Rawat, his wife and 11 other defence personnel who were killed in a helicopter crash in Tamil Nadu on Wednesday

During nearly 43 years in which he proudly wore the uniform, General Rawat did not hesitate to call out India's adversaries and warn them against even thinking about any sort of misadventure.

General Bipin Rawat, who was India's first Chief of Defence Staff, was a visionary who initiated far-reaching reforms in the Indian military's higher defence organisation, the Army chief said.

On Wednesday (December 8) news of an IAF Mi-17V5 chopper crash near Tamil Nadu's Coonoor with CDS General Bipin Rawat onboard along with 13 others shook the nation.

An Army helicopter crashed in Tamil Nadu's Coonoor, with the Chief of Defence Staff, General Bipin Rawat, and 13 others onboard, confirmed Indian Air Force statement.

At least 8 people lost their lives in rain-related incidents in Tamil Nadu. NDRF teams have been deployed to provide assistance to flood-affected people.

Simbu’s film ‘Maanaadu’ which was to release in theatres on Thursday, has been pushed further. The makers have said that money will be refunded to those who have already booked their tickets.

Vanniyar Sangam claims that the movie 'Jai Bhim' portrays people belonging to the community have been shown in very poor light.

Apart from Tamil Nadu, the IMD predicts light to moderate rain in Karnataka, Karaikal, Kerala, Mahe, and Puducherry during the next five days.