Army Chief General Bikram Singh on Monday defended the Arms Forces Special Powers Act for soldiers in Jammu and Kashmir, an act which has been under attack by activists and human rights activists. He said the dilution of AFSPA was not required. "AFSPA has been given to soldiers to operate in highly volatile environment. We should not dilute the provisions of AFSPA," General Bikram Singh said, while speaking on the...
12:55 PM, Jan 14, 2013
Indian Army Chief General Bikram Singh hit out strongly at Pakistan over the killing of two Indian soldiers and continuous ceasefire violation. He warned Pakistan that the Indian Army will retaliate to Pakistan's attack. "I have given very categorical directions to the Northern Command. When we are provoked we shall respond immediately. I expect my commanders to be aggressive in the face of firing. We will retaliate to Pakistan's attack...
11:50 AM, Jan 14, 2013
Operational preparedness of troops deployed along the border with China and security situation in the northeastern states was reviewed by Army Chief General Bikram Singh in Kolkata on Sunday. ...
02:14 PM, Dec 02, 2012
Lt Saurabh Kalia's family wants that the torture of their son be declared a war crime and also want Pakistan to apologise ...
03:20 PM, Nov 30, 2012
Army Chief General Bikram Singh has expressed support for the family of Kargil hero Lt Saurabh Kalia who was allegedly tortured to death by Pakistan after his capture in 1999 during Kargil war. General Singh hailed Lt Kalia and said that the Army had raised its concerns with the Defence Minister. ...
10:34 AM, Nov 29, 2012
New Delhi: Negotiations over the border row with China are in the final stages, Defence Minister AK Antony said in New Delhi on Monday. "Everybody knows that border dispute is still unresolved, inspite of the fact that many rounds of negotiations have taken place. Of course, it (the negotiations) is in the final stage," he said on sidelines of a function on the annual day of Defence Accounts Department (DAD)....
05:43 PM, Oct 01, 2012
New Delhi: Amidst Pakistan pushing for the demilitarisation of Siachen, Indian Army chief General Bikram Singh said on Wednesday that India had "lost lot of lives" and "shed a lot of blood" to command the icy heights and favoured holding on to the 70-km-long glacier in northern Jammu and Kashmir. General Singh also noted that Siachen glacier, the world's highest battlefield, is of "strategic importance" to India and that the...
10:00 PM, Sep 19, 2012
New Delhi: Chinese soldiers are present in Pakistan-occupied-Kashmir (PoK) to provide security to its ongoing railways and road projects there, Army Chief General Bikram Singh said in New Delhi on Wednesday. "We are told that Chinese soldiers are there to provide protection to their ongoing projects related to their railways, road and hydro-electric projects and it is basically for security purposes," the Army Chief said in an interaction with reporters....
05:59 PM, Sep 19, 2012
New Delhi: Army Chief General Bikram Singh, who has spent a major part of his 40 years of service in Jammu and Kashmir, on Monday recalled his days in the Valley saying he has "shed his blood" there as he was wounded in a terrorist incident there. "Kashmir Valley is always in my mind. I have shed my blood as I was hit by a bullet while serving there. I...
04:34 PM, Jul 09, 2012
New Delhi: New Army chief General Bikram Singh has accepted the explanation of Lt General Dalbir Singh Suhag on the discipline and vigilance ban served on him by former Army chief General V K Singh, said sources. The case now goes on to the Ministry of Defence and the Cabinet for final clearance, which once given, will pave the way for the promotion of Lt General Suhag. Lt General Suhag,...
08:20 PM, Jun 07, 2012
New Delhi: On the first day in his office, the new Indian Army Chief General Bikram Singh on Friday sent out a strong message regarding difficulties facing the force, including sexual misconduct, allegations during deployment in the UN Congo mission, and said nothing would be brushed under the carpet. General Bikram Singh, who took over as the 27th Indian Army chief and the 25th Indian to hold the coveted position,...
11:53 AM, Jun 01, 2012
New Delhi: Taking charge as the new Army Chief General Bikram Singh received the guard of honour at South Block in Delhi on Friday. General Bikram Singh is the 25th chief of the Indian Army. General Singh has earlier served as commander of the Kolkata-based Eastern Army Command and will have a tenure of two years and three months. As he took command as the Army Chief, General Singh said...
10:31 AM, Jun 01, 2012
General Bikram Singh, Param Vishisht Seva Medal (PVSM), Uttam Yudh Seva Medal (UYSM), Ati Vishisht Seva Medal (AVSM), Sena Medal (SM), Vishisht Seva Medal (VSM), ADC, is India's 25th Chief of Army Staff. A highly decorated infantry officer, General Bikram Singh takes charge of the 1.13-million strong Army at a time when the civil-military relations are passing through a very turbulent phase. The 59-year-old General will lead the Army for...
05:55 PM, May 31, 2012
General VK Singh retired as the Army Chief on Thursday with General Bikram Singh succeeding him as the new Chief. ...
03:51 PM, May 31, 2012
New Delhi: General Bikram Singh, a veteran infantry officer, on Thursday took over as the 25th Chief of the Indian Army succeeding General VK Singh whose 26-month tenure was mired in controversies. 59-year-old General Bikram Singh will have a tenure of two years and three months in the top post. Prior to his appointment as Army Chief, General Bikram was commanding the Kolkata-based Eastern Army Command. He has held several...
12:28 PM, May 31, 2012
New Delhi: A week before his retirement, Army Chief General VK Singh has reportedly sent a notice to Lt General Dalbir Singh who is tipped to be the Army Chief in 2014 after Lt General Bikram Singh retires. Reports say that in his notice, Gen Singh has alleged the Lt Gen of "(his) unprofessional and lackadaisical manner" in handling an intelligence unit under his command that allegedly carried out a...
10:37 AM, May 24, 2012
New Delhi: In a major relief for Lieutenant General Bikram Singh, who is slated to succeed General V K Singh as the next army chief, the Supreme Court on Monday dismissed a public interest litigation (PIL) against him. The PIL opposed the appointment of Lt General Bikram Singh as the next chief. The apex court said that all relevant facts were placed before the Cabinet Committee of Appointment (CCA) before...
03:01 PM, Apr 23, 2012
New Delhi: There is trouble for General V K Singh's successor Lt General Bikram Singh. The petitioners behind the public interest litigation (PIL) against his appointment as the next General have demanded that the hearings in the Supreme Court be done in-camera. The PIL claims a communal conspiracy behind the refusal to revise General V K Singh's date of birth. The petition further accuses former army chief General J J...
10:31 AM, Apr 23, 2012
New Delhi: A petition was filed in the Supreme Court on Wednesday challenging the recommendation to appoint Lieutenant General Bikram Singh as the next chief of the Indian Army. Incidentally, the petition was filed by several prominent citizens including former chief election commissioner N Gopalswami and former Navy chief admiral Laxminarayan Ramdas. The petitioners claim that General Singh cannot be elevated as there is a pending case against him in...
07:09 PM, Apr 04, 2012
New Delhi: Indian Army Chief General VK Singh on Thursday hit out at his detractors over the age row, alleging that a lot of spins had been attributed. He further refuted that the issue was affecting the image of the army, claiming that it was being handled in organisational interest. "If you look at the facts, the age controversy is not affecting the image of the army. It has not...
04:40 PM, Jan 12, 2012
