In a first, Army Hospital R&R achieves laser eye surgery milestone

IANS | August 28, 2025 5:19 PM

New Delhi, Aug 28 (IANS) The Army Hospital Research and Referral (AHRR) on Friday became the first government institute in India and the second in South Asia to perform Robotic Custom Laser Cataract Surgery using the state-of-the-art ALLY Adaptive Cataract Treatment System, said an official.

Pakistan strongman Asim Munir dragging US into Afghanistan-like mess again

IANS | August 28, 2025 1:23 PM

New Delhi, Aug 28 (IANS) While Pakistan Army chief Asif Munir has succeeded in selling his idea of the potential that his country holds for the US to mine rich rare earth materials and oil, what American President Donald Trump’s advisers are brushing under the carpet is that venture could land them back in the same mess that they had ended up in Afghanistan and from which they have only just pulled out.

Don't want anyone’s land, but ready to go to any extent to protect ours, says Rajnath Singh

IANS | August 27, 2025 3:38 PM

Mhow (Madhya Pradesh), Aug 27 (IANS) In a compelling address on the second day of the tri-service seminar 'Ran Samvad 2025' at the Army War College in Mhow (now known as Ambedkar Nagar), Defence Minister Rajnath Singh underscored India's commitment to peace while stressing the necessity of robust defence readiness in the face of evolving geopolitical challenges.

Op Sindoor striking demonstration of technology-driven warfare: Rajnath Singh

IANS | August 27, 2025 11:59 AM

New Delhi, Aug 27 (IANS) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday described Operation Sindoor as a striking demonstration of technology-driven warfare, adding that the speed and bravery with which the Indian Armed Forces dismantled terror infrastructure in Pakistan was something the terrorists "could never have even imagined".