Pioneering military leader: Lt Gen Sadhna Saxena Nair's journey to DG Medical Services in Indian Army

IANS | August 1, 2024 4:26 PM

New Delhi, Aug 1 (IANS) Renowned for its professionalism and commitment to gender inclusivity, the Indian Army set a new record on Thursday by appointing its first woman officer to the esteemed position of Director General Medical Services. Lt Gen Sadhna Saxena Nair has been honoured with the appointment to this prestigious post.

Lt Gen Sadhna Saxena Nair becomes first woman DG Medical Services (Army)

IANS | August 1, 2024 10:56 AM

New Delhi, Aug 1 (IANS) The Ministry of Defence on Thursday said that Lt Gen Sadhna Saxena Nair assumed the office of Director General Medical Services (Army), becoming the first woman officer to be appointed to the prestigious post.

Iran's supreme leader orders attack on Israel for Haniyeh killing: Report

IANS | August 1, 2024 5:36 AM

Tehran, Aug 1 (IANS) Iranian supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has issued an order for Iran to strike Israel directly, in retaliation for the killing of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran, a media report said, citing three unnamed Iranian officials.

Wayanad tragedy: Toll reaches 245, 240 people missing, war of words begins between Centre and Kerala (Roundup)

IANS | July 31, 2024 9:46 PM

Wayanad (Kerala), July 31 (IANS) Rescue and relief operations continued on a war footing at the landslide-devastated areas of four villages in Kerala's Wayanad on Wednesday, with 94 more bodies recovered, taking the death toll to 245, in one of the worst disasters to hit the state, with 240 other people still missing, even as a war of words broke out between Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan over prior warning of the disaster.

Wayanad landslide: Army intensifies rescue operation, death toll reaches 176

IANS | July 31, 2024 1:09 PM

Wayanad, July 31 (IANS) The death toll in the landslide-affected Kerala's Wayanad mounted to 176 on Wednesday even as the Army, Navy and Air Force were engaged in rescue operations and setting up infrastructure, including bridges.

Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh assassinated in Tehran

IANS | July 31, 2024 9:35 AM

Tel Aviv, July 31 (IANS) The political head of Hamas, Ismail Haniyeh, has been assassinated in Tehran, Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said in a statement on Wednesday.

Prompt action by Territorial Army personnel averts goods train accident in Manipur

IANS | July 30, 2024 10:54 PM

Imphal, July 30 (IANS) A potentially catastrophic train accident was averted due to the swift action of Territorial Army personnel in Manipur's Noney district on Tuesday, officials said.

IANS Analysis: Pak military draws legitimacy from nation's perpetual security crisis

IANS | July 30, 2024 8:07 PM

New Delhi: Pakistan, a country beset by a myriad of internal and external challenges, has often found itself teetering on the edge of security crises.

Commitment for global good extends beyond Quad: EAM Jaishankar (Ld)

IANS | July 29, 2024 1:03 PM

New Delhi, July 29 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar, in his opening statement at the Quad Foreign Ministers' Meeting in Tokyo on Monday, stressed the need for trusted partnerships between countries to ensure stability.

Israel reviews attack plan against Lebanon's Hezbollah over deadly rocket strike

IANS | July 29, 2024 3:50 AM

Jerusalem, July 29 (IANS) Israel's security cabinet gathered on Sunday night to deliberate on retaliation measures against Hezbollah following a rocket strike on Saturday that killed 12 youngsters in the Israeli-controlled Golan Heights, according to Israeli officials, despite international appeals to prevent further regional escalation.

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Pioneering military leader: Lt Gen Sadhna Saxena Nair's journey to DG Medical Services in Indian Army

Lt Gen Sadhna Saxena Nair becomes first woman DG Medical Services (Army)

Iran's supreme leader orders attack on Israel for Haniyeh killing: Report

Wayanad tragedy: Toll reaches 245, 240 people missing, war of words begins between Centre and Kerala (Roundup)

Wayanad landslide: Army intensifies rescue operation, death toll reaches 176

Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh assassinated in Tehran

Prompt action by Territorial Army personnel averts goods train accident in Manipur

IANS Analysis: Pak military draws legitimacy from nation's perpetual security crisis

Commitment for global good extends beyond Quad: EAM Jaishankar (Ld)

Israel reviews attack plan against Lebanon's Hezbollah over deadly rocket strike

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