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Army Hospital Delhi performs first-ever high-tech Glaucoma surgery
New Delhi, December 31: In a landmark achievement for Indian medicine, the Ophthalmology Department at Army Hospital, Delhi Cantt, has successfully performed India's first-ever 3D Flex Aqueous Angiography with iStent, combining advanced imaging with minimally invasive glaucoma surgery. Conducted with the new stand-mounted Spectralis system and a state-of-the-art 3D operating microscope, this pioneering procedure places the Armed Forces Medical Services at the forefront of global ophthalmic care.
J-K: Rashtriya Rifles organises opening address of Computer Cadre under Op Sadbhavana at ACSA Banihal
Ramban, December 29: In line with its continued commitment towards community outreach and youth empowerment, 12 Rashtriya Rifles organised the opening address of a Computer Cadre under Operation Sadbhavana at ACSA Institute, Banihal, on Monday.
Army, Assam Rifles successfully validate helicopter insertion at Vijaynagar in Arunachal
Itanagar, Dec 26: The Indian Army and the Assam Rifles on Friday successfully validated the helicopter insertion of troops at Vijaynagar in Arunachal Pradesh's Changlang district, officials said, highlighting enhanced operational preparedness in the remote border area.
Assam Rifles spreads Christmas cheer across Manipur, strengthening community bonds
Imphal, Dec 25: Embodying the true spirit of compassion, goodwill and togetherness, the Assam Rifles on Thursday organised a series of warm and inclusive Christmas celebrations across several districts of Manipur, reinforcing community bonding and sharing festive joy with people from all walks of life.
Tripura: Indian Coast Guard delegation visits Assam Rifles in Agartala to strengthen inter-force cooperation
Agartala, December 25: A 10-member delegation of the Indian Coast Guard is on a six-day visit to the Assam Rifles formation at Kunjaban Garrison, Agartala, Tripura, from December 22 to December 27, strengthening cooperation and professional affiliation between the two premier forces of the country.
ICG delegation visits Assam Rifles after ICGS 'Amulya' joins the fleet
New Delhi, Dec 24: Strengthening cooperation and professional affiliation between the two premier forces of the country, a 10-member delegation of the Indian Coast Guard is on a six-day visit to Assam Rifles formation at Kunjaban Garrison, Agartala, Tripura, officials said on Wednesday.
68th NSCC: Ramita, Himanshu claim 10m air rifle mixed team gold
Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh), December 23: Haryana's pairing of Ramita Jindal and Himanshu Dhillon displayed a dominant performance to claim the 10m air rifle mixed team gold medal at the 68th National Shooting Championship Competitions at the Madhya Pradesh State Shooting Academy on Tuesday.
Northeast Frontier Railway names locomotive in honour of Kirti Chakra awardee Captain Sunil Kumar Chowdhary
Guwahati (Assam), December 23: Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) has paid tribute to the supreme sacrifice and valour of Captain Sunil Kumar Chowdhary, Sena Medal and Kirti Chakra (Posthumous) awardee of 7/11 Gorkha Rifles, by rechristening WDP4B Locomotive No. 40024 at the Siliguri Diesel Locomotive Shed in his honour.
Navy's Kiran Ankush Jadhav claim 10m air rifle gold at National Shooting Championship Competitions
Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh), December 22: Navy's Kiran Ankush Jadhav produced a composed and consistent performance to clinch the gold medal in the 10m Air Rifle Men final at the 68th National Shooting Championship Competitions, currently underway here at the MP State Shooting Academy.
National Shooting C'ship: Navy's Kiran Ankush Jadhav claims 10m air rifle gold
Bhopal, Dec 22: Navy's Kiran Ankush Jadhav produced a composed and consistent performance to clinch the gold medal in the 10m Air Rifle Men final in the 68th National Shooting Championship, currently underway here at the MP State Shooting Academy.
Senior MHA official reviews security, infrastructure along India-Myanamar border
Tengnoupal, December 20: Rajendra Kumar, Secretary (Border Management), Ministry of Home Affairs, conducted a comprehensive official visit to Moreh in Tengnoupal District of Manipur on Saturday.
Top MHA official reviews security, infrastructure along India-Myanmar border in Manipur
Imphal, Dec 20: Secretary (Border Management) in the Ministry of Home Affairs, Rajendra Kumar, on Saturday visited Moreh in Manipur’s Tengnoupal district and carried out a comprehensive review of the security situation and infrastructure along the India-Myanmar border, officials said.
Eastern Army Commander reviews security on Mizoram and Tripura border
Agartala/Aizawl, Dec 19: Amid the volatile situation in Bangladesh, Eastern Command Commander Lt Gen R.C. Tiwari, along with General Officer Commanding Lt Gen Abhijit S. Pendharkar, visited the India-Bangladesh border areas in Mizoram and Tripura to review the prevailing security situation and preparedness along the frontier.
Indian Army introduces photography training course for youth at GDC Banihal
Ramban, December 18: The Indian Army organised a photography cadre at Government Degree College, Banihal, Ramban on Thursday to promote creative & technical skills among youth.
68th NSCC: Aishwary Pratap Singh hits 50m 3P world record score to claim gold
New Delhi, December 17: World Championship silver medallist Aishwary Pratap Singh Tomar delivered a landmark performance at the 68th National Shooting Championship Competitions on Tuesday, firing a world record score of 470.5, 1.6 more than the current world record, to clinch gold in the men's 50m rifle 3 positions final at the Madhya Pradesh State Shooting Range in Bhopal.
Assam Rifles key to peace in its area of responsibility: Arunachal Guv
Itanagar, Dec 16: Arunachal Pradesh Governor Lt. General K.T. Parnaik (Retd.) on Tuesday said that through constant vigilance and robust security measures, the Assam Rifles has successfully ensured peace and stability in its area of responsibility.
Shooting Nationals: Aishwary Pratap Singh bags 50m 3P world record score to claim gold; Gurjoat Singh wins skeet title
New Delhi/Bhopal, Dec 16: World Championship silver medallist Aishwary Pratap Singh Tomar produced a landmark performance on Tuesday, firing a world record score of 470.5, a full 1.6 more than the current world record, to clinch gold in the men’s 50m rifle 3 positions final of the 68th National Shooting Championship Competitions at the Madhya Pradesh State Shooting Range in Bhopal.
Shillong: Assam Rifles conducts 5th edition of Assam Rifles Half Marathon 2025
Shillong, December 14: The "5th Edition of the Assam Rifles Half Marathon 2025" was successfully organised on Sunday at the Headquarters of the Directorate General Assam Rifles, Laitkor, Shillong. Held as a key initiative to promote the "Fit India Movement", the annual event, first held in 2021, has grown significantly in popularity among running enthusiasts nationwide, according to the official press release.
Manipur: Security forces recover cache of arms, ammunition in Kakching district
Kakching, December 14: Security forces recovered a significant cache of arms and ammunition from Moltinchan Village under Sugnu Police Station in Manipur's Kakching district, officials said.
Shooting League of India to kick off on Feb 16
New Delhi, Dec 10: The inaugural Shooting League of India (SLI) is set to be held from February 16 to 26, 2026, with the dates now aligned with the ISSF’s 2026 calendar to avoid clashes with major international competitions.
Aishwary Tomar wins silver in 3P on World Cup debut
Doha, Dec 7: India's Aishwary Pratap Singh Tomar won a silver medal in the 50m rifle 3 positions, completing a full set of medals at all possible world and continental championships at the ISSF World Cup Final debut here on Sunday.
5-day drone 'Drone Technology Bootcamp' ends in Manipur, strengthening security tech capabilities & readiness
Imphal, Dec 5: The five-day 'Drone Technology Bootcamp' concluded on Friday at the Drone Training Node in Manipur's Chandel district, marking a significant step toward enhancing the technological capabilities of security forces in the region.
KIUG: LPU's Sartaj Tiwana puts behind mental exhaustion, father's health to retain 50m Rifle 3P gold
Jaipur, Dec 5: Sartaj Tiwana came to Jaipur determined to overcome the mental exhaustion that has been his constant companion for over a year due to his father's illness and defend his Khelo India University Games gold.
Kalikesh Narayan Singh Deo begins first full term as NRAI President
Mohali, December 4: Kalikesh Narayan Singh Deo began his first full four-year term as National Rifle Association of India (NRAI) President, after the results of the NRAI office-bearer elections were officially declared on Thursday at the Park Plaza hotel in Mohali, during the meeting of the General Body.
Kalikesh Singh Deo to begin first full four-year term as NRAI chief
Mohali, Dec 4: Kalikesh Narayan Singh Deo began his first full four-year term as National Rifle Association of India (NRAI) President after being elected unopposed during its general body meeting here on Thursday. The results of the NRAI office-bearers' elections were officially declared on Thursday. The elections were conducted under the aegis of Justice Nirmaljit Kaur (Retd), who was the Returning Officer (RO).
Forest destruction for illegal poppy farming causing Manipur's recurrent floods: Biren Singh
Imphal, Dec 4: Former Chief Minister N. Biren Singh has said that Manipur's recurrent floods are a direct consequence of large-scale destruction of forests for illegal poppy cultivation.
India in talks with Israeli firm for world's first computerised rifle system
By Vishu Adhana, Tel Aviv (Israel), December 3: India and Israel Weapon Industries (IWI), the leading small-arms manufacturer, have opened discussions to explore the integration of the revolutionary Arbel computerised weapon system for Indian forces.
Security forces in manipur conduct joint operations; apprehend 11 cadres, recover arms
Kohima, December 2: The Indian Army and Assam Rifles, in collaboration with Manipur Police, conducted joint operations in Manipur from November 23 to 28, 2025, according to an official release.
Manipur crackdown: 11 Insurgents arrested, massive arms and explosives seized
New Delhi, Dec 2: Security forces in Manipur have carried out a series of coordinated, intelligence-based operations across multiple districts, leading to the arrest of 11 insurgent cadres and major recoveries of weapons, explosives and contraband between November 23-28, official sources said on Tuesday.
National Shooting Championship Competitions gets underway amidst record participation
New Delhi, December 1: The 68th National Shooting Championship Competitions (NSCC) got underway here at the Dr. Karni Singh Shooting range, with a record 16, 000 plus shooters qualifying to participate across categories in rifle, pistol and shotgun events. The NSCC traditionally heralds the beginning of a new season for Indian shooting, and Group 5 Trap qualifiers in the Shotgun discipline were the first to fire.
68th National Shooting Championship Competitions get underway amidst record participation
New Delhi, Dec 1: The 68th National Shooting Championship Competitions (NSCC) got underway here at the Dr. Karni Singh Shooting range, with a record 16, 000 plus shooters qualifying to participate across categories in rifle, pistol, and shotgun events. The NSCC traditionally heralds the beginning of a new season for Indian shooting, and Group 5 Trap qualifiers in the Shotgun discipline were the first to fire.
Indian, British armies conclude 8th edition of Exercise Ajeya Warrior
Rajasthan, November 30: The Indian and British armies on Sunday concluded the eighth edition of the biennial joint exercise, Ajeya Warrior, the UK High Commission shared in a statement.
India-UK defence ties strengthen as AJEYA WARRIOR-25 wraps up
New Delhi, Nov 30: The eighth edition of the India–UK Joint Military Exercise AJEYA WARRIOR-25 concluded on Sunday at the Mahajan Field Firing Ranges in Rajasthan, after a fortnight of intensive training focused on counter-terrorism operations in semi-urban terrain under the UN mandate.
Assam Rifles recover five IEDs in Manipur, major threat averted
Imphal, Nov 29: The Assam Rifles recovered five Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) during routine patrolling in Manipur's Tengnoupal district, averting a serious security threat, officials said on Saturday.
Assam Rifles recovers methamphetamine tablets worth Rs 27 crores from Mizoram's Saitual
Saitual, November 28: In a joint effort of Assam Rifles and Mizoram Police to curb the spread of drug menace in Mizoram, an anti-narcotics operation was conducted on November 27.
Fierce gunbattle erupts between Assam Rifles, militants along Manipur-Myanmar border; operation underway
Imphal, Nov 28: A fierce encounter between the Assam Rifles and militants broke out along Manipur's India-Myanmar border areas on Friday, and the operation is still underway, officials said.
Nagaland: Indian Army flags off Hornbill motor rally-2025 from Zakhama
Kohima, Nov 27: Indian Army, in collaboration with an automobile company, organised a Hornbill Motor Rally-2025 from Zakhama Military Station in Kohima district of Nagaland on Thursday, officials said.
Sakshi Padekar overcomes financial difficulties to secure 10m air rifle gold in KIUG 2025
Jaipur, Nov 27: When Sakshi Padekar first considered pursuing shooting as a sports career, even renting guns and purchasing basic ammunition posed difficulties, and her parents had to mortgage her mother's jewellery to get started.
Mizoram: Meth tablets worth Rs 13.33 crore seized, Myanmarese arrested
Aizawl, Nov 26: Assam Rifles has seized highly addictive methamphetamine tablets valued at over Rs 13.33 crore and arrested a Myanmarese drug peddler, officials said on Wednesday.
675 acres of poppy cultivation destroyed in Manipur; over 700 more acres detected
Imphal, Nov 26: As part of ongoing anti-narcotics crackdowns, security forces have destroyed more than 675 acres of illegal poppy cultivation in Manipur’s mountainous districts this month, effectively foiling a large-scale attempt to manufacture opium worth several crores, officials said on Wednesday.