MHOW (MP), Aug. 26 -- With emphasis on making India "shashakt, surakshit and atmanirbhar (strong, secure and self-reliant)," Chief of Defence Staff Anil Chauhan today said that Operation Sindoor was a modern conflict from which "we learnt a number of lessons."Speaking at the inaugural session of 'Ran-Samwad' 2025 at the Military Headquarters Of War, General Chauhan said, "India has always stood for peace but we cannot be pacifists. Si vis pacem, para bellum which translates as 'if you want peace, prepare for war'. Advancement should take place not only in technology but also on other fronts. My remarks are based on my observations for the past two years. ""Geopolitics is important for national security. A professional soldier should also be...