India, May 31 -- The armed forces are fully prepared for 'Operation Sindoor 2.0' if the need arises, Chief of Army Staff General Upendra Dwivedi said on Saturday, asserting that all three services are enhancing synergy for modern multi-domain warfare that extends beyond land, air and sea.

Speaking on the sidelines of the 150th Course Passing Out Parade at the National Defence Academy (NDA) in Khadakwasla, General Dwivedi said that while a temporary cessation of hostilities currently exists, all three services are preparing intensely for the next phase should it take place.

"As far as Operation Sindoor is concerned, it is still continuing. There is a temporary cessation of hostilities. The Indian Army and all three services are preparing...