Agnipath scheme: Campaign against Centre's new military recruitment scheme from August 7, says Rakesh Tikait
2 years, 7 months ago

Agnipath scheme: Campaign against Centre's new military recruitment scheme from August 7, says Rakesh Tikait

India TV News  

Highlights Bharatiya Kisan Union leader Rakesh Tikait has said his farmers' group would soon begin a campaign Campaign to start from August 7 against Centre's new military recruitment scheme Agnipath Fight with Central govt, UP govt over the issue was yet to begin: Rakesh Tikait Agnipath scheme news updates : Bharatiya Kisan Union leader Rakesh Tikait has said his farmers' group would begin a campaign against the Centre's new military recruitment scheme Agnipath from August 7. Addressing a farmers' congregation in the Tikri area of Baghpat district in western Uttar Pradesh on Wednesday, Tikait said the "fight with the Central government and the Uttar Pradesh government" over the issue was yet to begin. "The campaign against the Agnipath scheme will begin on August 7 and continue for over a week," the BKU national spokesperson said, seeking support of the farming community. Tikait also highlighted issues related to acquisition of land, power tariff and pending sugarcane dues among others as he addressed the crowd of hundreds of farmers.

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Haryana announces 10% reservation for Agniveers in constable, forest guard jobs
8 months, 1 week ago

Haryana announces 10% reservation for Agniveers in constable, forest guard jobs

The Hindu  

As the Agnipath scheme continues to be at centre stage of electoral politics, Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Wednesday announced that 10% reservation has been assigned in police, mining guard, and forest guard jobs among others for Agniveers in the State. “The State government will provide a 10% horizontal reservation for Agniveers in direct recruitment for the posts …

In CDS’s Uttarakhand village, murmurs against Agnipath
11 months, 2 weeks ago

In CDS’s Uttarakhand village, murmurs against Agnipath

Hindustan Times  

Pauri Garhwal: Nitin Kaparwan of Gawana village in Uttarakhand’s Pauri Garhwal district faces a dilemma — whether to continue his preparation to don the camouflage uniform under short-term Agnipath recruitment scheme or join his friends in the hotel industry. Though Nitin has a role model in chief of defence staff General Anil Chauhan, whose ancestral village he lives in, to …

All stakeholders agreed on Agnipath scheme, says Army chief
1 year, 2 months ago

All stakeholders agreed on Agnipath scheme, says Army chief

Hindustan Times  

The Agnipath scheme for short-term induction of soldiers was finalised after extensive consultations, army chief General Manoj Pande said on Thursday, in comments that come weeks after his predecessor General Manoj Mukund Naravane created a stir by revealing that the Agnipath scheme caught the army by surprise and was a bolt out of the blue for the air force and …

Chief of Army Staff General Manoj Pande says Agnipath Scheme would be a win-win for youth and Army
1 year, 11 months ago

Chief of Army Staff General Manoj Pande says Agnipath Scheme would be a win-win for youth and Army

Op India  

On Tuesday, Chief of Army Staff, General Manoj Pande stressed on the significance of the Agnipath scheme and said that the agniveers will benefit the force and society as they are more technologically sound. Their contribution to the society and to the nation at large will be significant.” #ArmyChiefAtRepublicSummit | Chief of Army Staff General Manoj Pande shares his insights …

Agnipath scheme: First batch of Agniveers join Indian Army from Jammu & Kashmir
2 years, 3 months ago

Agnipath scheme: First batch of Agniveers join Indian Army from Jammu & Kashmir

India TV News  

The first-ever batch of Agniveers selected under the Agnipath scheme, which is Approximately 200 candidates were selected after rigorous tests which included physical and medical tests, written examination and document verification. The candidates were dispatched from the Army Recruiting Office in Srinagar on December 24 and were sent to various regiments of the Indian Army. The Agnipath scheme, unveiled on …

‘Any laxity…’: Bhagwant Mann after Army's letter to Punjab over Agnipath
2 years, 6 months ago

‘Any laxity…’: Bhagwant Mann after Army's letter to Punjab over Agnipath

Hindustan Times  

Punjab chief minister Bhagwant Mann on Wednesday said all deputy commissioners have been directed to provide complete support to the Indian Army authorities for the recruitment of Agniveers in the state. Mann's statement on Twitter comes after a zonal recruitment officer of the Indian Army has reportedly written to the Punjab government saying that recruitment rallies in the state under …

Will the Army stop Agnipath recruitment drive in Punjab? The tussle explained
2 years, 6 months ago

Will the Army stop Agnipath recruitment drive in Punjab? The tussle explained

Firstpost  

The Indian Army complained of lack of support from the Bhagwant Mann-led government during the enrolment camp in Gurdaspur. According to an Indian Express report, the Army has complained of lack of support from the Bhagwant Mann-led Aam Aadmi Party government during their recruitment drive and added that if it continued they would be forced to stop the process or …

Agnipath scheme: India to continue recruiting Gurkha soldiers to Indian Army
2 years, 7 months ago

Agnipath scheme: India to continue recruiting Gurkha soldiers to Indian Army

Firstpost  

The Agnipath scheme allows patriotic and motivated youth to serve in the armed forces for a period of four years. The Agnipath scheme has been designed to enable a youthful profile of the armed forces New Delhi: India on Thursday reiterated that it will continue recruiting Gurkha soldiers to the Indian Army under the Agnipath scheme. In a weekly media …

Breaking News LIVE Updates August 7 Monkeypox Covid Weather Updates PM Modi Niti Aayog parliament Agnipath Scheme Farmers Group SKM protest
2 years, 7 months ago

Breaking News LIVE Updates August 7 Monkeypox Covid Weather Updates PM Modi Niti Aayog parliament Agnipath Scheme Farmers Group SKM protest

ABP News  

Hello and welcome to the ABP News HIGHLIGHTS. Follow this space to get the latest developments and breaking news from India, including PM Modi to chair NITI Aayog meeting, Covid's latest update, Monkeypox and other developing stories across the country and abroad. PM Modi To Chair NITI Aayog Governing Council Meeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi will chair the Governing Council …

Agnipath scheme: Trouble brewing for Manish Tewari? Sources say Congress mulling suspension of MP
2 years, 8 months ago

Agnipath scheme: Trouble brewing for Manish Tewari? Sources say Congress mulling suspension of MP

India TV News  

Highlights Sources said Congress may initiate a disciplinary action against Manish Tewari In a meeting, the Opposition had demanded the withdrawal of the Agnipath recruitment scheme All six, except Tewari, signed a memorandum for the withdrawal of the scheme Agnipath scheme: Trouble may be brewing for Congress MP Manish Tewari after he refused to sign the Opposition's memorandum seeking withdrawal …

Rajnath Singh to brief parliamentary panel on Agnipath scheme on July 11
2 years, 8 months ago

Rajnath Singh to brief parliamentary panel on Agnipath scheme on July 11

India Today  

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will on July 11 brief the Parliamentary Consultative Committee on Defence on the Agnipath recruitment scheme, which seeks to overhaul the way soldiers are recruited to the armed forces. "Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh is scheduled to brief the Committee members about various aspects of the recently-launched Agnipath scheme, through which recruitment of soldiers in all …

Agnipath Scheme : Supreme Court To Hear Next Week Plea By Candidates Shorlisted For Airmen Recruitment In Air Force
2 years, 8 months ago

Agnipath Scheme : Supreme Court To Hear Next Week Plea By Candidates Shorlisted For Airmen Recruitment In Air Force

Live Law  

A vacation bench of the Supreme Court on Monday agreed to list next week, subject to the approval of the Chief Justice of India, a plea challenging the Centre's Agnipath recruitment scheme for armed forces.Advocate Kumud Lata Das mentioned a petition filed by air force aspirants before a vacation bench comprising Justices Indira Banerjee and JK Maheshwari for urgent mentioning. …

Agniveer Scheme: Army recruitment rally to be held in Ahmednagar from August 23
2 years, 8 months ago

Agniveer Scheme: Army recruitment rally to be held in Ahmednagar from August 23

Live Mint  

Weeks after the Centre announced the Agnipath scheme, an army recruitment rally will be conducted from August 23 to September 11 in Ahmednagar district, over 120 kilometres from here, an official said on 2 July. The recruitment rally is being conducted for Agniveer general duty, Agniveer technical, Agniveer clerk/store keeper technical and Agniveer tradesman categories and will be open for …

Army and Navy recruitment process under Agnipath starts
2 years, 8 months ago

Army and Navy recruitment process under Agnipath starts

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Indian Army and Navy on Friday opened online registration for hiring of soldiers and sailors under the new four year tenure Agnipath scheme. The Indian Army plans to recruit 40,000 soldiers under the Agnipath scheme in the current financial year in two batches. While the Indian Navy has started the online registration process on Friday, the application window …

Army, Navy Begin Recruitment Under Agnipath Scheme
2 years, 8 months ago

Army, Navy Begin Recruitment Under Agnipath Scheme

ABP News  

New Delhi: The Indian Army and Navy began their recruitment processes under the Agnipath scheme on Friday, the defence ministry stated. The Indian Air Force had on June 24 started its recruitment process under the scheme and it received 2.72 lakh applications till Thursday, the ministry said. The government had on June 16 increased the upper age limit for recruitment …

'Agnipath against country's youth': Punjab passes resolution against scheme
2 years, 9 months ago

'Agnipath against country's youth': Punjab passes resolution against scheme

India TV News  

'Agnipath against country's youth': Punjab passes resolution against scheme Participating in the discussion on the resolution, Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann said he will soon raise the issue of Agnipath scheme with the prime minister and the Union home minister. Highlights Punjab Assembly passed a resolution against the Centre's Agnipath defence recruitment scheme CM Mann said he will soon raise the …

Agnipath scheme: IAF receives over 1.83 lakh applications in six days
2 years, 9 months ago

Agnipath scheme: IAF receives over 1.83 lakh applications in six days

Firstpost  

The Indian Air Force has received over 1.83 lakh applications under the Agnipath recruitment scheme within six days of the registration process, an official communication said. New Delhi: The Indian Air Force has received over 1.83 lakh applications under the Agnipath recruitment scheme within six days of the registration process, an official communication said. The government had on 16 June …

Agnipath Scheme: 'Centre wants to give jobs to BJP workers', says Mamata Banerjee | WATCH
2 years, 9 months ago

Agnipath Scheme: 'Centre wants to give jobs to BJP workers', says Mamata Banerjee | WATCH

India TV News  

Highlights West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee claimed that she has received a letter from Central government The letter is regarding Agnipath recruitment scheme asking her to provide jobs to BJP workers Agnipath Scheme was launched in an effort to bring a change in recruitment process of Armed Forces Agnipath Scheme news updates : West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee claimed …

BJP seeks NIA action against Congress Chhattisgarh MLA for 'instigating tribal youth' against Agnipath Scheme
2 years, 9 months ago

BJP seeks NIA action against Congress Chhattisgarh MLA for 'instigating tribal youth' against Agnipath Scheme

India TV News  

BJP seeks NIA action against Congress Chhattisgarh MLA for 'instigating tribal youth' against Agnipath Scheme On June 17, the three chiefs of Indian Defence services hailed the decision of the Central government to approve the Agnipath Scheme, a recruitment process for Indian youth to serve in the Armed Forces. Highlights BJP Chhattisgarh chief Vishnu Deo Sai on Tuesday wrote to …

Telangana Congress Demands CM KCR To Convene Special Assembly Session To Reject Agnipath Scheme
2 years, 9 months ago

Telangana Congress Demands CM KCR To Convene Special Assembly Session To Reject Agnipath Scheme

ABP News  

Hyderabad: Telangana Congress during a day-long protest -- Satyagraha Deeksha -- against the Centre's 'Agnipath' scheme on Monday demanded that CM K Chandrashekhar Rao should immediately convene a special legislative Assembly session and pass a resolution opposing the "ill-conceived" scheme. Congress senior leader and former minister Shabbir Ali leading the 'Deeksha' at Kamareddy has demanded the immediate withdrawal of the …

Roll back Agnipath scheme: Revanth Reddy
2 years, 9 months ago

Roll back Agnipath scheme: Revanth Reddy

Deccan Chronicle  

HYDERABAD: Telangana Pradesh Congress Committee president and Congress MP A. Revanth Reddy strongly criticised the Modi government over the Agnipath military recruitment scheme and demanded its immediate rollback. Addressing a press conference at Gandhi Bhavan here on Sunday, Revanth Reddy was critical of the scheme saying it was unfair to the aspirants. The Congress MP said the Modi government is …

Agnipath scheme is against the interests of youth: Meghalaya Governor
2 years, 9 months ago

Agnipath scheme is against the interests of youth: Meghalaya Governor

The Hindu  

Meghalaya Governor Satyapal Malik on Sunday said the Agnipath scheme was “against the interests of the youth”. Referring to the Haryana Chief Minister, Mr. Malik said “those who were in their fourth year” were promising jobs to the Agniveers. Mr. Malik took umbrage with Bharatiya Janata Party Member of Parliament Kailash Vijayvarghiya’s statement that he would appoint Agniveers to guard …

Central Govt Acting Like a 'Nakalchi Bandar', Must Withdraw Agnipath Scheme: Cong MP Deepender Hooda
2 years, 9 months ago

Central Govt Acting Like a 'Nakalchi Bandar', Must Withdraw Agnipath Scheme: Cong MP Deepender Hooda

News 18  

Congress party’s Rajya Sabha MP from Haryana Deepender Singh Hooda on Sunday attacked the Union government over Agnipath scheme for soldier recruitment, and called it a Nakalchi Bandar, or a copycat, for exporting ideas from foreign nations to draft policies here. Sometimes it gives the example of America in the context of agriculture laws and at other times talks about …

Agnipath Scheme: Congress to stage 'Satyagraha' across all assembly constituencies today
2 years, 9 months ago

Agnipath Scheme: Congress to stage 'Satyagraha' across all assembly constituencies today

India TV News  

Highlights Congress demands withdrawal of Agnipath Scheme The party will hold 'Satyagraha' protest to raise voice against the new recruitment scheme This Agnipath scheme is like playing with national security, a Congress leader said The Congress will stage 'Satyagraha' across all assembly constituencies in the country on Monday demanding withdrawal of the "Tuglaqi" decision to roll out the Agnipath scheme …

PM Narendra Modi will have to withdraw 'Agnipath scheme': Rahul Gandhi
2 years, 9 months ago

PM Narendra Modi will have to withdraw 'Agnipath scheme': Rahul Gandhi

India TV News  

Highlights Rahul Gandhi today alleged that Centre was "weakening" the army through the Agnipath scheme PM Modi will have to withdraw the military recruitment initiative: Rahul Gandhi on Agnipath scheme Biggest issue in India is of jobs and govt has broken spine of the country: Rahul Gandhi Agnipath scheme news updates : Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday alleged that …

Bharat Bandh: Over 500 trains cancelled and normal life affected as protests mount over Agnipath
2 years, 9 months ago

Bharat Bandh: Over 500 trains cancelled and normal life affected as protests mount over Agnipath

The Hindu  

Published : Jun 20, 2022 17:38 IST Bharat Bandh, the country-wide shutdown to protest against the Centre’s Agnipath recruitment scheme in defence forces and announced without any public debate and pilloried by the opposition and a large section of political observers, led to traffic snarls in pockets of Delhi-NCR besides fierce demonstrations in parts of Bihar and Uttar Pradesh. Over …

Agnipath Scheme: Massive Traffic Jams Across Delhi-NCR Amid Bharat Bandh Call | WATCH
2 years, 9 months ago

Agnipath Scheme: Massive Traffic Jams Across Delhi-NCR Amid Bharat Bandh Call | WATCH

ABP News  

New Delhi: In view of the ‘Bharat Bandh’ call given by some organisations against Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government’s Agnipath recruitment scheme, a massive traffic jam was witnessed at the Delhi-Gurugram expressway on Monday. The traffic moved at a snail’s pace after the Delhi Police intensified checks on the border between the two cities, Asian News International reported. A nationwide …

Agnipath Bharat Bandh live updates | Army issues notification for Agniveer recruitment rally; Centre stands firm on roll-out
2 years, 9 months ago

Agnipath Bharat Bandh live updates | Army issues notification for Agniveer recruitment rally; Centre stands firm on roll-out

The Hindu  

Despite the Centre's steps to assuage concerns and police arresting hundreds of people for the violence, there was no let-up in the anti-Agnipath protests. Terming the scheme as an insult to the armed forces, Ms. Banerjee also wondered whether the BJP plans to hire ‘Agniveer’ soldiers as “watchmen” at its party offices, after their four-year service period. The Mahindra Group …

Bharat Bandh, Agnipath Protest Highlights: Over 600 trains cancelled, scattered protests in states
2 years, 9 months ago

Bharat Bandh, Agnipath Protest Highlights: Over 600 trains cancelled, scattered protests in states

India TV News  

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday here said people joining the armed forces through 'Agnipath' scheme will have a “golden future” ahead of them. He said the 'Agnipath' is a path on which “you will get many opportunities for a golden future.” Reportedly, the visitors wanted to hear Adityanath on the scheme so that they could make up …

Indian government to go ahead with new military recruitment plan this month despite protests
2 years, 9 months ago

Indian government to go ahead with new military recruitment plan this month despite protests

ABC  

Enrolment under India's new armed services recruitment plan will begin this month, top defence officials say, despite protests against a scheme that will drastically cut tenure and offer fewer service benefits at the end of contracts. Key points: The policy designed to attract more people into the military has sparked violent protests, with thousands attacking train coaches and burning tyres …

Agnipath: Congress MP Manish Tewari backs Modi govt's new military recruitment scheme
2 years, 9 months ago

Agnipath: Congress MP Manish Tewari backs Modi govt's new military recruitment scheme

India TV News  

Agnipath: Congress MP Manish Tewari backs Modi govt's new military recruitment scheme Agnipath: Manish Tewari said that the reforms now being implemented by the government were recommended by the Kargil review committee in 1999. Highlights The Modi govt is facing Opposition's ire as youth are protesting against the new recruitment scheme Manish Tewari, however, said that the defence reform is …

BJP trying to create armed cadre base through 'Agnipath' scheme: Mamata Banerjee
2 years, 9 months ago

BJP trying to create armed cadre base through 'Agnipath' scheme: Mamata Banerjee

India TV News  

BJP trying to create armed cadre base through 'Agnipath' scheme: Mamata Banerjee Mamata Banerjee said the BJP is trying to fool the masses ahead of the 2024 Lok Sabha polls by announcing such schemes. Highlights The Modi govt is facing Opposition's ire over the new military recruitment scheme Agnipath scheme provides for recruitment of youths in age bracket of 17-and-half …

Agnipath: Tri-services chiefs to meet PM Modi today, likely to brief on new recruitment scheme
2 years, 9 months ago

Agnipath: Tri-services chiefs to meet PM Modi today, likely to brief on new recruitment scheme

India TV News  

Agnipath: Tri-services chiefs to meet PM Modi today, likely to brief on new recruitment scheme The Agnipath Scheme was launched last week on June 14 but ever since its announcement was made, aspirants, and armed forces job seekers, have been protesting against the policy. Highlights Chiefs of Army, Navy and Air Force are likely to meet PM Modi separately They …

Army not a shop or company, jobs voluntary: Union minister VK Singh to Agnipath protesters
2 years, 9 months ago

Army not a shop or company, jobs voluntary: Union minister VK Singh to Agnipath protesters

Hindustan Times  

Union minister and former army chief General VK Singh on Sunday hit out at defence aspirants who are protesting against the Centre's Agnipath scheme, stating that the military recruitment drive is a voluntary one and burning trains and buses would not help anybody’s cause. Union minister and former army chief General VK Singh said that if one comes after serving …

Agnipath Scheme: Army Job Aspirants Protest In Punjab, Block Chandigarh-Una NH
2 years, 9 months ago

Agnipath Scheme: Army Job Aspirants Protest In Punjab, Block Chandigarh-Una NH

ABP News  

New Delhi: Scores of Army job aspirants took out a protest march against the Central government’s Agnipath recruitment scheme in Punjab’s Rupnagar on Sunday and blocked vehicular traffic on the Chandigarh-Una National Highway for an hour, news agency Press Trust of India reported. Raising slogans against the ruling dispensation at the Centre, the protesters demanded the Army recruitment process to …

Railway tracks vandalized in Bharatpur during protests against Agnipath scheme
2 years, 9 months ago

Railway tracks vandalized in Bharatpur during protests against Agnipath scheme

Op India  

Protestors violently agitating against the recently announced Agnipath scheme for recruitment in the armed forces created a ruckus in Rajasthan at various places over the past 2 days. pic.twitter.com/StLH1RWbWm — ठाकुर साहब June 18, 2022 Meanwhile, on Sunday, the Rajasthan government took out a Tiranga Rally in protest against the Agnipath scheme. The government announced Agnipath scheme on 14th June …

‘Destructive for our youth, army’: Priyanka Gandhi Vadra slams ‘Agnipath’ scheme
2 years, 9 months ago

‘Destructive for our youth, army’: Priyanka Gandhi Vadra slams ‘Agnipath’ scheme

Hindustan Times  

Addressing the Congress's ‘satyagraha’ against the Centre's contentious Agnipath recruitment scheme for the armed forces, party leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Sunday said the policy would destroy the country's youth and its army. New Delhi: AICC General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi along with party leaders N. Uttam Kumar Reddy, Deepender Hooda and others sits on 'Satyagraha' against the Central government's 'Agnipath' …

Govt bans 35 WhatsApp groups for ’spreading fake news’
2 years, 9 months ago

Govt bans 35 WhatsApp groups for ’spreading fake news’

Live Mint  

Agnipath, which the NDA administration has labelled a "revolutionary" initiative, has sparked outrage from a variety of quarters. Agnipath Row Live | 'Agniveers' will get 1 cr compensation post martydom: Lt Gen Anil Puri Breifing the media on 19 June, Department of Military Affairs' Department of Military Affairs Additional Secretary said, "Agniveers' will get a compensation for ₹1 crore if …

Agnipath scheme: 'India's youth feeling dejected', says Mayawati
2 years, 9 months ago

Agnipath scheme: 'India's youth feeling dejected', says Mayawati

India TV News  

Highlights BSP chief Mayawati speaks on Centre's new military recruitment scheme 'Agnipath' on Sunday The youth of the country feel "disappointed" and "desperate", says Mayawati on Agipath scheme Mayawati's comments come after violent protests took place across India Agnipath scheme news : BSP chief Mayawati on Sunday said the Centre's new military recruitment scheme 'Agnipath' has made the youth of …

Agnipath: Tri-services explain new recruitment scheme as states witness comparative lull after stormy protests
2 years, 9 months ago

Agnipath: Tri-services explain new recruitment scheme as states witness comparative lull after stormy protests

India TV News  

Agnipath scheme protest : With the government standing its ground on the contentious 'Agnipath' scheme for short-term recruitment in the armed forces, the three services of the military on Sunday came out with a broad schedule of enrolment under the new policy and warned those who indulged in violence and arson will not be inducted. There was a comparative lull …

Rajasthan Congress to take out Tiranga rally against Agnipath scheme today
2 years, 9 months ago

Rajasthan Congress to take out Tiranga rally against Agnipath scheme today

India Today  

The Congress will take out a Tiranga rally in Jaipur on Sunday to demand the withdrawal of the 'Agnipath' scheme. The grand old party's rally will be in support of the youth demanding the withdrawal of the Centre’s 'Agnipath' recruitment scheme. The rally will be flagged off by Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot and state Congress Chief Govind Singh Dotasra …

Rajasthan 'unanimously' passes resolution seeking withdrawal of Agnipath scheme
2 years, 9 months ago

Rajasthan 'unanimously' passes resolution seeking withdrawal of Agnipath scheme

Hindustan Times  

The Rajasthan government on Saturday unanimously passed a resolution demanding the withdrawal of the Centre’s ‘Agnipath’ scheme for contractual recruitment of youth to the armed forces that has seen mass protests and violence across the country over the past few days. The ministers, in a statement, said the aspiring youth of the nation is apprehensive towards the Centre's Agnipath scheme. …

Punjab, Haryana Congress members step up ante against Agnipath
2 years, 9 months ago

Punjab, Haryana Congress members step up ante against Agnipath

The Hindu  

The Congress party in Punjab and Haryana on Saturday stepped up ante in stir against the Centre’s Agnipath recruitment scheme, amid protests against scheme in the States. Leader of Opposition in Punjab Assembly, Congress’s Partap Singh Bajwa asked Aam Aadmi Party led Punjab government to bring forth a resolution against the Agnipath scheme announced by the Government of India, during …

Rajasthan calls for immediate withdrawal of Agnipath scheme
2 years, 9 months ago

Rajasthan calls for immediate withdrawal of Agnipath scheme

The Hindu  

The Rajasthan Council of Ministers on Saturday passed a unanimous resolution calling for immediate withdrawal of the Centre’s Agnipath scheme for recruitment in the Armed Forces, keeping in mind the larger public interest and the sentiment of the youth. Official sources said here that the Council of Ministers felt that the Agnipath scheme would neither secure the future of the …

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh huddles with top brass of Army, Navy, IAF amid Agnipath protests
2 years, 9 months ago

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh huddles with top brass of Army, Navy, IAF amid Agnipath protests

India Today  

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday held a meeting with the top brass of the Army, Navy and the Air Force on the overall situation arising out of the rollout of the 'Agnipath' military recruitment scheme as protests against it intensified in several parts of the country. The meeting was attended by Chief of Air Staff Air Chief Marshal VR …

'Farmers to protest against Agnipath scheme from June 30': Rakesh Tikait
2 years, 9 months ago

'Farmers to protest against Agnipath scheme from June 30': Rakesh Tikait

Op India  

Amid the ongoing violent protests in various parts of the country against the recently announced Agnipath scheme for recruitment into the armed forces, now the farmers are going to join the protests. Former leader and spokesperson of Bharatiya Kisan Union Rakesh Tikait has declared that farmers will also join the protests against this scheme. Professional protestor Rakesh Tikait said that …

‘Agnipath’ scheme rolled out after wide-ranging consultations: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh
2 years, 9 months ago

‘Agnipath’ scheme rolled out after wide-ranging consultations: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh

The Hindu  

As protests against the 'Agnipath' scheme intensified, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on June 18 strongly defended the new military recruitment model saying it was rolled out after wide-ranging consultations including with the ex-servicemen and suggested that a "misunderstanding" is being spread for political reasons. Maybe, there could be some confusion among the people as it is a new scheme," Mr. …

Agnipath scheme protests: How netizens are reacting to it
2 years, 9 months ago

Agnipath scheme protests: How netizens are reacting to it

Live Mint  

On June 14, the government announced the Agnipath Scheme, which aims to modernise the Armed Forces' recruitment process. Hundreds of army hopefuls disrupted train and road traffic while police fired tear gas shells to disperse them during violent protests across India, including Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Telangana, Delhi, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and Punjab, over the Central government's Agnipath armed forces recruitment …

As Agnipath row deepens, Centre doles out new offer to quell unrest
2 years, 9 months ago

As Agnipath row deepens, Centre doles out new offer to quell unrest

India TV News  

Highlights Ministry of Defense said that 10% reservation in vacancies will be given for Agniveers Reservation will be implemented in Indian Coast Guard, defence civilian posts This reservation would be in addition to the existing reservation for ex-servicemen Agnipath row: The Ministry of Defense on Saturday said that 10 per cent of all vacancies in the Ministry of Defence will …

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