Centre bans 35 WhatsApp groups for spreading fake news on Agnipath scheme
2 years, 6 months ago

Centre bans 35 WhatsApp groups for spreading fake news on Agnipath scheme

India Today  

The Union government on Sunday banned as many as 35 WhatsApp groups for spreading fake news about the new military recruitment scheme - Agnipath. At least 10 people have been arrested for spreading fake news and misleading youth on Agnipath. The Agnipath scheme, earlier christened as "Tour of Duty", was launched in the presence of Union Minister of Defence Rajnath Singh and the chiefs of the three services. At a press conference today, the three services announced a broad timeline for recruitment of young people under the Agnipath scheme.

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'Agnipath' Protest: Almost 600 Trains Affected; Plea Filed in SC to Quash 'Illegal, Unconstitutional' Selection Process
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'Agnipath' Protest: Almost 600 Trains Affected; Plea Filed in SC to Quash 'Illegal, Unconstitutional' Selection Process

News 18  

The Army on Monday issued a notification for induction of soldiers under the Agnipath military recruitment scheme. In a detailed note on the scheme, the Army last night said ‘Agniveers’ will be barred from disclosing classified information gained during the four-year service period to any unauthorised person or source under the Official Secrets Act, 1923. Parts of Delhi witnessed traffic …

Agnipath protest: 35 WhatsApp groups banned for spreading fake news, 10 held
2 years, 6 months ago

Agnipath protest: 35 WhatsApp groups banned for spreading fake news, 10 held

Hindustan Times  

The Centre on Sunday banned 35 WhatsApp groups for spreading fake news on Agnipath scheme and Agniveers, the ministry of home affairs said. The crackdown comes amid reports of social media platforms particularly WhatsApp being used for mobilising protests in states like Bihar which has witnessed incidents of train bogies being torched. The Telangana Police arrested the owner of a …

Govt bans 35 WhatsApp groups for ’spreading fake news’
2 years, 6 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: Training of first Agniveers to begin in Dec. Check timeline
2 years, 6 months ago

Agnipath scheme: Training of first Agniveers to begin in Dec. Check timeline

Live Mint  

The Indian Army Chief General Manoj Pande on Friday said that the training of the first Agniveers, or the people selected under the Agnipath recruitment scheme would begin in December, 2022 and their active service will commence in the middle of 2023, news agency ANI reported. Protests against Agnipath scheme mar India Rampant protests continues for three days in a …

Agnipath scheme protest: Curfew imposed in this Haryana district
2 years, 6 months ago

Agnipath scheme protest: Curfew imposed in this Haryana district

Live Mint  

Following violent protests against Centre's Agnipath scheme, the Haryana government has imposed curfew and has banned large gatherings in Gurugram. Therefore, in order to stop the spread of disinformation and rumours through various social media platforms, the Haryana government has been directed to suspend mobile, internet, and SMS services and all dongle service in the territorial jurisdiction of Sub Division …

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