No plan to suspend Agnipath recruitment rallies in Punjab: Army
2 years, 3 months ago

No plan to suspend Agnipath recruitment rallies in Punjab: Army

Deccan Chronicle  

NEW DELHI: The Indian Army has no plan to suspend or shift recruitment rallies out of Punjab under the Agnipath scheme, said senior officials on Wednesday. In a statement, Punjab chief minister Bhagwant Mann said Wednesday that he has asked the civil administration to provide all support to the Army to conduct recruitment rallies in the state. The clarification comes in wake of media reports that the local Army unit had written to the state administration threatening to transfer recruitment rallies out of the state due to non-cooperation by civil administration. “It is reiterated there is no plan to shift recruitment rallies from Punjab to any other state,” the Army sources said.

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Indian Army to Host Recruitment Rally in Gachibowli from Dec 8-16
4 weeks, 1 day ago

Indian Army to Host Recruitment Rally in Gachibowli from Dec 8-16

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: The Indian Army is to organise a recruitment rally from December 8 to 16 at GMC Balayogi Athletic Stadium in Gachibowli, to recruit Agniveers from the 33 districts of the state. The recruitment for the Woman Military Police personnel will cover candidates from Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and the Union Territory of Puducherry, incuding the enclaves of Karaikal …

Quota for Agniveers in police, State armed forces, says M.P. Chief Minister
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Quota for Agniveers in police, State armed forces, says M.P. Chief Minister

The Hindu  

Agniveer soldiers will be given reservation in the State police and armed forces recruitment, Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav said on July 26, on the occasion of Kargil Vijay Diwas, the 25th anniversary of India’s victory over Pakistan in the Kargil War. “Today, on the occasion of Kargil Day, Madhya Pradesh government has decided that as per the wishes …

In CDS’s Uttarakhand village, murmurs against Agnipath
8 months, 1 week 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 …

No reason to interfere with Agnipath scheme: Delhi High Court dismisses petition
1 year, 9 months ago

No reason to interfere with Agnipath scheme: Delhi High Court dismisses petition

Live Mint  

Delhi High Court has dismissed petitions challenging the Agnipath scheme for the recruitment of Agniveers in the armed forces. According to information provided by the Central Government before the Delhi High Court, none of the applicants who took part in the prior hiring process was treated under prejudice. Recruitment into the military forces, as per the Central Government, is a …

‘Any laxity…’: Bhagwant Mann after Army's letter to Punjab over Agnipath
2 years, 3 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, 3 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 …

Caste row hits Agnipath, Centre denies
2 years, 5 months ago

Caste row hits Agnipath, Centre denies

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Defence minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday rejected the Opposition's allegations that, for the first time in the country, caste certificates are being asked from the Agnipath aspirants. Rashtriya Janata Dal leader Tejashwi Yadav and AAP's Sanjay Singh launched a sharp attack on the government, while JD leader Upendra Kushwaha and BJP MP Varun Gandhi also tweeted a purported …

Army, Navy Begin Recruitment Under Agnipath Scheme
2 years, 5 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 …

Punjab: Bhagwant Mann moves resolution in Vidhan Sabha against Agnipath scheme
2 years, 5 months ago

Punjab: Bhagwant Mann moves resolution in Vidhan Sabha against Agnipath scheme

Firstpost  

According to the resolution, the House recommends to the state government to take up the matter with the Union government in order to roll back the Agnipath scheme immediately Chandigarh: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Thursday moved a resolution against the Centre’s Agnipath defence recruitment scheme in the state Assembly here. According to the resolution, the House recommends to …

No change in recruitment process, regimentation under Agnipath scheme
2 years, 6 months ago

No change in recruitment process, regimentation under Agnipath scheme

The Hindu  

There is no change in the recruitment process of the armed forces, regimental process in the Army remains unchanged and the all-India, all-class nature remains unchanged for recruitment of Agniveers under the new Agnipath scheme, said Lt Gen Anil Puri, Additional Secretary in the Department of Military Affairs on Tuesday while stressing that objective was based on one thing, youthfulness …

'Agnipath' Protest: Almost 600 Trains Affected; Plea Filed in SC to Quash 'Illegal, Unconstitutional' Selection Process
2 years, 6 months ago

'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 …

If you don't like 'Agnipath' scheme don't join armed forces, no compulsion: V K Singh slams protesters
2 years, 6 months ago

If you don't like 'Agnipath' scheme don't join armed forces, no compulsion: V K Singh slams protesters

India Today  

Amid violence over the 'Agnipath' scheme, Union minister and former Army chief General V K Singh on Sunday slammed the protesters saying if they don't like the new policy for recruitment into the armed forces they shouldn't opt for it. Anyone involved in protests, arson and vandalism against the 'Agnipath' scheme would not be allowed to join the three services …

Indian government to go ahead with new military recruitment plan this month despite protests
2 years, 6 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’ Protests: Lakhs of Congress Workers to Continue Stir Tomorrow, Says Jairam Ramesh; Over 800 Arrested in Bihar
2 years, 6 months ago

‘Agnipath’ Protests: Lakhs of Congress Workers to Continue Stir Tomorrow, Says Jairam Ramesh; Over 800 Arrested in Bihar

News 18  

'Recruitments To Take Place Through Agnipath Scheme Only, No Question of Rollback’: Defence Ministry Amid Violent Stir Amid violent agitation over concern and confusion on service assurances, the Ministry of Defence on Sunday clarified that the “Agniveers” would get the same allowance in areas like Siachen and other areas that are applicable to the regular soldiers serving at present and …

Army not a shop or company, jobs voluntary: Union minister VK Singh to Agnipath protesters
2 years, 6 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, 6 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 …

Police detain 14 people in Ahmedabad for protest against Agnipath scheme
2 years, 6 months ago

Police detain 14 people in Ahmedabad for protest against Agnipath scheme

The Hindu  

At least 14 people were detained in Gujarat's Ahmedabad city on Sunday after they assembled without permission to protest against the Centre's Agnipath scheme announced for the recruitment of youth in the armed forces, police said. "We detained 14 of them as they had gathered without permission," Meghaninagar police station's inspector J.P. Chauhan said. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday …

Agnipath applicants will have to pledge they didn't take part in protests | What defence officials said
2 years, 6 months ago

Agnipath applicants will have to pledge they didn't take part in protests | What defence officials said

India Today  

In a defence tri-service briefing, Army, Navy and Air Force officials explained the details regarding the newly introduced military recruitment scheme Agnipath. Department of Military Affairs Additional Secretary Lieutenant General Anil Puri said that the Agniveers will have to give a certificate that they were not part of protest or vandalism. "The announcements regarding the reservations for Agniveers announced by …

Agnipath protests: What supportive measures for Agniveers announced so far
2 years, 6 months ago

Agnipath protests: What supportive measures for Agniveers announced so far

Hindustan Times  

As protests against the Agnipath scheme raged across the country for the fourth day, the central government and BJP-ruled state governments stepped up their efforts to placate the protesters by announcing several supportive measures for aspirants of the armed forces. The union home ministry announced its decision to reserve 10% vacancies for Agniveers in Central Armed Police Forces and Assam …

Youth stops Punjab CM's SUV to raise concerns about 'Agnipath' scheme | Watch what happened next
2 years, 6 months ago

Youth stops Punjab CM's SUV to raise concerns about 'Agnipath' scheme | Watch what happened next

India TV News  

Highlights Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann was campaigning ahead of Sangrur bypoll in Punjab. Agnipath Protests : The Aam Aadmi Party on Sunday shared a video of party leader and Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann holding a roadshow in Punjab. In the video, Mann can be seen holding hands of the youth, as he raised concerns about the Agnipath scheme, recently introduced …

Agnipath: Tri-services explain new recruitment scheme as states witness comparative lull after stormy protests
2 years, 6 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 'unanimously' passes resolution seeking withdrawal of Agnipath scheme
2 years, 6 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, 6 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 …

Centre announces several support measures for Agnipath recruits as protests continue
2 years, 6 months ago

Centre announces several support measures for Agnipath recruits as protests continue

India Today  

As nationwide protests against the Agnipath scheme entered Day 4, various Union ministries have announced job opportunities for Agniveers. 10th pass Agnipath recruits to get 12th certificates through NIOS The Department of School Education and Literacy through its autonomous institution, the National Institute of Open Schooling, has announced that it will institute a special programme in consultation with the defence …

congress president sonia gandhi on centre’s agnipath scheme
2 years, 6 months ago

congress president sonia gandhi on centre’s agnipath scheme

The Hindu  

Appealing for non-violent protests, Congress president Sonia Gandhi on Saturday said that the Agnipath recruitment scheme is directionless and assured the protesting youth of her party’s support. Along with you, many ex-servicemen and defence experts have also raised questions on this plan,” Ms. Gandhi said in a statement that was released by the Congress communication chief Jairam Ramesh. Ms. Gandhi, …

As Agnipath row deepens, Centre doles out new offer to quell unrest
2 years, 6 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 …

Congress to hold 'satyagraha' in Delhi against Centre's Agnipath Scheme on June 19
2 years, 6 months ago

Congress to hold 'satyagraha' in Delhi against Centre's Agnipath Scheme on June 19

India TV News  

Highlights Congress to hold satyagraha at Jantar Mantar in solidarity with youth protesting at large scale Protests have broken out in various parts of the country against Agnipath Yojana Protests turned violent in several areas as trains were set ablaze by protestors Agnipath protests news : Congress to hold a 'satyagraha' on Sunday at Jantar Mantar in the national capital …

Agnipath protests refuse to die down across India
2 years, 6 months ago

Agnipath protests refuse to die down across India

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi/Patna/Hyderabad/Bhopal: The protests against the military’s new “Agnipath” recruitment scheme, which started from the East and North and spread to several other areas, on Friday engulfed cities in South India too. The worst-hit East Central Railways -- which covers Bihar, Jharkhand and parts of Uttar Pradesh, the states which have seen wide protests -- also decided to “monitor” the …

Agnipath row: Opposition seeks immediate withdrawal, BJP puts up strong defence of scheme
2 years, 6 months ago

Agnipath row: Opposition seeks immediate withdrawal, BJP puts up strong defence of scheme

India Today  

With violent protests escalating over the Centre's "Agnipath" scheme, the Opposition pressed for its immediate withdrawal on Friday, even as the ruling BJP fielded its leaders to put up a stout defence of the new recruitment initiative for the armed forces. Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's JD made a fresh plea to the Centre for an immediate review of the …

Anger rages against Agnipath in many States
2 years, 6 months ago

Anger rages against Agnipath in many States

The Hindu  

Massive protests demanding the rollback of the Agnipath scheme continued across the country for the third day on Friday. The Opposition parties, trade unions and outfits of students, youth and farmers pledged support for the protests and demanded immediate reversal of the scheme that “contractualises” Army jobs. Farmer unions in Haryana — Bharatiya Kisan Union and the State unit of …

Air Force to begin recruitment under Agnipath scheme from June 24 as protests continue
2 years, 6 months ago

Air Force to begin recruitment under Agnipath scheme from June 24 as protests continue

India Today  

The Indian Air Force is set to become the first service to kick off selection under the new Agnipath recruitment model. The recruitment process for Indian Air Force will begin on June 24." This comes amid spiralling protests over Centre's new army recruitment scheme in various part of the country, including Bihar and Uttar Pradesh. The Centre on Tuesday unveiled …

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: Secunderabad Railway Station Vandalised By Agitators
2 years, 6 months ago

Agnipath Scheme Protest: Secunderabad Railway Station Vandalised By Agitators

ABP News  

Hyderabad: Violent protest broke out at Secunderabad Railway Station on Friday against the Central government’s ‘Agnipath’ scheme for recruitment in the armed forces. After the violence broke out, KTR, working president of TRS said: "The violent protests against Agniveer Scheme is an eye-opener & acute indicator of the magnitude of the unemployment crisis in the country." "From One Rank - …

Agnipath scheme: Army chief to announce schedule of recruitment process shortly
2 years, 6 months ago

Agnipath scheme: Army chief to announce schedule of recruitment process shortly

Live Mint  

Amid the violent protest against the Agnipath scheme across the country, the Army Chief General said he will be announcing the schedule of the recruitment process shortly. Army Chief General Manoj Pande said the new Agnipath recruitment scheme will provide an opportunity to youth who despite the pandemic were preparing to join the defence forces. Separately, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh …

Protesters walk on Agnipath against Centre's new military recruitment plan | Top points
2 years, 6 months ago

Protesters walk on Agnipath against Centre's new military recruitment plan | Top points

India Today  

Nationwide protests continued for the second day on Thursday against the central government’s Agnipath scheme which was announced on June 14. Senior Congress leader P Chidambaram addressed the media on the scheme and said it is "controversial, carries multiple risks, subverts the long-standing traditions and ethos of the armed forces." #Agnipath scheme is controversial, carries multiple risks, subverts the long-standing …

Don’t take ‘agnipareeksha’ of unemployed youth: Rahul Gandhi on Centre’s Agnipath scheme
2 years, 6 months ago

Don’t take ‘agnipareeksha’ of unemployed youth: Rahul Gandhi on Centre’s Agnipath scheme

The Hindu  

Amid protests against the Centre’s ‘Agnipath’ scheme, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on June 16 urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to listen to the voice of unemployed youths and not take ‘agnipareeksha’ of their patience by making them walk on ‘Agnipath’. Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra hit out at the government over the scheme and urged the prime minister not …

Agnipath scheme: Govt releases fact sheet as protests erupt across country
2 years, 6 months ago

Agnipath scheme: Govt releases fact sheet as protests erupt across country

Live Mint  

As scores of defence job aspirants protest against the Centre's Agnipath scheme, the government has unofficially released a fact sheet on the programme to bust myths and placate the agitators. "In the coming years, recruitment of Agniveers will be around triple of the current recruitment in armed forces," it said. Many former officers of the Indian armed forces had raised …

Bihar: Violent protests, arson and vandalism by young men misinformed about the Agnipath scheme
2 years, 6 months ago

Bihar: Violent protests, arson and vandalism by young men misinformed about the Agnipath scheme

Op India  

On Thursday, a rioting situation occurred in Bihar’s Jehanabad where young men claiming to protest against the Central Government’s Agnipath scheme indulged in vandalism and arson. So we have jammed the roads; the country’s leaders will now get to know that people are aware,” said another protestor in Jehanabad, Bihar#AgnipathRecruitmentScheme pic.twitter.com/fSuvS1iT9n — ANI June 16, 2022 However, the intent of …

Agnipath protest: Kejriwal says demands of protesters rightful, 'Why 4 years?'
2 years, 6 months ago

Agnipath protest: Kejriwal says demands of protesters rightful, 'Why 4 years?'

Hindustan Times  

The demand of the youth protesting against the Centre's newly announced Agnipath scheme is justified, Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal tweeted on Thursday as Bihar witnessed violent protests. Joining voiced with several opposition leaders, including Rahul Gandhi, Kejriwal said it is not right to keep the dreams of the youth of the country tied to only four years. The Army …

Future of Agniveers not insecure, senior military officials consulted: Govt
2 years, 6 months ago

Future of Agniveers not insecure, senior military officials consulted: Govt

Hindustan Times  

Amid protests against the Centre's newly announced recruitment scheme Agnipath, South block officials on Thursday said the future of the scheme, contrary to what protesters are thinking, is not insecure. Extensive consultations with served armed forces officials were held for the last two years before launching the scheme and many former military officers supported the scheme, defence ministry officials said. …

Protests against \'Agnipath\' turn violent in Bihar; House of Deputy CM attacked
2 years, 6 months ago

Protests against \'Agnipath\' turn violent in Bihar; House of Deputy CM attacked

Deccan Chronicle  

Patna: The agitation against the Agnipath scheme turned violent as it continued for a third straight day in Bihar with protesters allegedly attacking the houses of Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Renu Devi and Bihar BJP president and West Champaran MP Sanjay Jaiswal. In Telangana, several people were injured, after Telangana police allegedly opened fire on a mob at Secunderabad railway …

Protest in Bihar over Agnipath scheme to recruit soldiers
2 years, 6 months ago

Protest in Bihar over Agnipath scheme to recruit soldiers

The Hindu  

Hundreds of protesters blocked national highways and railway tracks in different parts of Bihar on Wednesday over the Central government’s Agnipath scheme to recruit youth into the armed forces on short-term contract. We’ll continue to protest until the government takes some meaningful decision on this to help us,” said the protesters in Muzaffarpur while asking, “Why has no BJP leader …

Explained: What lies ahead for India’s new Agniveers after their four-year tenure
2 years, 6 months ago

Explained: What lies ahead for India’s new Agniveers after their four-year tenure

Firstpost  

The Centre’s radical recruitment scheme, Agnipath, will see 25 per cent of Agniveers being enrolled in the Armed Forces as regular cadres on completion of four years. Army Chief Gen Manoj Pande lauded the recruitment scheme, saying, “The scheme, one of the most significant initiatives, aims to make the Army a future-ready fighting force, capable of meeting multiple challenges, across …

BIG! India to have new military recruitment scheme; high-level meet today | Inside Info
2 years, 6 months ago

BIG! India to have new military recruitment scheme; high-level meet today | Inside Info

India TV News  

The new Agnipath recruitment scheme for the induction of soldiers in three defence services is likely to be approved by Union Cabinet soon. A high-level meet including top government functionaries and top military leaders is scheduled to be held today to discuss the final contours of the Agnipath recruitment scheme under which soldiers in three services would be recruited for …

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