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Breaking News: NSUI Protests Against Delhi Government | ABP News
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Breaking News: NSUI Protests Against Delhi Government | ABP News

ABP News  

At Jantar Mantar in Delhi, the National Students' Union of India held a major protest against the government's handling of various issues, including the ongoing crisis in Manipur and the controversial Agnipath recruitment scheme. The protest, which saw significant participation from student leaders and Congress supporters, was aimed at drawing attention to the government's failure to address the concerns of …

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BrahMos Aerospace announces job reservations for Agniveers
2 months, 3 weeks ago

BrahMos Aerospace announces job reservations for Agniveers

Hindustan Times  

The Indo-Russian joint venture BrahMos Aerospace Pvt Ltd, which manufactures the BrahMos supersonic cruise missile, has reserved a raft of vacancies for Agniveers, recruited under the Agnipath scheme, in various departments including technical, general administration and security, and it will also encourage its industry partners to hire such soldiers who are released after four years of service. In an office …

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Agnipath scheme: Are four years enough for combat maturity?
3 months ago

Agnipath scheme: Are four years enough for combat maturity?

Hindustan Times  

The Agnipath scheme to enrol personnel below officers rank in the Indian military has been implemented by the government. Firstly, concerning the training duration of AVs at the regimental centres and, secondly, about making the military younger by mandating the exit of the bulk of the soldiers after four years, thereby creating vacancies for fresh inductees. These YS under the …

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No plans to shake up Agnipath model, say top govt officials
3 months, 2 weeks ago

No plans to shake up Agnipath model, say top govt officials

Hindustan Times  

The government has no plans to shake up the controversial Agnipath recruitment model that cuts tenure of personnel below officer rank and offers them fewer service benefits as making any changes to the scheme will go against the grain of what it seeks to achieve, and endanger India’s security interests, top officials aware of the matter said on Wednesday. Agnipath …

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Is Agnipath a Recipe for Disaster? India’s Military Recruitment Scheme Faces Mounting Criticism
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Is Agnipath a Recipe for Disaster? India’s Military Recruitment Scheme Faces Mounting Criticism

The Hindu  

Published : Sep 01, 2024 18:45 IST - 10 MINS READ On July 17, the Haryana government announced that it would provide a 10 per cent quota for Agniveers in the recruitment of constables, mining and forest guards, jail wardens, and special police officers. “I wonder why the armed forces leadership endorsed the Agnipath scheme in the first place,” he …

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Agnipath at political centre stage as Haryana assents to Agniveer Policy
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Agnipath at political centre stage as Haryana assents to Agniveer Policy

The Hindu  

As the Agnipath scheme continues to be at the centre stage of electoral politics, the Haryana Cabinet on August 5 approved the Haryana Agniveer Policy, 2024, aimed at providing employment and entrepreneurship opportunities to Agniveers after completion of their service in the Armed Forces. The policy offers benefits in government recruitment, including a 10% horizontal reservation for Agniveers in direct …

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First batch of Agniveers complete training as Navy divers
4 months, 3 weeks ago

First batch of Agniveers complete training as Navy divers

Hindustan Times  

As a political firestorm rages over the controversial Agnipath recruitment model that cuts tenure and offers fewer service benefits, India’s first Agniveers have completed a rigourous eight-month training course and passed out from the navy’s elite diving school INS Venduruthy in Kochi as qualified clearance divers, officials aware of the matter said on Tuesday. Agnipath scheme seeks to recruit soldiers …

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Akhilesh Yadav, Anurag Thakur clash in Lok Sabha over Agnipath scheme
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Akhilesh Yadav, Anurag Thakur clash in Lok Sabha over Agnipath scheme

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: A war of words took place between Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav and BJP MP Anurag Thakur over the Agnipath scheme in Lok Sabha on Tuesday. Speaking during a discussion on the Union Budget in Lok Sabha, Yadav accused the government of initially orchestrating supportive tweets from major industrialists to promote the Agnipath scheme. Perhaps the government remembers …

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OPINION | Agniveer: Army wants to keep it combat-ready
4 months, 3 weeks ago

OPINION | Agniveer: Army wants to keep it combat-ready

India TV News  

Addressing a meeting on Kargil Vijay Diwas in Drass on Friday to mark the 25th anniversary of India's victory in the Kargil conflict, Prime Minister Narendra Modi warned Pakistan that its nefarious designs in fuelling cross-border terrorism will be crushed with full force. The Prime Minister justified the Agnipath scheme saying that short-term recruitment of young soldiers as Agniveers was …

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BJP chief attacks Congress for politicising Agnipath scheme, PM’s Drass visit
4 months, 3 weeks ago

BJP chief attacks Congress for politicising Agnipath scheme, PM’s Drass visit

The Hindu  

Union Minister and BJP chief J.P. Nadda on Friday hit out at the Congress for politicising the Agnipath military recruitment scheme and the Drass visit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to pay tributes to the soldiers on the 25th anniversary of Kargil Vijay Diwas. Addressing the ‘Kargil Vijay Rajat Samaroh’, Mr. Nadda said the armed forces were well-equipped under the …

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Congress accuses PM Modi of doing ‘petty politics’ over Krgil Vijay Diwas address
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Congress accuses PM Modi of doing ‘petty politics’ over Krgil Vijay Diwas address

The Hindu  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is doing “petty politics” even on the occasion of paying tribute to martyrs of Kargil Vijay Diwas, Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge alleged on July 26. “It is very unfortunate and deplorable that Prime Minister @narendramodi ji is doing petty politics even on occasions like paying tribute to martyrs on Kargil Vijay Diwas. Modi ji is saying …

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Modi targets oppn over Agnipath, says aim of scheme is to to keep army continuously fit for war
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Modi targets oppn over Agnipath, says aim of scheme is to to keep army continuously fit for war

Deccan Chronicle  

Drass : Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said the Agnipath scheme is an example of necessary reforms undertaken by the Army and accused the opposition of playing politics over the recruitment process aimed at keeping the average age in armed forces young. In his address on Kargil Vijay Diwas here to mark the 25th anniversary of victory in Kargil …

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Agnipath Scheme: ’Some have made it a sensitive issue,’ PM Modi attacks opposition on Kargil Vijay Diwas
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Agnipath Scheme: ’Some have made it a sensitive issue,’ PM Modi attacks opposition on Kargil Vijay Diwas

Live Mint  

Kargil Vijay Diwas: Prime Minister Narendra Modi criticized the opposition on Friday, July 26, for allegedly misleading youth regarding the Agniveer Scheme, a recruitment initiative for the Armed Forces. According to the Prime Minister, some leaders “are doing politics of lies for their personal benefit" at the cost of “army reform.” Taking a dig at the opposition, Modi said the …

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Pragmatic approach needed to redefine Agnipath scheme
5 months ago

Pragmatic approach needed to redefine Agnipath scheme

Hindustan Times  

“Agnipath” scheme is a sweeping military reform in the history of independent India. When announced in June 2022, the former army chief Gen Manoj Mukund Narvane had gone to the extent to remark in his autobiography “Four Starts of Destiny”, that all of a sudden the introduction of Agnipath scheme has taken the army “by surprise” and was a “bolt …

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

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10% quota, age relief: The special provisions for ex-Agniveers in CISF, BSF, SSB
5 months, 1 week ago

10% quota, age relief: The special provisions for ex-Agniveers in CISF, BSF, SSB

Firstpost  

Amid controversy over compensation to Agniveers who die while in service, the heads of various Central Armed Police Forces have announced a 10 per cent reservation for vacancies as well as exemptions in physical examinations for former Agniveers, once they quit the Armed Forces Agniveer Vayu trainees during their 'Combined Passing Out Parade' at Tambaram Air Force Station, in Chennai. …

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Centre fields BSF, CISF D-Gs to reiterate commitment on 10% reservation for Agniveers in CAPFs
5 months, 1 week ago

Centre fields BSF, CISF D-Gs to reiterate commitment on 10% reservation for Agniveers in CAPFs

The Hindu  

As Centre feels the heat on Agnipath scheme, it fielded the chiefs of the Central Industrial Security Force and Border Security Force to reiterate the government’s commitment to reserve 10% vacancies in Central Armed Police Forces for Agniveers. The first batch of Agniveers will be eligible for recruitment in CAPFs such as CISF, BSF, Central Reserve Police Force, Indo-Tibetan Border …

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Agnipath not the right road ahead, must revisit scheme
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Agnipath not the right road ahead, must revisit scheme

Hindustan Times  

As a veteran, who served in the cavalry for 34 years with passion, one is not too happy to see Agnipath scheme being implemented. It alarms me, like so many other ex-defence personnel because six months training, four years in uniform, and then out; will we get that type of regimental spirit? And let it be clear, all three services …

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About ₹99 lakh paid to Agniveer Kumar’s family in three tranches: Army sources
5 months, 2 weeks ago

About ₹99 lakh paid to Agniveer Kumar’s family in three tranches: Army sources

The Hindu  

About ₹99 lakh has been credited to the family of Agniveer Ajay Kumar in three tranches beginning February 13, Army sources in the know said. ₹67 lakh to be paid soon Army sources said the first tranche of insurance of ₹50 lakh was credited on February 13. In a late post on Wednesday, the Army said Agniveer Ajay Kumar’s family …

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Review Agnipath. Roll it back or change it
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Review Agnipath. Roll it back or change it

Hindustan Times  

I have never been convinced of the wisdom of Agnipath — the new and contentious short-term military recruitment scheme — that is back in the headlines. As an unseemly battle rages, Charanjat Singh, the father of Kumar, who was 23 years old when he died, has a plea: “Mere bete par rajneeti nahi honi chahiye”. Evidently overwhelmed by the media …

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Congress demands ‘white paper’ from government on Agnipath scheme
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Congress demands ‘white paper’ from government on Agnipath scheme

The Hindu  

Amid the controversy over compensation to ‘Agniveers’ who die in the line of duty, the Congress on July 4 demanded a ‘white paper’ on the Agnipath recruitment scheme for the armed forces. Addressing a press conference at the All India Congress Committee headquarters in New Delhi, the Congress’ chief of the ex-servicemen’s department Colonel Rohit Chaudhry said the white paper …

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Cong demands 'white paper' from govt on Agnipath scheme, alleges 'discrimination' against Agniveers
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Cong demands 'white paper' from govt on Agnipath scheme, alleges 'discrimination' against Agniveers

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Amid a row over compensation to "Agniveer" martyrs, the Congress on Thursday said the government should bring a "white paper" on the Agnipath scheme for short-term military recruitment, so that the country gets to know the reality of the ground situation. Addressing a press conference at the AICC headquarters here, Congress's ex-servicemen department chief Colonel Rohit Chaudhry claimed …

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Agniveer’s Family Calls For Agnipath Scheme To Be Scrapped, MoD Talks Of More Compensation
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Agniveer’s Family Calls For Agnipath Scheme To Be Scrapped, MoD Talks Of More Compensation

ABP News  

Agnipath Scheme: The massive imbroglio around the Agnipath Scheme, rolled out on June 14, 2022, reached its peak when the Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi shared a video of the father of fallen Agniveer Ajay Singh, refuting claims made by the Defence Minister Rajnath Singh that they have not received any compensation from the Centre, as was …

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Fact Check: No, Centre has not made any changes to Agniveer scheme, viral document fake
6 months ago

Fact Check: No, Centre has not made any changes to Agniveer scheme, viral document fake

India TV News  

India TV Fact Check: The latest fake news case is related to the Army's Agniveer scheme. A document is going viral on social media claiming significant changes in the Agnipath scheme. Image Source : SCREENGRABViral post India TV investigation Since Agniveers are selected for the Army under the Agnipath scheme, we decided to investigate this viral claim. India TV's fact …

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