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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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Modi government playing with national security by 'imposing' Agnipath scheme: Mallikarjun Kharge
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Modi government playing with national security by 'imposing' Agnipath scheme: Mallikarjun Kharge

The Hindu  

The Congress on May 28 accused the Modi government of playing with ‘national security’ by “imposing” the Agnipath scheme, and said the military recruitment programme would be scrapped when an INDIA bloc government is formed at the Centre to give justice to the patriotic youth of the country. The Congress also said that the Agnipath scheme is a "national security …

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Himachalis Oppose Agnipath, will PM scrap it, asks Congress
7 months ago

Himachalis Oppose Agnipath, will PM scrap it, asks Congress

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: The Congress on Friday said the people of Himachal Pradesh have repeatedly voiced their opposition to the Agnipath scheme and asked if Prime Minister Narendra Modi will commit to scrapping the “ill-conceived” military recruitment program. Why did the outgoing prime minister not declare the July 2023 floods a national calamity?” the Congress general secretary asked. He said the …

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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 …

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All stakeholders agreed on Agnipath scheme, says Army chief
11 months, 1 week 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 …

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Why the Delhi High Court upheld the Agnipath scheme
1 year, 9 months ago

Why the Delhi High Court upheld the Agnipath scheme

India Today  

The Delhi High Court’s thumbs up for ‘Agnipath’ comes as a shot in the arm for the central government given how the military recruitment scheme, introduced last year, was dubbed by critics as unfair to the recruits. A division bench of Chief Justice Satish Chandra Sharma and Justice Subramonium Prasad remarked that the border tensions with China had underlined the …

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Delhi High Court to hear pleas challenging 'Agnipath scheme' on November 18
2 years, 2 months ago

Delhi High Court to hear pleas challenging 'Agnipath scheme' on November 18

India TV News  

Highlights Delhi HC today listed for hearing on Nov 18 a bunch of pleas challenging Centre's Agnipath scheme Bench noted counsel submissions who appeared for petitioners praying for time to file rejoinders Centre has filed consolidated reply copy in a batch of petitions challenging Agnipath scheme Agnipath scheme news: The Delhi High Court on Wednesday listed for hearing on November …

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Nepal to take decision on Gorkhas' recruitment under Agnipath scheme after November polls
2 years, 3 months ago

Nepal to take decision on Gorkhas' recruitment under Agnipath scheme after November polls

Firstpost  

Nepal’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson Sewa Lamsal during a press conference in Kathmandu said that chances of an immediate decision on the scheme of short-term recruitment into the Indian armed forces are slim Kathmandu: Nepal will take a decision on the recruitment of Gorkha soldiers in the Indian Army under the Agnipath scheme after the formation of the new government following …

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Agnipath Row in Nepal: Can General Manoj Pande’s Visit Settle the Dust?
2 years, 3 months ago

Agnipath Row in Nepal: Can General Manoj Pande’s Visit Settle the Dust?

The Quint  

So, can India treat the Agnipath recruitment in Nepal like any other recruitment, say, in Punjab or Bihar regiments? Nepal is a sovereign country and India is bound by the obligations of the 1947 agreement to fill the shortfall in its six Gorkha regiments. They join Gorkha regiments in the UK and India seeking a better life after retirement because …

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After Agnipath, India is in need of a Nitipath for its civil services
2 years, 3 months ago

After Agnipath, India is in need of a Nitipath for its civil services

Live Mint  

At the heart of India’s inability to deliver basic public services is its chronic inability to address the shortfall in administrative capacity. In the past two decades, political leaders and policy analysts have chosen to side-step the complex problem of administrative reform and instead used innovative methods like privatization, public-private partnerships and technology to deliver public services. The Narendra Modi …

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Nepal urges India to defer plan to recruit Nepali youths under Agnipath scheme
2 years, 3 months ago

Nepal urges India to defer plan to recruit Nepali youths under Agnipath scheme

Firstpost  

Although Nepal is positive towards facilitating recruitment of Gorkhas in the Indian Army but it will formally make the decision regarding the matter after holding talks with other major political parties, said Foreign Minister Narayan Khadka to India’s Ambassador to Nepal Naveen Srivastava Kathmandu: Nepal has urged India to suspend the recruitment of Gorkhas to the Indian Army under the …

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Applying for Agnipath recruitment after Class 10? Here's good news for you
2 years, 5 months ago

Applying for Agnipath recruitment after Class 10? Here's good news for you

Hindustan Times  

The government is planning to provide Class 12 pass certificates to candidates who join the Armed Forces through Agnipath scheme after completing education till Class 10. 10th pass Agniveers will get 12th certificate after 4 years of service: Centre National Institute of Open Schooling has initiated a special, customised course for Agniveers, which will enable them to get a Class …

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By mid 2030s, Agniveers will be 50% of armed forces, says Lt Gen Rana Pratap Kalita
2 years, 5 months ago

By mid 2030s, Agniveers will be 50% of armed forces, says Lt Gen Rana Pratap Kalita

India Today  

At the India Today Conclave East 2022, Lieutenant General Rana Pratap Kalita, General Officer Commanding-in-Chief of the Indian Army’s Eastern Command, spoke about the Centre’s Agnipath scheme. Lt General Rana Pratap Kalita said that by mid 2030s, Agniveers will account for 50 per cent of the armed forces. Talking about the formulation and announcement of Agnipath scheme, Lieutenant General Rana …

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Agnipath: Congress distances itself from Manish Tewari's views on new military recruitment scheme
2 years, 5 months ago

Agnipath: Congress distances itself from Manish Tewari's views on new military recruitment scheme

India TV News  

Agnipath: The Congress party on Wednesday distanced itself from senior leader and Lok Sabha MP Manish Tewari's stand favouring the Modi government's Agnipath scheme. Congress has been vehemently protesting against the new military recruitment scheme which was launched earlier this month. Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh said on Twitter, "Manish Tewari, INC MP, has written an article on Agnipath. Massive …

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Agnipath: Why the Indian army’s new recruitment reform has triggered protests across the country
2 years, 5 months ago

Agnipath: Why the Indian army’s new recruitment reform has triggered protests across the country

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. India’s army is one of the largest in the …

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Trade unions in Goa stage protest against Agnipath scheme
2 years, 6 months ago

Trade unions in Goa stage protest against Agnipath scheme

Firstpost  

Panaji: Trade unions in Goa held a symbolic protest here on Friday in support of the nationwide agitation called by the Samyukt Kisan Morcha against the Centra’s Agnipath military recruitment scheme. Speaking to reporters, AITUC leader Raju Mangueshkar said that all central trade unions have taken note of the widespread anger and unrest seen in numerous agitations held by the …

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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 …

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Morning digest: June 21, 2022
2 years, 6 months ago

Morning digest: June 21, 2022

The Hindu  

Opposition huddles after Gopalkrishna Gandhi bows out of Presidential race Former West Bengal Governor Gopalkrishna Gandhi declined the Opposition’s invitation to contest the Presidential race. ‘Joining Army voluntary, there is no conscription’ Amid continuing violence and protests over the Agnipath scheme, Union Minister and former Army Chief General V.K. Election Commission deletes 111 ‘non-existent’ parties from list of registered political …

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Army issues notification for Agnipath scheme
2 years, 6 months ago

Army issues notification for Agnipath scheme

The Hindu  

The Indian Army has issued the first notification for recruitment of Agniveers under the Agnipath scheme, with the process set to begin in July and the first set of Agniveers to join service by June 2023. “Registration will be opened from July 2022 onwards by respective AROs for Agniveer general duty, Agniveer technical, Agniveer technical, Agniveer clerk/store keeper technical, Agniveer …

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Centre issues ‘Agnipath’ recruitment notice, enrollment to begin from July
2 years, 6 months ago

Centre issues ‘Agnipath’ recruitment notice, enrollment to begin from July

Hindustan Times  

In the wake of the nationwide uproar by youths and the Opposition over the central government proposed new ‘Agnipath’ scheme for the defence sector, the Centre on Monday issued a notification for the recruitment of cadets under the programme by launching an online portal for the registration of prospective ‘Agniveers’. “Registration will be opened from July 2022 by respective AROs …

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Congress stages sit-in protest at Jantar Mantar, to meet President to demand Agnipath scheme rollback
2 years, 6 months ago

Congress stages sit-in protest at Jantar Mantar, to meet President to demand Agnipath scheme rollback

Firstpost  

Congress demands withdrawal of the Agnipath scheme and says that it should first be discussed with youth and in Parliament Congress MPs and leaders, including Mallikarjun Kharge, Salman Khurshid, K Suresh, V Narayanasamy, sat on a ‘Satyagraha’ at Jantar Mantar in Delhi to protest Enforcement Directorate summons to party MP Rahul Gandhi and raising voices against recently launched Central government’s …

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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 …

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Will armed forces accept anti-Agnipath vandals? Top official responds
2 years, 6 months ago

Will armed forces accept anti-Agnipath vandals? Top official responds

Hindustan Times  

Addressing a press conference on the radical Agnipath military recruitment scheme amid protests in some states against it, a top army official, who was closely involved with the formulation of the policy, on Sunday said aspirants will have to give a written pledge they did not participate in violent protests against the plan. Police verification is mandatory, no one can …

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