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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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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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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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View from the Himalayas | Border dispute, Agnipath scheme irritants in India-Nepal ties
6 months ago

View from the Himalayas | Border dispute, Agnipath scheme irritants in India-Nepal ties

Hindustan Times  

To India’s neighbourhood, the 2024 election results offer an opportunity for a fine balancing act. In his 10 years in office, Modi has dealt with a wide range of regional actors, including Nepal’s prime ministers – starting with Nepali Congress’ Sushil Koirala in 2014, followed by the Chairman of Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist-Leninist Chairman, or the CPN-UML, KP Oli, …

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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 …

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Indian Navy receives 9.55 lakh applications under Agnipath
2 years, 4 months ago

Indian Navy receives 9.55 lakh applications under Agnipath

The Hindu  

The Navy’s registration process towards Agnipath recruitment scheme has received 9.55 lakh Agniveer applications, including 82,200 women aspirants, officials said on Wednesday. Women Navy recruits The Navy is opening its doors for women in all streams under the Agnipath scheme and up to 20% or 600 women will be recruited, Navy officials had stated. Compared to 6,31,528 applications in the …

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20% Agniveers in Indian Navy will be women: Agnipath Scheme
2 years, 5 months ago

20% Agniveers in Indian Navy will be women: Agnipath Scheme

Live Mint  

The Indian Navy has said that up to 20% of the initial batch of Agniveers or military recruits under the government's Agnipath scheme, will be women, providing they meet the requisite requirements. According to Navy officials speaking to the news agency ANI, these "Agniveers" would be assigned to various branches of the nation's marine defence force. On July 1, the …

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Agnipath scheme: Agniveers' first batch in Navy to comprise 20% women
2 years, 5 months ago

Agnipath scheme: Agniveers' first batch in Navy to comprise 20% women

India TV News  

Twenty per cent of the first batch of Agniveers to be recruited through the Agnipath scheme, which was unveiled last month by the Centre, in the Indian Navy will comprise women candidates, Navy officials told news agency ANI on Tuesday. "20% of candidates will be women to form the first batch of Agniveers for the Agnipath recruitment scheme. Under the …

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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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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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Agnipath: Top CAPF Officials Clarify Agniveers’ Hiring Will Be Over and Above Ex-Servicemen Quota
2 years, 6 months ago

Agnipath: Top CAPF Officials Clarify Agniveers’ Hiring Will Be Over and Above Ex-Servicemen Quota

News 18  

On the Tour of Duty’s Agnipath scheme, the top Central Armed Police Forces’ officials have clarified that the reservation for ‘Agniveers’ and 10% quota for ex-servicemen are different, and that the 10% of recruitment will be done taking ‘Agniveers’ into the forces, Director General of CAPF told News18. It may be possible that some seats from the quota of ex-servicemen …

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'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 …

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Agnipath protests: 804 protesters arrested in Bihar, 145 FIRs filed
2 years, 6 months ago

Agnipath protests: 804 protesters arrested in Bihar, 145 FIRs filed

India Today  

Bihar police on Sunday registered 145 FIRs and arrested 804 protesters for indulging in violence and vandalism during the June 16 to 18 protests against the government’s Agnipath scheme. The state police headquarters in a press statement said that the police are closely scanning the CCTV and video footage of the protesters in order to identify and take action against …

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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 …

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Agnipath protests: Students, teenagers among detainees in Ludhiana, say cops
2 years, 6 months ago

Agnipath protests: Students, teenagers among detainees in Ludhiana, say cops

Hindustan Times  

Those detained by the Government Railway Police in Ludhiana for their alleged involvement in rioting and vandalising the station to register their protest against the Centre’s Agnipath recruitment scheme, don’t have any criminal records and are students and teenagers, officials said. The GRP held as many as six rioters, identified as Harmanpreet Singh, 18, Manpreet Singh, 17, of Sarabha village, …

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Agnipath violence: MHA sanctions security cover for 10 Bihar BJP leaders
2 years, 6 months ago

Agnipath violence: MHA sanctions security cover for 10 Bihar BJP leaders

The Hindu  

The Union Home Ministry has accorded a VIP security cover of the CRPF to at least 10 Bihar BJP legislators and leaders in view of threats posed to them by those protesting against the recently launched Agnipath military recruitment scheme, officials said on Saturday. Those provided the Y category cover include Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Renu Devi, state BJP president …

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Agnipath row: 60 coaches, 10 engines damaged over three days of protest in Bihar
2 years, 6 months ago

Agnipath row: 60 coaches, 10 engines damaged over three days of protest in Bihar

India TV News  

Highlights Other railway properties like signaling system and operational equipment were also damaged Protestors kept targeting railway properties in Bihar and West Bengal on Saturday On Saturday, Railways cancelled 369 trains due to the agitation Agnipath Protest: More than 60 coaches and 10 engines were damaged by fire during the sit-in protests over the last three days. Apart from this, …

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Agnipath | Army to start formal recruitment process in two days
2 years, 6 months ago

Agnipath | Army to start formal recruitment process in two days

The Hindu  

As protests against the Agnipath military recruitment scheme intensified, the Army, Navy and the Air Force on Friday announced that they will start the enrolment process under the new model by next week while Defence Minister Rajnath Singh appealed to the youths wanting to join the armed forces to start preparing for the induction. Chaudhari told PTI that the selection …

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One killed, 14 injured as police fire at Agnipath agitators in Secunderabad
2 years, 6 months ago

One killed, 14 injured as police fire at Agnipath agitators in Secunderabad

Deccan Chronicle  

HYDERABAD: The police on Friday opened fire at hundreds of unemployed youth, protesting against the Central government’s Agnipath military recruitment scheme, who went on a rampage at the Secunderabad Railway Station, killing a youth hailing from Warangal and injuring 14 others. Panic prevailed at the station on Friday morning, as the protestors set trains ablaze and vandalised the station premises …

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Anti-Agnipath protests updates | June 17, 2022
2 years, 6 months ago

Anti-Agnipath protests updates | June 17, 2022

The Hindu  

One person was killed in police firing in Secunderabad, the first casualty of protests against the Agnipath defence recruitment scheme that raged through several states for the third day on Friday with trains torched, public property vandalised and many thousands blocking tracks and highways. - PTI Madhya Pradesh Protests turn violent in Indore Protests over the Centre's Agnipath recruitment scheme …

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Agnipath: Amid Protests, Centre Raises Entry Age Limit to 23 Years As 'One-Time Waiver'
2 years, 6 months ago

Agnipath: Amid Protests, Centre Raises Entry Age Limit to 23 Years As 'One-Time Waiver'

News 18  

The Centre on Thursday raised the upper entry age limit for recruitment under the new Agnipath military scheme to 23 years from 21 amid large-scale protests across the country. Accordingly, the upper age limit for the recruitment process for the Agnipath scheme for 2022 is increased to 23 years.” The Centre’s newly launched military recruitment scheme, unveiled earlier this week, …

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News18 Evening Digest: Agniveers Will Have A Host of Options after Agnipath Stint, Says Govt Sources and Other Stories
2 years, 6 months ago

News18 Evening Digest: Agniveers Will Have A Host of Options after Agnipath Stint, Says Govt Sources and Other Stories

News 18  

Agniveers Will Have A Host of Options after Agnipath Stint, Concerns Raised Misplaced: Govt Sources Entrepreneurship, further studies, priority in other jobs — Agniveers will have a multitude of options after completing their four-year-long stint with the armed forces, government officials said on Thursday after concerns expressed by some over the financial security of those inducted in the Agnipath scheme. …

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Agniveers Will Have A Host of Options after Agnipath Stint, Concerns Raised Misplaced: Govt Sources
2 years, 6 months ago

Agniveers Will Have A Host of Options after Agnipath Stint, Concerns Raised Misplaced: Govt Sources

News 18  

Entrepreneurship, further studies, priority in other jobs — Agniveers will have a multitude of options after completing their four-year-long stint with the armed forces, government officials said on Thursday after concerns expressed by some over the financial security of those inducted in the Agnipath scheme. The official also said that opportunities for youths to serve in the armed forces will …

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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. …

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