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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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OPINION | Agniveer: Army wants to keep it combat-ready
4 months, 4 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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Agnipath Scheme: ’Some have made it a sensitive issue,’ PM Modi attacks opposition on Kargil Vijay Diwas
4 months, 4 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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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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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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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 Lok Sabha manifesto, NCP-SCP promises CAA review, scrapping of Agnipath: 10 points
7 months, 4 weeks ago

In Lok Sabha manifesto, NCP-SCP promises CAA review, scrapping of Agnipath: 10 points

Hindustan Times  

The Nationalist Congress Party- Sharadchandra Pawar on Thursday unveiled its manifesto for the Lok Sabha elections, announcing slew of promises including review and proposal of changes to the Citizenship Amendment Act and scrapping of Agnipath scheme. NCP-SP chief Sharad Pawar unveils party's Lok Sabha election manifesto. The Lok Sabha election manifesto favours caste census, scrapping of the Agnipath scheme, safety …

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Agnipath Transformative Policy, Game Changer in Making Armed Forces Future-ready: PM Modi
1 year, 11 months ago

Agnipath Transformative Policy, Game Changer in Making Armed Forces Future-ready: PM Modi

News 18  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday congratulated the first batch of Agniveers on being the pioneers of the Agnipath scheme, asserting that it is a transformative policy and a game changer in strengthening the armed forces and making them future-ready. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh called the Agnipath scheme one of the “most important and unprecedented reforms” in the armed forces. …

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As PM Modi Interacts With First Batch of Agniveers, Govt Gives Out Details on Future of Agnipath Recruits
1 year, 11 months ago

As PM Modi Interacts With First Batch of Agniveers, Govt Gives Out Details on Future of Agnipath Recruits

News 18  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday interacted with the first batch of Agniveers from all three services of the armed force via video conferencing, a day after Army Day was observed on Sunday. Discussing the new fronts of contactless warfare and challenges of cyber warfare, he said technologically-advanced soldiers will play a key role in our armed forces, as per …

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India will recruit Gurkha soldiers from Nepal under Agnipath scheme: MEA
2 years, 3 months ago

India will recruit Gurkha soldiers from Nepal under Agnipath scheme: MEA

The Hindu  

The Indian Army will continue to recruit Nepal Domicile Gurkhas under the Agnipath scheme, the Ministry of External Affairs said on Thursday. The comment came hours after Nepal postponed a recruitment drive for Gurkha soldiers in Butwal where arrangements were made for a round of recruitment for Gurkha soldiers into the Indian Army on Thursday. "We have been recruiting Gurkha …

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Opposition to push for discussion on Agnipath
2 years, 4 months ago

Opposition to push for discussion on Agnipath

The Hindu  

The Opposition is likely to demand a discussion on the Agnipath defence recruitment scheme in Parliament next week after the debate on price rise is taken up in both the Houses, sources said on July 31, 2022. Opposition leaders said while there is a consensus among them about the need for a discussion on Agnipath, which had sparked widespread violence …

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Oppn Members Walk Out of Par Panel Meet in Protest for Not Taking Up Agnipath Scheme: Venugopal
2 years, 5 months ago

Oppn Members Walk Out of Par Panel Meet in Protest for Not Taking Up Agnipath Scheme: Venugopal

News 18  

Opposition members on Friday walked out in protest from a meeting of the Parliamentary Committee on Defence, alleging they were not allowed to discuss the Agnipath scheme. Members of Congress and BSP urged committee chairman Jual Oram to allow a discussion on the Agnipath scheme, arguing it has huge implications and required parliamentary scrutiny, but were denied the permission. Congress …

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Oppn walk out of parliamentary panel meet alleging not allowed to discuss Agnipath: Sources
2 years, 5 months ago

Oppn walk out of parliamentary panel meet alleging not allowed to discuss Agnipath: Sources

India TV News  

Monsoon session of parliament: Opposition members on Friday staged a walkout from a meeting of the Parliamentary Committee on Defence alleging they were not allowed to discuss the Agnipath scheme, sources said. They said members of Congress and BSP urged committee chairman Jual Oram to allow a discussion on the Agnipath scheme, arguing it has huge implications and required parliamentary …

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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 …

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Parl's Monsoon Session begins with adjournments over price rise, Agnipath
2 years, 5 months ago

Parl's Monsoon Session begins with adjournments over price rise, Agnipath

Business Standard  

Opposition members stage a protest in the well of the Lok Sabha during Monsoon Session of Parliament, in New Delhi The Monsoon Session of Parliament began on a stormy note on Monday with the opposition demanding discussion on issues ranging from price rise to the Agnipath scheme. The morning session of the Lok Sabha was adjourned to allow members to …

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RJD-led Opposition boycotts Bihar Assembly monsoon session over Centre's Agnipath scheme
2 years, 5 months ago

RJD-led Opposition boycotts Bihar Assembly monsoon session over Centre's Agnipath scheme

India Today  

The RJD-led Opposition has decided to boycott the Bihar Assembly’s monsoon session over the Centre’s new short-term recruitment scheme for the defence forces, Agnipath. The Opposition alleged that as the Agnipath scheme was related to the country and students, they demanded that the issue should be discussed in the house, but the government rejected it. While the Opposition parties have …

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Agnipath Scheme: Congress to stage 'Satyagraha' across all assembly constituencies today
2 years, 5 months ago

Agnipath Scheme: Congress to stage 'Satyagraha' across all assembly constituencies today

India TV News  

Highlights Congress demands withdrawal of Agnipath Scheme The party will hold 'Satyagraha' protest to raise voice against the new recruitment scheme This Agnipath scheme is like playing with national security, a Congress leader said The Congress will stage 'Satyagraha' across all assembly constituencies in the country on Monday demanding withdrawal of the "Tuglaqi" decision to roll out the Agnipath scheme …

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Agnipath registration opened by IAF, 3800 candidates register by 5pm Friday
2 years, 6 months ago

Agnipath registration opened by IAF, 3800 candidates register by 5pm Friday

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: The Indian Air Force on Friday started recruitment process under the Agnipath scheme by opening the registration window. The government had said that armed forces will hire 46,000 jawans in the age group of 17.5 to 21 years under Agnipath, the four-year short-term recruitment scheme. In four years, the Army will recruit 1.75 lakh soldiers, Indian Navy 12,500 …

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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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From distinct rank to customised pay, check Army's full plan for ‘Agniveers’
2 years, 6 months ago

From distinct rank to customised pay, check Army's full plan for ‘Agniveers’

Hindustan Times  

The Indian Army on Monday issued a notification stating registration for the four-year Agnipath recruitment scheme will begin from July onwards. Service of ‘Agniveers’ will start from the day of their enrolment in the Indian Army, the notification said. Many state governments, including Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh, have already announced recruiting ‘Agniveers’ into state police forces and other departments following …

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BJP accuses Opposition of doing politics with national security after it opposes Agnipath
2 years, 6 months ago

BJP accuses Opposition of doing politics with national security after it opposes Agnipath

The Hindu  

Bharatiya Janata Party on Sunday accused Opposition parties of doing politics on issues of national security as protests continued against the new short service scheme launched by the government for recruitment in the armed forces called "Agnipath". Addressing the press conference at the BJP's headquarters in New Delhi, spokesperson Sambit Patra said, "The way Lt. Gen. Puri has explained the …

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Agnipath scheme: 'India's youth feeling dejected', says Mayawati
2 years, 6 months ago

Agnipath scheme: 'India's youth feeling dejected', says Mayawati

India TV News  

Highlights BSP chief Mayawati speaks on Centre's new military recruitment scheme 'Agnipath' on Sunday The youth of the country feel "disappointed" and "desperate", says Mayawati on Agipath scheme Mayawati's comments come after violent protests took place across India Agnipath scheme news : BSP chief Mayawati on Sunday said the Centre's new military recruitment scheme 'Agnipath' has made the youth of …

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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 …

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