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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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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 …

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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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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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Agnipath row: Amid train cancellations, air fares soar to ₹29K on some routes
2 years, 6 months ago

Agnipath row: Amid train cancellations, air fares soar to ₹29K on some routes

Hindustan Times  

Amid nationwide protests against the Agnipath recruitment scheme and a nationwide Bharat Bandh on Monday, passengers were left in the lurch as hundreds of trains were cancelled and prices of flight tickets went through the roof. Air fares have been witnessing a sharp rise over the last few days as train services got impacted due to the ongoing Agnipath protest. …

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Indian Army comes out with terms, conditions for Agnipath scheme
2 years, 6 months ago

Indian Army comes out with terms, conditions for Agnipath scheme

India Today  

The Indian Army on Sunday released terms and conditions and related details for prospective applicants wanting to join the force under the Agnipath military recruitment scheme. "With the introduction of this scheme, the enrolment of soldiers in the regular cadre of the Indian Army, except technical cadres of the medical branch, will be available only to personnel who have completed …

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Agnipath Row: ’Large potential for Agniveers,’ Anand Mahindra promises jobs
2 years, 6 months ago

Agnipath Row: ’Large potential for Agniveers,’ Anand Mahindra promises jobs

Live Mint  

Mahindra Group chairman Anand Mahindra has promised to offer jobs to Agniveers, the defence troops who will be recruited in the regular cadre of the Armed Forces for four years. However, Anand Mahindra has opposing views regarding the Agnipath scheme, which are in line with what the Centre, and the chief of three defence forces have been saying. Mahindra said, …

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Govt bans 35 WhatsApp groups for ’spreading fake news’
2 years, 6 months ago

Govt bans 35 WhatsApp groups for ’spreading fake news’

Live Mint  

Agnipath, which the NDA administration has labelled a "revolutionary" initiative, has sparked outrage from a variety of quarters. Agnipath Row Live | 'Agniveers' will get 1 cr compensation post martydom: Lt Gen Anil Puri Breifing the media on 19 June, Department of Military Affairs' Department of Military Affairs Additional Secretary said, "Agniveers' will get a compensation for ₹1 crore if …

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Agnipath row: BJP's JP Nadda appeals to protesters to believe in PM Modi, drop agitation
2 years, 6 months ago

Agnipath row: BJP's JP Nadda appeals to protesters to believe in PM Modi, drop agitation

India Today  

Calling upon the youth protesting against the defence recruitment scheme 'Agnipath' to believe in Prime Minister Narendra Modi, BJP national president J P Nadda on Saturday appealed to them to end the agitation and choose the path of discussion, and understand the scheme in detail. Also, keep in mind that BJP under Modi's leadership always thinks about the youth and …

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Just like farm laws, PM Modi will have to withdraw Agnipath scheme, says Rahul Gandhi
2 years, 6 months ago

Just like farm laws, PM Modi will have to withdraw Agnipath scheme, says Rahul Gandhi

India Today  

Congress MP Rahul Gandhi said on Saturday that the central government will be forced to roll back the Agnipath recruitment scheme, just like it had to revoke the farm laws following sustained protests by farmers. 8 ‘, ' ‘' '' — Rahul Gandhi June 18, 2022 The ‘mafiveer’ jibe aimed at the prime minister was a play on ‘Agniveer’, or …

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Agnipath scheme row: Lalu Yadava’s RJD calls for Bihar Bandh today
2 years, 6 months ago

Agnipath scheme row: Lalu Yadava’s RJD calls for Bihar Bandh today

Live Mint  

As the agitation against the Agnipath has left Bihar in flames, the students' organisations in Bihar have found support in Lalu Yadav's Rashtriya Janata Dal party and have called a 24-hour state-wide band on Saturday, June 18. Announcing the RJD's support for the bandh call, the president of its Bihar unit, Jagadanand Singh, said the short-term recruitment scheme is detrimental …

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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 …

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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 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 …

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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 …

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