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Agnipath Scheme Doesn’t Serve Military’s Best Interests, Career In Army Losing Appeal To Youth: Major General (Retired) Yash Mor

Able-bodied youth who once aspired to join the Indian Army are now choosing paramilitary forces and state police as these services provide long-term job security up to the age of 60 while the Agnipath scheme only offers a...

08 November 2023

First Batch of Agniveers

First Batch Of 704 Agniveers From Two Regiments In Ramgarh Pass Out To Serve The Nation

In another colourful passing out parade organised at Kilahari Drill Square in Punjab Regimental Centre in Ramgarh a total of 184 Agniveers passed out in the presence of their parents.

06 August 2023

Attestation and Passing Out Parade for Agniveers

Jharkhand: First Batch Of 382 Agniveers Completes 24-Week Military Training, Inducted In 2 Regiments

Over the course of 24-week military training, they achieved excellent physical standards, gained proficiency in handling different types of weapons and learnt basics of warfighting in various scenarios and terrain...

18 June 2023

Agniveer soldiers passing out parade

Agniveers Not Worth Post-Service Benefits? Concerns Grow Among Army Aspirants Of Punjab, Himachal Pradesh

Amritpal Singh, 21, whose death eventually was claimed to be a case of suicide, did not get the due protocols that Army martyrs get during last rites. This ignited concerns about the Agnipath scheme in Punjab and Himachal...

08 November 2023

Ravi Kishan's daughter Ishita Shukla

Ravi Kishan's Daughter Set To Join Indian Army; Know All About Her

Bharatiya Janata Party leader Ravi Kishan's daughter Ishita Shukla will be joining the Indian Army under the Agnipath scheme. Kishan congratulates his daughter and talks about her achievements on social media.

28 June 2023

Agnipath scheme

SC Agrees To Hear Plea Against Delhi HC Verdict On 'Agnipath' Scheme

The high court had, on February 27, said the Agnipath scheme was formulated in the national interest, with a laudable objective of maintaining national security. The court had dismissed a batch of petitions assailing the...

28 March 2023

Agniveer recruitment rally

A Differential Treatment For Agniveers?

Those joining the forces through the Agnipath scheme are liable to serve wherever ordered but are not eligible for gratuity or pension and other benefits that an Army personnel otherwise gets.

08 November 2023

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First Batch of Agniveers

After BSF, Government Announces 10% Reservation For Agniveers In CISF Jobs

The move comes after the scheme that provides for recruitment of youths aged between 17-and-a-half years and 21 years in the Army, the Navy and the Air Force, largely on a four-year short-term contractual basis, attracted...

17 March 2023

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10 March 2023
MHA Announces 10% Reservation In BSF Jobs For Ex-Agniveers

MHA Announces 10% Reservation In BSF Jobs For Ex-Agniveers

The Centre on June 14 last year had unveiled the Agnipath scheme for recruitment of youths aged between 17 and a half and 21 in the army, the navy and the air...


06 March 2023
Combat Readiness, Tri-Services Synergy Focus Of Naval Commanders' Conference

Combat Readiness, Tri-Services Synergy Focus Of Naval Commanders' Conference

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will address the top naval commanders at the 40,000-tonne ship that was commissioned into the Navy by Prime Minister Narendra...


28 February 2023
Agnipath Scheme In National Interest, Court Won't Interfere With Policy Decisions: Delhi HC

Agnipath Scheme In National Interest, Court Won't Interfere With Policy Decisions: Delhi HC

The Centre's Agnipath scheme for recruitment into the armed forces was formulated in the national interest, with a laudable objective of maintaining national...


27 February 2023
Delhi HC Dismisses Pleas Against ‘Agnipath’, Says Scheme Is In National Interest

Delhi HC Dismisses Pleas Against ‘Agnipath’, Says Scheme Is In National Interest

Agnipath scheme, unveiled on June 14, 2022, lays out rules for the recruitment of youth in the armed forces.


10 January 2023
Maharashtra: 2,600 Agniveers Join Training At Artillery Centre, Nashik

Maharashtra: 2,600 Agniveers Join Training At Artillery Centre, Nashik

These Agniveers will get the opportunity to serve as Gunners (Topchi), Technical Assistants, Radio Operators and Motor Drivers in the Indian Army. 


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06 January 2023
At Panipat Rally, Rahul Gandhi Targets BJP Govt Over Agnipath Scheme, GST

At Panipat Rally, Rahul Gandhi Targets BJP Govt Over Agnipath Scheme, GST

The former Congress president also hit out at the BJP-led Haryana government over the state's high unemployment rate.


15 December 2022
Delhi HC Reserves Judgement On Pleas Challenging Agnipath Scheme

Delhi HC Reserves Judgement On Pleas Challenging Agnipath Scheme

Besides pleas directly challenging Agnipath, the high court also reserved its verdict on petitions concerning the recruitment processes for the armed forces...


15 December 2022
Agnipath Scheme: Delhi HC Seeks Justification From Centre On Different Pay For Agniveers

Agnipath Scheme: Delhi HC Seeks Justification From Centre On Different Pay For Agniveers

As the counsel for the central government responded that 'Agniveer' is a different cadre from the regular cadre of armed forces, the high court said,...


19 October 2022
Delhi HC Agrees To Hear Batch Of Petitions Challenging Agnipath Scheme On November 18

Delhi HC Agrees To Hear Batch Of Petitions Challenging Agnipath Scheme On November 18

Recruitment through the Agnipath scheme, the Central government has contended, involves a "merit based, transparent and robust assessment process" and a fair...


25 September 2022
Agnipath Scheme Will Encourage Anti-India Forces: Manik Sarkar

Agnipath Scheme Will Encourage Anti-India Forces: Manik Sarkar

The Anginpath scheme will weaken the Army internally and encourage anti-India forces, senior CPI(M) leader Manik Sarkar claimed on Saturday.


14 September 2022
AAP Will Fully Support Agnipath Scheme: Arvind Kejriwal

AAP Will Fully Support Agnipath Scheme: Arvind Kejriwal

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) had earlier criticised the Agnipath Scheme and appealed to the central government to give defence job aspirants the chance to serve...


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25 August 2022
Directions To Centre To File Reply On Pleas Challenging Agnipath Scheme

Directions To Centre To File Reply On Pleas Challenging Agnipath Scheme

 The Delhi High Court has asked the Centre to file a reply on petitions challenging the Agnipath scheme.


13 August 2022
Army Chief Visits Chennai Military Station

Army Chief Visits Chennai Military Station

The Army Chief complimented all ranks for their high morale and standard of professionalism and exhorted all ranks to remain focused and committed in pursuit...


10 August 2022
Congress To Demand Rollback Of Agnipath Scheme After August 15, Will Take To Streets

Congress To Demand Rollback Of Agnipath Scheme After August 15, Will Take To Streets

Congress leader and Rajya Sabha MP Deepinder Singh Hooda said the party would demand rollback of the Agnipath scheme during its agitation.


06 August 2022
SKM To Launch Nationwide Stir Against ‘Agnipath’ Scheme

SKM To Launch Nationwide Stir Against ‘Agnipath’ Scheme

‘Agnipath’ is a scheme for recruitment of soldiers in the Army, the Navy and the Air Force, largely on a four-year contractual basis.


05 August 2022
Agnipath: Registration For Recruitment In Army Begins From Friday In Jammu

Agnipath: Registration For Recruitment In Army Begins From Friday In Jammu

The recruitment rally will be conducted at Zorawar Stadium, Sunjuwan military station, Jammu, from October 7 for the candidates from Udhampur, Rajouri, Poonch,...


04 August 2022
Maharashtra: Nearly 60,000 Candidates Register For Agniveer Posts In Recruitment Rally In Nagpur

Maharashtra: Nearly 60,000 Candidates Register For Agniveer Posts In Recruitment Rally In Nagpur

The Army recruitment rally began on July 5 for male candidates of Nagpur, Wardha, Washim, Amravati, Bhandara, Gondia, Gadchiroli, Chandrapur, Akola and...


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