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Protest against Agnipath continues at violence-hit Secunderabad station

The protest by hundreds of youth against the Centre's new Army recruitment policy Agnipath continued at Secunderabad railway station on Friday.

Section 144 imposed in Gurugram as protests erupt over Agnipath scheme

In the wake of protests against the Centre's Agnipath scheme, the Gurugram district administration on Friday imposed Section 144 CrPC as a precautionary measure to maintain law & order.

Agnipath protesters set bogey on fire in UP, trains cancelled as precaution

Raising slogans like 'Agnipath Vapas Lo', youths protesting against the Centre's scheme to recruit soldiers on Friday set a bogey of an empty train on fire prompting the police to lathicharge them.

Opposition creating controversy on Agnipath by provoking people: VK Singh

Union minister and former Army chief General VK Singh (retd) accused opposition parties of creating a controversy over the Agnipath scheme for recruitment in the defence forces by provoking people

Raising upper age limit under Agnipath will benefit many youth: Army Chief

Army Chief said govt's decision will provide an opportunity to youth who were preparing to join the force but couldn't do so in last two years due to pandemic

Agnipath recruitment: Centre defends scheme as protests break out in states

Unorganised groups set fire to trains in Bihar; opposition parties want military recruitment plan to be withdrawn

Countrywide stir needed to stall Agnipath, says farmer leader Tikait

Bhartiya Kisan Union leader Rakesh Tikait on Thursday opposed the Centre's "Agnipath" scheme for recruitment to the armed forces, saying a countrywide movement is needed to stall it.

No change being done to Army's regimental system: Govt sources on Agnipath

The government on Tuesday unveiled the scheme for the recruitment of soldiers in the Army, Navy and the Air Force largely on a four-year short-term contractual basis

Agnipath scheme faces trial by fire; violent protests erupt in Bihar

Protesting the Agnipath scheme, youth in Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, and Rajasthan took to the streets demanding restoration of the traditional recruitment process

TMSEp195: 5G auction, Agnipath scheme, markets, Udyam registration

How will 5G auction effect telcos & industry 4.0? Will 'Agnipath' affec army's modernisation drive? What is in store for cement, steel, paint stocks? What is Udyam registration for MSMEs? Answers here

How will Agnipath affect the army's modernisation drive?

Govt will recruit 45,000 soldiers every year under 'Agnipath' scheme. Of them, 25% will be retained after 4 years of service. But the scheme is also drawing criticism. Here's both sides of the story

How will Agnipath affect the army's modernisation drive?

Govt will recruit 45,000 soldiers every year under 'Agnipath' scheme. Of them, 25% will be retained after 4 years of service. But the scheme is also drawing criticism. Here's both sides of the story

Agnipath scheme: Army to recruit 40,000 soldiers in coming months

"Indian Army will recruit 25,000 'Agniveers' in the next 180 days and the process for recruitment of the remaining 15,000 will begin a month after that," Vice Chief of Army Staff Lt Gen B S Raju said

Stop compromising dignity, valour of armed forces: Rahul on 'Agnipath'

Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra also hit out at the government and asked why it was making recruitment in the army its "laboratory".

MHA to give priority to 'Agniveers' in recruitment of CAPFs, Assam Rifles

Amit Shah announced that his ministry has decided to give priority to 'Agniveers' who have completed four years under the 'Agnipath' scheme in the recruitment of the CAPFs and Assam Rifles

Process for appointment of new CDS underway: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said the appointment of the new Chief of Defence Staff will be made soon and that the process for it is underway

Tour of Duty: With Agnipath scheme, a chance for youth to join armed forces

Under the 'Agnipath' scheme, 17.5 to 21-year-olds will be recruited for four years as 'Agniveers' and will get an opportunity to join the regular cadre at the end of this period

Military life without joining armed force: What is the Tour of Duty scheme?

Army has branded the Tour of Duty (ToD) as an opportunity for India's youth to experience military life without having to join the armed forces -- Army, Navy, and the Air Force -- on a long-term basis

Govt notifies eligibility for appointment of Chief of Defence Staff

India's military has had just one CDS, or tri-service chief: General Bipin Rawat

Centre amends rules for appointment of CDS, widens selection pool

Serving or retired Lt Generals, Air Marshals & Vice Admirals will now be eligible