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Agnipath: Data shows veterans fail to find govt jobs after retirement

Between 32 Central ministries, only 1.60% of the 22,168 positions reserved for veterans have been filled

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The nation on Agnipath: Perils of a government that does not listen

Unless the Centre acts fast to tweak the Agnipath recruitment scheme further or withdraw it, the anger could spill over to other age groups in the rural hinterland

Thackeray slams Agnipath, says wrong to play with lives & ambition of youth

'Having soldiers on contract is dangerous, and playing with the ambitions and lives of youth is wrong. There is no use of only speaking about Lord Ram, if the youth do not have jobs'

Rajnath Singh meets chiefs of Army, Navy and IAF amid Agnipath protests

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh met the three service chiefs amid escalating protests against the 'Agnipath' military recruitment scheme in several parts of the country

IAF releases details on Agnipath recruitment scheme amid ongoing protests

The Indian Air Force released the details of the Agnipath recruitment scheme amid the ongoing agitation and widespread protests against the scheme across several states

Rajnath Singh meets top brass of Army, Navy and IAF amid Agnipath protest

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh held a meeting with the top brass of the Army, Navy and the Air Force on the overall situation arising out of the rollout of the 'Agnipath' military recruitment

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

Outcomes in space domain to decide victor in future conflicts: IAF chief

Space-based assets significantly enhance the potency of air power and outcomes in the space domain will probably decide the eventual victor in future conflicts, Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari said

Aatmanirbhar Bharat scheme: IAF plans to build 96 fighter jets in India

The Indian Air Force has plans of acquiring 114 Multirole Fighter Aircraft under 'Buy Global and Make in India' scheme

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

7 more military airports to increase assistance to civil airlines

Decision could add to friction between the Air Force's military requirements, and the AAI's need to provide infrastructure to airlines

MoD inks Rs 2,971-cr contract with BDL to procure ASTRA Mk-I missile system

ASTRA MK-I missile and all associated systems for its launch, and ground handling and testing have been developed by DRDO in coordination with the IAF, an official state from the ministry stated.

Bharat Drone Mahotsav: Modi wants drones to be as common as mobile phones

Asks all ministries to increase use of drones in their work

IAF deploys choppers to rescue people in Assam; 119 evacuated on Saturday

IAF deployed An-32 transport aircraft, 2 Mi-17 helicopters, a Chinook helicopter and a ALH Dhruv and evacuated 119 passengers stranded at Ditokchera railway station with the help of Mi-17 helicopter

Top officers of Army, Navy, Air Force meet to review preparedness in East

Top officers of the Air Force, Navy and Army met in Shillong to review the operational issues and enhance interoperability among the forces in the eastern region, a defence spokesperson said

Over 50,000 people affected in Assam flood; stranded trains salvaged

Many passengers were airlifted by the Air Force as incessant rain impeded rescue operations which were on since Saturday, when the two trains were stranded in Lumding section of NFR in Dima Hasao

Extended-range BrahMos launched from Sukhoi-30MKI fighter aircraft

The ALCM launch went off as planned and the missile achieved a direct hit on its designated target in the Bay of Bengal region

Delhi police arrest IAF sergeant for leaking sensitive information to Pak

During investigation, it was found that Sharma was allegedly "honey-trapped" by a Pakistan-based woman with whom he shared sensitive documents related to personnel, national security and defence

Gen Manoj Pande takes charge as India's 29th Chief of the Army Staff

Gen Pande, who was serving as the vice chief, became the first officer from the Corps of Engineers to helm the force