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Unorganised groups set fire to trains in Bihar; opposition parties want military recruitment plan to be withdrawn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

Kupwara Encounter: 2 LeT militants, including 1 Pakistani killed

Two Lashkar-e-Taiba militants, including one Pakistani national, were killed by the security forces in Kupwara encounter

Rajnath-headed DAC clears projects worth Rs 76,390 crore for armed forces

"The focus (will be) on enhancing indigenisation, particularly on indigenising aero-engine material," said the DAC

Punjab CM reviews law-and-order ahead of Operation Blue Star anniversary

Chairing a meeting with senior officers of the police and civil administration, Mann asked them to ensure elaborate security arrangements before June 6 across the state.

London thumakda with desi Michelins

Experimentation and innovation have driven the rise and rise of Indian cuisine

7 soldiers killed as vehicle falls into river in Tuktuk sector in Ladakh

Seven soldiers were killed and several others injured when a vehicle carrying them skidded off the road and fell into the Shyok river in Ladakh on Friday, Army officials said. The accident took place in the Tuktuk sector at around 9 am at a place which is around 25 kilometres from Thoise in the Nubra region of Leh district, they said. A party of 26 soldiers was moving in the vehicle from Partapur transit camp to a forward location in sub-sector Hanif, the officials said. The vehicle skidded off the road and fell into the river, resulting in injuries to all of them, they said. A rescue operation was carried out swiftly and all the soldiers were evacuated to field hospital in Partapur, the officials said. "Seven individuals have been declared fatal so far. There are grievous injuries to others as well. Dedicated efforts are underway to ensure that the best medical care is provided to the injured, including requisition of air effort from the Air Force to shift the more serious casual