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  Navy chief reviews Passing Out Parade of fourth batch of 1389 Agniveers held at INS Chilka

  India | August 10, 2024 14:50 IST

  During the Passing Out Parade (POP), the families of 1389 graduated Agniveers were also present at the event. Chief of Naval Staff Dinesh K Tripathi revived the post-sunset parade.

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  Agnipath scheme: Debunking myths surrounding Agniveer recruitment

  India | August 10, 2024 12:12 IST

  The Agniveers have been called ‘labourers’ and the adequacy of training and operational effectiveness of the armed forces has been questioned. Here are some points that bust these myths and provide a clear understanding of the Agnipath Scheme.

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  How will Agnipath enhance combat effectiveness of the Indian Navy?

  India | July 31, 2024 13:23 IST

  As future wars are going to be technologically intensive, greater resources are needed to develop systems to help Indian Navy remain a credible fighting force. The Agnipath scheme is designed in such a manner that it provides plenty of options to boost the combat effectiveness of the Navy.

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  Chhattisgarh: Agniveers to get reservation in police constable, forest guard recruitment

  chhattisgarh | July 26, 2024 22:05 IST

  CM Vishnu Deo Sai's announcement comes after PM Modi slammed the opposition in a veiled attack for spreading misconceptions about the Agnipath scheme while speaking at the Kargil Vijay Diwas function.

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  Modi govt's big move, reserves 10 per cent posts for ex-Agniveers in central armed police forces

  India | July 11, 2024 22:35 IST

  Union Home Minister Amit Shah has stoutly defended the 'Agnipath' scheme, saying there cannot be a more attractive scheme for the youth as it offers guarantee of a full-term government job for 'agniveers' who retire following a four-year tenure in the armed forces.

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  Agnipath scheme aimed at maintaining youthful profile of military: CDS General Anil Chauhan

  India | June 02, 2024 23:38 IST

  In June 2022, the government rolled out the Agnipath recruitment scheme for short-term induction of personnel with an aim to bring down the age profile of the three services.

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  Congress vows to scrap ‘Agnipath’, revert to old military recruitment system if voted to power

  India | February 26, 2024 15:58 IST

  Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge wrote to President Droupadi Murmu, who is the supreme commander of the armed forces, and said that the Agnipath scheme does "gross injustice" to the youths of the country and called it "discriminatory" among jawans.

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  Supreme Court agrees to hear plea against Delhi High Court judgment on 'Agnipath' scheme

  India | March 28, 2023 6:27 IST

  Delhi High Court had, on February 27, said the Agnipath scheme was formulated in the national interest, with laudable objective of maintaining national security.

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  Delhi HC dismisses pleas challenging Agnipath Scheme, says 'it was introduced in national interest'

  India | February 27, 2023 17:12 IST

  Delhi: The High Court has dismissed pleas challenging the Agnipath scheme for recruitment in the armed forces.

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  Delhi High Court to hear pleas challenging 'Agnipath scheme' on November 18

  India | October 19, 2022 13:30 IST

  Agnipath scheme news: The High Court today was informed by Solicitor General Tushar Mehta that the Centre has filed a consolidated reply copy in the matters recently.

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  Agnipath scheme: 'Campaign against Centre's new military recruitment scheme from Aug 7', says Tikait

  India | August 04, 2022 9:33 IST

  Agnipath scheme: "The campaign against the Agnipath scheme will begin on August 7 and continue for over a week," the BKU national spokesperson said, seeking support of the farming community.

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  TMC MP urges govt to withdraw Agnipath scheme immediately in interest of country

  India | July 27, 2022 18:02 IST

  TMC on Agnipath: Raising the issue in Lok Sabha during a discussion on matters of urgent public importance under Rule 377, Roy said soldiers would be recruited for four years only under the Agnipath scheme with no retirement benefits like pension and medical insurance.

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  This UAE firm is offering jobs for Agnipath scheme retirees | Details

  India | July 22, 2022 23:25 IST

  The Agnipath scheme, announced on June 14, provides for the recruitment of youth between the age of 17-and-a-half and 21 years for only four years with a provision to retain 25 per cent of them for 15 more years. Protests had erupted in several states against the scheme.

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  Old system being continued: Rajnath on Oppn's allegations over caste certificates for Agniveers

  India | July 19, 2022 15:01 IST

  Agnipath Scheme: Requirement for aspirants to submit caste certificates & if required, religion certificates was always there. No change for Agniveer recruitment scheme in this regard, Army officials said.

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  Agnipath scheme: SC transfers PILs pending before it, other high courts to Delhi HC

  India | July 19, 2022 13:02 IST

  Agnipath scheme: The top court said it is transferring the pleas as it would be appropriate if it has the benefit of the Delhi High Court's considered view on them.

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  Congress MP Manish Tewari not signatory to Oppn letter against Agnipath Scheme

  India | July 12, 2022 0:25 IST

  Agnipath Protest: Sources said Manish Tewari, who has publicly lauded the Agnipath scheme and termed it as a much-needed reform in the armed forces, has taken a stand contrary to that taken by his party.

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  Agnipath scheme: Agniveers' first batch in Indian Navy to comprise 20% women candidates

  India | December 17, 2022 16:17 IST

  Under the Agnipath scheme, youths from 17-and-a-half years to 21 years will be inducted into the armed forces for a four-year tenure, while 25 per cent of them will be subsequently inducted for regular service.

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  'Agnipath against country's youth': Punjab passes resolution against scheme

  India | June 30, 2022 20:03 IST

  Participating in the discussion on the resolution, Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann said he will soon raise the issue of Agnipath scheme with the prime minister and the Union home minister.

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  Agnipath: Congress distances itself from Manish Tewari's views on new military recruitment scheme

  India | June 29, 2022 12:09 IST

  Manish Tewari has favoured the new Agnipath scheme saying it is a much-needed reform in the right direction.

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  Agnipath recruitment: IAF receives close to 57,000 applications in 3 days of registration

  India | June 28, 2022 6:09 IST

  The new recruitment scheme Agnipath was announced on June 14 by Defense Minister Rajnath Singh. Under this scheme, the youth will be recruited for 4 years and they will be called Agniveer.