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Services rule out rollback of Agnipath, reveal hiring plan

Training will begin by year-end, aspirants shouldn’t have been part of protests

The Hindu

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh meets chiefs of Army, Navy and IAF

The Defence Minister on June 18 approved a proposal to reserve 10% of the jobs in various organisations under the ministry for recruits under the 'Agnipath' scheme

The Hindu

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Centre offers to sweeten Agnipath deal

The announcement was made after Mr. Singh chaired a meeting with the three Service Chiefs at his residence.

The Hindu

‘Agnipath’ scheme rolled out after wide-ranging consultations: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh

He said the scheme will bring revolutionary changes in the enrolment process for soldiers, asserting that there will be no compromise on the quality of training to be imparted to the personnel to be recruited.

The Hindu

PM Modi will have to become 'maafiveer', take back 'Agnipath': Rahul Gandhi

The former Congress chief also said that for eight consecutive years, the BJP government has "insulted" the values of 'Jai Jawan, Jai Kisan'.

The Hindu

Won’t allow migration of minorities from J&K, says Rajnath Singh

Targeted killings due to foreign conspiracy, Defence Minister says, hints at Assembly election later in the year

The Hindu

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Varun Gandhi urges students protesting against ‘Agnipath’ scheme to follow path of non-violence

He said, “It is morally wrong for those wanting to become soldiers to damage public properties when soldiers’ top priority is to put national interest first.”

The Hindu

BJP appoints 14-member panel to oversee Presidential polls, ‘guide’ MPs on voting

With numbers on its side, the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance is expected to ensure the victory of its candidate in the Presidential election

The Hindu

Protests rage over India's new military recruitment policy

Hundreds of youths in India have burned train coaches, vandalized railroad property and blocked rail tracks with boulders as an angry backlash continued for a second day against a new short-term government recruitment policy for the military

The Independent UK

BJP leaders, Army chief mount defence for Agnipath scheme

Army Chief Gen. Manoj Pande said it will provide an opportunity for many youth who were preparing to join the recruitment rallies but were not held due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Hindu

One dead as India protests against new short-term army jobs widen

Man dies as crowds throw stones at police and set train coaches on fire in demonstrations over new recruitment policy.

Al Jazeera

Angry protests hit India over new short-term military jobs

Violence has erupted in parts of India with thousands of angry youths setting train coaches and vehicles on fire, blocking highways and attacking police with rocks to protest a new short-term government recruitment policy for the military

The Independent UK

Pakistan continues to disturb peace in India, says Rajnath Singh

Defence Minister says Pakistan continues its policy of ‘bleed India with thousand cuts’

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Explained | The Agnipath scheme for armed forces

Under the new scheme, around 46,000 soldiers between the ages of 17.5 and 21 years will be recruited into the three services this year.

Reuters

Protests break out in India over new military recruitment system

Crowds in India set a train coach on fire and blocked railway tracks and roads in protests on Thursday against a new military recruitment system, police said.

The Hindu

'Agnipath' may prove fatal for the country's future; youths: Akhilesh Yadav

The ‘Agnipath’ or ‘Agniveer’ scheme was announced by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday

The Hindu

Mayawati asks govt. to reconsider 'Agnipath' scheme; calls it 'unfair'

The scheme was announced by Defence minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday

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Varun Gandhi writes to Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, raises concerns over ‘Agnipath’

BJP MP Varun Gandhi expresses apprehensions that the scheme may give rise to disaffection among the youth.

The Hindu

Morning Digest | 17 Opposition parties to field a candidate for Presidential poll; ED summons Rahul again tomorrow, and more

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Presidential polls | Rajnath speaks to Pawar, Mamata, Kharge

Both contact key opposition leaders, NDA allies and neutral parties

Dynamite News

MHA to give priority to to 'Agniveers' who complete 4 yrs under 'Agnipath' scheme

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday announced that his ministry has decided to give priority to 'Agniveers' who have completed four years under the 'Agnipath' scheme. Full story on Dynamite News:

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Govt unveils 'Agnipath', new 4-year recruitment scheme in Armed Forces

Women will also be inducted into armed forces under Agnipath scheme. The soldiers to be recruited under the scheme will be called "Agniveer". Read more on Dynamite News:

The Hindu

Process for appointment of CDS underway, says Rajnath Singh

The post of CDS has been lying vacant since General Bipin Rawat's death in a helicopter crash on December 8 last year.

The Hindu

Centre clears Agnipath scheme

‘Agniveers’ can apply for regular employment after four years, may get priority for jobs in other government departments

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