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SHOCKING: Agnipath - What They Never Told You

Why Nepal’s Gurkha fighters want to join India’s army again

Change of rules in Indian Army hiring scheme has affected young men in Nepal who are training to join armies worldwide.

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PM Modi pays tributes to Kargil Heroes; Lays wreath at War Memorial in Drass

Kargil Vijay Diwas, observed annually on July 26, commemorates the success of Operation Vijay in 1999. Must follow the story on Dynamite News:

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Rahul Gandhi hits the Centre on Agniveer, says "Our soldiers turned into labourers"

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi accused Modi-led government in the Centre of turning India's soldiers into labourers and promised to scrap the Agniveer scheme after coming to power on June 4. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Youth Congress intensifies campaign against Agnipath among young voters in Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh

Congress campaigns in Haryana, Punjab, and Himachal Pradesh against Agnipath recruitment scheme, promising to end it and create more jobs.

The Hindu

Lok Sabha polls reopen old wounds from anti-Agnipath protests in Bihar

Raushan Kumar Sinha was in jail for about 10 months for allegedly instigating protests against the Agnipath scheme that turned violent in the three days between June 17 and June 20 in 2022.

The Hindu

Army plans 96 recruitment rallies for Agniveers this year

Army recruitment rallies nationwide, including for women Agniveers, with online entrance exams and increased intake under Agnipath scheme.

The Hindu

Samajwadi Party promises caste-based census, MSP guarantee, scrapping Agnipath in poll manifesto

Lok Sabha polls: Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav unveiled the party’s manifesto for the Lok Sabha elections, promising a caste-based census by 2025, a legal guarantee for MSP, and scrapping of the Agnipath scheme

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Rahul Gandhi says Lok Sabha election between two ideologies, woos tribals in M.P.

Rahul Gandhi highlights Congress' pro-poor ideology in upcoming Lok Sabha elections in Madhya Pradesh.

The Hindu

Congress lays 'nyay thrust' in Lok Sabha poll manifesto, gives push to jobs; makes promises for women, youth, farmers, poor

Congress released its 2024 Lok Sabha poll manifesto here on Friday making of a slew of promises to various sections of society. Read further on Dynamite News:

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We will revert back to old recruitment system and scrap Agnipath: Congress

New Delhi Congress chief urges President to ensure justice for youths affected by Agnipath scheme in armed forces.

The Hindu

It is the conditioning of the Agniveer that merits attention

With the ship called Agnipath already having set sail, a stocktaking of the Agniveers and the challenges at hand is necessary

The Hindu

Provide same benefits of regular soldiers to Agniveers killed in line of duty: House panel

The Parliamentary Standing Committee on defence recommends equal benefits for Agniveers and their family members, and addresses issues of ex-gratia benefits and medical expenses.

The Hindu

Congress to reach out to 35 to 40 lakh Agniveer aspirants and their families

Congress is planning to reach out to 35-40 lakh young men and women who, on average, appear for recruitment rallies each year.

The Hindu

Congress launches Jai Jawan scheme to aid 1.5 lakh youth rejected by Agnipath

The Congress launched a three-phase Jai Jawan campaign to provide “justice” to 150,000 youth.

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Morning Digest | Mamata Banerjee proposes Mallikarjun Kharge as prime ministerial face of INDIA bloc; Women MPs of BJP seek more time to discuss criminal law Bills, and more

The Hindu Morning Digest gives a select list of stories to start the day. Read the top news today on December 20, 2023

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Several girls flock to women's military recruitment rally under the Agniveer scheme in Lucknow

Agniveer is a term used for young people who join the Indian Armed Forces through the Agnipath scheme. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Agniveer died from ‘self-inflicted injury’, says Army

It is due to this no guard of honour or military funeral was provided to him, in accordance with the existing policy, the Army says, amid criticism on social media.

The Hindu

Navies of India, U.S. explore ways to expand cooperation

Navy Chief Admiral R. Hari Kumar's visit to U.S. focused on expanding bilateral maritime security cooperation and exploring operational engagements. Discussions held on challenges of human resource management, Agnipath scheme, empowering women, gender-neutral force, and defence & security pacts.

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Passing out parade of first batch of 756 Agniveers held

756 Agniveers pass out of Indian Army's Agnipath scheme after 31 weeks of rigorous training. Lt. Gen. Repswal welcomes them, praising their dedication and parents' contribution. ASC Tornadoes and Taekwondo displays showcase physical and military skills. Physical training display shows recruits' physical, athletic abilities and mental robustness. Agnipath scheme aims…

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Manipur Violence: Ex-army chief indicates 'foreign role'; Flags "Chinese aid to various insurgent groups"

General (retd) Naravane said instability in border states is bad for the country's overall national security. Read further on Dynamite News:

The Hindu

Morning Digest | Private sector share in investment sees sharp decline in Q1; PM Modi announces agreement for use of UPI in France, and more

The Hindu’s Morning Digest brings readers a select list of stories to start the day

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Agnipath scheme has crushed dreams of youth to serve country, alleges Congress

'The very foundation of Agniveer Yojana is wrong. It has shattered the dreams of the youth to serve the country and has created various apprehensions.' Read further on Dynamite News:

The Hindu

Congress slams the Modi government over reports that Aginveers are leaving training midway

Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh said the military recruitment scheme Agnipath has shattered the dreams of the youth to serve the country and created various apprehensions in their minds

Dynamite News

First batch of 'Navy's Agniveers' to pass out from INS Chilka on March 28

The Passing Out Parade (POP) of the first batch of Agniveers is scheduled to take place at INS Chilka on March 28 next week. Read further on Dynamite News:

The Times of India

Power comes and goes, PM needs to understand: Ex-governor Satya Pal Malik

JAIPUR: Former governor of Meghalaya Satya Pal Malik on Sunday said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi needs to understand that one does not remain in power forever.

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