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  Agnipath scheme: First batch of Agniveers join Indian Army from Jammu & Kashmir

  India | December 27, 2022 7:28 IST

  The bench, which concluded hearing arguments on pleas directly challenging the Agnipath scheme, will continue hearing on Thursday submission on those petitions concerning the recruitment processes for the armed forces under certain previous advertisements.

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  Agnipath scheme: Delhi HC asks govt to justify different pay scale for 'Agniveers' & regular sepoys

  India | December 14, 2022 20:35 IST

  Agnipath scheme: The central government's legal representative the 'Agniveer' cadre is separate from the regular cadre, their terms and conditions and responsibilities are also different from sepoys (soldiers).

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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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  Indian Army onboards 11 banks for Agniveer salary package | Details

  India | October 15, 2022 23:42 IST

  In a bid to enhance entrepreneurial skills among Agniveers the banks have also offered loans to the exiting Agniveers.

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  Delhi HC refuses to stay Agnipath scheme, asks Centre to file reply on pleas challenging it

  India | August 25, 2022 11:43 IST

  The Agnipath scheme announced on June 14 provides for recruitment of youths in the defence forces between the age of 17-and-a-half and 21 for only four years with a provision to retain 25 per cent of them for 15 more years.

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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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  Rahul attacks Centre over Agnipath, says 'youth's future in danger'

  India | July 24, 2022 13:15 IST

  India witnessed protests after the announcement of the scheme that seeks to recruit youths between the age bracket of 17-and-half years to 21 for only four years with a provision to retain 25 per cent of them for 15 more years. For 2022, the upper age limit has been extended to 23 years.

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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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  Railways suffered Rs 260 cr loss due to damage caused by protest against Agnipath Scheme: Ashwini

  India | July 22, 2022 18:48 IST

  Agnipath protest: The minister also informed that more than 2000 trains were affected due to the Agnipath protests across the country. In a written reply in Rajya Sabha, he said 2132 trains were cancelled between June 15 and June 23.

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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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  Agnipath scheme: Trouble brewing for Manish Tewari? Sources say Congress mulling suspension of MP

  India | July 13, 2022 7:53 IST

  Agnipath Scheme, which was approved by the cabinet on June 14, was launched in an effort to bring a change in the recruitment process of the Armed Forces.

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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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  SC to hear pleas challenging Centre's 'Agnipath' recruitment scheme next week

  India | July 04, 2022 12:35 IST

  Last month, the government announced the Agnipath scheme, under which youths between the ages of 17-and-a-half and 21 years would 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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  AAP sends PM Modi a cheque for Rs 420 for 'cheating youth with Agnipath scheme'

  India | December 17, 2022 16:21 IST

  In a symbolic protest, members of the Aam Aadmi Party's student wing-Chatr-Yuva Sangharsh Samiti (CYSS), sought money from the public amidst the slogans of "Narendra Modi ji ke liye bheek de do" (Give alms for Narendra Modi).

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  AAP govt likely to bring resolution against Agnipath in upcoming Delhi Assembly session

  India | July 03, 2022 7:49 IST

  Leader of Opposition Ramvir Singh Bidhuri said a two-day session was not adequate and accused the Kejriwal government of running away from answering questions on public issues.

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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 Scheme: 'Centre wants to give jobs to BJP workers', says Mamata Banerjee | WATCH

  India | June 29, 2022 13:57 IST

  Addressing a gathering on Tuesday, CM Mamata said, "I received a letter in which Centre urged state govt to give jobs to Agniveers after 4-years. They want me to give jobs to BJP workers... why should we?... First priority will be given to state youth."