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  Agnipath protest: PM Modi says 'misfortune of India that many good things done with good purpose...'

  India | June 20, 2022 10:57 IST

  Agnipath protest: PM Modi didn't make direct reference to the Agnipath scheme but his remark assumes significance as it comes in the backdrop of widespread violent protests against the new military recruitment scheme.

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  Agnipath scheme: Anand Mahindra promises to recruit Agniveers

  India | June 20, 2022 9:55 IST

  Agnipath scheme protests: This is the first such announcement made by a corporate house since the violent protests against the scheme forced the government to announce several relaxations to calm the protesters.

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  Bharat Bandh, Agnipath Protest Highlights: Over 600 trains cancelled, scattered protests in states

  India | June 20, 2022 23:22 IST

  Massive traffic jams were witnessed on Delhi roads as restrictions were in place due to the bandh and the Satyagraha protest by Congress over the Centre's Agnipath scheme and the questioning of Rahul Gandhi by the Enforcement Directorate. 

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  Bharat Bandh: Punjab Police directed to remain on high alert

  India | June 20, 2022 10:26 IST

  On Sunday, addressing the youth of the country, the Defence Ministry had explained the policy in detail but ruled out any rollback of the Agnipath scheme. The protesters have now called for Bharat Bandh against the recruitment scheme.

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  Agnipath protest: Bharat Bandh today, Jharkhand shuts schools, heavy monitoring in Bihar, Punjab

  India | June 19, 2022 23:56 IST

  Schools in Jharkhand will remain shut on Monday (today) in view of the bandh called over the Agnipath recruitment scheme, officials said.

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  Agnipath: 35 WhatsApp groups banned by govt for 'spreading fake news' about new recruitment scheme

  India | June 19, 2022 21:33 IST

  The new recruitment scheme was projected by the government as a major overhaul of the decades-old selection process to enhance the youthful profile of the three services.

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  'How would India become great if...?': BJP's Sambit Patra slams opposition over Agnipath criticism

  India | June 19, 2022 19:40 IST

  Opposition leaders had demanded the rollback of the scheme. Congress held a 'satyagraha' on Sunday at Jantar Mantar in solidarity with the youth protesting against the Central Government's Agnipath Recruitment Scheme.

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  Agnipath: Martyred Agniveers' will get compensation of Rs 1 crore, says Centre

  India | June 19, 2022 19:09 IST

  The 'Agniveers' would get the same allowance in areas like Siachen and other areas which are applicable to the regular soldiers serving at present. No discrimination against them in service conditions, Lt General Anil Puri further said.

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  'Will give preference to Agniveers...': BJP leader Vijayvargiya draws flak over controversial remark

  India | June 19, 2022 17:29 IST

  Vijayvargiya alleged the "toolkit gang" was twisting his comments and all he meant was that the excellence of these soldiers will be utilised in whichever field they go to after completing their tenure.

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  Agnipath scheme explained point-by-point by Defence Ministry amid countrywide protests

  India | June 19, 2022 22:00 IST

  The announcements regarding the reservations for 'Agniveers' announced by the different ministries and departments was pre-planned and not in reaction to the recent protests.

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  Agnipath: No rollback of scheme, aspirants need to prove they weren't part of 'protest or vandalism'

  India | June 19, 2022 16:04 IST

  The Union Cabinet on June 14 approved a recruitment scheme for Indian youth to serve in the three services of the Armed Forces called Agnipath and the youth selected under this scheme will be known as Agniveers.

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  Agnipath scheme: 'India's youth feeling dejected', says Mayawati

  India | June 19, 2022 14:52 IST

  Her comments come after violent protests took place against the new military recruitment scheme in many states and the opposition parties stepped up pressure on the Union government for its rollback.

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  Youth stops Punjab CM's SUV to raise concerns about 'Agnipath' scheme | Watch what happened next

  India | June 19, 2022 14:18 IST

  Over the past few days, there have been violent protests by military aspirants in Bihar, Uttar Pradesh and other states against Centre's 'Agnipath' scheme.

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  Agnipath: Tri-services explain new recruitment scheme as states witness lull after stormy protests

  India | June 20, 2022 0:37 IST

  Earlier today, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh held a meeting at his residence with the tri-service chiefs and discussed the rollout of the scheme and ways to pacify agitators. This is the second such meeting called by Rajnath Singh in two days.

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  Agnipath scheme: IAF releases details on new recruitment plan | Check eligibility, benefits

  India | June 19, 2022 10:57 IST

  As the recruitment process is also open to those below 18 years, the enrolment form will need to be signed by the parents for those aspirants who are below 18 years of age, the IAF notification said.

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  Agnipath protest: Five fake Army aspirants held for provoking violence in UP

  India | June 19, 2022 8:28 IST

  One of the accused, Parag Panwar, was associated with NSUI. All these are residents of Saharanpur.

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  Agnipath protests: Congress holds Satyagraha at Delhi's Jantar Mantar against govt's new scheme

  India | June 19, 2022 12:02 IST

  Congress MPs, its working committee members, and All India Congress Committee office-bearers took part in the Satyagraha that began at 10 AM at Jantar the Mantar on Sunday morning.

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  Agnipath protests: Centre, states promise jobs for 'Agniveers', but stir still on | Key points

  India | June 18, 2022 23:01 IST

  Agitators set ablaze Taregana railway station in Bihar during a bandh on Saturday and vandalised Ludhiana railway station in Punjab, as protesters continued to target railway properties on the fourth day of the stir and blocked roads and rail tracks in several states

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  Agnipath protest: Youth do push-ups on track, disrupt railway services in Bengal

  India | June 18, 2022 21:46 IST

  There was an altercation between the daily railway commuters and the agitators. Some of the commuters also blamed a section of the media for unnecessarily highlighting the protests, which encourage the agitators.

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  Agnipath protest: List of states that have announced benefits for 'Agniveers'

  India | June 18, 2022 22:46 IST

  Let us see how the Centre and states plan to assure the youth about their future when their time in the armed forces comes to an end.