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Agnipath budget up 32% as recruitment scheme expands

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other ministers congratulate finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Union Budget 2025, in Parliament on Saturday. (ANI Grab)
Published on Feb 02, 2025 06:50 PM IST

Agniveer cremated with full military honours in Mansa

Agniveer Lovepreet Singh, 24, was serving with 99 Medium Regiment and had joined the Indian Army under the Agnipath scheme two years ago. (HT File)
Updated on Jan 25, 2025 07:48 AM IST

2 Agniveers killed as shell explodes during firing exercise in Nashik

The deceased Agniveers (Courtesy: Indian Army)
Published on Oct 11, 2024 06:28 PM IST

Jaishankar will travel to Islamabad for SCO meet

Polling officials carry EVMs as they leave for their respective polling stations on the eve of the Haryana Assembly elections, in Rohtak on Friday. (PTI)
Updated on Oct 05, 2024 06:16 AM IST

Importance of Haryana polls

Rohtak: Polling officials carry EVM and other election material as they leave for their respective polling stations on the eve of the Haryana Assembly elections, in Rohtak, Haryana, Friday, Oct 4, 2024. (PTI Photo)(PTI10_04_2024_000200A) (PTI)
Updated on Oct 04, 2024 09:03 PM IST

Your fight is against injustice & wicked; uproot BJP in polls: Priyanka

Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra holding a mace during the party's Haryana Vijay Sankalp Jansabha in Julana on Wednesday. (PTI)
Updated on Oct 03, 2024 06:34 AM IST

BrahMos Aerospace announces job reservations for Agniveers

The development comes days ahead of the assembly elections in Haryana where the scheme has met with stiff opposition. (Representative file photo)
Published on Sep 27, 2024 03:42 PM IST

Agnipath scheme: Are four years enough for combat maturity?

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The Agnipath scheme, unveiled on June 14, 2022 lays out rules for the recruitment of soldiers in the armed forces (File Photo)
Published on Sep 18, 2024 08:15 AM IST

Will give jobs to Agniveers after serving in army: Amit Shah

Home Minister Amit Shah with Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini and BJP candidate JP Dalal during a rally for Haryana Assembly elections, in Loharu, on Tuesday. (PTI)
Updated on Sep 18, 2024 07:42 AM IST

‘Will give jobs to Agniveers after serving in Army’: Amit Shah

Union Home Minister Amit Shah (PTI)
Published on Sep 18, 2024 02:13 AM IST

First batch of Agniveers complete training as Navy divers

Agnipath scheme seeks to recruit soldiers for only four years, with a provision to retain 25% of them in regular service. (HT Photo)
Updated on Jul 31, 2024 08:28 AM IST

Rajnath Singh vs Rahul Gandhi in Lok Sabha: 'Attempt to mislead'

Defence minister Rajnath Singh speaks in the Lok Sabha during the Monsoon Session of Parliament.
Published on Jul 29, 2024 07:12 PM IST

‘Farmers didn’t protest at behest of China, Pakistan': CPI(M) MP Amra Ram

CPI(M) MP Amra Ram alleged there was an attempt to defame the farmers' protest.
Published on Jul 28, 2024 07:02 PM IST

Kargil@25: PM Modi strongly backs Agnipath plan

Prime Minister Narendra Modi visits the Kargil War Memorial on the occasion of the 25th Kargil Vijay Diwas, at Drass, on Friday. (BJP-X)
Updated on Jul 27, 2024 02:06 AM IST

Modi defends Agnipath scheme, says it aims to rejuvenate armed forces

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and chief of defence staff General Anil Chauhan in Dras. (PTI)
Updated on Jul 26, 2024 12:16 PM IST

Around one lakh Agniveers enrolled by army till now, says top officer

Patna: Brig KD Jaspal (L), Commandant of The Bihar Regimental Centre, with Agniveers during their passing out parade at Gaur Drill Ground, BRC, Danapur in Patna, Monday, June 4, 2024. (PTI Photo)
Published on Jul 21, 2024 10:35 PM IST

Haryana govt announces 10% quota for Agniveers in state level recruitments

Haryana chief minister Nayab Singh Saini announced a slew of measures in Chandigarh on Wednesday aimed at integrating Agniveers into state government services and facilitating their post-service careers. (HT file photo)
Published on Jul 17, 2024 05:13 PM IST

Haryana announces 10% reservation for Agniveers in police, forest guard jobs

Haryana chief minister Nayab Singh Saini announced a slew of measures in Chandigarh on Wednesday aimed at integrating Agniveers into state government services and facilitating their post-service careers. (HT file photo)
Updated on Jul 17, 2024 10:55 PM IST

Forces seek to raise Agnipath age limit to 23, increase retention to 50%

The Agnipath scheme, unveiled on June 14, 2022 lays out rules for the recruitment of soldiers in the armed forces (File Photo)
Updated on Jul 06, 2024 10:45 AM IST

Agnipath set to hit combat effectiveness: Ex-navy chief

Former navy chief Admiral KB Singh.
Updated on Jul 05, 2024 03:50 AM IST

Kangana Ranaut backs Agniveer scheme: Wish I had such privileges growing up

Kangana Ranaut started her journey as a politician.
Published on Jul 04, 2024 05:47 PM IST

Morning briefing: Army rebuts Rahul Gandhi's Agniveer compensation claim; more

Congress MP Rahul Gandhi (PTI)
Published on Jul 04, 2024 09:43 AM IST

Rahul alleges no compensation for slain Agniveer; Army rebuts claim

Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi (PTI)
Updated on Jul 04, 2024 06:03 PM IST

On Rahul Gandhi's Hindus, Agnipath scheme charges, BJP's point-by-point rebuttal

Lok Sabha LoP Rahul Gandhi speaks in the House during the ongoing Parliament session in New Delhi on July 1, 2024.
Updated on Jul 02, 2024 08:57 AM IST

Uproar as Rahul attacks govt in 1st speech as LoP

Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi speaks in the House during the ongoing Parliament session, in New Delhi on Monday. (ANI/Sansad TV)
Updated on Jul 02, 2024 05:50 AM IST

Rahul Gandhi attacks govt over Agnipath scheme; Rajnath Singh, Amit Shah counter

Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi in the Lok Sabha on Monday. (Sansad TV)
Updated on Jul 01, 2024 05:29 PM IST

NDA vs INDIA clash likely in Parliament today; NEET, Agnipath scheme in focus

The proceedings of the First Session of the 18th Lok Sabha are underway, at the new Parliament building. (ANI)
Updated on Jul 01, 2024 08:27 AM IST

Deputy Speaker’s post in focus as government, Opposition set for House tussle

The INDIA bloc is likely to participate in the discussions in the remaining three days of this session. (ANI)
Updated on Jul 01, 2024 06:15 AM IST

Parliament set to witness stormy debate in 2nd week of session beginning July 1

MPs in the Lok Sabha on the fifth day of the special session, on Friday. (ANI)
Published on Jul 01, 2024 05:27 AM IST

Congress steps up demand to scrap Agnipath scheme ahead of Lok Sabha session

Congress leader Deepender Singh Hooda addresses a press conference at the party headquarters in Delhi on Monday. (ANI)
Published on Jun 17, 2024 07:09 PM IST